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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. It was directly followed by the [[Political Century]].<ref name=ED:GCp4>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 4 | + | 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. It was directly followed by the [[Political Century]].<ref name=ED:GCp4>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 4: "Golden Age</ref><ref name=TC:WOKp15,16>''The Clans: Warrior of Kerensky'', pp. 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 | + | After [[IlKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]]'s death in 2834, the fledgling [[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 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]] | + | 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]] led 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]] [[ | + | 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'', pp. 135–136: "The Golden Century"</ref><ref name=FM:WCp40,41>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 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 them contributed their own individual achievements to Clan society and warfare.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/> | + | 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/> |
===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Blood Spirit]] pioneered the Clan's [[ | + | [[Clan Blood Spirit]] pioneered the Clan's [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=ED:GCp6>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 6: "Out with the Old, in with the New"</ref> |
===Clan Burrock=== | ===Clan Burrock=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Burrock]] developed the Clan's modern [[Gauss | + | [[Clan Burrock]] developed the Clan's modern [[Gauss rifle]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> |
===Clan Cloud Cobra=== | ===Clan Cloud Cobra=== | ||
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===Clan Coyote=== | ===Clan Coyote=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Coyote]] created the first [[ | + | [[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/> |
===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Diamond Shark]] (then called Clan Sea Fox) colonization efforts also | + | [[Clan Diamond Shark]] (then called Clan Sea Fox) colonization efforts also led 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.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 59: "Clan Diamond Shark, Golden Century"</ref> They were said to have assisted Clan Coyote in the development of the OmniMech (having discovered the research through the Chatterweb), and helped to miniaturize Clan heavy [[Machine Gun]] technology.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/><ref name=ED:GCp6/> |
===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ||
[[Clan Fire Mandrill]] worked to perfect the Clan's [[Flamer]] technology.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> | [[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 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/> |
===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== | ===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] developed the modern Clan [[Active Probe]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> They | + | [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] developed the modern Clan [[Active Probe]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> They also synthesized goliath scorpion venom into a potent hallucinogenic relatively safe for human consumption called [[necrosia]], imbibed mostly for ceremonial reasons.<ref name=FM:WCp103,104>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 103–104: "The Golden Time"</ref> |
===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Hell's Horses]] developed the biomedical sciences behind advanced breeding protocols, giving rise to the modern Clan [[Elemental]].<ref name=FM:CCp54>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 54 | + | [[Clan Hell's Horses]] developed the biomedical sciences behind advanced breeding protocols, giving rise to the modern Clan [[Elemental]].<ref name=FM:CCp54>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 54: "Golden Century"</ref> They also worked toward the development of [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and the [[NARC Missile Beacon]] systems used by the Clans.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> |
===Clan Ice Hellion=== | ===Clan Ice Hellion=== | ||
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===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Jade Falcon]] developed the [[Medium Pulse Laser]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> They also developed systems of banking that helped them to keep | + | [[Clan Jade Falcon]] developed the [[Medium Pulse Laser]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> They also developed systems of banking that helped them to keep pace with even the mercantile prowess of Clan Diamond Shark. |
===Clan Mongoose=== | ===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'', | + | [[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'', pp. 11–12: "Life as a Mongoose"</ref> |
===Clan Nova Cat=== | ===Clan Nova Cat=== | ||
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===Clan Steel Viper=== | ===Clan Steel Viper=== | ||
| − | Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]].<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 84 | + | Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]].<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 84: "Golden Century"</ref> |
===Clan Wolf=== | ===Clan Wolf=== | ||
| − | Perfected the Elemental | + | Perfected the Elemental battle armor developed from Clan Goliath Scorpion diving suits.<ref name=FM:CCp135,136/> They also developed the [[LB 10-X]] [[Autocannon]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> |
===Clan Wolverine=== | ===Clan Wolverine=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' | * ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
* ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Time Periods]] | [[Category:Time Periods]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:26, 2 January 2023
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. It was directly followed by the Political Century.[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[edit]
After IlKhan Nicholas Kerensky's death in 2834, the fledgling 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 led 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[edit]
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[edit]
Clan Blood Spirit pioneered the Clan's anti-missile system.[7]
Clan Burrock[edit]
Clan Burrock developed the Clan's modern Gauss rifle.[7]
Clan Cloud Cobra[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Clan Diamond Shark (then called Clan Sea Fox) colonization efforts also led 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.[8] They were said to have assisted Clan Coyote in the development of the OmniMech (having discovered the research through the Chatterweb), and helped to miniaturize Clan heavy Machine Gun technology.[6][7]
Clan Fire Mandrill[edit]
Clan Fire Mandrill worked to perfect the Clan's Flamer technology.[7]
Clan Ghost Bear[edit]
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[edit]
Clan Goliath Scorpion developed the modern Clan Active Probe.[7] They also synthesized goliath scorpion venom into a potent hallucinogenic relatively safe for human consumption called necrosia, imbibed mostly for ceremonial reasons.[9]
Clan Hell's Horses[edit]
Clan Hell's Horses developed the biomedical sciences behind advanced breeding protocols, giving rise to the modern Clan Elemental.[10] They also worked toward the development of TAG and the NARC Missile Beacon systems used by the Clans.[7]
Clan Ice Hellion[edit]
Clan Ice Hellion developed MASC technology.[7]
Clan Jade Falcon[edit]
Clan Jade Falcon developed the Medium Pulse Laser.[7] They also developed systems of banking that helped them to keep pace with even the mercantile prowess of Clan Diamond Shark.
Clan Mongoose[edit]
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.[11]
Clan Nova Cat[edit]
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[edit]
Clan Smoke Jaguar developed the modern Clan ECM Suite.[7]
Clan Snow Raven[edit]
Clan Snow Raven developed the modern Clan ER PPC.[7]
Clan Star Adder[edit]
Clan Star Adder developed the modern Clan Streak SRM.[7]
Clan Steel Viper[edit]
Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the Ultra AC/20.[12]
Clan Wolf[edit]
Perfected the Elemental battle armor developed from Clan Goliath Scorpion diving suits.[5] They also developed the LB 10-X Autocannon.[7]
Clan Wolverine[edit]
The Not-Named Clan was said to have developed an enhanced damage PPC.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 4: "Golden Age
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Clans: Warrior of Kerensky, pp. 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, pp. 135–136: "The Golden Century"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, pp. 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 7.17 Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 6: "Out with the Old, in with the New"
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 59: "Clan Diamond Shark, Golden Century"
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, pp. 103–104: "The Golden Time"
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 54: "Golden Century"
- ↑ Era Digest: Golden Century, pp. 11–12: "Life as a Mongoose"
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 84: "Golden Century"