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Line 32: Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2784]], the fact that the '''''Jenner''''' was the sole property of the [[Draconis Combine]] was long a source of national pride. Designed, produced, and, for over fifty years, solely used by the Combine, the ''Jenner'' was meant to be a fast guerrilla fighter that would go on to form the foundation for highly mobile [[lance]]s. Five [[Smithson Lifter]] [[jump jet]]s, two in each side torso and one in the center torso gave it a jumping distance of 150 meters, while its [[Magna 245]] [[fusion engine]] allowed for a top speed of over 118 km/h, making it faster than most other 'Mechs. The drawback of the original model was its armament of a [[Diplan HD]] [[large laser]] and two [[Argra 27C]] [[medium laser]]s, all mounted in a turret which could be easily disabled with a well-placed shot, while the medium lasers' targeting systems proved to be bug-ridden. After some tinkering, this setup was eventually replaced with the weaponry found in the JR7-D model, creating a good mix of speed and firepower, though only four tons of armor provide paltry protection compared to other 'Mechs in the same weight range.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 26</ref> Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2784]], the fact that the '''''Jenner''''' was the sole property of the [[Draconis Combine]] was long a source of national pride. Designed, produced, and, for over fifty years, solely used by the Combine, the ''Jenner'' was meant to be a fast guerrilla fighter that would go on to form the foundation for highly mobile [[lance]]s. Five [[Smithson Lifter]] [[jump jet]]s, two in each side torso and one in the center torso gave it a jumping distance of 150 meters, while its [[Magna 245]] [[fusion engine]] allowed for a top speed of over 118 km/h, making it faster than most other 'Mechs. The drawback of the original model was its armament of a [[Diplan HD]] [[large laser]] and two [[Argra 27C]] [[medium laser]]s, all mounted in a turret which could be easily disabled with a well-placed shot, while the medium lasers' targeting systems proved to be bug-ridden. After some tinkering, this setup was eventually replaced with the weaponry found in the JR7-D model, creating a good mix of speed and firepower, though only four tons of armor provide paltry protection compared to other 'Mechs in the same weight range.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 26</ref> − The ''Jenner'' became the standard light workhorse of the [[DCMS]] with the outbreak of the [[First Succession War]], though its reputation would be forever tarnished following its role in the [[Kentares Massacre]]. Construction of new ''Jenners'' continued at Diplan Mechyard's factory on [[Ozawa]] until a raw mineral shortage caused a halt in [[2815]], though they continued to produce new chassis. In [[2823]] production resumed on Ozawa, with some 3,000 chassis shipped to Diplan's subsidiary on [[Luthien]] for final assembly, which itself was retooling to begin full-scale production; by [[2830]] both production lines were producing 1,350 ''Jenners'' a year. The sheer destruction of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] finally took their toll when the last ''Jenner'' factory was destroyed in [[2848]], though so many ''Jenners'' had been produced by then that nearly every DCMS [[battalion]] had at least one of these 'Mechs well into the [[War of 3039]]. While the other [[Successor States]] eventually managed to procure operational ''Jenners'' (every [[AFFS]] [[regiment]] along the Combine border had at least one), the design remained in predominant use by House Kurita.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r/> + The ''Jenner'' became the standard [[BattleMech#Light|light]] workhorse of the [[DCMS]] with the outbreak of the [[First Succession War]], though its reputation would be forever tarnished following its role in the [[Kentares Massacre]]. Construction of new ''Jenners'' continued at Diplan Mechyard's factory on [[Ozawa]] until a raw mineral shortage caused a halt in [[2815]], though they continued to produce new chassis. In [[2823]] production resumed on Ozawa, with some 3,000 chassis shipped to Diplan's subsidiary on [[Luthien]] for final assembly, which itself was retooling to begin full-scale production; by [[2830]] both production lines were producing 1,350 ''Jenners'' a year. The sheer destruction of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] finally took their toll when the last ''Jenner'' factory was destroyed in [[2848]], though so many ''Jenners'' had been produced by then that nearly every DCMS [[battalion]] had at least one of these 'Mechs well into the [[War of 3039]]. While the other [[Successor States]] eventually managed to procure operational ''Jenners'' (every [[AFFS]] [[regiment]] along the Combine border had at least one), the design remained in predominant use by House Kurita.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r/> A favorite tactic of ''Jenner'' lances was to gang up on larger 'Mechs and unleash a devastating [[alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]]. One or two of the 'Mechs would be equipped with [[Inferno (Missile)|inferno]] rounds, so even if the enemy survived the first strike they were badly damaged and running hot, allowing the ''Jenners'' to jump to safety and cool down. A few seconds later the attack would be repeated until finally, the enemy was dead. It was also common practice to pair the ''Jenner'' with another Combine 'Mech, the ''[[Panther]]'', creating a deadly combination of sheer speed and firepower with the slower ''Panther'' providing cover fire for the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s flanking attack. The ''Jenner'' was such a favorite among Kurita [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] that it became the benchmark against which all other newly designed Combine 'Mechs were compared.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 26</ref> A favorite tactic of ''Jenner'' lances was to gang up on larger 'Mechs and unleash a devastating [[alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]]. One or two of the 'Mechs would be equipped with [[Inferno (Missile)|inferno]] rounds, so even if the enemy survived the first strike they were badly damaged and running hot, allowing the ''Jenners'' to jump to safety and cool down. A few seconds later the attack would be repeated until finally, the enemy was dead. It was also common practice to pair the ''Jenner'' with another Combine 'Mech, the ''[[Panther]]'', creating a deadly combination of sheer speed and firepower with the slower ''Panther'' providing cover fire for the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s flanking attack. The ''Jenner'' was such a favorite among Kurita [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] that it became the benchmark against which all other newly designed Combine 'Mechs were compared.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 26</ref> − While rebuilding a ''Jenner'' production line on Luthien became a top priority under ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Theodore Kurita]], the necessary construction time along with inexperienced Combine engineers meant that even with [[ComStar]] aid this wasn't possible until [[3046]]. The recovery of much [[lostech|lost technology]] and the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>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 the ''Jenner'' started to be outclassed by other designs using superior technology that ''Jenner'' pilots began complaining. Still, there was reluctance to make any changes, and slowly many commanders began mothballing their ''Jenners'' in favor of newer [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mechs and [[OmniMech]]s. Since then, a few variants have utilized advanced technologies in their design, notably one based on the [[Clan]] ''[[Jenner IIC]]'', but it would take the devastation of the [[Jihad]] for many of the older K models to see frontline combat again.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050U/> + While rebuilding a ''Jenner'' production line on Luthien became a top priority under ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Theodore Kurita]], the necessary construction time along with inexperienced Combine engineers meant that even with [[ComStar]] aid this wasn't possible until [[3046]]. The recovery of much [[lostech|lost technology]] and the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>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 the ''Jenner'' started to be outclassed by other designs using superior technology that ''Jenner'' pilots began complaining. Still, there was reluctance to make any changes, and slowly many commanders began mothballing their ''Jenners'' in favor of newer light 'Mechs and [[OmniMech]]s. Since then, a few variants have utilized advanced technologies in their design, notably one based on the [[Clan]] ''[[Jenner IIC]]'', but it would take the devastation of the [[Jihad]] for many of the older K models to see frontline combat again.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050U/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment==
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Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2784]], the fact that the '''''Jenner''''' was the sole property of the [[Draconis Combine]] was long a source of national pride. Designed, produced, and, for over fifty years, solely used by the Combine, the ''Jenner'' was meant to be a fast guerrilla fighter that would go on to form the foundation for highly mobile [[lance]]s. Five [[Smithson Lifter]] [[jump jet]]s, two in each side torso and one in the center torso gave it a jumping distance of 150 meters, while its [[Magna 245]] [[fusion engine]] allowed for a top speed of over 118 km/h, making it faster than most other 'Mechs. The drawback of the original model was its armament of a [[Diplan HD]] [[large laser]] and two [[Argra 27C]] [[medium laser]]s, all mounted in a turret which could be easily disabled with a well-placed shot, while the medium lasers' targeting systems proved to be bug-ridden. After some tinkering, this setup was eventually replaced with the weaponry found in the JR7-D model, creating a good mix of speed and firepower, though only four tons of armor provide paltry protection compared to other 'Mechs in the same weight range.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 26</ref> | Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2784]], the fact that the '''''Jenner''''' was the sole property of the [[Draconis Combine]] was long a source of national pride. Designed, produced, and, for over fifty years, solely used by the Combine, the ''Jenner'' was meant to be a fast guerrilla fighter that would go on to form the foundation for highly mobile [[lance]]s. Five [[Smithson Lifter]] [[jump jet]]s, two in each side torso and one in the center torso gave it a jumping distance of 150 meters, while its [[Magna 245]] [[fusion engine]] allowed for a top speed of over 118 km/h, making it faster than most other 'Mechs. The drawback of the original model was its armament of a [[Diplan HD]] [[large laser]] and two [[Argra 27C]] [[medium laser]]s, all mounted in a turret which could be easily disabled with a well-placed shot, while the medium lasers' targeting systems proved to be bug-ridden. After some tinkering, this setup was eventually replaced with the weaponry found in the JR7-D model, creating a good mix of speed and firepower, though only four tons of armor provide paltry protection compared to other 'Mechs in the same weight range.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 26</ref> | ||
| − | The ''Jenner'' became the standard light workhorse of the [[DCMS]] with the outbreak of the [[First Succession War]], though its reputation would be forever tarnished following its role in the [[Kentares Massacre]]. Construction of new ''Jenners'' continued at Diplan Mechyard's factory on [[Ozawa]] until a raw mineral shortage caused a halt in [[2815]], though they continued to produce new chassis. In [[2823]] production resumed on Ozawa, with some 3,000 chassis shipped to Diplan's subsidiary on [[Luthien]] for final assembly, which itself was retooling to begin full-scale production; by [[2830]] both production lines were producing 1,350 ''Jenners'' a year. The sheer destruction of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] finally took their toll when the last ''Jenner'' factory was destroyed in [[2848]], though so many ''Jenners'' had been produced by then that nearly every DCMS [[battalion]] had at least one of these 'Mechs well into the [[War of 3039]]. While the other [[Successor States]] eventually managed to procure operational ''Jenners'' (every [[AFFS]] [[regiment]] along the Combine border had at least one), the design remained in predominant use by House Kurita.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r/> | + | The ''Jenner'' became the standard [[BattleMech#Light|light]] workhorse of the [[DCMS]] with the outbreak of the [[First Succession War]], though its reputation would be forever tarnished following its role in the [[Kentares Massacre]]. Construction of new ''Jenners'' continued at Diplan Mechyard's factory on [[Ozawa]] until a raw mineral shortage caused a halt in [[2815]], though they continued to produce new chassis. In [[2823]] production resumed on Ozawa, with some 3,000 chassis shipped to Diplan's subsidiary on [[Luthien]] for final assembly, which itself was retooling to begin full-scale production; by [[2830]] both production lines were producing 1,350 ''Jenners'' a year. The sheer destruction of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] finally took their toll when the last ''Jenner'' factory was destroyed in [[2848]], though so many ''Jenners'' had been produced by then that nearly every DCMS [[battalion]] had at least one of these 'Mechs well into the [[War of 3039]]. While the other [[Successor States]] eventually managed to procure operational ''Jenners'' (every [[AFFS]] [[regiment]] along the Combine border had at least one), the design remained in predominant use by House Kurita.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025r/> |
A favorite tactic of ''Jenner'' lances was to gang up on larger 'Mechs and unleash a devastating [[alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]]. One or two of the 'Mechs would be equipped with [[Inferno (Missile)|inferno]] rounds, so even if the enemy survived the first strike they were badly damaged and running hot, allowing the ''Jenners'' to jump to safety and cool down. A few seconds later the attack would be repeated until finally, the enemy was dead. It was also common practice to pair the ''Jenner'' with another Combine 'Mech, the ''[[Panther]]'', creating a deadly combination of sheer speed and firepower with the slower ''Panther'' providing cover fire for the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s flanking attack. The ''Jenner'' was such a favorite among Kurita [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] that it became the benchmark against which all other newly designed Combine 'Mechs were compared.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 26</ref> | A favorite tactic of ''Jenner'' lances was to gang up on larger 'Mechs and unleash a devastating [[alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]]. One or two of the 'Mechs would be equipped with [[Inferno (Missile)|inferno]] rounds, so even if the enemy survived the first strike they were badly damaged and running hot, allowing the ''Jenners'' to jump to safety and cool down. A few seconds later the attack would be repeated until finally, the enemy was dead. It was also common practice to pair the ''Jenner'' with another Combine 'Mech, the ''[[Panther]]'', creating a deadly combination of sheer speed and firepower with the slower ''Panther'' providing cover fire for the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s flanking attack. The ''Jenner'' was such a favorite among Kurita [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] that it became the benchmark against which all other newly designed Combine 'Mechs were compared.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 26</ref> | ||
| − | While rebuilding a ''Jenner'' production line on Luthien became a top priority under ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Theodore Kurita]], the necessary construction time along with inexperienced Combine engineers meant that even with [[ComStar]] aid this wasn't possible until [[3046]]. The recovery of much [[lostech|lost technology]] and the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>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 the ''Jenner'' started to be outclassed by other designs using superior technology that ''Jenner'' pilots began complaining. Still, there was reluctance to make any changes, and slowly many commanders began mothballing their ''Jenners'' in favor of newer | + | While rebuilding a ''Jenner'' production line on Luthien became a top priority under ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Theodore Kurita]], the necessary construction time along with inexperienced Combine engineers meant that even with [[ComStar]] aid this wasn't possible until [[3046]]. The recovery of much [[lostech|lost technology]] and the ''Jenner''<nowiki>'</nowiki>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 the ''Jenner'' started to be outclassed by other designs using superior technology that ''Jenner'' pilots began complaining. Still, there was reluctance to make any changes, and slowly many commanders began mothballing their ''Jenners'' in favor of newer light 'Mechs and [[OmniMech]]s. Since then, a few variants have utilized advanced technologies in their design, notably one based on the [[Clan]] ''[[Jenner IIC]]'', but it would take the devastation of the [[Jihad]] for many of the older K models to see frontline combat again.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||