Jenner
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| Jenner | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Diplan Mechyards, Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | JR7-D |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 3,198,375 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Diplan Scout-A |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Engine | Magna 275 |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Smithson Lifter |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 669 |
| BV (2.0) | 875 |
Description
The Jenner was designed in 2784 as a guerrilla fighter. The Jenner's primarily laser armament and phenomenal speed helped to make the the 'Mech extremely well suited to this role. The design has a top speed of 118.8 km/h. This mobility is further enhanced by the addition of five Smithson Lifter jump jets, giving the Jenner a jumping distance of 150 meters. The primary downfall of this 'Mech is also one of its assets: with such a heavy reliance on energy weapons, the Jenner is woefully light in the area of heat sinks.[1]
Armament
The primary weapons system on the Jenner is four Argra 3L Medium Lasers. These provide the Jenner with a powerful close-to-medium range striking capability that does not suffer from a lack of supplies when operating behind enemy lines. The lasers are backed up by a Thunderstroke SRM-4 launcher that can be used after breaching an enemy's armor to try and get a critical strike against vulnerable exposed internal components.
Variants
- JR7-C - The JR7-C is a basic upgrade of the JR7-K. The Jenner is enhanced by removing one of the Medium Lasers and replacing it with a C3 slave unit. BV (1.0) = 651, BV (2.0) = 836
- JR7-C2 - Following the start of the Jihad, the Luthien Armor Works on Abiy Adi began upgrading the Jenner. Borrowing a page from the Clan Jenner, the C2 is armed with three MML 5s, making the 'Mech effective at all ranges with three tons of ammunition. Armor is added, as well. In order to make room for this, an XL Engine, XL Gyro, Small Cockpit, and Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor are all used. A C3 Slave Unit allows it to share targeting data with other members of its lance. Finally, the jump capacity is increased to 180 meters. BV (2.0) = ???
- JR7-C3 - An upgrade along the lines of the C2, the C3 stays true to the heart of the Jenner, making it easier to do as a field upgrade. The lasers are upgraded to ER Medium Lasers and the heat sinks are accordingly upgraded to double-strength versions. The missile launcher and its CASE are dropped for an eleventh heat sink, an additional ton and a half of armor, and a C3 Slave. BV (2.0) = ???
- JR7-F - The JR7-F Jenner is a simple upgrade of the JR7-D model by removing the SRM-4 and adding three tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 792, BV (2.0) = 1,011
- JR7-K - The JR7-K adds a higher degree of survivability to the Jenner by upgrading the armor to Ferro-Fibrous, while removing a half ton of the armor. This provides virtually the same armor protection while adding CASE to the SRM-4 ammunition. BV (1.0) = 694, BV (2.0) = 893
Related BattleMechs
- Jenner IIC - Even though the Jenner was constructed after the SLDF had left the Inner Sphere, when the Clans returned they quickly reverse engineered and developed an enhanced version using Clan technology called the Jenner IIC. BV (1.0) = 1,024, BV (2.0) = 1,047
Related OmniMechs
- Owens - An upgraded, Omni-version of the Jenner, the Owens debuted shortly after the Raptor and Black Hawk-KU OmniMechs.[2]
References
- ↑ Introductory Record Sheets, pp 4
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, pg. 82