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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 [[MechWarrior]]s, 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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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 [[MechWarrior|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.
  
During the [[Succession Wars]], many MechWarriors owned their 'Mechs and passed them down through generations. That custom has changed radically during the past half-century. Nowadays, only the Great Houses can afford the massive amounts of new construction that followed the rediscovery of so much lostech. Consequently, House militaries now own most 'Mechs in service in the Inner Sphere. Among the [[Clans]], all property belongs to the Clan and so a Clansman MechWarrior never owns his 'Mech.
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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|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.

Revision as of 21:48, 25 October 2007

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.

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.