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|image = Enforcer RGilClan v18.png
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|name=Enforcer
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|name = ''Enforcer''
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|manufacturer=[[Achernar BattleMechs]], <br> [[Kallon Industries]]
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|model=ENF-4R
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[[Achernar BattleMechs]]<ref name=TRSWp82f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 82–83: "ENF-4R Enforcer"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
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|year reference=<ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 56</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 134</ref>
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[[Defiance Industries]]
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|cost= 3,536,875 C-bills
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[[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRSWp82f />
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|model = ENF-4R<ref name=TRSWp82f />
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|production year = 2777
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|year reference = <ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 56</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 134</ref>
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|cost = 3,536,875 [[C-bill]]s
 
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|mech type =BattleMech
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|mass=50
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|mass = 50
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|chassis=Dorwinion
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|feet = biped
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|armor=Starshield
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|chassis = [[Dorwinion Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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|engine=[[Nissan 200]]
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|armor = [[Starshield]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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|comsys=[[Achernar Electronics HICS-11]]
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|engine = [[Nissan 200]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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|T&T=[[Federated Hunter]]
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|comsys = [[Achernar Electronics HICS-11]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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|heat sinks=12
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|T&T = [[Federated Hunter]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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|speed=64.8
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|heat sinks = 12 [[heat sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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|jumpjets=McCloud Specials
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|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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|jumpjets = [[McCloud Specials]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp82f /> -->
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*1x [[Autocannon/10]]
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*1x [[Large Laser]]
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* 1x [[AC/10]]
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|BV (1.0)=895<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref>
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* 1x [[small laser]]
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|BV (2.0)=1,032<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 123</ref>
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|BV (1.0) = 895<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,032<ref name=TRSWp82f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 123</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Since it first walked off of the production line, the '''''Enforcer''''' has been the iconic medium-weight workhorse of the [[Federated Suns]]' [[Succession Wars era]] military. This is in large part due to production of the ''Enforcer'' remaining largely undisturbed throughout the Succession Wars, despite the relative lack of industrialization that has long hampered the Federated Suns. With the [[autocannon]]-obsessed [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] building up its [[BattleMech]] forces upon the collapse of the [[Star League]], the discovery on [[Achernar]] of schematics for an unbuilt autocannon-carrying Star League 'Mech was a case of perfect timing. Modifying one of the designs by swapping two medium lasers for a single larger one, [[Achernar BattleMechs]] rushed the design through development and began production in [[Introduction Year::2777]].<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/>
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Since it first walked off of the production line, the '''''Enforcer''''' has been the iconic medium-weight workhorse of the [[Federated Suns]]' [[Succession Wars era]] military. This is in large part due to production of the ''Enforcer'' remaining largely undisturbed throughout the Succession Wars, despite the relative lack of industrialization that has long hampered the Federated Suns. With the [[autocannon]]-obsessed [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] building up its [[BattleMech]] forces upon the collapse of the [[Star League]], the discovery on [[Achernar]] of schematics for an unbuilt autocannon-carrying Star League 'Mech was a case of perfect timing. Modifying the design by swapping two [[medium laser]]s for a single larger one, [[Achernar BattleMechs]] rushed it through development and began production in [[Introduction Year::2777]].<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/>
  
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The ''Enforcer'' fulfilled the roles of a mobile barrage vehicle, laying down an intense hail of fire as prelude to an offensive or to blunt an enemy's attack, and a trooper 'Mech, using its thick frontal armor and good jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters to effectively brawl with the enemy despite lacking hand actuators. The sturdy and inexpensive design's mobility also made it an ideal city fighter, especially when sniping the enemy during hit-and-run attacks. One of the design's problems was that, with most of nine tons of armor concentrated forward, the amount of protection in its rear torso is less than in some light 'Mechs. The ''Enforcer'''s biggest flaw though was its limited ammunition stores, though when possible a truck-and-crane reloading system is used during less-mobile battles. Attempts were made to replace the small laser with another ton of ammunition, however there were complicated linkage problems in getting the ammo from the left torso to the right arm, increasing the rate of jamming or reducing the rate of fire to unacceptable levels. What's more the rounds had to be routed along the 'Mechs back where its armor was weakest.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/>
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The ''Enforcer'' fulfilled the roles of a mobile barrage vehicle, laying down an intense hail of fire as a prelude to an offensive or to blunt an enemy's attack, and as a trooper 'Mech, using its thick frontal armor and good jumping distance of 120 meters to effectively brawl with the enemy despite lacking hand actuators. The sturdy and inexpensive design's mobility also made it an ideal city fighter, especially when sniping the enemy during hit-and-run attacks. One of the design's problems was that, with most of its nine tons of armor concentrated forward, the amount of protection in its rear torso is less than on some light 'Mechs. The ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s biggest flaw was its limited ammunition stores, though somewhat mitigated when a truck-and-crane reloading system is used during less-mobile battles. Attempts were made to replace the [[small laser]] with another ton of ammunition, however there were complicated linkage problems in getting the ammo from the left torso to the right arm, increasing the rate of jamming or reducing the rate of fire to unacceptable levels. What's more the rounds had to be routed along the 'Mech's back where its armor was weakest.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/>
  
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As many of the secrets of [[Lostech]] were recovered by the [[NAIS]], Achernar brought in many veteran ''Enforcer'' [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to help them design the newest model, the ENF-5D. This variant became the standard medium 'Mech for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] when it debuted in late [[3050]], and the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] immediately contracted to buy the entire line for a ten-year run. The AFFC distributed the new 'Mechs to key formations including the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]], [[Royal Guards]] and [[FedCom Corps]], and bought up Achernar's upgrade kits for other distinguished units. However demand for the new ''Enforcers'' during the [[Clan Invasion]] out-stripped Achernar's ability to supply them, requiring [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] to order that [[Kallon Industries]] be granted a license to produce ''Enforcers''. Both companies would continue to produce ''Enforcers'' through the next twenty years until the [[Jihad]], when Kallon Industries' plant on Talon, moon of [[Wernke]], was destroyed in [[3069]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 110</ref><ref name=TRO:3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 56</ref>
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The ''Enforcer'' was given extra prominence by the Federated Commonwealth. The alliance between the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns resulted in [[Defiance Industries]] obtaining the designs for the 'Mech to build at their [[Hesperus II]] plant,<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 42</ref> allowing the nascent AFFC to emphasize the pairing of traditionally Federated Suns 'Mechs like the ''Enforcer'' and [[Valkyrie|''Valkyrie'']] alongside Steiner standards like the [[Zeus|''Zeus'']] and [[Commando|''Commando'']], especially in the [[Federated Commonwealth Corps]].<ref name=20YU1617O>''20 Year Update'' p. 17, Defense Industries</ref>
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As many of the secrets of [[lostech]] were recovered by the [[NAIS]], Achernar brought in many veteran ''Enforcer'' [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to help them design the newest model, the ENF-5D. This variant became the standard medium 'Mech for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] when it debuted in late [[3050]], and the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] immediately contracted the entire Achernar line for a 10-year run. The AFFC distributed the new 'Mechs to key formations including the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]], [[Royal Guards]] and [[FedCom Corps]], and bought up Achernar's upgrade kits for other distinguished units. However, demand for the new ''Enforcers'' during the [[Clan Invasion]] out-stripped Achernar's ability to supply them, requiring [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] to order that [[Kallon Industries]] be granted a license to produce ''Enforcers''. Both companies would continue to produce ''Enforcers'' through the next 20 years until the [[Jihad]], when Kallon Industries' plant on Talon, moon of [[Wernke]], was destroyed in [[3069]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 110</ref><ref name=TRO:3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 56</ref> The Jihad would also end ''Enforcer'' production at [[Defiance Industries]].<ref name=''O:LAp29">''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 29, Defiance Industries''</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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The ''Enforcer'''s primary weapon is a Federated [[Autocannon/10]], an excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of ten rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for ten bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload. Complementing the autocannon is a ChisComp 43 [[Large Laser]] in the left arm, both giving the ''Enforcer'' respectable intermediate range firepower, while a ChisComp 32 [[Small Laser]] in the left torso provides for close range combat.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 12</ref>
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The ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[Federated Autocannon]] [[AC/10]], an excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of 10 rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for 10 bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload. Complementing the autocannon is a [[ChisComp 43]] [[large laser]] in the left arm, both giving the ''Enforcer'' respectable intermediate range firepower, while a [[ChisComp 32]] [[small laser]] in the left torso provides for close range combat.<ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 12</ref>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;ENF-5D : First walking off the production line in late 3050, the 5D ''Enforcer'' is a major upgrade to the standard 'Mech, meeting many of its pilots' desire for something faster, better-protected and with more endurance. The Nissan 200 engine has been removed and replaced with a Magna 250 [[Extralight Engine]], increasing the ''Enforcer's'' top speed to 86.4 km/h and the amount of space available for other additions. The armor has been stripped from the 'Mech and replaced with StarGuard CIV [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor with [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion while the weapons payload has also been changed. Retaining the small laser both the Autocannon/10 and the Large Laser were replaced for a new Mydron Excel [[LB-X Autocannon/10]], fed by two tons of ammunition, and a BlazeFire Sweetshot [[ER Large Laser]]. Finally, an additional [[jump jet]] was added, increasing the jumping distance by thirty meters to keep up with the ''Enforcer'''s new speed profile. BV (1.0) = 1,093<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0)= 1,308 <ref name=TRO:3050U/>
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*; ENF-5D : First walking off the production line in late 3050, the 5D ''Enforcer'' is a major upgrade to the standard 'Mech, meeting many of its pilots' desire for something faster, better protected, and with more endurance. The [[Nissan 200]] engine has been removed and replaced with a [[Magna 250]] [[extralight engine]], increasing the ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki> top speed to 86.4 km/h and the amount of space available for other additions. The armor has been stripped from the 'Mech and replaced with [[StarGuard CIV]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor with [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion while the weapons payload has also been changed. Retaining the [[small laser]], both the [[AC/10]] and the [[large laser]] were replaced with a new [[LB_10-X_AC#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[LB-X AC/10]], fed by two tons of ammunition, and a [[BlazeFire Sweetshot]] [[ER large laser]]. Finally, an additional [[jump jet]] was added, increasing the jumping distance by 30 meters, up to 150 meters, to keep up with the ''Enforcer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s new speed profile. BV (1.0) = 1,093,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0)= 1,308<ref name=TRO:3050U/>
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*; ENF-5R : Introduced after the fall of New Avalon to the [[DCMS]] during the [[Dark Age]], this ''Enforcer'' variant was produced by [[Kallon Industries]] to quickly replenish the depleted ranks of the AFFS. It uses a 200-rated [[light engine]] to improve survivability when compared to the ENF-5D, though the top speed is reduced to 64 km/h with a jump radius of 120 meters. It uses the [[LB 10-X]] autocannon of the 5D, but the left arm mounts a [[large re-engineered laser]] for use against special armor types, while an [[ER small laser]] is mounted in the left torso. Two tons of ammunition is carried in a [[CASE II]] protected bay in the right torso, and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor provides protection..<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,192<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 19</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
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*;ENF-4R ''Enforcer'' Daniel : The personal 'Mech of [[Fox's Teeth]] member [[Daniel Waylen]], after his unit was selected to receive among the first experimental weapons developed from the [[Helm Memory Core]] by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] in the lead-up to the [[War of 3039]], his ''Enforcer'' was chosen as the test bed for an experimental NAIS Mk. I [[Gauss Rifle]] prototype. To free up the mass required for this weapon and two tons of reloads, the NAIS engineers adopted the laser armament from the original design, mounting a pair of ChisComp 39 Medium Lasers in the left arm in place of the large laser. <ref name=SBSD1>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 23, 94</ref>
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*; ENF-4R Daniel : The personal 'Mech of [[Fox's Teeth]] member [[Daniel Waylen]], after his unit was selected to receive among the first experimental weapons developed from the [[Helm Memory Core]] by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] in the lead-up to the [[War of 3039]], his ''Enforcer'' was chosen as the testbed for an experimental [[NAIS Mk. I]] [[Gauss rifle]] prototype. To free up the mass required for this weapon and two tons of reloads, the NAIS engineers adopted the laser armament from the original design, mounting a pair of [[ChisComp 39]] [[medium laser]]s in the left arm in place of the [[large laser]].<ref name=SBSD1>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 23, 94</ref>
  
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*;ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' Daniel : While the body of his 'Mech was factory refitted to the 5D standard after the initial Clan Invasion, Waylen adopted a more modern version of its War of '39 weapons loadout, carrying a now refined Gauss Rifle, two [[ER Medium Laser]]s in the left arm and a single torso mounted [[ER Small Laser]]. <ref name=SBSD2>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 107</ref>
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*; ENF-5D Daniel : While the body of his 'Mech was factory refitted to the 5D standard after the initial Clan Invasion, Waylen adopted a more modern version of its War of '39 weapons loadout, carrying a now refined [[Gauss rifle]], two [[ER medium laser]]s in the left arm and a single torso mounted [[ER small laser]].<ref name=SBSD2>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 107</ref>
  
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
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*; ENF-4P : Only retaining the 4R's torso mounted [[small laser]], the 4P instead mounts an [[AC/20]] in the right arm and a pair of [[medium laser]]s in the left arm. Carrying three tons of autocannon ammunition and 11 [[double heat sink]]s, the 4P is powered by 250-rated standard engine, saving weight through the use of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and [[endo steel]] internal structure. It also lacks [[jump jet]]s.
  
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''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
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*; ENF-5P : A departure from the normal autocannon and laser ''Enforcer'', the 5P mounts an [[UAC/5]] in each arm with two total tons of ammunition and a single [[small laser]] in the left torso. Two [[jump jet]]s mounted in each side torso coupled with 12 total [[double heat sink]]s round out its equipment, running off of a 250-rated [[extralight engine]] housed by standard internal structure components and 12 tons of standard armor.
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*;ENF-4P : Only retaining the 4R's torso mounted Small Laser, the 4P instead mounts an [[AC/20]] in the right arm and a pair of [[Medium Laser]]s in the left arm. Carrying three tons of autocannon ammunition and eleven [[Double Heat Sink]]s, the 4P is powered by 250-rated standard engine, saving weight through the use of Ferro-Fibrous armor and [[Endo-Steel]] internal structure.
 
  
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*;ENF-5P : A departure from normal autocannon and laser ''Enforcer'', the 5P mounts an [[Ultra AC/5]] in each arm with two total tons of ammunition and a single Small Laser in the left torso.  Two Jump Jets mounted in each side torso coupled with twelve total Double Heat Sinks round out its equipment, running off of a 250 Extralight engine housed by standard internal structure components and twelve tons of standard armor.  
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*; ENF-GH ''Ghillie'' : The MWO [[Hero 'Mech]] version of Daniel Waylen's personal ''Enforcer'', the ''Ghillie'' enhances the sniper nature of his custom variant with the addition of a [[Guardian ECM suite]].<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' Resistance Heroes Sale Page</ref>
 
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== Design Quirks ==
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The ''Enforcer'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 - Design Quirk Table - Enforcer Entry.</ref>
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* [[Barrel Fist|Barrel Fist (LA/RA)]]
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* [[Fast Reload|Fast Reload (AC/10)]]
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* [[Improved Cooling Jacket|Improved Cooling Jacket (AC/10)]]
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* [[Ammunition Feed Problem|Ammunition Feed Problem (AC/10)]]
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==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
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*''[[Watchman]]'' - Derived from the Star League prototype for the classic ENF-4R, the lighter ''Watchman'' was designed as low-cost replacement of the END-5D for use as a training and garrison 'Mech for planetary and march militias. The ''Watchman'' possesses a [[Fusion Engine]], and mounts a [[Large Laser]], a pair of Medium Lasers, and a pair of [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]]. The large parts commonality between the ''Watchmen'' and 4R ''Enforcer'' ensures a ready supply of spares to maintain them in operation. <ref name=TRO:3055>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 34-35</ref>
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* ''[[Watchman]]'' - Derived from the Star League prototype for the classic ENF-4R, the lighter ''Watchman'' was designed as low-cost replacement of the END-5D for use as a training and garrison 'Mech for planetary and march militias. The ''Watchman'' possesses a [[fusion engine]], and mounts a [[large laser]], a pair of [[medium laser]]s, and a pair of [[machine gun]]s. The large parts commonality between the ''Watchmen'' and 4R ''Enforcer'' ensures a ready supply of spares to maintain them in operation.<ref name=TRO:3055>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 34-35</ref>
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* ''[[Sentry]]'' A revision of the ''Watchman'', with superior anti-infantry capability and incorporating more advanced technology than its predecessor. It, too, was designed for maximum compatibility with the previous 'Mechs and distributed widely within the Federated Suns<ref name=TRO:3060a>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 86-87</ref>
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* ''[[Cuirass]]'' Another ''Watchman''-derived 'Mech; the ''Cuirass'' is designed as a light skirmisher to complement the ''[[Legionnaire]]''. It unfortunately struggles to make the best use of its mobility and weapons loadout due to its outdated heat sinks.<ref name=TRO:3085s>''Technical Readout: 3085: Supplemental'', pp. 26-27</ref>
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* ''[[Enforcer III]]'' - Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] ordered the rebuilding of a new ''Enforcer'' variant following the secession of the [[Lyran Alliance]] to reinforce Davion pride. The ''Enforcer III'' has a new look and is the basis of newer ''Enforcer'' variants.<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 96-97</ref>
  
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*''[[Sentry]]'' A revision of the Watchman, with superior anti-infantry capability and incorporating more advanced technology than its predecessor. It, too, was designed for maximum compatibility with the previous 'Mechs and distributed widely within the Federated Suns<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 86-87</ref>
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==Notes==
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* The ''Enforcer'' and ''[[Enfield]]'' have very similar weapon loads and combat roles. Additionally, plans for both BattleMechs were discovered on [[Achernar]], although the ''Enfield'' was discovered nearly 100 years later in [[2870]]. Whether there is any connection has never been officially addressed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 108</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 134</ref>
  
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*''[[Cuirass]]'' Another Watchman-derived 'Mech; the Cuirass is designed as a light skirmisher to complement the [[Legionnaire]]. It unfortunately struggles to make the best use of its mobility and weapons loadout due to its outdated heat sinks.<ref name=TRO:3085s>''Technical Readout: 3085: Supplemental'', pp. 26-27</ref>
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Vollstrecker'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''VOL-4R'''.
  
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* ''[[Enforcer III]]'' - Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] ordered the rebuilding of a new ''Enforcer'' variant following the secession of the [[Lyran Alliance]] to reinforce Davion pride. The ''Enforcer III'' has a new look and is the basis of newer ''Enforcer'' variants. <ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 96-97</ref>
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* In French products, the unit's proper name was translated as '''Exécuteur'''.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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Image:Camomech-enforcer.png|ENF-4R ''Enforcer'' of the [[Ceti Hussars]]
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3025_Enforcer1.jpg|Original ENF-4R ''Enforcer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
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Image:CCG Unlimited Enforcer R.jpg|ENF-4R ''Enforcer'' in battle
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ENF-5D.png|ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
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Image:3050U Enforcer.jpg|ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' in battle
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3050U Enforcer.jpg|ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' in battle from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
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Image:CCG Unlimited Enforcer D.jpg|ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' in battle
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Enforcer RGilClan v18.png|''Enforcer'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18|RG:ilClan v18]]''
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Image:ENF-5D.png|ENF-5D ''Enforcer''
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Enforcer concept sketch KS2019.jpg|''Enforcer'' concept art from the [[2019 Clan Invasion crowdfunding campaign|Clan Invasion KS]]
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Image:Enforcer_CBTIRp7.png|An ''Enforcer'' under construction
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Camomech-enforcer.png|ENF-4R ''Enforcer'' of [[Ceti Hussars]] from ''[[Classic BattleTech Universe|CBT Universe]]''
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Image:Enforcer Token.jpg|[[BattleTech Fourth Edition]] token of the ''Enforcer''
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Enforcer_CBTIRp7.png|An ''Enforcer'' under construction from ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook|CBT Intro Rulebook]]''
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CCG Unlimited Enforcer R.jpg|ENF-4R ''Enforcer'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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CCG Unlimited Enforcer D.jpg|ENF-5D ''Enforcer'' in battle from ''CCG''
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MWO Enforcer.jpg| Concept art of the ''Enforcer'' from [[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]
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BattleTech4e-Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' standee from ''[[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]]''
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File:BattleTech Introductory Box Set - Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]''
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Inner Sphere Urban Lance - Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Urban Lance|Inner Sphere Urban Lance]]''
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Hansen's Roughriders Battle Lance Enforcer.jpg|''Enforcer'' miniature from ''[[Hansen's Roughriders Battle Lance]]''
 
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==Notes==
 
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The ''Enforcer'' bares a strong similarity in weaponry to the ''[[Enfield]]''.  Additionally, plans for both BattleMechs were discovered on [[Achernar]], although the ''Enfield'' was discovered nearly 100 years later in [[2870]].  Whether there is any connection has never been officially addressed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 108</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 134</ref>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
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* ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Introductory Record Sheets]]''
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* [https://mwomercs.com/resistance-heroes MechWarrior Online Resistance Heroes Sale Page]
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]
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* ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]''
 
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Enforcer
Enforcer
Production information
Manufacturer Achernar BattleMechs[1]

Defiance Industries

Kallon Industries[1]

Production Year 2777[2][3]
Model ENF-4R[1]
Class Medium
Cost 3,536,875 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 50 tons
Chassis Dorwinion Standard
Armor Starshield
Engine Nissan 200
Communications System Achernar Electronics HICS-11
Targeting Tracking System Federated Hunter
Heat Sinks 12 single
Speed 64 km/h
Jump Jets McCloud Specials
Armament
BV (1.0) 895[4]
BV (2.0) 1,032[1][5]


Description[edit]

Since it first walked off of the production line, the Enforcer has been the iconic medium-weight workhorse of the Federated Suns' Succession Wars era military. This is in large part due to production of the Enforcer remaining largely undisturbed throughout the Succession Wars, despite the relative lack of industrialization that has long hampered the Federated Suns. With the autocannon-obsessed Armed Forces of the Federated Suns building up its BattleMech forces upon the collapse of the Star League, the discovery on Achernar of schematics for an unbuilt autocannon-carrying Star League 'Mech was a case of perfect timing. Modifying the design by swapping two medium lasers for a single larger one, Achernar BattleMechs rushed it through development and began production in 2777.[2][3]

The Enforcer fulfilled the roles of a mobile barrage vehicle, laying down an intense hail of fire as a prelude to an offensive or to blunt an enemy's attack, and as a trooper 'Mech, using its thick frontal armor and good jumping distance of 120 meters to effectively brawl with the enemy despite lacking hand actuators. The sturdy and inexpensive design's mobility also made it an ideal city fighter, especially when sniping the enemy during hit-and-run attacks. One of the design's problems was that, with most of its nine tons of armor concentrated forward, the amount of protection in its rear torso is less than on some light 'Mechs. The Enforcer's biggest flaw was its limited ammunition stores, though somewhat mitigated when a truck-and-crane reloading system is used during less-mobile battles. Attempts were made to replace the small laser with another ton of ammunition, however there were complicated linkage problems in getting the ammo from the left torso to the right arm, increasing the rate of jamming or reducing the rate of fire to unacceptable levels. What's more the rounds had to be routed along the 'Mech's back where its armor was weakest.[2][3]

The Enforcer was given extra prominence by the Federated Commonwealth. The alliance between the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns resulted in Defiance Industries obtaining the designs for the 'Mech to build at their Hesperus II plant,[6] allowing the nascent AFFC to emphasize the pairing of traditionally Federated Suns 'Mechs like the Enforcer and Valkyrie alongside Steiner standards like the Zeus and Commando, especially in the Federated Commonwealth Corps.[7]

As many of the secrets of lostech were recovered by the NAIS, Achernar brought in many veteran Enforcer MechWarriors to help them design the newest model, the ENF-5D. This variant became the standard medium 'Mech for the Federated Commonwealth when it debuted in late 3050, and the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth immediately contracted the entire Achernar line for a 10-year run. The AFFC distributed the new 'Mechs to key formations including the Davion Brigade of Guards, Royal Guards and FedCom Corps, and bought up Achernar's upgrade kits for other distinguished units. However, demand for the new Enforcers during the Clan Invasion out-stripped Achernar's ability to supply them, requiring First Prince Hanse Davion to order that Kallon Industries be granted a license to produce Enforcers. Both companies would continue to produce Enforcers through the next 20 years until the Jihad, when Kallon Industries' plant on Talon, moon of Wernke, was destroyed in 3069.[8][9] The Jihad would also end Enforcer production at Defiance Industries.[10]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Enforcer's primary weapon is a Federated Autocannon AC/10, an excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of 10 rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for 10 bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload. Complementing the autocannon is a ChisComp 43 large laser in the left arm, both giving the Enforcer respectable intermediate range firepower, while a ChisComp 32 small laser in the left torso provides for close range combat.[2][3][11]

Variants[edit]

  • ENF-5D 
    First walking off the production line in late 3050, the 5D Enforcer is a major upgrade to the standard 'Mech, meeting many of its pilots' desire for something faster, better protected, and with more endurance. The Nissan 200 engine has been removed and replaced with a Magna 250 extralight engine, increasing the Enforcer' top speed to 86.4 km/h and the amount of space available for other additions. The armor has been stripped from the 'Mech and replaced with StarGuard CIV ferro-fibrous armor with CASE to protect against an ammunition explosion while the weapons payload has also been changed. Retaining the small laser, both the AC/10 and the large laser were replaced with a new Mydron Excel LB-X AC/10, fed by two tons of ammunition, and a BlazeFire Sweetshot ER large laser. Finally, an additional jump jet was added, increasing the jumping distance by 30 meters, up to 150 meters, to keep up with the Enforcer's new speed profile. BV (1.0) = 1,093,[4] BV (2.0)= 1,308[9]
  • ENF-5R 
    Introduced after the fall of New Avalon to the DCMS during the Dark Age, this Enforcer variant was produced by Kallon Industries to quickly replenish the depleted ranks of the AFFS. It uses a 200-rated light engine to improve survivability when compared to the ENF-5D, though the top speed is reduced to 64 km/h with a jump radius of 120 meters. It uses the LB 10-X autocannon of the 5D, but the left arm mounts a large re-engineered laser for use against special armor types, while an ER small laser is mounted in the left torso. Two tons of ammunition is carried in a CASE II protected bay in the right torso, and ferro-fibrous armor provides protection..[12] BV (2.0) = 1,192[13]

Custom Variants[edit]

  • ENF-5D Daniel 
    While the body of his 'Mech was factory refitted to the 5D standard after the initial Clan Invasion, Waylen adopted a more modern version of its War of '39 weapons loadout, carrying a now refined Gauss rifle, two ER medium lasers in the left arm and a single torso mounted ER small laser.[15]

Apocryphal Variants[edit]

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Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

From MechWarrior Online:

  • ENF-5P 
    A departure from the normal autocannon and laser Enforcer, the 5P mounts an UAC/5 in each arm with two total tons of ammunition and a single small laser in the left torso. Two jump jets mounted in each side torso coupled with 12 total double heat sinks round out its equipment, running off of a 250-rated extralight engine housed by standard internal structure components and 12 tons of standard armor.
  • ENF-GH Ghillie 
    The MWO Hero 'Mech version of Daniel Waylen's personal Enforcer, the Ghillie enhances the sniper nature of his custom variant with the addition of a Guardian ECM suite.[16]

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Design Quirks[edit]

The Enforcer is subject to the following Design Quirks:[17]

Related BattleMechs[edit]

  • Watchman - Derived from the Star League prototype for the classic ENF-4R, the lighter Watchman was designed as low-cost replacement of the END-5D for use as a training and garrison 'Mech for planetary and march militias. The Watchman possesses a fusion engine, and mounts a large laser, a pair of medium lasers, and a pair of machine guns. The large parts commonality between the Watchmen and 4R Enforcer ensures a ready supply of spares to maintain them in operation.[18]
  • Sentry A revision of the Watchman, with superior anti-infantry capability and incorporating more advanced technology than its predecessor. It, too, was designed for maximum compatibility with the previous 'Mechs and distributed widely within the Federated Suns[19]
  • Cuirass Another Watchman-derived 'Mech; the Cuirass is designed as a light skirmisher to complement the Legionnaire. It unfortunately struggles to make the best use of its mobility and weapons loadout due to its outdated heat sinks.[20]

Notes[edit]

  • The Enforcer and Enfield have very similar weapon loads and combat roles. Additionally, plans for both BattleMechs were discovered on Achernar, although the Enfield was discovered nearly 100 years later in 2870. Whether there is any connection has never been officially addressed.[22][23]
  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Vollstrecker. The model code was accordingly changed to VOL-4R.
  • In French products, the unit's proper name was translated as Exécuteur.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 82–83: "ENF-4R Enforcer"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 56
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 134
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Combat Operations, p. 127
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 123
  6. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 42
  7. ↑ 20 Year Update p. 17, Defense Industries
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 110
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 56
  10. ↑ Objectives: Lyran Alliance, p. 29, Defiance Industries
  11. ↑ Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets, p. 12
  12. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18, p. 13
  13. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18, p. 19
  14. ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 23, 94
  15. ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 107
  16. ↑ MechWarrior Online Resistance Heroes Sale Page
  17. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91 - Design Quirk Table - Enforcer Entry.
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 34-35
  19. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 86-87
  20. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085: Supplemental, pp. 26-27
  21. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 96-97
  22. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 108
  23. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 134

Bibliography[edit]

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