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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the aerospace fighter|other uses|Banshee}} + {{Otheruses|the [[Aerospace Fighter]]|the [[BattleMech]]|Banshee (BattleMech)}} {{InfoBoxASF {{InfoBoxASF | image = [[File:BSE-X2Banshee.png|250px]] | image = [[File:BSE-X2Banshee.png|250px]] − | name = ''Banshee'' + | name = Banshee | manufacturer = [[Wangker Aerospace]] | manufacturer = [[Wangker Aerospace]] | model = BSE-X2 | model = BSE-X2 − | Class = Medium aerospace fighter + | Class = Medium | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] − | Cost = + | Cost = ?? | production year = 3046 | production year = 3046 − | year reference = <ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 14: "BSE-X2 ''Banshee'' Aerospace Fighter"</ref> + | year reference = <ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'' p. 14, "BSE-X2 Banshee Aerospace Fighter Profile"</ref> | mass = 50 tons | mass = 50 tons | structural integrity = 5 | structural integrity = 5 − | frame = [[Wangker III]]<ref name=somerset84>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 84</ref> + | frame = Wangker III<ref name=somerset84>''1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)'', p. 84</ref> − | power plant = 150 [[fusion engine]], 250 turbine + | power plant = 150 fusion, 250 turbine | Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | Fuel = 400 - 5 tons − | armament = 2x [[Medium laser]] + | armament = + * 2x [[Medium Laser]] | communications system = [[Ranker 200]]<ref name=somerset84/> | communications system = [[Ranker 200]]<ref name=somerset84/> | tracking & targeting system = [[Ranker TA 950]] | tracking & targeting system = [[Ranker TA 950]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s + | heat sinks = 10 | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = | BV (2.0) = Line 24:
Line 25: ==Description== ==Description== − A development by [[Wangker Aerospace]] in an attempt to increase the flight time of [[aerospace fighter]]s, the BSE-X2 '''''Banshee''''' utilized a dual-motive system, using a [[fusion engine|standard fusion engine]] for space operations with a second [[fusion engine|fusion-based]] turbine for in-atmosphere combat. While the prototype showed incredible longevity and surprisingly good handling, the sheer mass of the two engines made the fighter sluggish, capable of only a mere four Gs of thrust. This, coupled with armor protection on par with craft half as heavy, would leave the ''Banshee'' a sitting duck for most other fighters. In an attempt to kill the project without damaging their careers, procurement officers in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth|AFFC]] shuffled the already-built prototypes to the edges of the [[Periphery]] for "extended testing", dooming the fighters to obscurity. This plan backfired with onset of the [[Clan Invasion]], and the prototypes were forced into action, where their flaws made them hopelessly outclassed against the Clan fighters they faced.<ref name=XTRO/> + A development by [[Wangker Aerospace]] in an attempt to increase the flight time of Aerospace Fighters, the BSE-X2 '''''Banshee''''' utilized a dual-motive system, using a standard fusion engine for space operations with a second fusion-based turbine for in-atmosphere combat. While the prototype showed incredible longevity and surprisingly good handling, the sheer mass of the two engines made the fighter sluggish, capable of a mere four Gs of thrust. This, coupled with armor protection on par with craft half as heavy, would leave the ''Banshee'' a sitting duck for most other fighters. In an attempt to kill the project without damaging their careers, procurement officers in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth|AFFC]] shuffled the already-built prototypes to the edges of the [[Periphery]] for "extended testing", dooming the fighters to obscurity. This plan backfired with onset of the [[Clan Invasion]], and the prototypes were forced into action, where their flaws made them hopelessly outclassed against the Clan fighters they faced.<ref name=XTRO/> The ''Banshee'' cockpit was unique in that it contained a computer-controlled pilot seat. As the ''Banshee'' underwent various combat maneuvers, the computer would alter the seat's position to provide the pilot with relief from G forces. How well this system actually worked is unknown.<ref name=somerset84/> The ''Banshee'' cockpit was unique in that it contained a computer-controlled pilot seat. As the ''Banshee'' underwent various combat maneuvers, the computer would alter the seat's position to provide the pilot with relief from G forces. How well this system actually worked is unknown.<ref name=somerset84/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Banshee'' was characterized by remarkably poor armament compared with even the ''[[Cheetah]]'', mounting a mere two [[medium laser]]s as its only offensive weapons.<ref name=XTRO/> + The ''Banshee'' was characterized by remarkably poor armament compared with even the [[Cheetah]], mounting a mere two [[Medium Laser]]s as its only offensive weapons.<ref name=XTRO/> ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − * [[Katiara Kylie]] of [[1st Somerset Strikers]] fame is known to have piloted a ''Banshee''.+ [[Katiara Kylie]] of [[1st Somerset Strikers]] fame is known to have piloted a ''Banshee''. ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== Line 45:
Line 46: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers]]'' + *''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' − [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]] + [[Category:Illegal units|{{PAGENAME}}]]
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| − | {{Otheruses|the | + | {{Otheruses|the [[Aerospace Fighter]]|the [[BattleMech]]|Banshee (BattleMech)}} |
{{InfoBoxASF | {{InfoBoxASF | ||
| image = [[File:BSE-X2Banshee.png|250px]] | | image = [[File:BSE-X2Banshee.png|250px]] | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Banshee |
| manufacturer = [[Wangker Aerospace]] | | manufacturer = [[Wangker Aerospace]] | ||
| model = BSE-X2 | | model = BSE-X2 | ||
| − | | Class = Medium | + | | Class = Medium |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ?? |
| production year = 3046 | | production year = 3046 | ||
| − | | year reference = <ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'' | + | | year reference = <ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'' p. 14, "BSE-X2 Banshee Aerospace Fighter Profile"</ref> |
| mass = 50 tons | | mass = 50 tons | ||
| structural integrity = 5 | | structural integrity = 5 | ||
| − | | frame = | + | | frame = Wangker III<ref name=somerset84>''1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)'', p. 84</ref> |
| − | | power plant = 150 | + | | power plant = 150 fusion, 250 turbine |
| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | | Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | ||
| − | | armament = 2x [[Medium | + | | armament = |
| + | * 2x [[Medium Laser]] | ||
| communications system = [[Ranker 200]]<ref name=somerset84/> | | communications system = [[Ranker 200]]<ref name=somerset84/> | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Ranker TA 950]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Ranker TA 950]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A development by [[Wangker Aerospace]] in an attempt to increase the flight time of | + | A development by [[Wangker Aerospace]] in an attempt to increase the flight time of Aerospace Fighters, the BSE-X2 '''''Banshee''''' utilized a dual-motive system, using a standard fusion engine for space operations with a second fusion-based turbine for in-atmosphere combat. While the prototype showed incredible longevity and surprisingly good handling, the sheer mass of the two engines made the fighter sluggish, capable of a mere four Gs of thrust. This, coupled with armor protection on par with craft half as heavy, would leave the ''Banshee'' a sitting duck for most other fighters. In an attempt to kill the project without damaging their careers, procurement officers in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth|AFFC]] shuffled the already-built prototypes to the edges of the [[Periphery]] for "extended testing", dooming the fighters to obscurity. This plan backfired with onset of the [[Clan Invasion]], and the prototypes were forced into action, where their flaws made them hopelessly outclassed against the Clan fighters they faced.<ref name=XTRO/> |
The ''Banshee'' cockpit was unique in that it contained a computer-controlled pilot seat. As the ''Banshee'' underwent various combat maneuvers, the computer would alter the seat's position to provide the pilot with relief from G forces. How well this system actually worked is unknown.<ref name=somerset84/> | The ''Banshee'' cockpit was unique in that it contained a computer-controlled pilot seat. As the ''Banshee'' underwent various combat maneuvers, the computer would alter the seat's position to provide the pilot with relief from G forces. How well this system actually worked is unknown.<ref name=somerset84/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Banshee'' was characterized by remarkably poor armament compared with even the | + | The ''Banshee'' was characterized by remarkably poor armament compared with even the [[Cheetah]], mounting a mere two [[Medium Laser]]s as its only offensive weapons.<ref name=XTRO/> |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | + | [[Katiara Kylie]] of [[1st Somerset Strikers]] fame is known to have piloted a ''Banshee''. | |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook) | + | *''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' |
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Illegal units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||