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In [[2858]], the [[Grand Council]] would elect Zenos Danforth of the Burrocks to the office of ilKhan specifically to deal with the issues regarding the OmniMech [[Trial of Possession|Trials]].  He would be the second ilKhan of the Clans elected since the time of the Great Founder, ilKhan [[Nicholas Kerensky]].  The office had been vacated since the death of his predecessor, ilKhan [[Jerome Winson]], in [[2851]].  Once in power, ilKhan Danforth would help to bring about Clan law limiting challenges for the new technology to one per year per [[Clan]], granting some relief to the Coyotes. He would also be called upon as an arbiter during the nastier of these inter-Clan disputes.<ref name=ED:GCp10/><ref name=FM:WCp41/>   
 
In [[2858]], the [[Grand Council]] would elect Zenos Danforth of the Burrocks to the office of ilKhan specifically to deal with the issues regarding the OmniMech [[Trial of Possession|Trials]].  He would be the second ilKhan of the Clans elected since the time of the Great Founder, ilKhan [[Nicholas Kerensky]].  The office had been vacated since the death of his predecessor, ilKhan [[Jerome Winson]], in [[2851]].  Once in power, ilKhan Danforth would help to bring about Clan law limiting challenges for the new technology to one per year per [[Clan]], granting some relief to the Coyotes. He would also be called upon as an arbiter during the nastier of these inter-Clan disputes.<ref name=ED:GCp10/><ref name=FM:WCp41/>   
  
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The [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] [[Trial of Absorption|Absorption]] of [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2868]] would become the largest event of ilKhan Danforth's term.  After Khan [[Walter Martindale]] of Clan Mongoose took a facetious complaint to the [[Grand Council]] in order to buy time for his [[Clan]] to extricate itself from military trouble on two fronts, Khan [[Theodore Osis]] of the Smoke Jaguars would ask for and be granted the right to Absorb the Mongooses.  While the conducting of the trial was solely in the hands of Clan Smoke Jaguar and Clan Mongoose, ilKhan Danforth would have to grant Khan Osis the right to use [[Orbital_Bombardment_(CCG_-_Counterstrike)|Orbital Bombardment]] against the Mongoose stronghold of Fianna on [[Circe]] near the end of the inter-Clan struggle.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 7, 8 - "Warriors above Politicians"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 12 - "Beginning of the End"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' p. 112, 113 - "Into the Golden Century"</ref>
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The [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] [[Trial of Absorption|Absorption]] of [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2868]] would become the largest event of ilKhan Danforth's term.  After Khan [[Walter Martindale]] of Clan Mongoose took a facetious complaint to the [[Grand Council]] in order to buy time for his [[Clan]] to extricate itself from military trouble on two fronts, Khan [[Theodore Osis]] of the Smoke Jaguars would ask the Grand Council for and be granted the right to Absorb the Mongooses.  While the conducting of the trial was solely in the hands of Clan Smoke Jaguar and Clan Mongoose, ilKhan Danforth would no doubt observe prceedure and would also have to grant Khan Osis the right to use [[Orbital_Bombardment_(CCG_-_Counterstrike)|Orbital Bombardment]] against the Mongoose stronghold of Fianna on [[Circe]] near the end of the inter-Clan struggle.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 7, 8 - "Warriors above Politicians"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 12 - "Beginning of the End"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' p. 112, 113 - "Into the Golden Century"</ref>
  
 
With few indications of major issues during this period, it seems ilKhan Danforth was largely successful in his role as enforcer of Clan law. But there would be noted exceptions: Two reported charges of grossly underhanded bidding practices by [[Clan Fire Mandrill]]'s [[Kindraa Smythe-Jewel]] were leveled first by [[Clan Coyote]] soon after their unveiling of the OmniMech in [[2854]],<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41, 42 - "Righteous Vengeance"</ref> and again several years later by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] after their development of the [[Elemental]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 54, 55, 56 - "Hell's Fury"</ref>  The cases were ruled fair by the ilKhan and the Grand Council, but the fallout of these instances - chiefly, the complete dismantling of the Smythe-Jewels on the world of [[Foster]] - would not happen for several more years until [[2872]], two years after the ilKhan's death in [[2870]].<ref name=ED:GCp10/><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 49 - "Death of a Kindraa"</ref>  
 
With few indications of major issues during this period, it seems ilKhan Danforth was largely successful in his role as enforcer of Clan law. But there would be noted exceptions: Two reported charges of grossly underhanded bidding practices by [[Clan Fire Mandrill]]'s [[Kindraa Smythe-Jewel]] were leveled first by [[Clan Coyote]] soon after their unveiling of the OmniMech in [[2854]],<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41, 42 - "Righteous Vengeance"</ref> and again several years later by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] after their development of the [[Elemental]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 54, 55, 56 - "Hell's Fury"</ref>  The cases were ruled fair by the ilKhan and the Grand Council, but the fallout of these instances - chiefly, the complete dismantling of the Smythe-Jewels on the world of [[Foster]] - would not happen for several more years until [[2872]], two years after the ilKhan's death in [[2870]].<ref name=ED:GCp10/><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 49 - "Death of a Kindraa"</ref>  

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Zenos Danforth (born 28?? - died 2870) was the third ilKhan of the Clans. He would serve from his election in 2858 until his death, leaving the office once more vacated.[1]

Biography

Serving as the Khan of Clan Burrock prior to election to the office of ilKhan, the few details that exist about his life mostly revolve around his role in Clan history as arbiter of the OmniMech Trials during the Golden Century. It may be assumed that he was viewed as a highly impartial and fair-minded individual, though doubtlessly, he was also counted amongst the greatest of skilled warriors in all the Clans of his era, as would befit the requirements of station.

OmniMech Mania

When Clan Coyote unveiled the OmniMech in 2854, the effect was like a wave washing over the rest of the Clans. Seemingly overnight, the Coyotes became near-invincible due to the flexibility provided by this new war machine. After the initial shock wore off, their rival Clans soon realized that their only hope to keep up with the Coyotes was to secure this technology for their own Toumans. The Coyotes were soon beset on nearly all sides by challengers desperately coveting their invention.[2][3]

Reign as ilKhan

In 2858, the Grand Council would elect Zenos Danforth of the Burrocks to the office of ilKhan specifically to deal with the issues regarding the OmniMech Trials. He would be the second ilKhan of the Clans elected since the time of the Great Founder, ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky. The office had been vacated since the death of his predecessor, ilKhan Jerome Winson, in 2851. Once in power, ilKhan Danforth would help to bring about Clan law limiting challenges for the new technology to one per year per Clan, granting some relief to the Coyotes. He would also be called upon as an arbiter during the nastier of these inter-Clan disputes.[1][3]

The Smoke Jaguar Absorption of Clan Mongoose in 2868 would become the largest event of ilKhan Danforth's term. After Khan Walter Martindale of Clan Mongoose took a facetious complaint to the Grand Council in order to buy time for his Clan to extricate itself from military trouble on two fronts, Khan Theodore Osis of the Smoke Jaguars would ask the Grand Council for and be granted the right to Absorb the Mongooses. While the conducting of the trial was solely in the hands of Clan Smoke Jaguar and Clan Mongoose, ilKhan Danforth would no doubt observe prceedure and would also have to grant Khan Osis the right to use Orbital Bombardment against the Mongoose stronghold of Fianna on Circe near the end of the inter-Clan struggle.[4][5][6]

With few indications of major issues during this period, it seems ilKhan Danforth was largely successful in his role as enforcer of Clan law. But there would be noted exceptions: Two reported charges of grossly underhanded bidding practices by Clan Fire Mandrill's Kindraa Smythe-Jewel were leveled first by Clan Coyote soon after their unveiling of the OmniMech in 2854,[7] and again several years later by Clan Hell's Horses after their development of the Elemental.[8] The cases were ruled fair by the ilKhan and the Grand Council, but the fallout of these instances - chiefly, the complete dismantling of the Smythe-Jewels on the world of Foster - would not happen for several more years until 2872, two years after the ilKhan's death in 2870.[1][9]

The office would once again remain vacated for several years.[1]

Legacy

One of the earliest Bloodnamed Danforth warriors, the Danforth Bloodname House quickly became one of the more prized legacies in all the Clans. This Bloodname would be fought for and won by several other Clans over the centuries. The fact that Zenos Danforth had held the coveted office of ilKhan (even for a specified task such as arbitration) likely contributed to this popularity.


Title and Position

Preceded by
????
 Khan of Clan Burrock
28?? - 2858 		Succeeded by
????
Preceded by ilKhan of the Clans
2858 - 2870 		Succeeded by


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 10 - Early Clan History: A Comparative Timeline, cont.
  2. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 40, 41 - "Birth of the Titans"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 41 - "The Renaissance Spreads"
  4. ↑ Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 7, 8 - "Warriors above Politicians"
  5. ↑ Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 12 - "Beginning of the End"
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans p. 112, 113 - "Into the Golden Century"
  7. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 41, 42 - "Righteous Vengeance"
  8. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 54, 55, 56 - "Hell's Fury"
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 49 - "Death of a Kindraa"


See Also

Bibliography

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