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==Definition==
 
==Definition==
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Totem [[BattleMech]]s represent a [[Clan]] or faction's spirit, concept or totem-animal on which they were founded. More common among the [[Clans]], particularly after [[Operation REVIVAL]] and in the later days of the [[Dark Age]], these BattleMech designs often devote more resources to aesthetic "frills" than many others; These "frills" are often anthropomorphic or zoomorphic in appearance.
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Totem [[BattleMech]]s are designed as a pseudo-avatar of a [[Clan]]s totem animal.<ref name="er62107"/> ''Era Report: 3062'', p. 107, "Totem 'Mechs"</ref> More common among the [[Clans]], particularly after [[Operation REVIVAL]] and in the later days of the [[Dark Age]], these BattleMech designs often devote more resources to aesthetic "frills" than many others; These "frills" are often anthropomorphic or zoomorphic in appearance.
  
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One example of the increased importance of the Totem 'Mech can be seen when these units are compared to the [[OmniMech]]s that regularly appeared in the Clan's front line Clusters. Those units, designed for brutal efficiency on the battlefield and quick production, lack all the special moldings, formed armor, and other design details used in the Totem 'Mechs.<ref name="er62107">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 107, "Totem 'Mechs"</ref>
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One example of the increased importance of the Totem 'Mech can be seen when these units are compared to the [[OmniMech]]s that regularly appeared in the Clan's front line Clusters. Those units, designed for brutal efficiency on the battlefield and quick production, lack all the special moldings, formed armor, and other design details used in the Totem 'Mechs.<ref name="er62107">
  
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The use of a Totem Mech isn't limited to the Clans however. Many examples exist in the [[Inner Sphere]] as well. The ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'' of the [[Draconis Combine]] and the ''[[Yu Huang]]'' of the [[Capellan Confederation]] represent those realms' ''bushido'' ideal and ''Xin Sheng'' belief.<ref name="er62107"/>
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Many 'Mechs are named after their clan, such as the ''[[Nova Cat (OmniMech)|Nova Cat]]''. However, this does not make the 'Mech  a "Totem 'Mech". To be considered a as such a 'Mech is designed to visually resemble some part of the faction fielding them, such as the ''[[Eyrie]]'', ''[[Mandrill]]'', ''[[Kodiak]]'', and ''[[Fire Scorpion]]''.
  
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Many 'Mechs are named after their clan, such as the ''[[Nova Cat (OmniMech)|Nova Cat]]'' or the ''[[JagerMech III]]'' was a part of the "Redesign for Davion Pride" project. However, this does not make the 'Mech  a "Totem 'Mech". To be considered a as such a 'Mech is designed to visually resemble some part of the faction fielding them, such as the ''[[Eyrie]]'', ''[[Gyrfalcon]]'', ''[[Jade Hawk]]'', and ''[[Shrike]]'' of the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]]'s 3130's revival BattleMech line, all of which resemble the clan's totem bird of prey with their talons, hawk-like head assemblies, and heat-dissipating wings. Others, like the [[Draconis Combine]] totem 'Mech ''[[Shiro (BattleMech)|Shiro]]'', which is symbolic of that faction's strong Japanese traditions and ''bushido'', are powerful figureheads for commanders to lead their forces from.
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The question has also been answered by previous Line Developer Herb Beas on the official forums:
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[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/ask-the-lead-developers/totem-mechs/msg881929/#msg881929]
  
 
==List of Totem BattleMechs==
 
==List of Totem BattleMechs==

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Definition

Totem BattleMechs are designed as a pseudo-avatar of a Clans totem animal.[1] Era Report: 3062, p. 107, "Totem 'Mechs"</ref> More common among the Clans, particularly after Operation REVIVAL and in the later days of the Dark Age, these BattleMech designs often devote more resources to aesthetic "frills" than many others; These "frills" are often anthropomorphic or zoomorphic in appearance.

One example of the increased importance of the Totem 'Mech can be seen when these units are compared to the OmniMechs that regularly appeared in the Clan's front line Clusters. Those units, designed for brutal efficiency on the battlefield and quick production, lack all the special moldings, formed armor, and other design details used in the Totem 'Mechs.<ref name="er62107">

Many 'Mechs are named after their clan, such as the Nova Cat. However, this does not make the 'Mech a "Totem 'Mech". To be considered a as such a 'Mech is designed to visually resemble some part of the faction fielding them, such as the Eyrie, Mandrill, Kodiak, and Fire Scorpion.

The question has also been answered by previous Line Developer Herb Beas on the official forums: [1]

List of Totem BattleMechs

Clan

References

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Bibliography

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