Sarna News: Bad 'Mechs - Icestorm

Editing Bandit

Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 2: Line 2:
 
| image = bandit hovertank.jpg
 
| image = bandit hovertank.jpg
 
| name = Bandit
 
| name = Bandit
| manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p. 88</ref>
+
| manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.88 </ref>
 
| production year=3008
 
| production year=3008
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/239/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/239/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
Line 25: Line 25:
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Bandit''' is a 50-ton combat hovercraft, first seen in use by [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. Originally it was an old [[Clan]] design brought to the [[Inner Sphere]] by the Dragoons, who approached the [[Blackwell Corporation]] in January of [[3007]] to produce three vehicles for their exclusive use; along with the Bandit, the other vehicles were the [[Kestrel (Combat Vehicle)|Kestrel]] [[VTOL]] transport and the [[Badger (Combat Vehicle)|Badger]] APC.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 113</ref>
+
The '''Bandit''' is a 50-ton combat hovercraft, first seen in use by [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. Originally it was an old [[Clan]] design brought to the [[Inner Sphere]] by the Dragoons, who approached the [[Blackwell Corporation]] in January of [[3007]] to produce three vehicles for their exclusive use; along with the Bandit, the other vehicles were the [[Kestrel (Combat Vehicle)|Kestrel]] [[VTOL]] transport and the [[Badger]] APC.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 113</ref>
  
At the time, Blackwell was only a minor manufacturer of actuator parts and other [[BattleMech]] components, which required significant technical assistance to produce these advanced designs. In addition to providing the plans for the three vehicles, the Dragoons gave notable production advice, and helped to greatly expand and upgrade Blackwell's operations. The first Bandit floated off the assembly line in March of [[3008]], only a little more than a year after the order was placed. The Bandit and Badger were the first two [[OmniVehicle]] designs in the [[Inner Sphere]]. For years, the Dragoons took great care to conceal the Bandit's true nature, wary of letting Omni-technology fall into the hands of the [[Successor States]].<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 88–89: "Bandit Profile"</ref>
+
At the time, Blackwell was only a minor manufacturer of actuator parts and other [[BattleMech]] components, which required significant technical assistance to produce these advanced designs. In addition to providing the plans for the three vehicles, the Dragoons gave notable production advice, and helped to greatly expand and upgrade Blackwell's operations. The first Bandit floated off the assembly line in March of [[3008]], only a little more than a year after the order was placed. The Bandit and Badger were the first two [[OmniVehicle]] designs in the [[Inner Sphere]]. For years, the Dragoons took great care to conceal the Bandit's true nature, wary of letting Omni-technology fall into the hands of the [[Successor States]].<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 88-89, "Bandit Profile"</ref>
  
 
The OmniVehicle capability makes the Bandit very adaptable to a wide range of combat situations, from infantry transport to fire support, and short to long-range. It's often rumored that the Dragoons reconfigure their Bandits after initial contact with enemy recon patrols in hopes of confusing attempts to estimate the actual quantity of their forces.<ref name=TRO3058U/>
 
The OmniVehicle capability makes the Bandit very adaptable to a wide range of combat situations, from infantry transport to fire support, and short to long-range. It's often rumored that the Dragoons reconfigure their Bandits after initial contact with enemy recon patrols in hopes of confusing attempts to estimate the actual quantity of their forces.<ref name=TRO3058U/>
Line 40: Line 40:
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*;Alternate Configuration A : In this guise, the Bandit can soften up enemy fortifications, or threaten enemy vehicles and [[BattleMechs]] from afar with its single turret-mounted [[PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 539,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 100</ref> BV (2.0) = 902.<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 19</ref>
 
  
*;Alternate Configuration B : This short-range configuration carries two turret-mounted [[SRM-4]]s drawing from a single ton of ammunition. In addition, the ''B'' has a single front-mounted [[SRM-2]] supplied with one ton of reloads. BV (1.0) = 389,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 101</ref> BV (2.0) = 753<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 93</ref>
+
*;Alternate Configuration A : In this guise, the Bandit can soften up enemy fortifications, or threaten enemy vehicles and [[BattleMechs]] from afar with its single turret-mounted [[PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 539<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 100</ref>, BV (2.0) = 902.<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 19</ref>
  
*;Alternate Configuration C : Another short range configuration, the ''C'' is armed with two turret-mounted [[SRM-6]] launchers, drawing from one ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 428,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 101</ref> BV (2.0) = 792<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 94</ref>
+
*;Alternate Configuration B : This short-range configuration carries two turret-mounted [[SRM-4]]s drawing from a single ton of ammunition. In addition, the ''B'' has a single front-mounted [[SRM-2]] supplied with one ton of reloads. BV (1.0) = 389<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 101</ref>, BV (2.0) = 753<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 93</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : Designed for long-range bombardment, this version includes three turret-mounted [[LRM-5]]s with a single ton of ammunition split between them. BV (1.0) = 463,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 102</ref> BV (2.0) = 827<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 95</ref>
+
*;Alternate Configuration C : Another short range configuration, the ''C'' is armed with two turret-mounted [[SRM-6]] launchers, drawing from one ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 428<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 101</ref>, BV (2.0) = 792<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 94</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration E : The ''E'' is equipped with a single turret-mounted [[LRM-10]], drawing from a single ton of ammunition. This version also carries a single front-mounted medium laser for closer fighting. BV (1.0) = 476,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 102</ref> BV (2.0) = 839<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 96</ref>  
+
*; Alternate Configuration D : Designed for long-range bombardment, this version includes three turret-mounted [[LRM-5]]s with a single ton of ammunition split between them. BV (1.0) = 463<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 102</ref>, BV (2.0) = 827<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 95</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration F : Equipped solely with [[Energy Weapons]], this version sports a single turret-mounted [[Large Laser]] and a single front-mounted medium laser. BV (1.0) = 526,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 103</ref> BV (2.0) = 887<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 97</ref>
+
*; Alternate Configuration E : The ''E'' is equipped with a single turret-mounted [[LRM-10]], drawing from a single ton of ammunition. This version also carries a single front-mounted medium laser for closer fighting.   BV (1.0) = 476<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 102</ref>BV (2.0) = 839<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 96</ref>  
  
*; Alternate Configuration G : Another design that wields only [[Energy Weapons]], this version can provide serious short-range punch with its two turret-mounted medium laser and six front-mounted [[Small Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 474,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 103</ref> BV (2.0) = 837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 98</ref>
+
*; Alternate Configuration F : Equipped solely with [[Energy Weapons]], this version sports a single turret-mounted [[Large Laser]] and a single front-mounted medium laser. BV (1.0) = 526<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 103</ref>, BV (2.0) = 887<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 97</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration H : This version provides eight tons of infantry space, while still providing short-range fire support with a single [[SRM 2]] launcher and a single [[ER medium laser]] mounted in the turret. The SRM launcher is provided with one ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 366,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 104</ref> BV (2.0) = 708<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 99</ref>
+
*; Alternate Configuration G : Another design that wields only [[Energy Weapons]], this version can provide serious short-range punch with its two turret-mounted medium laser and six front-mounted [[Small Laser]]s.  BV (1.0) = 474<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 103</ref>, BV (2.0) = 837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 98</ref>
 +
 
 +
*; Alternate Configuration H : This version provides eight tons of infantry space, while still providing short-range fire support with a single [[SRM 2]] launcher and a single [[ER medium laser]] mounted in the turret. The SRM launcher is provided with one ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 366<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 104</ref>, BV (2.0) = 708<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 99</ref>
  
 
*;Alternate Configuration I : This configuration has a four ton infantry bay and carries a forward-firing [[Light Machine Gun]] and a pair of [[Light PPC]]s in the turret. BV (2.0) = 914<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 100</ref>
 
*;Alternate Configuration I : This configuration has a four ton infantry bay and carries a forward-firing [[Light Machine Gun]] and a pair of [[Light PPC]]s in the turret. BV (2.0) = 914<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 100</ref>
Line 61: Line 62:
 
The Bandit has several [[Clan]]-tech variants. Most are essentially identical to the [[Inner Sphere]]-tech duplicate, with some major exceptions — they mount [[ferro-fibrous]] armor but do not appear to be [[OmniVehicle]]s.  These variants are all equipped with a five-ton infantry bay. The first two variants have only appeared in limited numbers within the Dragoons although the rest have been seen infrequently in service on the [[Clan]] homeworlds.
 
The Bandit has several [[Clan]]-tech variants. Most are essentially identical to the [[Inner Sphere]]-tech duplicate, with some major exceptions — they mount [[ferro-fibrous]] armor but do not appear to be [[OmniVehicle]]s.  These variants are all equipped with a five-ton infantry bay. The first two variants have only appeared in limited numbers within the Dragoons although the rest have been seen infrequently in service on the [[Clan]] homeworlds.
  
*;Primary Configuration : The first variant is similar to the standard “C” model by mounting two [[Streak SRM 6]] launchers in the turret. BV (1.0) = 73,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 104</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,054<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 101</ref>
+
*;Primary Configuration : The first variant is similar to the standard “C” model by mounting two [[Streak SRM 6]] launchers in the turret. BV (1.0) = 73<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 104</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,054<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 101</ref>
  
*;Alternate Configuration A : The second variant mounts an [[ER Large Laser ]] and a standard [[SRM-2]] rack in the turret, with a second [[SRM-2]] launcher fixed forward. BV (1.0) = 839, BV (2.0) = 1,145<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 102</ref>  
+
*;Alternate Configuration A : The second variant mounts an [[ER Large Laser ]] and a standard [[SRM-2]] rack in the turret, with a second [[SRM-2]] launcher fixed forward. BV (1.0) = 839, BV (2.0) = 1,145<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 102</ref>.
  
 
*;Alternate Configuration B : This configuration provides long range fire support via a turret-mounted [[LRM-20]]. BV (2.0) = 1,162<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 103</ref>
 
*;Alternate Configuration B : This configuration provides long range fire support via a turret-mounted [[LRM-20]]. BV (2.0) = 1,162<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 103</ref>

Please note that all contributions to BattleTechWiki are considered to be released under the GNU FDL 1.2 (see BattleTechWiki:Copyrights for details). If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then do not submit it here.
You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

To edit this page, please answer the question that appears below (more info):

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

Advanced templates:

Editing: {{Merge}}   {{Moratorium}}   {{Otheruses| | | }}

Notices: {{NoEdit}}   {{Sign}}   {{Unsigned|name}}   {{Welcome}}

Administration: {{Essay}}   {{Policy}}   {{Procedure}}

Template used on this page: