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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the profession|other meanings|MechWarrior}} + {{otheruses|the profession|other meanings|MechWarrior (disambiguation)}} − [[File:MechWarrior.jpg|thumb|right|100px|A typical MechWarrior in combat gear]] [[File:MechWarrior.jpg|thumb|right|100px|A typical MechWarrior in combat gear]] A '''MechWarrior''' is the pilot of a [[BattleMech]], the premier combat unit of the [[thirty-first century]]. These 'Mech pilots can be found on battlefields across the [[Inner Sphere]], the [[Periphery]] and beyond, whether fighting on behalf of a greater cause or just their own personal ambitions. MechWarriors serve in the armies of the [[Great Houses]] or as part of a [[mercenary unit]], fight in the [[Solaris Games|gladiatorial arenas]] of [[Solaris VII]] and elsewhere, or operate on the fringes of society as pirates and bandits. Among the [[Clans]], a MechWarrior can either be [[trueborn]] or [[freeborn]], with the former enjoying greater social standing. A '''MechWarrior''' is the pilot of a [[BattleMech]], the premier combat unit of the [[thirty-first century]]. These 'Mech pilots can be found on battlefields across the [[Inner Sphere]], the [[Periphery]] and beyond, whether fighting on behalf of a greater cause or just their own personal ambitions. MechWarriors serve in the armies of the [[Great Houses]] or as part of a [[mercenary unit]], fight in the [[Solaris Games|gladiatorial arenas]] of [[Solaris VII]] and elsewhere, or operate on the fringes of society as pirates and bandits. Among the [[Clans]], a MechWarrior can either be [[trueborn]] or [[freeborn]], with the former enjoying greater social standing. Line 14:
Line 13: For many pilots, training began during their teenage years with entrance into a military school, which provided basic combat knowledge and skills, followed by admission into a military academy. A variety of academies exist offering varying levels of education, but regardless it will typically have taken many years before a cadet graduated with the skills necessary to be a MechWarrior. Alternatively, after military school some MechWarriors may have taken on an internship with one of the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|fighting stables]] and learned their fighting skills from some of the best gladiatorial champions. Still other MechWarriors were "homeschooled" by family and friends - particularly if they were born into a mercenary company.<ref name=ATOWC>''A Time of War Companion'', p. 77</ref> For many pilots, training began during their teenage years with entrance into a military school, which provided basic combat knowledge and skills, followed by admission into a military academy. A variety of academies exist offering varying levels of education, but regardless it will typically have taken many years before a cadet graduated with the skills necessary to be a MechWarrior. Alternatively, after military school some MechWarriors may have taken on an internship with one of the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|fighting stables]] and learned their fighting skills from some of the best gladiatorial champions. Still other MechWarriors were "homeschooled" by family and friends - particularly if they were born into a mercenary company.<ref name=ATOWC>''A Time of War Companion'', p. 77</ref> − For Clan trueborn pilots, their training began during childhood as part of a [[crèche]] and continued into adolescence as members of a ''[[sibko]]''. Only after having passed their final [[Trial of Position]] will they have been granted the honor of becoming a MechWarrior, though some of the more progressive Clans allow a second Trial if they fail the first one. Freeborn pilots who showed sufficient aptitude at an early age also went through ''sibko'' training and won their Trial of Position, though they continue to face discrimination by their so-called genetic "betters." + For Clan trueborn pilots, their training began during childhood as part of a [[Crèche]] and continued into adolescence as members of a ''[[sibko]]''. Only after having passed their final [[Trial of Position]] will they have been granted the honor of becoming a MechWarrior, though some of the more progressive Clans allow a second Trial if they fail the first one. Freeborn pilots who showed sufficient aptitude at an early age also went through ''sibko'' training and won their Trial of Position, though they continue to face discrimination by their so-called genetic "betters." ==Equipment== ==Equipment== One of the most important pieces of MechWarrior equipment is the [[Neurohelmet]]. By reading the neural signals of the pilot's brain, the neurohelmet can allow the pilot to more reflexively control their 'Mech, helping to maintain their balance and perform complex maneuvers. The neurohelmet can also relay sensory data into the pilot's brain, though there are limitations on how much information can be transmitted. Neurohelmet designs have varied over the years but many are bulky contraptions that must rest on the pilot's shoulders.<ref name=CBT34/> One of the most important pieces of MechWarrior equipment is the [[Neurohelmet]]. By reading the neural signals of the pilot's brain, the neurohelmet can allow the pilot to more reflexively control their 'Mech, helping to maintain their balance and perform complex maneuvers. The neurohelmet can also relay sensory data into the pilot's brain, though there are limitations on how much information can be transmitted. Neurohelmet designs have varied over the years but many are bulky contraptions that must rest on the pilot's shoulders.<ref name=CBT34/> − Just as important to the MechWarrior's survival in combat is equipment designed to regulate their body temperature; even when the life support is fully functional, the [[cockpit]] of a 'Mech "running hot" can get as warm as a sauna. Before the fall of the [[Star League]], pilots relied on [[Cooling Suit]]s to protect against overheating, but these eventually became [[lostech]]. Thereafter, Inner Sphere pilots were forced to rely on wearing [[Cooling Vest]]s and as little clothing as possible to survive these conditions. The recovery of lostech would eventually see the return of cooling suits, while the Clans never lost this technology.<ref>''TechManual'', pp. 40–41</ref> + Just as important to the MechWarrior's survival in combat is equipment designed to regulate their body temperature; even when the life support is fully functional, the [[cockpit]] of a 'Mech "running hot" can get as warm as a sauna. Before the fall of the [[Star League]], pilots relied on [[Cooling Suit]]s to protect against overheating, but these eventually became [[lostech]]. Thereafter, Inner Sphere pilots were forced to rely on wearing [[Cooling Vest]]s and as little clothing as possible to survive these conditions. The recovery of lostech would eventually see the return of cooling suits, while the Clans never lost this technology.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 40-41</ref> ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Saul Cameron TSL.png|[[Star League]] MechWarrior<br/>(c. [[2765]])+ File:Cameronuniformmechwarrior.png|[[Star League]] Mechwarrior <br/>(c. [[2765]]) − MechWarrior3025.jpg|Unidentified MechWarrior<br/>(c. [[3025]]) + Image:MechWarrior3025.jpg|Unidentified MechWarrior <br/>(c.[[3025]]) − Liaouniform3025mechwarrior.png|[[House Liao]] MechWarrior<br/>(c. 3025) + Image:Liaouniform3025mechwarrior.png|[[House Liao]] MechWarrior <br/>(c. 3025) − Wacorangers-mechwarrior.png|[[Waco Rangers]] MechWarrior<br/>(c. 3025) + Image:Wacorangers-mechwarrior.png|[[Waco Rangers]] MechWarrior <br/>(c.3025) − Kuritamechwarrioruniform.png|[[House Kurita]] MechWarriors<br/>(c. [[3059]]) + Image:Kuritamechwarrioruniform.png|[[House Kurita]] MechWarriors <br/>(c. [[3059]]) − Wilson's Hussars MechWarrior.jpg|[[Wilson's Hussars]] MechWarriors<br/> (c. 3059) + Image:Wilson's Hussars MechWarrior.jpg|[[Wilson's Hussars]] Mechwarriors <br/> (c.3059) </gallery> </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Classic BattleTech Universe]]'' + *''[[A Time of War Companion]]'' − * ''[[TechManual]]'' + *''[[Classic BattleTech Universe]]'' − * ''[[A Time of War Companion]]'' + *''[[TechManual]]'' − − [[Category:Professions]] + [[Category:Miscellaneous]]
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A '''MechWarrior''' is the pilot of a [[BattleMech]], the premier combat unit of the [[thirty-first century]]. These 'Mech pilots can be found on battlefields across the [[Inner Sphere]], the [[Periphery]] and beyond, whether fighting on behalf of a greater cause or just their own personal ambitions. MechWarriors serve in the armies of the [[Great Houses]] or as part of a [[mercenary unit]], fight in the [[Solaris Games|gladiatorial arenas]] of [[Solaris VII]] and elsewhere, or operate on the fringes of society as pirates and bandits. Among the [[Clans]], a MechWarrior can either be [[trueborn]] or [[freeborn]], with the former enjoying greater social standing. | A '''MechWarrior''' is the pilot of a [[BattleMech]], the premier combat unit of the [[thirty-first century]]. These 'Mech pilots can be found on battlefields across the [[Inner Sphere]], the [[Periphery]] and beyond, whether fighting on behalf of a greater cause or just their own personal ambitions. MechWarriors serve in the armies of the [[Great Houses]] or as part of a [[mercenary unit]], fight in the [[Solaris Games|gladiatorial arenas]] of [[Solaris VII]] and elsewhere, or operate on the fringes of society as pirates and bandits. Among the [[Clans]], a MechWarrior can either be [[trueborn]] or [[freeborn]], with the former enjoying greater social standing. | ||
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For many pilots, training began during their teenage years with entrance into a military school, which provided basic combat knowledge and skills, followed by admission into a military academy. A variety of academies exist offering varying levels of education, but regardless it will typically have taken many years before a cadet graduated with the skills necessary to be a MechWarrior. Alternatively, after military school some MechWarriors may have taken on an internship with one of the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|fighting stables]] and learned their fighting skills from some of the best gladiatorial champions. Still other MechWarriors were "homeschooled" by family and friends - particularly if they were born into a mercenary company.<ref name=ATOWC>''A Time of War Companion'', p. 77</ref> | For many pilots, training began during their teenage years with entrance into a military school, which provided basic combat knowledge and skills, followed by admission into a military academy. A variety of academies exist offering varying levels of education, but regardless it will typically have taken many years before a cadet graduated with the skills necessary to be a MechWarrior. Alternatively, after military school some MechWarriors may have taken on an internship with one of the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|fighting stables]] and learned their fighting skills from some of the best gladiatorial champions. Still other MechWarriors were "homeschooled" by family and friends - particularly if they were born into a mercenary company.<ref name=ATOWC>''A Time of War Companion'', p. 77</ref> | ||
| − | For Clan trueborn pilots, their training began during childhood as part of a [[ | + | For Clan trueborn pilots, their training began during childhood as part of a [[Crèche]] and continued into adolescence as members of a ''[[sibko]]''. Only after having passed their final [[Trial of Position]] will they have been granted the honor of becoming a MechWarrior, though some of the more progressive Clans allow a second Trial if they fail the first one. Freeborn pilots who showed sufficient aptitude at an early age also went through ''sibko'' training and won their Trial of Position, though they continue to face discrimination by their so-called genetic "betters." |
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
One of the most important pieces of MechWarrior equipment is the [[Neurohelmet]]. By reading the neural signals of the pilot's brain, the neurohelmet can allow the pilot to more reflexively control their 'Mech, helping to maintain their balance and perform complex maneuvers. The neurohelmet can also relay sensory data into the pilot's brain, though there are limitations on how much information can be transmitted. Neurohelmet designs have varied over the years but many are bulky contraptions that must rest on the pilot's shoulders.<ref name=CBT34/> | One of the most important pieces of MechWarrior equipment is the [[Neurohelmet]]. By reading the neural signals of the pilot's brain, the neurohelmet can allow the pilot to more reflexively control their 'Mech, helping to maintain their balance and perform complex maneuvers. The neurohelmet can also relay sensory data into the pilot's brain, though there are limitations on how much information can be transmitted. Neurohelmet designs have varied over the years but many are bulky contraptions that must rest on the pilot's shoulders.<ref name=CBT34/> | ||
| − | Just as important to the MechWarrior's survival in combat is equipment designed to regulate their body temperature; even when the life support is fully functional, the [[cockpit]] of a 'Mech "running hot" can get as warm as a sauna. Before the fall of the [[Star League]], pilots relied on [[Cooling Suit]]s to protect against overheating, but these eventually became [[lostech]]. Thereafter, Inner Sphere pilots were forced to rely on wearing [[Cooling Vest]]s and as little clothing as possible to survive these conditions. The recovery of lostech would eventually see the return of cooling suits, while the Clans never lost this technology.<ref>''TechManual'', | + | Just as important to the MechWarrior's survival in combat is equipment designed to regulate their body temperature; even when the life support is fully functional, the [[cockpit]] of a 'Mech "running hot" can get as warm as a sauna. Before the fall of the [[Star League]], pilots relied on [[Cooling Suit]]s to protect against overheating, but these eventually became [[lostech]]. Thereafter, Inner Sphere pilots were forced to rely on wearing [[Cooling Vest]]s and as little clothing as possible to survive these conditions. The recovery of lostech would eventually see the return of cooling suits, while the Clans never lost this technology.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 40-41</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:Cameronuniformmechwarrior.png|[[Star League]] Mechwarrior <br/>(c. [[2765]]) | |
| − | MechWarrior3025.jpg|Unidentified MechWarrior<br/>(c. [[3025]]) | + | Image:MechWarrior3025.jpg|Unidentified MechWarrior <br/>(c.[[3025]]) |
| − | Liaouniform3025mechwarrior.png|[[House Liao]] MechWarrior<br/>(c. 3025) | + | Image:Liaouniform3025mechwarrior.png|[[House Liao]] MechWarrior <br/>(c. 3025) |
| − | Wacorangers-mechwarrior.png|[[Waco Rangers]] MechWarrior<br/>(c. 3025) | + | Image:Wacorangers-mechwarrior.png|[[Waco Rangers]] MechWarrior <br/>(c.3025) |
| − | Kuritamechwarrioruniform.png|[[House Kurita]] MechWarriors<br/>(c. [[3059]]) | + | Image:Kuritamechwarrioruniform.png|[[House Kurita]] MechWarriors <br/>(c. [[3059]]) |
| − | Wilson's Hussars MechWarrior.jpg|[[Wilson's Hussars]] | + | Image:Wilson's Hussars MechWarrior.jpg|[[Wilson's Hussars]] Mechwarriors <br/> (c.3059) |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[A Time of War Companion]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Classic BattleTech Universe]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[TechManual]]'' |
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Miscellaneous]] |