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==Concept==
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Totem [[Battlemech]]s are those which represent a [[clan]] or faction's 'mech design which mirrors the spirit, concept or totem-animal on which they were founded. More common among the clans, particularly in the later days of the [[Dark Age]], in the [[3130s]], these battlemech designs are often more aesthetic in design than many others; often anthropomorphic or  zoomorphic in appearance.  
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==Definition==
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Totem [[BattleMech]]s are designed as an avatar of a [[Clan]]'s totem animal;<ref name="er62107">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 107: "Totem 'Mechs"</ref> in a wider sense, other factions have arguably adopted the concept to a degree.
  
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==Notable Examples==
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More common among the Clans, particularly after [[Operation REVIVAL]] and in the later days of the [[Dark Age]], these BattleMech designs typically devote more resources to aesthetic "frills". These "frills" are often anthropomorphic or zoomorphic in appearance.
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The majority of totem 'mechs are either named after their clan, such as the [[Nova Cat (battlemech)]]. However, a great many more are designed to resemble some part of the faction that fields them, such as the [[Eyrie]], [[Gyrfalcon]], [[Jade Hawk]], and [[Shrike]] of the Jade Falcon's 3130's revival battlemech line, all of which resemble the clan's totem bird of prey with their talons, hawk-like head assemblies, and heat-dissipating wings. Others, like the [[Draconis Combine]] totem 'mech the [[Shiro]], which is symbolic of the factions strong Japanese traditions and bushido code of honour; are powerful figureheads for commanders to lead their forces from.  
 
  
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==List of Totem Battlemechs==
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One example of the increased importance of the Totem 'Mech can be seen when these units are compared to the [[OmniMech]]s that regularly appeared in the Clan's front line Clusters. Those units, designed for brutal efficiency on the battlefield and quick production, lack all the special moldings, formed armor, and other design details used in the Totem 'Mechs.<ref name="er62107"/>
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[[Nova Cat]]- Clan Nova Cat's premier heavy 'mech.  
 
  
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[[Cave Lion]]- Clan Spirit Cat's new totem 'mech, designed to resemble the clan symbol's saber-toothed lion.
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Many 'Mechs are named after their Clan, such as the ''[[Nova Cat (OmniMech)|Nova Cat]]''. However, this does not make the 'Mech a "Totem 'Mech". To be considered as such a 'Mech is designed to visually resemble some part of the faction fielding them, such as the ''[[Eyrie]]'', ''[[Mandrill]]'', ''[[Kodiak]]'', and ''[[Fire Scorpion]]''.
  
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[[Wulfen]]- Clan Wolf's light totem battlemech.
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The question has also been answered by previous Line Developer Herb Beas on the [https://bg.battletech.com/forums/ask-the-lead-developers/totem-mechs/msg881929/#msg881929 Official Forums]
  
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[[Warwolf]]- Clan Wolf's heavy companion to the Wulfen.
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==List of Totem BattleMechs==
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===Clan===
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====Clan Hell's Horses====
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* ''[[Balius]]'' - [[Clan Hell's Horses]] heavy quad totem OmniMech.
  
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[[Kodiak]]- Totem battlemech for Clan Ghost Bear, resembling their totem animal.
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====Clan Coyote====
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* ''[[Rabid Coyote]]'' - Medium Totem BattleMech for [[Clan Coyote]].
  
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[[Scylla]]- Totem 'mech for Clan Steel Viper.
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====Clan Jade Falcon====
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* ''[[Eyrie]]'' - Light totem BattleMech for the revival of Clan Jade Falcon.
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* ''[[Gyrfalcon]]'' - Medium totem BattleMech for Clan Jade Falcon.
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* ''[[Jade Phoenix]]'' - Assault totem BattleMech for Clan Jade Falcon.
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* ''[[Shrike]]'' - Assault totem BattleMech for Clan Jade Falcon.
  
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[[Eyrie]]- Light totem 'mech for the revival of Clan Jade Falcon.
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====Clan Goliath Scorpion====
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* ''[[Fire Scorpion]]'' - [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] heavy BattleMech.
  
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[[Gyrfalcon]]- Medium totem 'mech, Clan Jade Falcon.
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====Clan Fire Mandrill====
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* ''[[Mandrill]]'' - [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] light totem BattleMech, the first Totem 'Mech to be produced.
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* ''[[Howler (Baboon)|Howler]]'' - Light totem BattleMech for Clan Fire Mandrill
  
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[[Jade Hawk]]- Presumably the Heavy totem battlemech for Clan Jade Falcon.
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====Clan Ghost Bear====
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* ''[[Kodiak]]'' - Totem BattleMech for [[Clan Ghost Bear]].
  
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[[Shrike]]- Assault class totem battlemech built by Jade Falcon.
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====Clan Wolf====
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* ''[[Warwolf]]'' - Heavy Totem OmniMech for [[Clan Wolf]].
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* ''[[Wulfen]]'' - Light Totem OmniMech for Clan Wolf.
  
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[[Turkina]]- Older totem battlemech design from Clan Jade Falcon.
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==Notes==
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* The ''[[Thunder Stallion]]'' was originally planned as a totem ’Mech but the totem aspect was deemphasized in favor of more combat capability.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 180: "Thunder Stallion"</ref>
  
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[[Tiburon]]- Clan Sea Fox light totem battlemech.
 
  
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[[Thunder Stallion]]- Clan Hell's Horses' totem 'quad battlemech.
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==References==
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[[Hatamoto-Chi]]- Draconis Combine assault class totem 'mech.
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
  
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[[Cauldron born]]- Also known as the "Ebon Jaguar", a totem 'mech for Clan Smoke Jaguar.
 
  
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[[Shiro]]- Draconis Combine new totem heavy battlemech, created in the 3130's.
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[[Hitotsune Kozo]]- Another of the new Draconis Combine totem 'mechs, medium class.
 
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[[Rokurokubi]]- Light class Draconis Combine totem 'mech.
 

Latest revision as of 21:51, 4 May 2024

Definition[edit]

Totem BattleMechs are designed as an avatar of a Clan's totem animal;[1] in a wider sense, other factions have arguably adopted the concept to a degree.

More common among the Clans, particularly after Operation REVIVAL and in the later days of the Dark Age, these BattleMech designs typically devote more resources to aesthetic "frills". These "frills" are often anthropomorphic or zoomorphic in appearance.

One example of the increased importance of the Totem 'Mech can be seen when these units are compared to the OmniMechs that regularly appeared in the Clan's front line Clusters. Those units, designed for brutal efficiency on the battlefield and quick production, lack all the special moldings, formed armor, and other design details used in the Totem 'Mechs.[1]

Many 'Mechs are named after their Clan, such as the Nova Cat. However, this does not make the 'Mech a "Totem 'Mech". To be considered as such a 'Mech is designed to visually resemble some part of the faction fielding them, such as the Eyrie, Mandrill, Kodiak, and Fire Scorpion.

The question has also been answered by previous Line Developer Herb Beas on the Official Forums

List of Totem BattleMechs[edit]

Clan[edit]

Clan Hell's Horses[edit]

Clan Coyote[edit]

Clan Jade Falcon[edit]

  • Eyrie - Light totem BattleMech for the revival of Clan Jade Falcon.
  • Gyrfalcon - Medium totem BattleMech for Clan Jade Falcon.
  • Jade Phoenix - Assault totem BattleMech for Clan Jade Falcon.
  • Shrike - Assault totem BattleMech for Clan Jade Falcon.

Clan Goliath Scorpion[edit]

Clan Fire Mandrill[edit]

Clan Ghost Bear[edit]

Clan Wolf[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • The Thunder Stallion was originally planned as a totem ’Mech but the totem aspect was deemphasized in favor of more combat capability.[2]


References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Era Report: 3062, p. 107: "Totem 'Mechs"
  2. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 180: "Thunder Stallion"

Bibliography[edit]

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