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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>
  
==Overall Presentation==
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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>
  
'''Elementals''' are armored infantry of the [[Clans]]Elementals are genetically bred to be the largest and strongest of the three common Clan warrior phenotypesThey wear [[battle armor]] which gives them tremendous strength, protection, and mobility, and allows groups of Elementals to damage or even destroy 'Mechs. Elementals are some of the best soldiers existing, and follow difficult training, in different version from one Clan to another. From [[Sibko]], only a few chosen reach the status of Elemental.
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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>
  
==Elemental armors==
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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]]
  
When the [[Inner Sphere]] first encountered elementals, it was thought these might be alien invaders due to the odd look of the different suits they generally bear.
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==References==
Elementals usually fight with [[Elemental (battle armor)]] but other suits are also beared by Elementals such the [[Hauberk]] Battle Armor, [[Gnome]] Battle Armor, [[Undine]] Battle Armor, [[Sylph]] Battle Armor and the so-called [[Clan Battle Armor]].
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Some Clan Nova Cat's Elementals have been seen fighting with Draconis Combine  [[Kage]] Battle Armor; also many Clan Elementals have been seen wearing [[Inner Sphere]] origin battle armors such the [[Cavalier]], Longinus or [[Purifier]] Battle Armors refits. Around 3138, some Wolf's Dragoons Elemental were seen sporting a brand new kind of armor : the [[Black Wolf]] Battle Armor.
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[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]]''
  
Elemental armors bear incredible weaponry for their size, and can also take tremendous punishment with first aid and drug administration systems, giving an Elemental the ability to survive heavy wounds while the armor is able to seal-off the opening and, by the way, create a war-madden beast.
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[[Category:Clan Terms]]
The most known system is the so-called [[HarJel]], included in the [[Elemental (battle armor)]].
 
 
 
==Clan Organisation==
 
 
 
Under the Clan military organization system, a [[Point]] of elementals consists of five warriors.  A [[Star]] is composed of 5 points, a total of 25 elementals.
 
 
 
==Clan tactics==
 
 
 
The Clans count some of the best [[Battlemech]]s ever created, but their strength is also due to their Elemental Stars. Thanks to their powerful battle armors, Elementals are usually feared, due to their alien size and suit appearance, and use this fear against their enemies.
 
Elementals are often seen with [[Battlemech]]s, to create combined arms assault, and Clan [[Battlemech]]s usually sport pods on which Elementals can hang or sit.
 
One of the most commonly used tactics, developed during the 3050 Clan Invasion, is called "Headhunters". Elemental Stars infiltrate enemy lines, supported by Clan [[Omnimech]]s, look for officers or headquarters and use surprise to destroy the command chain in a lighting-fast attack, creating chaos in enemy lines. This kind of tactic is seen with [[Elemental (battle armor)]] bearers.
 
Elementals are also feared because just a few of them can destroy an entire 'Mech, swarming the hull of the enemy [[Battlemech]], ripping off sheets of armor and firing their weapons at point-blank range.
 
 
 
==Inner Sphere equivalent==
 
 
 
No Inner Sphere equivalent is known. However, the [[Grey Death Battle Armor]] is one of the best challenger Inner Sphere can offers, but this armor lacks the strenght and the size an Elemental has.
 
More recently, during the Age of Destruction, new brand of Battle Armor have been created since the [[Jihad]], such the [[Inner Sphere Battle Armor]], and most of the Great Houses possess battle armors that can equal Elemental results.
 

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