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{{Otheruses|the genetically engineered soldiers|the battle armor|Elemental (Battle Armor)}}
 
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[[File:Elemental_Female.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Female Elemental]]
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'''Elementals''' are the [[trueborn]], genetically-engineered [[infantry]] of the [[Clans]].  Designed and bred over dozens of generations to operate Clan [[Battle Armor]], Elementals  are the largest and strongest of the three common Clan warrior phenotypes.  Elementals average 2-2.5 meters in height and are disproportionally muscular compared to even the strongest [[Inner Sphere]] warrior.  While generally used as shock troops, Elementals have found use in other military roles as well, such as security personnel or marines.  Elementals who wash out of training usually end up in the [[Laborer Caste]] due to their tremendous strength and endurance.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref>
  
'''Elementals''' are the [[trueborn]], genetically-engineered [[infantry]] of the [[Clans]].  Designed and bred over dozens of generations to operate Clan [[Battle Armor]], Elementals are the largest and strongest of the three common Clan warrior phenotypesElementals average two to two and a half meters and height and are disproportionally muscular compared to even the strongest [[Inner Sphere]] warrior.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref>
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Very few Elementals rise above the rank of [[Star Commander]] within the [[Clan military structure]].  The usual reason given is that, as infantry officers, they have a hard time keeping up with swift-moving 'Mechs in combat and so cannot lead effectively.  In truth it is the result of an unspoken bias among Clan warriors who reason that, with so much focus on making Elementals immense muscular fighters, their intellectual capacity suffered.  Those who do succeed above their supposed station are proof enough as to the error of this unfortunate prejudice.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 78</ref>
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Some people, in the lower castes, called the Elementals ''Bulk'', a derogatory term.<ref> ''Icons of War'' p.47 </ref>
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[[Freeborn]] Elementals are a rare occurrence, often the offspring of trueborn parent(s) who had washed out of training and been assigned to the civilian castes, or common offspring who happen to naturally develop the strength necessary for the roleDespite their stature they are no less the subject of prejudice than that faced by other freeborns within a given Clan.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 87</ref><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 111</ref>
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==Notable Elementals==
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*[[James Cobb]]
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*[[Theresa DelVillar]]
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*[[Evantha Fetladral]]
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*[[Patrik Fetladral]]
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*[[Malavai Fletcher]]
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*[[Jake Kabrinski]]
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*[[Garmen Kerensky]]
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*[[Taman Malthus]]
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*[[Josef Mannix]]
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*[[Ian Moon]]
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*[[Paul Moon]]
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*[[Tiaret Nevversan]]
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*[[Elson Nova Cat]]
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*[[Lincoln Osis]]
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*[[Marijoan Shaw]]
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*[[Hannibal Sradac]]
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*[[Santin West]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
 
*''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
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*''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
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*''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]''
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*''[[Icons of War]]''
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*''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
  
 
[[Category:Clan Terms]]
 
[[Category:Clan Terms]]

Revision as of 03:50, 28 November 2020

This article is about the genetically engineered soldiers. For the battle armor, see Elemental (Battle Armor).
A Female Elemental

Elementals are the trueborn, genetically-engineered infantry of the Clans. Designed and bred over dozens of generations to operate Clan Battle Armor, Elementals are the largest and strongest of the three common Clan warrior phenotypes. Elementals average 2-2.5 meters in height and are disproportionally muscular compared to even the strongest Inner Sphere warrior. While generally used as shock troops, Elementals have found use in other military roles as well, such as security personnel or marines. Elementals who wash out of training usually end up in the Laborer Caste due to their tremendous strength and endurance.[1]

Very few Elementals rise above the rank of Star Commander within the Clan military structure. The usual reason given is that, as infantry officers, they have a hard time keeping up with swift-moving 'Mechs in combat and so cannot lead effectively. In truth it is the result of an unspoken bias among Clan warriors who reason that, with so much focus on making Elementals immense muscular fighters, their intellectual capacity suffered. Those who do succeed above their supposed station are proof enough as to the error of this unfortunate prejudice.[2] Some people, in the lower castes, called the Elementals Bulk, a derogatory term.[3]

Freeborn Elementals are a rare occurrence, often the offspring of trueborn parent(s) who had washed out of training and been assigned to the civilian castes, or common offspring who happen to naturally develop the strength necessary for the role. Despite their stature they are no less the subject of prejudice than that faced by other freeborns within a given Clan.[4][5]

Notable Elementals

References

  1. Classic BattleTech RPG, p. 81
  2. Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 78
  3. Icons of War p.47
  4. Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 87
  5. Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 111

Bibliography