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JR7-D Jenner

JR7-F Jenner

Armament:

1 Thunderstroke SRM 4

4 Argra 3L Medium Lasers

Manufacturer:    Diplan Mechyards

   Location:    Dawson III

Communications System:    Dawson III

Targeting & Tracking System: Bk-309

Overview:

       The Jenner is a relatively modern design, first constructed in 2784 by Diplan Mechyards of Ozawa under contract to House Kurita. It was designed as a fast, hit-and-run guerrilla fighter. With a maximum speed of 118.8 kilometers per hour and a jump capacity of 150 meters, it was hoped that this 'Mech would form the foundation for a new, highly mobile lance.
       The original Jenners mounted two Argra 27C medium lasers and a Diplan HD large laser on a central turret, but this configuration could easily be disarmed by a direct hit to the turret.   The medium lasers' targeting system was also plagued with problems. However, because the chassis and mobility subsystems performed well in trials, designers decided to refit the weapon systems instead of scrapping the whole design. The standard ten heat sinks allow the 'Mech to move swiftly and fire without overheating.
       The Jenner was then modified to its current configuration, mounting four Argra 3L medium lasers, two per side, on directionally variable mountings. The Argra 3L replaced the older 27C because it had a better spectral purity and more rugged focal system.
       The Thunderstroke SRM-4 was installed after additional testing showed the need for increased shortrange firepower. The resulting 'Mech was the pride of Kurita forces. Designed and built in Kurita space, it was the optimum mix of speed, jump capacity and firepower.

Capabilities:

       Among the fastest Mechs around, the Jenner packs good firepower at close range. Its optimum range is 30-90 meters, and its speed and jump capacity make it hard to hit. The Jenner can move in quickly, make its attack and retreat before it can be seriously damaged.
       Because the Argra 3L medium lasers are the Jenner's main armarment, the 'Mech can operate for long periods without running out of ammunition. During long engagements or on deep raids the twenty-five reloads available to the Thunderstroke SRM-4 could run out, and so this missile launcher is mostly used for the finishing stroke or to add extra hitting power in a difficult moment.
       Although the Jenner was designed as a close range fighter, it lacks arms for punching and other physical attacks. The Jenner's designers felt that because of the 'Mech's low tonnage, it would not be able to make effective physical attacks. The Jenner has done well without arms, except in grab-and run raids made on enemy supply depots. During these, it lays down covering fire to allow 'Mechs with hands to gather what they can.

Deployment

       When Diplan Mechyards was completing the first Jenners in September 2784, Tensions were running high.   War seemed inevitable, more a question of when than of if. Minoru Kurita took a personal interest in the Jenner, calling it the "first of a new line," and he ordered further design and development on heavier 'Mechs with the Jenner's mobility.
       It was only fitting that Minoru Kurita's favored 'Mech should avenge his assassination. Waves of Jenners and other fast 'Mechs entered the cities to carry out Jinjiro Kurita's directive to "bathe accursed Kentares in blood." The Jenner earned itself a place as the standard light warhorse of the Draconis Combine.
       Despite the outbreak of the First Succession War, construction continued at Diplan until 2815, when a shortage of raw materials brought the assembly lines to a halt. However, Diplan continued to produce its 'Mech chassis.
       In 2823, production of Jenners resumed on Ozawa, and some three thousand chassis were shipped to a Diplan subsidiary on Luthien for final fittings and assembly. Although heavily damaged by naval bombardment, the Diplan Luthien Corporation retooled its remaining plants for Jenner assembly. By 2830, Diplan of Ozawa and Diplan Luthin had a combined annual output of 1,350 Jenners.
       Throughout the Second Succession War, the Jenner continued the infamous tradition begun during the Kentares Massacre. Used singly or   n groups, the Jenner is often sent behind enemy lines to create confusion and havoc. It was during these terror raids that other houses first captured Jenners.
       By 2840, the Federated Suns and the Lyran Commonwealth both had a number of operational Jenners. By 2845, the Jenner was used by all of the Successor States, although it continues to be primarily a Kurita mech.

In use by:

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Type/Model:	Jenner JR7-D
Mass:	35 tons

Equipment:		Crits	Mass
Internal Structure:	58 pts Standard	0	3.50
Engine:	245	6	12.00
Walking MP:	7
Running MP:	11
Jumping MP:	5
Heat Sinks:	10 Single	1	.00
(Heat Sink Loc: 1 HD)
Gyro:		4	3.00
Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:		5	3.00
Actuators:	L: Sh+UA, R: Sh+UA	12	.00
Armor Factor:	64 pts Standard	0	4.00

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		Internal	Armor
		Structure	Value
	Head:	3	7
	Center Torso:	11	10
	Center Torso (Rear):		3
	L/R Side Torso:	8	8/8
	L/R Side Torso (Rear):		4/4
	L/R Arm:	6	4/4
	L/R Leg:	8	6/6

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Weapons & Equipment:	Loc	Heat	Ammo	Crits	Mass
1 SRM 4	CT	3	25	2	3.00
(Ammo Loc: 1 RT)
2 Medium Lasers	RA	6		2	2.00
2 Medium Lasers	LA	6		2	2.00
5 Standard Jump Jets:				5	2.50
(Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT)
TOTALS:		15		39	35.00
Crits & Tons Left:				39	.00

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Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:	3,198,375 C-Bills
Battle Value:	669
Cost per BV:	4,780.83
Weapon Value:	291 / 291 (Ratio = .43 / .43)
Damage Factors:	SRDmg = 14; MRDmg = 2; LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:	MP: 7,   Armor/Structure: 2/3
	Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/-,   Overheat: 0
	Class: ML,   Point Value: 7