Zellbrigen

Zellbrigen is a code of honor obeyed principally by members of the warrior caste within the Clans, a militaristic branch of humanity, with the intention of conserving resources, avoiding unnecessary deaths and maintaining personal honor in combat.

Rules

The proscriptions of Zellbrigen consist of the following rules.

• Each warrior will issue a challenge to a different enemy. If one side outnumbers the other, then the extra warriors on that side will stand aside until one of their comrades falls in battle.
• No artillery shall be employed by either side.
• A warrior will not engage his opponent in melee combat until he has no more weapons to bear.
• A warrior will never use underhanded weapons, such as deployable minefields.
• A warrior may not shoot a retreating foe or one that has been granted hegira.
• Firing at the rear of a 'Mech is prohibited, unless the opponent exposes it during combat.
• Firing at a fallen 'Mech is prohibited. Opponents must be allowed to regain their footing before combat resumes.
• Firing at an immobile or shutdown 'Mech before the initiation of combat is prohibited. A 'Mech which has shut down due to excessive heat may be fired upon.
• Firing at a MechWarrior that has ejected from his or her 'Mech is prohibited.
• Intentionally moving out of the line of sight of the opponent is prohibited.