Technical readout 2866 Rise of the Scavengers

ENF-4T Enforcer
History:
2777 was a historic year. On January 23, Aleksandr
Kerensky launched the final phase of Operation
Liberation. Massed SLDF troops on eight different
Terran Hegemony worlds began their final advance on
Terra itself. By October of 2779, well over 100 million
people would be dead, including the Usurper Stephan
Amaris and his entire family.
It was during this tumultuous time that Davion engineers
discovered plans for a new SLDF BattleMech in the
research and development library at Achernar. Achernar
was already producing the Locust, Wasp, Phoenix Hawk
and Dervish at this point, although the vast majority of
production was going directly to the SLDF to replace
their massive and ongoing losses.
When First Prince John Davion learned of the discovery,
he ordered Achernar to begin production of the neverbefore-seen
design immediately, intending to use it
exclusively to continue bolstering the size of the AFFS.
The initial prototype carried a Federated Class 10
autocannon in the right arm along with a pair of
ChisComp 39 medium lasers in the left. A small laser
was also located in the left torso to provide additional
close range firepower. However, engineers quickly
discovered the left arm could support a full ChisComp 43
Special heavy laser, and after extensive testing modified
the design plans before the ‘Mech entered full scale
production.
This new BattleMech would become known as the ENF-
4R Enforcer and go on to become the standard medium
‘Mech for the entire AFFS, a role it continues to serve to
this day. This is in large part due to its utility. Though its
speed is average at best, it is jump capable and armed
with enough firepower to engage ‘Mechs significantly
heavier than itself while at the same time armored
heavily enough to sustain combat on the front lines.
It is not without its own share of problems. Limited to
carrying just 10 rounds for the Federated Class 10, an
inexperienced MechWarrior can quickly find themselves
out of ammunition for their most potent weapon. This is
partially offset by a unique “clip” design that allows the
‘Mech to be quickly reloaded from the rear often by
support vehicles waiting near the battlefield. The
Enforcer also has unusually thin rear armor, equivalent
to that found on ‘Mechs half its size, and many
opponents will try to maneuver behind it in hopes of
scoring a quick kill on the otherwise heavily protected
machine.
The Enforcer is often paired with another iconic Davion
design, the 55-ton Dervish, which is also produced by
Achernar BattleMechs. Many Davion commanders have
lost Enforcers to BattleMechs with longer range.
Although the Enforcer can lay down a heavy barrage, it
is only effective out to 450 meters, making it especially
vulnerable to ‘Mechs carrying long range missile and
particle cannons. For this reason, the Enforcer is most
effective when accompanied by fire support ‘Mechs,
such as the Dervish which can provide cover fire while it
advances.
The Enforcer is also a formidable urban fighter. With its
jump jets and powerful weaponry, it can unleash a
devastating fusillade and quickly jump away
disappearing back into the city scape.
Capabilities:
Unlike most other First Princes, Michael Davion was
much more a diplomat and peacemaker than a warrior.
Luckily for the Federated Suns, Michael Davion
appointed his uncle, Peter Davion, as Prime Marshal
effectively seceding control of the entire AFFS to his
much more military minded relation.
Rumors circulated in 2846 that officers in the AFFS
wanted Peter to take the throne instead of his nephew
but he staunchly refused to support any attempted coup,
instead concentrating on strengthening the AFFS. With
his extensive battlefield experience, Peter Davion was
well aware of the shortcomings of the ENF-4R and using
his position commissioned Achernar BattleMechs to
develop a new variant designed to address its
shortcomings.
Well aware of the -4R’s relatively short range and
lackluster speed, engineers at Achernar first tried
increasing the speed by installing a Magna 250 fusion
engine. However, the engine was only available from
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either Magna Metal on Lopez in the Free Worlds League
or from Edasich Motors out of their Aur facility in the
Lyran Commonwealth.
Unwilling to source such a critical component from
outside of their own borders, the engineers looked to the
weapon systems instead. Replacing the original
Federated autocannon with the Mydron Model C Class 5
autocannon used on the JagerMech, they succeeded in
addressing two problems at once. Not only did the
Model C have a longer effective range, but it also had
twice the number of rounds per ton of ammunition,
significantly reducing the need to frequently reload the
‘Mech on the battlefield, an operation fraught with risk.
To help offset the loss of firepower from downgrading the
autocannon, the engineers replaced the ChisComp 43
Special with a Fusigon Longtooth PPC. It made the
perfect partner. Not only is the Fusigon a more powerful
weapon, but its range matches that of the Model C
perfectly. The small laser was also upgraded to a
ChisComp 39 medium to provide additional close range
capability as well.
To help offset the additional heat from the particle
cannon, another heat sink was added, giving the -4T a
total of thirteen. Armor was also added the vulnerable
torsos to help further protect the ammunition stored there
and improve it survivability.
Variants: None.
Current Manufacturers:
Achernar BattleMechs
New Avalon - Federated Suns
Kallon Industries
Talon – Federated Suns
Model Cost BV PV
ENF-4R 3,527,875 1032 27
ENF-4T 3,619,000 1098 ???
Alpha Strike Statistics
TP: BM SZ: 2 TMM: +1
MV: 8j” Role: Sniper
Damage S: 2 M: 2 L: 2
OV: 0
Armor: O O O O O
Sructure: O O O O
Special: AC 0*/1/1