diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 93f584ce8..45fbf7134 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ plugins {
 sourceCompatibility = 1.8
 targetCompatibility = 1.8
 group = 'org.megamek'
-version = '0.47.16'
+version = '0.47.17-SNAPSHOT'
 
 sourceSets {
     main {
diff --git a/docs/history.txt b/docs/history.txt
index 4a13843b5..7a44f4e96 100644
--- a/docs/history.txt
+++ b/docs/history.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 VERSION HISTORY:
 ----------------
+0.47.17 (RC3)-SNAPSHOT
+
 0.47.16 (RC2) (2021-01-05 1700 UTC)
 + Issue #845: Compact engine and gyro not adjacent on superheavies
 + Issue #846: Ammunition in any location on a Clan 'Mech giving explosive ammunition BV penalty
diff --git a/src/megameklab/com/MegaMekLab.java b/src/megameklab/com/MegaMekLab.java
index 50cdc56ca..b696b88b3 100644
--- a/src/megameklab/com/MegaMekLab.java
+++ b/src/megameklab/com/MegaMekLab.java
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 import megameklab.com.util.UnitUtil;
 
 public class MegaMekLab {
-    public static final String VERSION = "0.47.16";
+    public static final String VERSION = "0.47.17-SNAPSHOT";
 
     private static MMLogger logger = null;