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With the creation of the first [[BattleMech]] in the twenty-fifth century the face of battle in the [[Inner Sphere]] changed. In the centuries that followed these awesome machines and the men and women that piloted them came to be viewed as the modern incarnation of the Knight Errant. These masters of the modern battlefield were given honors, and some were even raised to the nobility on the merit of their accomplishments. Over time a social class of MechWarriors formed and a series of traditions became established. During the long years of the [[Succession Wars]] many warriors owned their BattleMechs and a tradition of passing the 'Mech and the responsibilities one generation to the next generation within a family line started. These 'Mechs became a treasured resource of those lucky enough to have them and these vehicles were coveted and repaired again and again over the centurys.
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As soon as the first [[BattleMechs]] began to dominate the battlefields of the twenty-fifth century, the humans that piloted these awesome machines began to gain a power and influence well-beyond other soldiers on the field. An entire social class soon formed around those who piloted these increasingly important war machines. These so-called '''MechWarriors''', the modern incarnation of knights, were given the monumental task of defending their homelands and their rulers. As with the middle ages of Europe on ancient [[Terra]], these MechWarriors were made knights, given honors and some even bestowed royal titles, conveying authority over entire worlds and more. This romantic image of the MechWarrior-knight has eroded somewhat over the past few decades, but it remains strong in the hearts of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s people.
 
  
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During the [[Succession Wars]], many MechWarriors owned their 'Mechs and passed them down through generations. It was not uncommon that a 'Mech might be centuries-old with numerous repairs and replacements. That custom changed radically following the conclusion of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. The recovery of a [[Star League]] library core resulted in the rediscovery of much [[LosTech]]; only the Great Houses could afford the massive amounts of new construction that followed. Consequently, House militaries own most new 'Mechs in service in the Inner Sphere in the post-Fourth Succession War period. Among the [[Clans]], all property belongs to the Clan and so a Clansman MechWarrior never owns his 'Mech.
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This changed with the end of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. With the discovery, development and rapid addoption of many new and old technologies, the ancient 'Mechs that had held the field for so many years became hopelessly outclassed by the new generation of BattleMechs leaving factory lines throughout the Inner Sphere. The average MechWarrior could not keep up with the House sponsored armies in keeping their systems and components up to date and soon fell hopelessly behind. With the coming of the Clans this became even more evident. The change in culture has had grave consequences for the private ownership of BattleMechs. Most of the newer Inner Sphere produced 'Mechs ar owned by the various House Militaries, while amoungst the Clans all property is owned by the [[Clan]] itself and a Clan MechWarrior never owns his own equipment.
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The day of a MechWarrior being viewed a a Knight Errant may be passing, but the legends and memories will linger on. Perhaps, when once again there is need, the people of the universe will once again turn to champions to protect them from the dangers without, perhaps the day of the MechWarrior as heroe of the people will return again. Only time will tell
  
  
 
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Revision as of 13:56, 3 February 2011

This article is about the profession. For other meanings, see MechWarrior (disambiguation).


With the creation of the first BattleMech in the twenty-fifth century the face of battle in the Inner Sphere changed. In the centuries that followed these awesome machines and the men and women that piloted them came to be viewed as the modern incarnation of the Knight Errant. These masters of the modern battlefield were given honors, and some were even raised to the nobility on the merit of their accomplishments. Over time a social class of MechWarriors formed and a series of traditions became established. During the long years of the Succession Wars many warriors owned their BattleMechs and a tradition of passing the 'Mech and the responsibilities one generation to the next generation within a family line started. These 'Mechs became a treasured resource of those lucky enough to have them and these vehicles were coveted and repaired again and again over the centurys.

This changed with the end of the Fourth Succession War. With the discovery, development and rapid addoption of many new and old technologies, the ancient 'Mechs that had held the field for so many years became hopelessly outclassed by the new generation of BattleMechs leaving factory lines throughout the Inner Sphere. The average MechWarrior could not keep up with the House sponsored armies in keeping their systems and components up to date and soon fell hopelessly behind. With the coming of the Clans this became even more evident. The change in culture has had grave consequences for the private ownership of BattleMechs. Most of the newer Inner Sphere produced 'Mechs ar owned by the various House Militaries, while amoungst the Clans all property is owned by the Clan itself and a Clan MechWarrior never owns his own equipment.

The day of a MechWarrior being viewed a a Knight Errant may be passing, but the legends and memories will linger on. Perhaps, when once again there is need, the people of the universe will once again turn to champions to protect them from the dangers without, perhaps the day of the MechWarrior as heroe of the people will return again. Only time will tell

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