MercTech: Jenner

History:
A staple light mech designed and fielded by the Draconis Combine military, the 35 ton Jenner would become one of the Combine's most iconic light mechs, used as a fast strike mech and often paired with the Panther for fire support. The Jenner combines an excellent top speed of over 110kph and Jump Jets with a powerful array of close-ranged lasers and missiles, giving it devastating hit and fade capabilities, although this comes at the cost of lackluster protection, with 4 tons of armor being comparable to what is mounted on mechs almost half the Jenner's weight. A Jenner pilot must be wary of their surroundings and know when to strike, as incoming fire from many heavier mechs can instantly put it out of combat, but support fire from an accompanying Panther can help mitigate this, which is why these two mechs are most often seen together.

The Jenner would remain in production within the Combine, even during the invasion of the Federated Suns in the 32nd Century. In the span of its production, it would see a large number of new variants incorporating newly-developed weapons, equipment and armor types, and the sheer number of Jenners used in combat would lead to many spreading throughout the Inner Sphere thanks to the Combine's neighbors or mercenaries. The Jenner would even be used as a base for the Combine's Owens scout omnimech.

JR7-D:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Standard 4 tons

Engine: Standard 245

Top Speed: 113 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 10 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 1x SRM-4 w/ 1t ammo, 4x Medium Lasers, 5x Jump Jets

JR7-F:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Standard 7 tons

Engine: Standard 245

Top Speed: 113 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 10 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 4x Medium Lasers, 5x Jump Jets

JR7-K:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Ferro-Fibrous 3.5 tons

Engine: Standard 245

Top Speed: 113 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 10 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 1x SRM-4 w/ 1t ammo, 4x Medium Lasers, CASE