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Name/Model:         Banshee (Sirens) BNC-MQ
Designer:           Empty
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            95
Role:               Sniper
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3150
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         10,364,640 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,312

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          285 Fusion
Walking Speed:        32.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        54 kph    
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Light Ferro-Fibrous with CASE II
Armament:             
    1 Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle
    2 ER PPCs
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The Banshee has long been a Steiner staple but there was once a time when House Marik also
    produced the design. That is how the -MQ came to be; upgraded models of a forgotten and
    rediscovered cache of -3Ms and -3Qs.
    
    The alternate firing of its weapons produces a sound similar to local emergency vehicles and
    so was given the nickname, ?Siren? in reference to the noise and as an alternative to the
    Banshee name?s mythos

Capabilities:
    The -MQ takes inspiration from both its predecessors by outfitting it with twin PPCs like
    the -3M, and mounting the largest caliber gun available like the -3Q.
    
    16 double heatsinks provide sufficient cooling for the double extended range cannons and the
    sheer size of the new Gauss rifle required its installation to bleed over into the center
    torso. This installation proved to be a mixed blessing as it made the mech more susceptible
    to destruction thanks to the gun?s proximity to the engine, but also provided an unexpected
    ammo source location from right above it, specifically the head. Due to this opportunity,
    designers reduced the cockpit size to add another ton of valuable ammo.
    
    Protection is provided by 13 tons of Heavy Ferro Fibrous. While lower than most Banshee
    models, was deemed adequate for its intended role as an assault sniper.

Deployment:
    Only a few limited samples have been refitted at an unknown testing facility, presumably in
    the same location where the cache was found.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  9.50                     
Engine:                                     285 Fusion                16.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 3                                               
    Running MP:                                 5                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         17 [34]                   7.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  288                    17.00                     
    Type:                              Light Ferro-Fibrous                                      

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      30             44       
    Center Torso (rear):                              11       
    R/L Torso:                         20             32       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  8       
    R/L Arm:                           16             32       
    R/L Leg:                           20             40       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle (Ammo 8)                       CT                2          2.00             
CASE II                                                   RT                1          1.00             
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle                                RT                11        20.00             
ER PPC                                                    LT                3          7.00             
ER PPC                                                    LA                3          7.00             
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle (Ammo 8)                       RL                2          2.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 53
TP: BM,  SZ: 4,  TMM: 1,  MV: 6"
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 5 / (L) 5,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 10,  Structure (S): 8
Specials: CASEII