Produced early in the 3020's as a potential alternative to 
the venerable Rifleman BattleMech, the JNK-1SW 
Jonkers was expected to find favor among anti-aircraft 
and long-range support units across the Inner Sphere.  
Unfortunately for Silver Wolf Industries it was an 
unmitigated failure.  Though the reason was never actually 
determined, demand for this 'Mech simply never 
materialized.  Although a few were sold at full price, most 
had to sold at prices so low they barely covered 
production costs let alone transport fees.  As such this 
'Mech is rarely seen in the Inner Sphere beyond scrap 
heaps or backwater worlds that don't rate better forces.

Capabilities:
The capabilites of the Jonkers are very basic and 
straightforward.  It was given a top speed of 60kph and a 
maximum jump distance of 120 meters, enough 
maneuverability to get to prime firing positions on the edge 
of a battle.  Although the weight of its armament only 
allowed for 5 tons of armor, this was considered sufficient 
as this unit was not intended to enter the thick of combat. 
 Unfortunately its painfully thin back armor has proven to 
be the downfall of many of these 'Mechs over the years 
and has added to the stigma surrounding this design.

Offensively the Jonkers is appropriately outfitted for its 
direct-support/anti-air role.  The dual Class-2 Autocannons 
it carries in its right arm allows it to fill the shy with lead and 
hit targets even at extreme ranges, while the Large Laser 
gives it a very good punch at medium ranges.  In the 
Jonkers' case, however, this has not proven a good 
enough combination to overcome its other flaws.