I know this font has been warped and modified, but, any clues as to what the base font was or is? I see the similar Rs & Ts - but cannot figure it out.

Horst Roman Gothic  Suggested by jerseygirl 

Almost certainly based on this. 'E' and one of the 'T's have been rotated, along with
some other modifications.

I think that's exactly it - just modified! Thank you! <3