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'''Elementals''' are the [[trueborn]], genetically-engineered [[infantry]] of the [[Clans]]. Designed and bred over dozens of generations to operate Clan [[Battle Armor]], Elementals are the largest and strongest of the three common Clan warrior phenotypes. Elementals average two to two and a half meters in height and are disproportionally muscular compared to even the strongest [[Inner Sphere]] warrior. While generally used as shock troops Elementals have found use in other military roles as well, such as security personnel or marines. Elementals who wash out of training usually end up in the laborer caste due to their tremendous strength and endurance.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref> | '''Elementals''' are the [[trueborn]], genetically-engineered [[infantry]] of the [[Clans]]. Designed and bred over dozens of generations to operate Clan [[Battle Armor]], Elementals are the largest and strongest of the three common Clan warrior phenotypes. Elementals average two to two and a half meters in height and are disproportionally muscular compared to even the strongest [[Inner Sphere]] warrior. While generally used as shock troops Elementals have found use in other military roles as well, such as security personnel or marines. Elementals who wash out of training usually end up in the laborer caste due to their tremendous strength and endurance.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref> | ||
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| + | Very few Elementals rise above the rank of [[Star Commander]] within the [[Clan military structure]]. The usual reason given is that, as infantry officers, they have a hard time keeping up with swift-moving 'Mechs in combat and so cannot lead effectively. In truth it is the result of an unspoken bias among Clan warriors: with so much effort having gone into making Elementals these immense muscular fighters, it is reasoned that therefore their intellectual capacity has suffered. Those who do succeed above their supposed station are proof enough as to the error of this unfortunate prejudice.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 78</ref> | ||
==Notable Elementals== | ==Notable Elementals== | ||
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*''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | *''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Terms]] | [[Category:Clan Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 31 March 2014
- This article is about the genetically engineered soldiers. For the battle armor, see Elemental (Battle Armor).
Elementals are the trueborn, genetically-engineered infantry of the Clans. Designed and bred over dozens of generations to operate Clan Battle Armor, Elementals are the largest and strongest of the three common Clan warrior phenotypes. Elementals average two to two and a half meters in height and are disproportionally muscular compared to even the strongest Inner Sphere warrior. While generally used as shock troops Elementals have found use in other military roles as well, such as security personnel or marines. Elementals who wash out of training usually end up in the laborer caste due to their tremendous strength and endurance.[1]
Very few Elementals rise above the rank of Star Commander within the Clan military structure. The usual reason given is that, as infantry officers, they have a hard time keeping up with swift-moving 'Mechs in combat and so cannot lead effectively. In truth it is the result of an unspoken bias among Clan warriors: with so much effort having gone into making Elementals these immense muscular fighters, it is reasoned that therefore their intellectual capacity has suffered. Those who do succeed above their supposed station are proof enough as to the error of this unfortunate prejudice.[2]
Notable Elementals
- James Cobb
- Theresa DelVillar
- Evantha Fetladral
- Josef Mannix
- Ian Moon
- Paul Moon
- Tiaret Nevversan
- Elson Nova Cat
- Lincoln Osis
- Marijoan Shaw
- Hannibal Sradac
- Santin West