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|name = ''Enforcer''
 
|name = ''Enforcer''
 
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[[Achernar BattleMechs]]<ref name=TRSWp82f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 82–83: "ENF-4R Enforcer"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
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[[Achernar BattleMechs]] (4R)<ref name=TRSWp82f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 82–83: "ENF-4R Enforcer"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
 
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[[Defiance Industries]]
 
[[Defiance Industries]]
 
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[[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRSWp82f />
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[[Kallon Industries]] (4R)<ref name=TRSWp82f />
|model = ENF-4R<ref name=TRSWp82f />
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|model = ENF-4R
 
|production year = 2777
 
|production year = 2777
 
|year reference = <ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 56</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 134</ref>
 
|year reference = <ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 56</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 134</ref>
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The ''Enforcer'' fulfilled the roles of a mobile barrage vehicle, laying down an intense hail of fire as a prelude to an offensive or to blunt an enemy's attack, and as a trooper 'Mech, using its thick frontal armor and good jumping distance of 120 meters to effectively brawl with the enemy despite lacking hand actuators. The sturdy and inexpensive design's mobility also made it an ideal city fighter, especially when sniping the enemy during hit-and-run attacks. One of the design's problems was that, with most of its nine tons of armor concentrated forward, the amount of protection in its rear torso is less than on some light 'Mechs. The ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s biggest flaw was its limited ammunition stores, though somewhat mitigated when a truck-and-crane reloading system is used during less-mobile battles. Attempts were made to replace the [[small laser]] with another ton of ammunition, however there were complicated linkage problems in getting the ammo from the left torso to the right arm, increasing the rate of jamming or reducing the rate of fire to unacceptable levels. What's more the rounds had to be routed along the 'Mech's back where its armor was weakest.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/>
 
The ''Enforcer'' fulfilled the roles of a mobile barrage vehicle, laying down an intense hail of fire as a prelude to an offensive or to blunt an enemy's attack, and as a trooper 'Mech, using its thick frontal armor and good jumping distance of 120 meters to effectively brawl with the enemy despite lacking hand actuators. The sturdy and inexpensive design's mobility also made it an ideal city fighter, especially when sniping the enemy during hit-and-run attacks. One of the design's problems was that, with most of its nine tons of armor concentrated forward, the amount of protection in its rear torso is less than on some light 'Mechs. The ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s biggest flaw was its limited ammunition stores, though somewhat mitigated when a truck-and-crane reloading system is used during less-mobile battles. Attempts were made to replace the [[small laser]] with another ton of ammunition, however there were complicated linkage problems in getting the ammo from the left torso to the right arm, increasing the rate of jamming or reducing the rate of fire to unacceptable levels. What's more the rounds had to be routed along the 'Mech's back where its armor was weakest.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/>
  
The ''Enforcer'' was given extra prominence by the Federated Commonwealth. The alliance between the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns resulted in [[Defiance Industries]] obtaining the designs for the 'Mech to build at their [[Hesperus II]] plant,<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 42</ref> allowing the nascent AFFC to emphasize the pairing of traditionally Federated Suns 'Mechs like the ''Enforcer'' and [[Valkyrie|''Valkyrie'']] alongside Steiner standards like the [[Zeus|''Zeus'']] and [[Commando|''Commando'']], especially in the [[Federated Commonwealth Corps]].<ref name=20YU1617O>''20 Year Update'' p. 17, Defense Industries</ref>
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The ''Enforcer'' was given extra prominence by the Federated Commonwealth. The alliance between Steiner and Davion resulted in [[Defiance Industries]] obtaining the designs for the 'Mech to build at their [[Hesperus II]] plant,<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 42</ref> allowing the nascent AFFC to emphasize the pairing of traditionally Davion 'Mechs like the ''Enforcer'' and ''Valkyrie'' alongside Steiner standards like the ''Zeus'' and ''Commando'', especially in the [[Federated Commonwealth Corps]].<ref name=20YU1617O>''20 Year Update'' p. 17, Defense Industries</ref>
  
 
As many of the secrets of [[lostech]] were recovered by the [[NAIS]], Achernar brought in many veteran ''Enforcer'' [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to help them design the newest model, the ENF-5D. This variant became the standard medium 'Mech for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] when it debuted in late [[3050]], and the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] immediately contracted the entire Achernar line for a 10-year run. The AFFC distributed the new 'Mechs to key formations including the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]], [[Royal Guards]] and [[FedCom Corps]], and bought up Achernar's upgrade kits for other distinguished units. However, demand for the new ''Enforcers'' during the [[Clan Invasion]] out-stripped Achernar's ability to supply them, requiring [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] to order that [[Kallon Industries]] be granted a license to produce ''Enforcers''. Both companies would continue to produce ''Enforcers'' through the next 20 years until the [[Jihad]], when Kallon Industries' plant on Talon, moon of [[Wernke]], was destroyed in [[3069]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 110</ref><ref name=TRO:3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 56</ref> The Jihad would also end ''Enforcer'' production at [[Defiance Industries]].<ref name=''O:LAp29">''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 29, Defiance Industries''</ref>
 
As many of the secrets of [[lostech]] were recovered by the [[NAIS]], Achernar brought in many veteran ''Enforcer'' [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to help them design the newest model, the ENF-5D. This variant became the standard medium 'Mech for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] when it debuted in late [[3050]], and the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] immediately contracted the entire Achernar line for a 10-year run. The AFFC distributed the new 'Mechs to key formations including the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]], [[Royal Guards]] and [[FedCom Corps]], and bought up Achernar's upgrade kits for other distinguished units. However, demand for the new ''Enforcers'' during the [[Clan Invasion]] out-stripped Achernar's ability to supply them, requiring [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] to order that [[Kallon Industries]] be granted a license to produce ''Enforcers''. Both companies would continue to produce ''Enforcers'' through the next 20 years until the [[Jihad]], when Kallon Industries' plant on Talon, moon of [[Wernke]], was destroyed in [[3069]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 110</ref><ref name=TRO:3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 56</ref> The Jihad would also end ''Enforcer'' production at [[Defiance Industries]].<ref name=''O:LAp29">''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 29, Defiance Industries''</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[Federated Autocannon]] [[AC/10]], an excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of 10 rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for 10 bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload. Complementing the autocannon is a [[ChisComp 43]] [[large laser]] in the left arm, both giving the ''Enforcer'' respectable intermediate range firepower, while a [[ChisComp 32]] [[small laser]] in the left torso provides for close range combat.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 12</ref>
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The ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[Federated Autocannon]] [[AC/10]], an excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of 10 rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for 10 bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload. Complementing the autocannon is a [[ChisComp 43]] [[large laser]] in the left arm, both giving the ''Enforcer'' respectable intermediate range firepower, while a [[ChisComp 32]] [[small laser]] in the left torso provides for close range combat.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 12</ref>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
*; ENF-5D : First walking off the production line in late 3050, the 5D ''Enforcer'' is a major upgrade to the standard 'Mech, meeting many of its pilots' desire for something faster, better protected, and with more endurance. The [[Nissan 200]] engine has been removed and replaced with a [[Magna 250]] [[extralight engine]], increasing the ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki> top speed to 86.4 km/h and the amount of space available for other additions. The armor has been stripped from the 'Mech and replaced with [[StarGuard CIV]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor with [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion while the weapons payload has also been changed. Retaining the [[small laser]], both the [[AC/10]] and the [[large laser]] were replaced with a new [[LB_10-X_AC#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[LB-X AC/10]], fed by two tons of ammunition, and a [[BlazeFire Sweetshot]] [[ER large laser]]. Finally, an additional [[jump jet]] was added, increasing the jumping distance by 30 meters, up to 150 meters, to keep up with the ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s new speed profile. BV (1.0) = 1,093,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0)= 1,308<ref name=TRO:3050U/>
 
*; ENF-5D : First walking off the production line in late 3050, the 5D ''Enforcer'' is a major upgrade to the standard 'Mech, meeting many of its pilots' desire for something faster, better protected, and with more endurance. The [[Nissan 200]] engine has been removed and replaced with a [[Magna 250]] [[extralight engine]], increasing the ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki> top speed to 86.4 km/h and the amount of space available for other additions. The armor has been stripped from the 'Mech and replaced with [[StarGuard CIV]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor with [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion while the weapons payload has also been changed. Retaining the [[small laser]], both the [[AC/10]] and the [[large laser]] were replaced with a new [[LB_10-X_AC#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[LB-X AC/10]], fed by two tons of ammunition, and a [[BlazeFire Sweetshot]] [[ER large laser]]. Finally, an additional [[jump jet]] was added, increasing the jumping distance by 30 meters, up to 150 meters, to keep up with the ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s new speed profile. BV (1.0) = 1,093,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0)= 1,308<ref name=TRO:3050U/>
  
*; ENF-5R : Introduced after the fall of New Avalon to the [[DCMS]] during the [[Dark Age]], this ''Enforcer'' variant was produced by [[Kallon Industries]] to quickly replenish the depleted ranks of the AFFS. It uses a 200-rated [[light engine]] to improve survivability when compared to the ENF-5D, though the top speed is reduced to 64 km/h with a jump radius of 120 meters. It uses the [[LB 10-X]] autocannon of the 5D, but the left arm mounts a [[large re-engineered laser]] for use against special armor types, while an [[ER small laser]] is mounted in the left torso. Two tons of ammunition is carried in a [[CASE II]] protected bay in the right torso, and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor provides protection..<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,192<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 19</ref>
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*; ENF-5R : Developed during the [[DCMS]] invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] during the [[Dark Age]], this ''Enforcer'' variant uses a 200-rated [[light engine]] to improve survivability. However, the top speed is reduced to 64 km/h and jump radius has been reduced to 120 meters. It uses the [[LB 10-X]] autocannon of the ENF-5D, but the left arm mounts a [[large re-engineered laser]] for use against special armor types, while an [[ER small laser]] is mounted in the left torso. Two tons of ammunition is carried in a [[CASE II]] protected bay in the right torso, and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor provides protection. This slower design is easier for the [[AFFS]] to produce, allowing larger numbers to be deployed.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,192<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 19</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
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CCG Unlimited Enforcer D.jpg|ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' in battle from ''CCG''
 
CCG Unlimited Enforcer D.jpg|ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' in battle from ''CCG''
 
MWO Enforcer.jpg| Concept art of the ''Enforcer'' from [[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]
 
MWO Enforcer.jpg| Concept art of the ''Enforcer'' from [[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]
BattleTech4e-Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' standee from ''[[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]]''
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File: Enforcer Token.jpg|''Enforcer'' standee from ''[[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]]''
File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]''
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File:Inner Sphere Urban Lance - Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Urban Lance]]''
Inner Sphere Urban Lance - Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Urban Lance|Inner Sphere Urban Lance]]''
 
Hansen's Roughriders Battle Lance Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' miniature from ''[[Hansen's Roughriders Battle Lance]]''
 
 
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
 
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]''
 
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Introductory Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* [https://mwomercs.com/resistance-heroes MechWarrior Online Resistance Heroes Sale Page]
 
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