Topic: Optimizing the Jenner (Read 9142 times)

Takiro · « **on:** December 29, 2019, 10:17:07 PM »

The tenth contest for our optimization of InnerSphere BattleMechs brings us to the Jenner which is synonymous with House Kurita. I have to say despite my first allegiance to the Draconis Combine this was not one of my favorites cause of its fragile nature. Often during this challenges you guys open my eyes to new aspects of each design so I am looking forward to seeing what you can come up with. Again, I couldn't find a MotW Article: Jenner on the main boards so there is only the link from BattleTechwiki below to inspire you.

https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Jenner

Optimal Design Thoughts on the Jenner

Role. A hard-striking flanker whose high speed and mid to short range firepower make it a favorite to some.

Factories. 1 [1]

[DESTROYED] Diplan Mechyards (Ozawa) varied
In operation since 2660 when the MON-66 Mongoose began production this facility catered to the SLDF till the Amaris Coup. This began an extended period of turmoil into which Jenner production began in September 2784. This despite Federated Suns oversight of the planet which continued until 2791 when the Draconis Combine conquered the planet. Despite the hostilities of the 1st Succession War construction continued until 2815 when a shortage of raw materials bought the assembly line to a halt. Diplan continued to produce its Mech chassis until 2823 when full production resumed. Chassis were shipped to a Diplan subsidiary on Luthien for final assembly. This factory was destroyed in 2837 by a nuclear detonation set off by retreating DCMS troops.

Luthien Armor Works (Luthien) Draconis Combine
The modern Jenner line apparently re-opened here in 3046 after Gunji-no-Kanrei Theodore Kurita made it a top priority. This is the first manufacturing line operational since 2848 which may be related to the mention of warship bombardment damaging the Luthien line but there is a lot of conflicting information here.

Internal Structure. The JR7-D featured the three and half ton Diplan Scout-A internal structure which is the same as the Alshain Class 48 chassis found on the lostech JR7-K. Unfortunately there is a missed opportunity here for EndoSteel which was apparently deliberate in order â€˜to preserve the core advantages of the original Jenner.â€™ However, the Wolf Trap chassis produced at Luthien Armor is EndoSteel so the advanced facilities for the production of this cutting edge materiel are indeed present.

Engine. Magna 245 Fusion Engine that makes the Jenner move at an impressive 7/11 clip across the battlefield is unique. Hard to find another XL model in that rating as it may only service a 35 ton Mech going at 7/11 effectively. So unless you have a couple of 35 tonners using the identical power plant your probably not gonna find common components here. However, justifying the creation of a new 245 XL Engine is plausible to me thanks to the importance of the Jenner to the Draconis Combine and the need to defeat the Clans.

Jump Jets. Five Simthson Lifters enable the Jenner to jump 150 meters at a time and this mobility, while not the maximum allowable, is an asset. Its ground speed is naturally complemented by this agility and as this Light BattleMech serves as a flanker these lift devices are vital. While not required for this contest I would recommend jump jets to all entrants trying to make a better Jenner.

Heat Sinks. Nine out of ten Heat Sinks can be incorporated into the existing 245 Engine and because of that I really canâ€™t believe that designers did not chose to include Double Heat Sinks. A Jumping Alpha Strike from the base model Jenners produced 20 heat exactly which could be perfectly dealt with the inclusion of Double Heat Sinks. Not sure why the JR7-K doesnâ€™t include them as it is relatively straight forward modification.

Cockpit & Gyro. Not much can be done here to improve the performance of the machine given the available level of technology. However, both components are plentiful and have proven to be reliable over time.

Armor. The thirty-five-ton chassis has a max armor factor of 119. Seven tons of armor would be a 112-armor factor while six and half tons of Ferro-Fibrous would be 116 armor factor. Often described as a glass hammer the JR7-D Jenner has four tons of standard plate for a 64 armor factor which really ainâ€™t much. The upgraded JR7-K has even less with three and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous which is only a 62 armor factor.

Weapons & Equipment. Armed with a SRM-4, which is supplied by ton of ammo (25 salvos), and four Medium Lasers the Jenner has traditionally been a hard charging short range fighter. I am opened to changing things up which could be interesting and of course utilizing the C3 system seems to be catching on here in the Salient Horizon setting.

Design Criteria
Design: Jenner Light BattleMech
Era: 3052, just following the Truce of Tukayyid
Tech: InnerSphere Level 2
Mass: 35 tons

Tech Base
The tech base for this enterprise will be InnerSphere Level 2, also known as Star League lostech, circa 3053. Remember some Level 1 standards which Bradshaw and myself think still have value like Large Lasers and PPCs which feature the same damage factor as their higher tech brethren with less range and perhaps most significantly less heat. I've also become a fan of massed LRM-5s over the larger batteries (Free Worlds League in particular has gone in this direction) which could provide closer equivalents to Clan LRMs. Here is a list for your design reference. Let me know if there is anything I missed!

Star League LosTech
Anti-Missile System
Arrow IV Artillery Missile System
Extended Range Large Laser (ER Large Laser)
Extended Range Particle Projection Cannon (ER PPC)
Gauss Rifle
Ultra Autocannon/5
LB 10-X Autocannon
One-Shot Missile Packs
Pulse Lasers (Small, Medium, & Large)
Streak SRM-2
Swarm LRMs
Thunder LRMs
Artemis IV FCS
Beagle Active Probe
Guardian ECM Suite
Myomer Accelerator Signal Circuitry (MASC)
Narc Missile Beacon
TAG
Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment (CASE)
Double Heat Sinks
Endo Steel Internal Structure
Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Extra Light (XL) Engine

InnerSphere Low Tech
Blazer Cannon (or Binary Laser)
Recon Camera
Remote Sensor Dispenser

New Innovations
Triple Strength Myomer
Hatchet
C3 Computer

The main user of the Jenner is the Draconis Combine which sees this Light BattleMech as a symbol of its power. There are a few in service with other Houses but the great majority are in the service of the DCMS. Please do your research (think Objective Raids) for available components as this will be another factor in rapid production. I love fluff and your winning designs will be featured in my BattleTech Salient Horizon alternate setting. I'd like to go beyond the refits bought to you by Technical Readout 3050 and delve into extensive redesigns of your BattleTech favorites. Sharpen up your favorite war machines perhaps drawing on past or current variants while remembering the spirit or role of these Mechs. Don't forget to justify the expense of your project and multiple winners are possible. Figure that all entries have to be completed and posted on these forums by Friday January 10, 2019 by 11:59 PM which should give you all a full two weeks for this contest, good luck!!

Bradshaw · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2019, 12:02:51 AM »

The recovery of lost technology and the Jenner's prominence within the DCMS made it a prime candidate to receive new upgrades, however Luthien Armor Works deliberately avoided any radical changes to preserve the original's core advantages. Hence while the new JR7-K began replacing the earlier model with little fanfare, it wasn't until recently that Jenner pilots began complaining as it was quickly becoming outclassed by other designs using superior technology. Still there was reluctance to make any changes, it wasnâ€™t until recently that the the Gunji-no-Kanrei decided to take the mixed blessing of the Battle of Luthien and the exorbitant amount of Clan salvage to order the complete upgrade of the beloved DCMS design. Hoping to produce their own OmniMech was the target but while the new JR8 Jenners are not true omnimechs they do have some modular upgrades allowing for some solid integrated systems with flexibility in payload options.

Lead by Senior Designer Tohka Yatogami of Luthien Armor Works the Draconis Engineers started from the internal structure and moved out. The design starts with the new Alshain Class 48 Endo Steel while bulky the usage of Endo Steel allowed for an increased load in its weaponry and equipment. Upgrading the speed of the design came next. Utilizing the new VOX 280 XL engine allowed for increase in speed from 118 kph to 129 kph. Keeping up with all but the fastest of Clan OmniMechs. Maintaining the old Smithson Lifters the design team was able to increase its jumping capability by an additional 30 meters. Completely stripping away its communications and targeting systems and upgrading with the newest in technologies with the Sipher Security Plus w/C3 Network and Matabushi Sentinel w/Beagle Active Probe & TAG respectfully. The armor still remains the traditional Starshield blend, though an additional ton and half has been added.

Integrated in all the new variants is the C3 system, Beagle Active Probe and Targeting Acquisition Gear. The new 1-4 variants are all geared for separate roles centered around these electronic systems.

Starting with JR-1 this variant allows for versatility in its weapons package. Blending twin Medium Lasers with equal battery of LRM 5 launchers this variant allows for engaging foes at multiple ranges and providing improved indirect fire support for units within its C3 equipped lance. The JR-2 is more of an urban and short range brawler. Replacing the twin LRM 5s for SRM 4 missile systems. This design is suited for closing the distance with its foes and providing enhanced targeting solutions throughout its lance while able to exploit holes in the enemy 'Mechs with its SRMs. The JR-3 steps away from the missile systems entirely, opting for direct fire support with its ER Large Laser backed again by the twin Medium Lasers. Designed for extended stays in the fields and raids behind enemy lines where the ability to reload is often not an option. Last of the designs and the one least produced is the JR-4 variant opting for increased Lance support functionality it removes the main weaponry systems of the other variants and instead includes a NARC missile system boosting the support of any missile boats in its Lance or outside of it.

Jenner JR8-1

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Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Alshain Class 48 Endo Steel
Power Plant: VOX 280 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: Smithson Lifter
     Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Starshield
Armament:
     2 Medium Laser
     2 LRM 5
     1 TAG
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works
     Primary Factory: Luthien
Communication System: Sipher Security Plus w/C3 Network
Targeting & Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel w/Beagle Active Probe & TAG
Cost: 6,915,825 C-bills
Battle Value: 903

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        280 XL                  8
    Walking MP: 8
    Running MP: 12
    Jumping MP: 6
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          89                      5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            11        12    
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               8         11    
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 6         8     
     R/L Leg                 8         11    

Weapons              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage    
Medium Laser             RA        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser             LA        1        3       1.0   
LRM 5                    RT        1        2       2.0   
LRM 5                    LT        1        2       2.0   
LRM 5 Ammo (24)          RT        1        -       1.0   
CASE                     RT        1        -       0.5   
Active Probe             LT        2        -       1.5   
TAG                      LT        1        0       1.0   
C3 Computer              HD        1        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              RL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              LL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              CT        2        -       1.0

Jenner JR8-2

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Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Alshain Class 48 Endo Steel
Power Plant: VOX 280 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: Smithson Lifter
     Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Starshield
Armament:
     2 Medium Laser
     2 SRM 4
     1 TAG
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works
     Primary Factory: Luthien
Communication System: Sipher Security Plus w/C3 Network
Targeting & Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel w/Beagle Active Probe & TAG
Cost: 6,992,775 C-bills
Battle Value: 873

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        280 XL                  8
    Walking MP: 8
    Running MP: 12
    Jumping MP: 6
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          89                      5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            11        12    
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               8         11    
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 6         8     
     R/L Leg                 8         11    
    
Weapons              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage    
Medium Laser             RA        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser             LA        1        3       1.0   
SRM 4                    LT        1        3       2.0   
SRM 4                    RT        1        3       2.0   
SRM 4 Ammo (25)          RT        1        -       1.0   
CASE                     RT        1        -       0.5   
Active Probe             LT        2        -       1.5   
TAG                      LT        1        0       1.0   
C3 Computer              HD        1        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              RL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              LL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              CT        2        -       1.0

Jenner JR8-3

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Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Alshain Class 48 Endo Steel
Power Plant: VOX 280 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: Smithson Lifter
     Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Starshield
Armament:
     1 Small Laser
     2 Medium Laser
     1 TAG
     1 ER Large Laser
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works
     Primary Factory: Luthien
Communication System: Sipher Security Plus w/C3 Network
Targeting & Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel w/Beagle Active Probe & TAG
Cost: 7,012,013 C-bills
Battle Value: 1,099

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        280 XL                  8
    Walking MP: 8
    Running MP: 12
    Jumping MP: 6
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          89                      5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            11        12    
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               8         11    
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 6         8     
     R/L Leg                 8         11    

Weapons              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage    
ER Large Laser           RT        2        12      5.0   
Medium Laser             LA        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser             RA        1        3       1.0   
Small Laser              LT        1        1       0.5   
Active Probe             LT        2        -       1.5   
TAG                      LT        1        0       1.0   
C3 Computer              HD        1        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              RL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              LL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              CT        2        -       1.0

Jenner JR8-4

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Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Alshain Class 48 Endo Steel
Power Plant: VOX 280 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: Smithson Lifter
     Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Starshield
Armament:
     1 Narc
     2 Medium Laser
     1 TAG
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works
     Primary Factory: Luthien
Communication System: Sipher Security Plus w/C3 Network
Targeting & Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel w/Beagle Active Probe & TAG
Introduction Year: 3050
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Cost: 7,139,925 C-bills

Type: Jenner
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Standard) 
Tonnage: 35
Battle Value: 836

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        280 XL                  8
    Walking MP: 8
    Running MP: 12
    Jumping MP: 6
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          89                      5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            11        12    
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               8         11    
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 6         8     
     R/L Leg                 8         11    


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm

Weapons              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage    
Medium Laser             RA        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser             LA        1        3       1.0   
Narc                     RT        2        0       3.0   
Narc Pods (6)            RT        1        -       1.0   
Active Probe             LT        2        -       1.5   
TAG                      LT        1        0       1.0   
ECM Suite                LT        2        -       1.5   
2 Jump Jets              RL        2        -       1.0   
C3 Computer              HD        1        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              LL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              CT        2        -       1.0

drakensis · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2019, 03:15:18 AM »

Jenner JR8-K

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 3,161,925 C-Bills
Battle Value: 752

Chassis: Diplan Scout-A Standard
Power Plant: Magna 245 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Smithson Lifters
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
2 Victory Heartbeat Medium Pulse Lasers
1 SRM-4
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works
Primary Factory: Luthien
Communications System: Dawson III
Targeting and Tracking System: Bk-309

Overview:
Although the Jenner had been out of production for over two hundred years, enormous numbers had been built for the DCMS and many remained in service even after the Clan Invasion, with new production having been begun on Luthien in 3046. Upgrading these was a priority for Gunji-no-Kanrei and after the Outreach Conference in 3051 he ordered a refit package to ready the Jenner for modern battlefields.

Capabilities:
The refit package swaps the Jenner's armour for ferro-fibrous armour built on New Samarkand and the four medium lasers for pulse lasers built on Marduk, both factories well away from the Clan border and therefore secure.

The additional protection is very well received given the poor armour of a Jenner and the accuracy of the pulse lasers is extremely valuable in the fast moving fights that the Jenners are usually involved in. While the overall firepower is reduced, the Jenner lacked the heatsinks to make full use of its armament in a sustained fight anyway, and as the Kanrei pointed out to critics, firepower that doesn't hit its target may as well not exist.

Deployment:
The JR-8K upgrade has been widely distributed to the Ryuken, Legions of Vega and Ghost Regiments, all units that benefit from their ties to Theodore Kurita.

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                245                      12.00
    Walking MP: 7
    Running MP: 11
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  71                  4.00
    Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            7         
                                        Center Torso     11           11        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  3         
                                           L/R Torso     8            9         
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            5         
                                             L/R Leg     8            7         

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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SRM-4                                        CT        3         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RA        4         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 27

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 8
7/3j       2       2       0       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Jenner JR9-K

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 6,459,975 C-Bills
Battle Value: 941

Chassis: Diplan Scout-A Standard
Power Plant: Magna 245 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Smithson Lifters
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
4 Argra 3L Medium Lasers
1 Octagon Missile Magnet Narc Launcher
1 Tanadi Citizen C3 Computer (Slave)
1 Diplan Inquisitor Beagle Active Probe
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works
Primary Factory: Luthien
Communications System: Sipher Security Plus w/C3 Network
Targeting and Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel w/Beagle Active Probe

Overview:
Luthien Armor Works took advantage of the new detente with the Federated Commonwealth, to contract with Norse-Storm BattleMechs, Inc. of Loxley for some of the Magna 245 XL reactors that they were putting into production in their attempt to bring back the SLDF's Spector light 'Mech.

The JR9-K was a mix of ideas from the JR8-K upgrade package and preparations for the Owens OmniMech that is under development. After several months of squabbling between designers, management of the project was replaced and the new team leader re-focused the work on providing a Jenner that could skirmish but primarily acts as the eyes of a C3-equipped lance.

New Jenners to this specification are beginning to leave LAW's factories and going directly to rebuild units damaged fighting the Clans on Wolcott and Luthien.

Capabilities:
The new Jenners have sophisticated sensors and communications gear, letting them spot and mark targets. In a recon roles they are sometimes partnered with a JR8-K refit, the second Jenner loading Narc-compatible SRMs, and a pair of Whitworths to support them with LRMs. However, full use of the JR9-K will require the use of a C3 network.

Without any SRMs carried, the Jenner needs to use its lasers and in this case the four original medium lasers were retained. With the tonnage freed up by the lighter engine, designers subtantially reinforced armour protection and added two new jump jets - something that Jenner pilots had desired for a long time.

Deployment:
The Sword of Light regiments and the Genyosha are the main recipients of the JR9-K, leaving the design more associated with the traditional units who may undervalue the intent behind it. Hohiro Kurita made a point of having one attached to his command lance so that he can demonstrate its proper use.

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             245                       6.00
    Walking MP: 7
    Running MP: 11
    Jumping MP: 7 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT                                   3.50
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  98                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           17        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            8         
                                             L/R Leg     8            10        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
Narc Launcher                                RT        0         2         3.00
Beagle Active Probe                          LT        0         2         1.50
2 Medium Lasers                              RA        6         2         2.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LA        6         2         2.00
@Narc (Homing) (6)                           CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      3    Points: 9
7j         2       2       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: C3S, PRB, RCN, SNARC, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Jenner JR8-F

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 5,825,475 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,072

Chassis: Diplan Scout-E Standard
Power Plant: Magna 245 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Smithson Lifters
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
2 RAMTech 800P Medium Pulse Lasers
2 Aberdovey Mk II Medium Lasers
1 Hovertec Streak SRM-2
Manufacturer: Norse-Diplan
Primary Factory: Ozawa
Communications System: Dawson III
Targeting and Tracking System: Bk-310

Overview:
The second largest user of the Jenner is the AFFC, with many Jenners having fallen into FedSuns and Lyran hands over the course of the Succession Wars. Even such famous units as Delta Company of the Davion Light Guards have made use of it.

As such, refitting the Jenner for their use was a priority for them and the winning contract for a refit package came from Norse-Storm who had entered into a partnership with the heirs to the original production firm. Norse-Storm contribute the engines (having been alerted to the possibility by sales to the Combine), the Federated Commonwealth provided funding and Diplan re-entered the Jenner business by assembling the kits. Whether they will one day be able to build Jenners again on Ozawa remains to be seen.

Capabilities:
The JR8-F uses a mix of standard and pulse lasers as the primary armament, with an upgrade of the original targeting computer managing them and double-heatsinks making the load managable. As a secondary armament the SRM launcher has been replaced with a smaller Streak package.

To avoid complications, the armour is reinforced but doesn't use lighter alloys. The engine replacement is hard enough to carry out, but overall Diplan's new armour schematic pushes what the frame can carry, making the upgraded Jenner a dedicated skirmisher.

Deployment:
The JR8-F has primarily gone to units like the Davion Light Guards that make heavy use of light 'Mechs. Initial shipments were sent to regiments being shifted to face the Clans, although rumour has it that some have also been sent to the Sarna March to assist in covering the border against Capellan adventurism.

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             245                       6.00
    Walking MP: 7
    Running MP: 11
    Jumping MP: 7 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT                                   3.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 119                  7.50

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           18        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12        
                                             L/R Leg     8            16        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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Streak SRM-2                                 CT        2         1         1.50
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RA        4         1         2.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
@Streak SRM-2 (50)                           RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 29

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
7j         3       3       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Takiro · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2019, 06:12:17 AM »

Our first contestants are in thanks to the four from Bradshaw and three from drakensis. Very nice guys, please keep them coming!!

Abele · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2019, 10:44:07 AM »

I've got three variants for you.

Jenner JR-8A

This is an upgraded version of the JR-7A model of the Jenner and the Large Laser upgraded to an ER model. Armor protection has increased by 25% due to the use of ferro-fibrous armor and an endo-steel structure. A pair of small lasers serve as the only backup weapons. An additional jump jet has been added to this Jenner a jump range of 180 meters. In a rare move, this Kuritan Mech is also fitted with double heat sinks, as all three models are. Due to the location of the large laser being mounted above the cockpit, it is mounted in a blister that allows the laser 30 degrees in either direction. This addition plus the shorter barrel lengthallows the pilot to eject safely (just barely).

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Jenner JR8-A

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 3,825,450 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3,825,450 C-Bills
Battle Value: 924

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 245 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  ER Large Laser
    2  Small Lasers
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                245                      12.00
    Walking MP: 7
    Running MP: 11
    Jumping MP: 6 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  89                  5.00
    Armor Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           12        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     8            10        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            8         
                                             L/R Leg     8            10        

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               CT        12        2         5.00
Small Laser                                  RA        1         1         0.50
Small Laser                                  LA        1         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      3    Points: 9
7/4j       2       1       1       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: C3S, ENE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Jenner JR-8F

An upgrade of the JR-7F model, the JR-8F uses the same chassis as the JR-8A, but carries slightly more armor. It retains the four medium lasers, but adds a small pulse laser and a C3 slave. The jump range is now at 210 meters.
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Jenner JR8-F

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 3,899,025 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3,899,025 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,021

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 245 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    4  Medium Lasers
    1  Small Pulse Laser
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                245                      12.00
    Walking MP: 7
    Running MP: 11
    Jumping MP: 7 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT                                   3.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  98                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           14        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     8            10        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            9         
                                             L/R Leg     8            12        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
Small Pulse Laser                            CT        2         1         1.00
2 Medium Lasers                              RA        6         2         2.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LA        6         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 7

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      3    Points: 10
7j         3       2       0       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: C3S, ENE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Jenner JR-8X

The JR-8X is an experimental model that was in development prior to the Clan invasion and is seen as reconnaissance asset. Featuring the latest in electronic warfare and surveillance equipment. This includes a modern ECM suite and active probe. A C3 slave has been added for greater communications between its lancemates, while a TAG unit allows target designation for the new Arrow IV artillery systems being fielded by the DCMS. With the acquisition of Clan Omnitechnology through salvage from Luthien and Wolcott, it is hoped that this chassis could be developed into a Kuritan OmniMech.

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Jenner JR8-X

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 7,060,275 C-Bills
Total Cost: 7,062,275 C-Bills
Battle Value: 914

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 280 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 86.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 129.6 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    2  Medium Lasers
    2  Small Pulse Lasers
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
    1  Guardian ECM Suite
    1  Beagle Active Probe
    1  Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             280                       8.00
    Walking MP: 8
    Running MP: 12
    Jumping MP: 6 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV -  98                  6.50

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           14        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     8            10        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            9         
                                             L/R Leg     8            12        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
Anti-Missile System                          CT        1         1         0.50
Guardian ECM Suite                           RT        0         2         1.50
Beagle Active Probe                          LT        0         2         1.50
Small Pulse Laser                            RA        2         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Small Pulse Laser                            LA        2         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@Anti-Missile System (12)                    CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 14

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      3    Points: 9
8/4j       2       1       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: C3S, ECM, PRB, RCN, AMS, ENE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Takiro · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2019, 01:20:52 PM »

Three from Abele, very good!

lrose · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2019, 05:47:45 PM »

The Jenner is one of the most common light mechs in the Draconis Combine. Since it's introduction it has become a signature mech of the DCMS, filling a variety of roles, from front line combat to scouting and screening missions. One of the few complaints about the Jenner was the SRM ammo bay which seemed to be vulnerable to to combat damage. There were numerous instances of lightly damaged Jenners being destroyed when the Ammo bay was hit by a lucky shot. The original DCMS upgrade to the Jenner solved this problem by protecting the ammo bay with a CASE system. While this solved the explosion problem, it did little to improve the Jenner's performance. As a result the mech found itself outmatched by other designs which took advantage of the recovered Star League technology to improve their performance.

The DCMS issued a call to Luthien Armor Works to develop an improved version of the Jenner. The designers quickly identified 4 areas that could be improved: Firepower, Survivability, Cooling and Electronics. Realizing the extensive changes would take up significant mass, the design team proposed developing a new 245 rated extra light engine. The engine required significant effort to developed but freed up mass for other improvements. The design team looked at various options for the weapon array. It was decided to remove the Thunerstroke SRM Launcher, removing the threat of an ammunition explosion. To replace the SRM the design team looked to the original Jenner and mounted an Extended Range Large Laser. Rather then try to implement the complicated turret, the laser is mounted in the mech's torso. The 4 arm mounted medium lasers have been retained. With the high heat generated by the laser weapons, the new Jenner switches to double strength models.

While the removal of the SRM helped improve the survivability of the Jenner, the designers decided to improve it further by adding additional armor. Mounting 5.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor the JR7-N is the best protected model other then the JR7-F.

The final changes involved upgrades to the mech's electronic systems. To improve the Jenner's scouting ability, the targeting system features a Beagle Active Probe. This allows the Jenner to locate enemy units. The mech also mounts a C3 Slave unit, increasing it's value as a cavalry mech. As the Jenner typically uses it's superior mobility to flank and close with the enemy, the C3 system will allow it's lance mates to take advantage of the Jenner's close proximity to the enemy to improve their accuracy.

The new Jenner has received rave reviews from the test pilots assigned to it and it has been ordered imto mass production for the DCMS.

JR7-N
Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Alshain Class 48
Power Plant: Magna 245XL
Cruising Speed 75.6 kph
Maximum Speed: 118.8 kph
Jump Jets: Lexington Ltd Lifters
Jump Distance: 150 M
Armor: New Samarkand Royal Ferro Fibrous Armor
Armament:
   1 Victory Nickel Alloy ER Large Laser
   4 Victory 2R Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works (Luthien)
Communications System: Sipher Security Plus with C Slave unit
Targeting & Tracking System: Cat's Eye 5 with Forward-1

Tonnage 35 tons
Internal Structure          3.5
Engine: 245XL         6
Walking MPs: 7
Running MPs: 11
Jumping MPs: 5
Heatsinks 10 (20)
Gyro           3
Cockpit          3
Armor 98         5.5
    IS Armor
Head 3 7
CT 11 14/3
RT/LT 8 11/3
RA/LA 6 10
RL/LL 8 13

Weapons
ER Large Laser      RT   2   5
2 Medium Lasers   RA   2   2
2 Medium Lasers   LA   2   2
C3 Slave         H   1   1
Beagle Active Probe   LT   2   1.5
Jump Jets         RT   2   1
Jump Jets         LT   2   1
Jump Jet         CT   1   0.5

Takiro · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2019, 07:42:50 PM »

Nice Irose!

lrose · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2019, 07:58:59 PM »

The JR-7FC was developed by the AFFC to help replace losses suffered during the Clan Invasion. While not produced in the either the Lyran or Davion states, the Jenner has become common in their armies due to salvage from the DCMS. The former Federated Suns admired and respected the Jenner, seeing it's value as a light raider and scout, while the former Lyran Commonwealth could not understand how such a small mech could prove deadly to their massive Zeus and Atlas assault mechs. As a result the Federated Suns tended to put captured Jenners into service, while the LCAF typically stored them and would not use them. With the formation of the AFFC, many of these stored Jenners were requisitioned by regiments from the Federated Suns region and put into service. With the reintroduction of the lost Star League technology, the AFFC realized that the Jenners would need to be upgraded if they were to remain viable on the modern battlefield. With so many of the Federated Commonwealth's Jenners being deployed in the Federated Suns region it was only logical that the refit effort would take place there.

The GM facility on Talcott was chosen to conduct the extensive upgrades to the Jenner. The Jenners were brought to the facility where they were stripped down and the chassis reconditioned to a a new state. The Magna 245 engine was replaced with the General Motors 280 Extralight. The GM engine offered the advantage of easier maintenance since it was manufactured in the Federated Commonwealth, unlike the original Magna engine, and a high speed, which was considered valuable as the Jenner was seen as a cavalry mech by the AFFC. While the speed was increased, mobility was decreased by the removal of the jump jet system. While there was some discussion of retaining the jump jets, the Lexington Ltd Lifters were found to be problematic from a maintenance perspective and none of the other models tried by the design team were compatible with the Jenner's systems.

The weapons were redesigned to provide more of a punch. The arm mounted medium lasers were retained, although the old Argra 3L Medium Lasers were replaced with Intek models. The SRM was removed and instead the Jenner carries a PPC in the torso. Somewhat surprisingly the designers chose a standard Johnston Parti-Cannon model rather then the more advanced Extended Range model. The extended range models simply generated too much heat for the Jenner, even with Double Heatsinks.

The other changes made to the Jenner include replacing the electronics with models found in the AFFC, simplifying repair and maintenance. The armor was greatly improved, there are 6.5 tons of Star Guard Ferro-Fibrous armor, providing nearly double the protection of the JR7-D.

JR7-FC
Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Alshain Class 48
Power Plant: General Motors 280 Extralight
Cruising Speed 85.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 127.2 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Distance: 0 M
Armor: StarGuard Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Armament:
   1 Johnston Parti-Cannon
   4 Intek Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: General Motors (Talcott)
Communications System: Garret T-11B
Targeting & Tracking System: Octagon Tartrac, System C

Tonnage 35 tons
Internal Structure          3.5
Engine: 280XL         8
Walking MPs: 8
Running MPs: 12
Jumping MPs: 0
Heatsinks 10 (20)
Gyro           3
Cockpit          3
Armor 116         6.5
    IS Armor
Head 3 7
CT 11 18/3
RT/LT 8 13/3
RA/LA 6 12
RL/LL 8 16

Weapons
PPC             RT   3   7
2 Medium Lasers   RA   2   2
2 Medium Lasers   LA   2   2

Takiro · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2019, 08:16:46 PM »

Another good one!

drakensis · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2019, 02:50:56 AM »

Jenner JR7-M

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/D-F-E-A
Production Year: 2750
Cost: 3,620,925 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,162

Chassis: Diplan Scout-E Standard Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Magna 245 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Pitban LFT-35
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: StarSlab/1 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
5 Martel Medium 5 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Majesty Metals and Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Canopus IV
Communications System: Garret T10-B
Targeting and Tracking System: O/P 911

Overview:
Majesty Metals and Manufacturing is one of the few companies in Canopian space that can still build BattleMechs, primarily providing the MAF with Locust light 'Mechs and Marauder heavies. The losses in the Andurien War had highlighted the weaknesses of the Canopian 'Mech sources and the need was identified for a new skirmisher to, one hopefully affordable.

Magistracy Intelligence managed to obtain fragments of the design data of the Jenner 'Mech from what remained of Diplan and filled the gaps with advanced equipment coming back into service. In particular, the Wolf Dragoons were happy to work jointly with the Canopians in developing the capacity to build double-heatsinks, endosteel and ferrofibrous - for reasons that didn't become apparent until 3050, by which time the Canopian Jenner was nearing completion.

Capabilities:
The JR7-M Jenner lacks a missile launcher as that's part of the design that was missing from the data recovered for Majesty Metals. However, it mounts a fifth medium laser in the space and with double heatsinks it can use them far more freely than earlier Jenner models could.

Much of the systems are substitutes from other equipment - the electronics are simply those of the Locust, which work surprisingly well and are easy to maintain and replace. Everything is built on Canopus IV except the lasers, which have to be shipped from Dunianshire.

Deployment:
The new Jenners are going to the MAF and the Wolf Dragoons on a roughly equal division. While the Dragoons are using some to rebuild after the Battle of Luthien, others are being sold off on Outreach and have proven quite popular. It's likely in the future that some merc units will be allowed to buy directly from Canopus but at the moment sales are restricted.

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                245                      12.00
    Walking MP: 7
    Running MP: 11
    Jumping MP: 7 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT                                   3.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 116                  6.50
    Armor Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           17        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12        
                                             L/R Leg     8            15        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 LT        3         1         1.00
2 Medium Lasers                              RA        6         2         2.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LA        6         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 12
7j         3       3       0       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Abele · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2019, 08:17:17 AM »

I'll probably have two more later today after I get off work. I'm running the designs through my feeble little mind as I type this. We'll see what happens when I run them through SSW.

Takiro · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2019, 11:38:43 AM »

Another good one drakensis!

Sounds great Abele, can't wait to see them!

Hopefully all the usual suspects from masterarminas to Ice Hellion and perhaps a few new posters will get in on this one.

Takiro · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2020, 06:20:10 PM »

Happy New Year everyone!

Thought I'd detail a concept for those interested which I might not have time to create. It would be a refit from House Marik using the standard chassis which drops the SRM for a NARC. The Free Worlds League might have greater access to XL Engines which could be used to create room for the NARC and probably more armor. This would be another 'foreign design' which would not be favored by any true Marik Mechwarriors mainly found in the Commonwealth who typically support Minister-General Paul Marik and his daughter Corrine. There could be exceptions to this rule who are just natives fed up by outsiders interfering in their internal/domestic affairs.

Also a Rasalhague variant used against the Clan juggernaut is a definite possibility too which I definitely won't be able to dedicate time to.

Abele · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2020, 08:06:36 PM »

I'm working on a Rasalhague variant. Just trying to put the fluff together.

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