Enforcer ENF-6CC

Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 9,311,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,681

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 250 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  Plasma Rifle
    1  ER Large Laser
    2  Medium Lasers
    1  Beagle Active Probe
    1  Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
Created as a result of Duke Davion's interest in autocannons, the ENF-4R
Enforcer performs as a mobile barrage vehicle. In this key combat role, it will
lay down a fast and withering pattern of fire with its autocannon and lasers,
either as a prelude to an offensive or to blunt an approaching enemy's attack.

 The Enforcer is based on ideas gleaned from detailed plans of an unbuilt 'Mech
design that Davion forces discovered in an engineering library at Achernar.
Though those plans called for two medium lasers on the left arm, Davion
engineers discovered that the 'Mech was structurally strong enough to handle a
heavy laser instead. This proved a better weapon because the heavy laser's
range matches that of a Class 10 autocannon. The Enforcer was commissioned by
House Davion in 2777.


Capabilities:
Besides being a barrage vehicle, the Enforcer can also serve passibly as a
trooper 'Mech. Though it has no hands, the 'Mech is a good brawler with good
jump capability. Its front torso armor allows it to stand exposed to attack for
short periods, while pounding out its own punishment. What the Enforcer cannot
take are attacks to its rear torso, where its armor is weaker than that of even
some light 'Mechs.

 The autocannon, built by government weapon works, is an excellent
large-caliber model. The weapon is packed within a cooling jacket, which
doubles as protection for its sensitive innards when the 'Mech is in a brawl.
The autocannon's massive recoil is also efficiently controlled, which reduces
the amount of 'Mech shudder and permits the pilot to fire his other weapons
simultaneously without worrying about his aim.

 The only real problem with the mating of autocannon and 'Mech was,
predictably, the feed system. Many an Enforcer prototype has its weapon jam. In
some cases, the jamming round exploded, blowing off the 'Mech's entire arm and
injuring the MechWarrior.

 As good as the autocannon is, the Enforcer's one major flaw is that it can
carry only ten rounds for it. Attempts to boost the number of rounds carried
have proved either unreliable or have slowed the 'Mech down.

 To meet this problem, Enforcers use big, ten-round clips that are easily
slipped into and out of the 'Mech's back. If possible, a truck and crane system
are parked close to Enforcers during battle to allow quick reloading of the
'Mech's autocannon. If the battle is too mobile and the Enforcer has no
opportunities to reload, its pilot has no option but to mother his ten shots.

 In the hands of a good MechWarrior, the Enforcer can stand up well against
almost all other 'Mechs in one-on-one combat. Only those 'Mechs whose armor can
withstand more than two or three autocannon or laser-fire hits are too tough
for the Enforcer to handle alone.

 The Enforcer is also an excellent city sniper. If its pilot is familiar with
the city, he can hit and run many times, returning to base to be reloaded while
the enemy force flounders about looking for him.


Battle History:
Used throughout the history of the Federated Suns, the Enforcer has
participated honorably in countless battles.

 In the defense of New Avalon, unattached Enforcers were assembled into a
sniper troop whose purpose was to harass the enemy as it marched through the
deserted city of Selby. Though all these Enforcers were eventually hunted down
and destroyed, it was only after they had inflicted much damage, buying the
Davion forces enough time to regroup.

 At the offense on Capra in the First Succession War, the Enforcers of the 2nd
Crucis Lancers are credited with laying down such a concentrated barrage of
autocannon fire that the opposing forces withdrew before the Enforcers had even
finished. A minor legend grew up around that engagement. Lieutenant Cyril
Sombelbime, commander of an all-Enforcer lance, was heard exhorting his group
to fire "until your cannon glows. If need be, until it explodes!" According to
the story, the lieutenant's autocannon did indeed start to glow, and its
eventual explosion killed the prophetic officer.

 In the assault on Tannil in the Second Succession War, Enforcers were doubly
important. As part of the initial group of 'Mechs to drop onto the planet, they
were responsible for setting up a secure perimeter within which the remainder
of the assault forces could safely land. After all the troops were down and
assembled, Enforcers then participated in the move toward the city objective.


Variants:
In an effort to alleviate the Enforcer's worst flaws, engineers have been
attempting to up the number of shells the 'Mech can carry. Removing the small
laser and implanting another ton of ammo seemed the obvious route. The problem
is that the linkages and mechanics of sending a shell from the left torso to
the right arm is extremely complicated. Even worse, the only way to bypass the
'Mech's engine is to route the ammo toward the back. Such routing would mean
that even a minor hit to the 'Mech's back would totally jam its autocannon.

 Efforts are therefore now underway to rebuild the Enforcer's entire torso,
using a newer and more compact engine. Whether this will result in a new
Enforcer model or a completely new 'Mech design remains to be seen.


Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:
MechWarrior Colin McBurnham

 Of proud Scottish descent, Colin is well known for cursing in Scotch Gaelic
during the heat of battle. His 'Mech, the Bannockburn, is painted in his
family's dark green, brown, and blue kilt colors. Its unmistakable appearance
sometimes so intimidates McBurnham's foes that he can make an easy kill.

 Colin's specialty is city fighting. He loves the tense anticipation of waiting
for an opponent to blunder into his gunsight. One tactic for which he is famous
has him hiding in a dark alley while a column of enemy 'Mechs passes by. Just
as the last in line moves past, Colin reaches out to grab and kill it, without
so much as a shout or scrape of metal.  After the first such score, Colin's
regimental commander found it almost impossible to believe the man could kill
so silently. In the next battle, he tagged along with Colin, waiting for a
demonstration of this extraordinary skill. Colin complied, impressing as well
as terrifying even his commander.


MechWarrior Sarah Nealson

 Tall and beautiful, Sarah has earned a reputation as a fearless fighter who
will stand up and face withering enemy fire without the least hesitation. In
turn, her aim is deadly. As a member of the Davion Heavy Guards, she has had
plenty of chances to demonstrate her devil's eye.


Additional:
Text from TRO 3025, entered by Josh Helton, aka Maverick


Distribution from RS 3025/3026, entered by Thom Breakiron


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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard                      83 points                5.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             250                       6.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 161                  9.00
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 1 RT, 4 LA, 6 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor
                                                      Structure      Factor
                                                Head     3            9
                                        Center Torso     16           25
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7
                                           L/R Torso     12           18
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6
                                             L/R Arm     8            16
                                             L/R Leg     12           20

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass
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Plasma Rifle                                 RA        10        2         6.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
Guardian ECM Suite                           RT        0         2         1.50
2 Medium Lasers                              LT        6         2         2.00
Beagle Active Probe                          LT        0         2         1.50
@Plasma Rifle (10)                           RA        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 17
5j         3       3       1       0      2     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA