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| − | + | The '''Golden Century''' was a period in [[Clan]] history filled with unprecedented growth, technological progression, and a maturation of each Clan's individual self identity.<ref name=ED:GCp4>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 4 - "Golden Age</ref><ref name=TC:WOKp15,16>''The Clans: Warrior of Kerensky'', p. 15, 16 - "Golden Century"</ref><ref name=ED:GCp10>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 10 - ''Early Clan History: A Comparative Timeline, Cont.''</ref> | |
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==General Overview== | ==General Overview== | ||
| − | After [[IlKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]]'s death, the fledgeling [[Clan]]s could very well have shattered. Instead, they prospered to a degree that has never been seen since. This period of time, stretching for roughly a century after the Ilkhan's death, came to be known as the Golden Century. | + | After [[IlKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]]'s death, the fledgeling [[Clan]]s could very well have shattered. Instead, they prospered to a degree that has never been seen since. This period of time, stretching for roughly a century after the Ilkhan's death, came to be known as the Golden Century.<ref name=ED:GCp4/><ref name=TC:WOKp15,16/> |
| − | While Kerensky's directives would start the process, it was during the Golden Century that Clan society | + | While Kerensky's directives would start the process, it was during the Golden Century that [[Clan]] society began to settle into its current recognizable form. The perfection of the [[Iron Womb]]s cemented the difference between [[Trueborn]] and [[Freeborn]] in the Warrior Caste, and entrenched the Caste system into Clan society. Debate about the [[Inner Sphere]] lead to the creation of the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] and [[Warden]] philosophies. Each Clan also settled into a comfortable sense of self, as they grew and colonized the [[Kerensky Cluster]], helped by an increase in medical technology.<ref name=TC:WOKp15,16/><ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 33 - "Building a New Society"</ref> |
| − | Equally as notable is the development of military technology. Spurred on by the leadership of the Warrior caste, the Scientist Caste continued to develop the weapons technology of the [[Star League]]. It was during the Golden Century that the [[OmniMech]], [[OmniFighter]], and [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[Battle Armor]] would be developed. Additionally, most of the existing Clan weapon systems were also perfected during this period of time. | + | Equally as notable is the development of military technology. Spurred on by the leadership of the Warrior caste, the Scientist Caste continued to develop the weapons technology of the [[Star League]]. It was during the Golden Century that the [[OmniMech]], [[OmniFighter]], and [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[Battle Armor]] would be developed. Additionally, most of the existing Clan weapon systems were also perfected during this period of time.<ref name=FM:CCp135,136>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 135, 136 - "The Golden Century"</ref><ref name=FM:WCp40,41>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 40, 41, "Birth of the Titans"</ref> |
==Individual Clan Achievements== | ==Individual Clan Achievements== | ||
| − | While all the Clans matured and settled into their distinct identities during the Golden Century, many of | + | While all the Clans matured and settled into their distinct identities during the Golden Century, many of them contributed their own individual achievements to Clan society and warfare.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/> |
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| + | ===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Blood Spirit]] pioneered the Clan's [[Anti-Missle System]].<ref name=ED:GCp6>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 6 - ''Out With the Old, In With the New''</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Burrock=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Burrock]] developed the [[Gause Rifle]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Cloud Cobra=== | ||
| + | Said to have some of the finest laboratories and technical knowledge in the Clans, [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] also helped to develop the Clan [[SRM]] systems.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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===Clan Coyote=== | ===Clan Coyote=== | ||
| − | + | [[Clan Coyote]] created the first [[Omnimech]]s. They would exploit their advantage to the fullest, becoming a dominant force (along with their Wolf allies) militarily and politically for the greater part of two centuries. They also developed the associated CASE ammunition storage equipment, the [[Large Pulse Laser]] and helped to miniaturize the Clan's [[LRM]] technology, reducing the weight of systems by half.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/><ref name=ED:GCp6/> | |
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===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ||
| − | + | [[Clan Diamond Shark]] (then called Clan Sea Fox) colonization efforts also lead to the discovery of the substance that they would develop into [[HarJel]] on the world of [[Strato Domingo]]. | |
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| + | The Diamond Sharks also created the [[Chatterweb]], a Clan-wide communications system eventually used by every Clan. Pioneering the Chatterweb gave the Clan several advantages, including spying into other Clans' networks undetected. They were said to have assisted Clan Coyote in the development of the OmniMech and helped miniaturize heavy [[Machine Gun]] technology.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/> | ||
| − | Clan | + | ===Clan Fire Mandrill=== |
| + | [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] worked to perfect the Clan's [[Flamer]] technology.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ||
| − | + | [[Clan Ghost Bear]] was the first clan to profit from mining the asteroids of the [[Kerensky Cluster]]. They also created [[Shipeley Wheat]]. They also worked out technology for the [[Small Pulse Laser]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | |
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| + | ===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] developed the modern Clan [[Active Probe]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Hell's Horses]] worked to develop [[TAG]] and the [[NARC Missle Beacon]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Ice Hellion=== | ||
| + | [[CLan Ice Hellion]] developed [[MASC]] technology.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Jade Falcon]] developed the [[Medium Pulse Laser]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Mongoose=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Mongoose]] developed the [[Ultra Autocannon/5]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> In the journals of their last [[Loremaster]], [[Giovanni Mercedes]], he claims that they also developed the advanced [[Targeting Computer]].<ref name=ED:GCp11,12>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 11, 12 - "Life as a Mongoose"</ref> | ||
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===Clan Nova Cat=== | ===Clan Nova Cat=== | ||
| − | + | [[Clan Nova Cat]] perfected [[ER Large Laser]] technology during this period of time. Their Merchant Caste also reintroduced the concept of futures trading.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | |
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| + | ===Clan Smoke Jaguar=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] developed the modern Clan [[ECM Suite]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Snow Raven=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Snow Raven]] developed the [[ER PPC]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Star Adder=== | ||
| + | [[Clan Star Adder]] developed the modern Clan [[Streak SRM]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
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===Clan Steel Viper=== | ===Clan Steel Viper=== | ||
| − | Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]] | + | Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]]. |
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===Clan Wolf=== | ===Clan Wolf=== | ||
| − | Perfected the Elemental Battle Armor from Goliath Scorpion diving suits. | + | Perfected the Elemental Battle Armor from Goliath Scorpion diving suits.<ref name=FM:CCp135,136/> They also developed the [[LB-10 X]] [[Autocannon]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> |
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| + | ===Clan Wolverine=== | ||
| + | The [[Not-Named Clan]] was said to have developed an enhanced damage [[PPC]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | <references /> | + | <references /> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Invading Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Report: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]'' | ||
[[Category:Time Periods]] | [[Category:Time Periods]] | ||
Revision as of 04:02, 28 June 2012
The Golden Century was a period in Clan history filled with unprecedented growth, technological progression, and a maturation of each Clan's individual self identity.[1][2][3]
Contents
- 1 General Overview
- 2 Individual Clan Achievements
- 2.1 Clan Blood Spirit
- 2.2 Clan Burrock
- 2.3 Clan Cloud Cobra
- 2.4 Clan Coyote
- 2.5 Clan Diamond Shark
- 2.6 Clan Fire Mandrill
- 2.7 Clan Ghost Bear
- 2.8 Clan Goliath Scorpion
- 2.9 Clan Hell's Horses
- 2.10 Clan Ice Hellion
- 2.11 Clan Jade Falcon
- 2.12 Clan Mongoose
- 2.13 Clan Nova Cat
- 2.14 Clan Smoke Jaguar
- 2.15 Clan Snow Raven
- 2.16 Clan Star Adder
- 2.17 Clan Steel Viper
- 2.18 Clan Wolf
- 2.19 Clan Wolverine
- 3 References
- 4 Bibliography
General Overview
After IlKhan Nicholas Kerensky's death, the fledgeling Clans could very well have shattered. Instead, they prospered to a degree that has never been seen since. This period of time, stretching for roughly a century after the Ilkhan's death, came to be known as the Golden Century.[1][2]
While Kerensky's directives would start the process, it was during the Golden Century that Clan society began to settle into its current recognizable form. The perfection of the Iron Wombs cemented the difference between Trueborn and Freeborn in the Warrior Caste, and entrenched the Caste system into Clan society. Debate about the Inner Sphere lead to the creation of the Crusader and Warden philosophies. Each Clan also settled into a comfortable sense of self, as they grew and colonized the Kerensky Cluster, helped by an increase in medical technology.[2][4]
Equally as notable is the development of military technology. Spurred on by the leadership of the Warrior caste, the Scientist Caste continued to develop the weapons technology of the Star League. It was during the Golden Century that the OmniMech, OmniFighter, and Elemental Battle Armor would be developed. Additionally, most of the existing Clan weapon systems were also perfected during this period of time.[5][6]
Individual Clan Achievements
While all the Clans matured and settled into their distinct identities during the Golden Century, many of them contributed their own individual achievements to Clan society and warfare.[6]
Clan Blood Spirit
Clan Blood Spirit pioneered the Clan's Anti-Missle System.[7]
Clan Burrock
Clan Burrock developed the Gause Rifle.[7]
Clan Cloud Cobra
Said to have some of the finest laboratories and technical knowledge in the Clans, Clan Cloud Cobra also helped to develop the Clan SRM systems.[7]
Clan Coyote
Clan Coyote created the first Omnimechs. They would exploit their advantage to the fullest, becoming a dominant force (along with their Wolf allies) militarily and politically for the greater part of two centuries. They also developed the associated CASE ammunition storage equipment, the Large Pulse Laser and helped to miniaturize the Clan's LRM technology, reducing the weight of systems by half.[6][7]
Clan Diamond Shark
Clan Diamond Shark (then called Clan Sea Fox) colonization efforts also lead to the discovery of the substance that they would develop into HarJel on the world of Strato Domingo.
The Diamond Sharks also created the Chatterweb, a Clan-wide communications system eventually used by every Clan. Pioneering the Chatterweb gave the Clan several advantages, including spying into other Clans' networks undetected. They were said to have assisted Clan Coyote in the development of the OmniMech and helped miniaturize heavy Machine Gun technology.[6]
Clan Fire Mandrill
Clan Fire Mandrill worked to perfect the Clan's Flamer technology.[7]
Clan Ghost Bear
Clan Ghost Bear was the first clan to profit from mining the asteroids of the Kerensky Cluster. They also created Shipeley Wheat. They also worked out technology for the Small Pulse Laser.[7]
Clan Goliath Scorpion
Clan Goliath Scorpion developed the modern Clan Active Probe.[7]
Clan Hell's Horses
Clan Hell's Horses worked to develop TAG and the NARC Missle Beacon.[7]
Clan Ice Hellion
CLan Ice Hellion developed MASC technology.[7]
Clan Jade Falcon
Clan Jade Falcon developed the Medium Pulse Laser.[7]
Clan Mongoose
Clan Mongoose developed the Ultra Autocannon/5.[7] In the journals of their last Loremaster, Giovanni Mercedes, he claims that they also developed the advanced Targeting Computer.[8]
Clan Nova Cat
Clan Nova Cat perfected ER Large Laser technology during this period of time. Their Merchant Caste also reintroduced the concept of futures trading.[7]
Clan Smoke Jaguar
Clan Smoke Jaguar developed the modern Clan ECM Suite.[7]
Clan Snow Raven
Clan Snow Raven developed the ER PPC.[7]
Clan Star Adder
Clan Star Adder developed the modern Clan Streak SRM.[7]
Clan Steel Viper
Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the Ultra AC/20.
Clan Wolf
Perfected the Elemental Battle Armor from Goliath Scorpion diving suits.[5] They also developed the LB-10 X Autocannon.[7]
Clan Wolverine
The Not-Named Clan was said to have developed an enhanced damage PPC.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 4 - "Golden Age
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Clans: Warrior of Kerensky, p. 15, 16 - "Golden Century"
- ↑ Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 10 - Early Clan History: A Comparative Timeline, Cont.
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 33 - "Building a New Society"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 135, 136 - "The Golden Century"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 40, 41, "Birth of the Titans"
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 6 - Out With the Old, In With the New
- ↑ Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 11, 12 - "Life as a Mongoose"