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| name = Field Manual: Crusader Clans
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|production code = 1706
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| primarywriting = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] <br /> [[Randall N. Bills]] <br /> [[Loren L. Coleman]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[Christopher Hussey]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]]
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|MSRP = 22.00
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| illustrations = [[Joel Biske]] <br /> [[Fred Hooper]] <br /> [[Scott James]] <br /> [[Lewis Larosa]] <br /> [[Jeff Laubenstein]] <br /> [[Dave Martin]] <br /> [[Brad McDevitt]] <br /> [[Jim Nelson]] <br /> [[Loston Wallace]] <br /> [[Sam Wood]]
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| type = Sourcebook
*[[Herbert A. Beas II]]
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| publisher = [[FASA]]
*[[Randall N. Bills]]
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| year = 1998
*[[Loren L. Coleman]]
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| pages = 200
*[[Chris Hartford]]
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*[[Christopher Hussey]]
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*[[Christoffer Trossen]]
 
|product development = *[[Bryan Nystul]]
 
|illustrations =  
 
*[[Joel Biske]]
 
*[[Fred Hooper]]
 
*[[Scott James]]
 
*[[Lewis Larosa]]
 
*[[Jeff Laubenstein]]
 
*[[Dave Martin]]
 
*[[Brad McDevitt]]
 
*[[Jim Nelson]]
 
*[[Mike Sutfin]]
 
*[[Loston Wallace]]
 
*[[Sam Wood]]
 
|pages = 200
 
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
The fourth book in the Field Manual series, '''''Field Manual: Crusader Clans''''' details the [[touman]]s and notable personalities of the seven crusader [[Clans]], [[Clan Blood Spirit|Blood Spirit]], [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrill]], [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]], [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellion]], [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adder]], and [[Clan Wolf]]. In addition, the history of many of these Clans are detailed for the first time (the Falcons and Wolves did not get the full treatment, since they already had their own source books).
 
The fourth book in the Field Manual series, '''''Field Manual: Crusader Clans''''' details the [[touman]]s and notable personalities of the seven crusader [[Clans]], [[Clan Blood Spirit|Blood Spirit]], [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrill]], [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]], [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellion]], [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adder]], and [[Clan Wolf]]. In addition, the history of many of these Clans are detailed for the first time (the Falcons and Wolves did not get the full treatment, since they already had their own source books).
  
The rigidity of the Clan social structure does not permit much flexibility, so there are no new RPG rules for characters, but there are plenty for [[BattleTech]]. ''FM:CC'' saw two new types of battle armor, [[Gnome]] and [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander]], as well as a new class of laser; the heavy laser (which comes in [[Heavy Small Laser|small]], [[Heavy Medium Laser|medium]], and [[Heavy Large Laser|large]]). To mount these weapons, ''FM:CC'' also introduced three new [['Mech]]s, the ''[[Blood Kite]]'', ''[[Hellfire]]'', and ''[[Hellion]]''.
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The rigidity of the Clan social structure does not permit much flexibility, so there are no new RPG rules for characters, but there are plenty for [[BattleTech]]. ''FM:CC'' saw two new types of battle armor, ''[[Gnome]]'' and ''[[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander]]'', as well as a new class of laser; the heavy laser (which comes in [[Heavy Small Laser|small]], [[Heavy Medium Laser|medium]], and [[Heavy Large Laser|large]]). To mount these weapons, ''FM:CC'' also introduced three new [['Mech]]s, the ''[[Blood Kite]]'', ''[[Hellfire]]'', and ''[[Hellion]]''.
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''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' is the companion sourcebook of ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''.
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==From the back cover==
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{{quote|''Nearly three hundred years ago, the [[Star League]] was torn apart when the lies and deceits of the petty House Lords launched the [[Inner Sphere]] into endless war. The Great Father [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led our forefathers, the remnants of the righteous Star League army, away from that chaotic despotism. In turn, his son [[Nicholas Kerensky|Nicholas]] forged us into the Clans: a society dedicated to becoming the greatest fighting force in all of history. We grew stronger with each generation, awaiting the day when we would return to the Inner Sphere to save it from itself.''
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''Now is the time of the Return. Some among the [[Clans]] oppose the [[Crusader Clans|Crusaders]]' campaign of conquest, but we know that true enlightenment can only come to the misguided rabble of the [[Successor States]] through total subjugation. We will crush their honorless armies with our [[OmniMech]]s and plant the flag of the Clans on sacred [[Terra]]. Only then will the true Star League have returned to the Inner Sphere.''
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&mdash; [[Lincoln Osis]], [[ilKhan]] of the Clans}}
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The first of two volumes on the Clans, ''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' describes the seven most aggressive Clans: [[Clan Blood Spirit|Blood Spirit]], [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrill]], [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]], [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellion]], [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adder]] and [[Clan Wolf|Wolf]]. This sourcebook describes the tactics, uniforms and battle histories of each Clan, plus special rules that reflect the unique capabilities of each [[Galaxy]], new weapons, equipment, exclusive Crusader [[BattleMech]]s® and more.
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
*"The Call of Glory"
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'''[[The Call of Glory|THE CALL OF GLORY]]''' (short story)
*Introduction
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;INTRODUCTION
*Warriors of the Righteous
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;WARRIORS OF THE RIGHTEOUS
:Kerensky's Vision
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:'''Kerensky's Vision'''
:The Crusade
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:'''The Crusade'''
:A Call to Arms
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:'''A Call to Arms'''
:Martial Assets
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::Clan Blood Spirit
:Martial Aesthetics
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::Clan Fire Mandrill
:Martial Practices
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::Clan Hell's Horses
*Cadets in Review
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::Clan Ice Hellion
*Strength of the Clans
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::Clan Jade Falcon
*Clan Blood Spirit
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::Clan Star Adder
*Clan Fire Mandrill
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::Clan Wolf
*Clan Hell's Horses
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:'''Martial Assets'''
*Clan Ice Hellion
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::Warriors
*Clan Jade Falcon
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::'Mech Assets
*Clan Star Adder
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::Aerospace Assets
*Clan Wolf
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::Armor Assets
*The Crusader Clans
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::Infantry Assets
*Glossary
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::Organizational Doctrine
*Rules
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::Raw Strength
:Creating Scenarios
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:'''Martial Aesthetics'''
:Unit Generation
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::Ranks and Insignia
:Crusader Touman
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::Uniforms
:Crusader Battle Armor
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::Decorations and Awards
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::Formal Rituals
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:'''Martial Practices'''
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::Bidding
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::Trials
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::Tactics
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;CADETS IN REVIEW
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:'''Sibkos'''
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::Testing
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:'''Training Facilities'''
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::Primary Facilities
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::Secondary Facilities
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;STRENGTH OF THE CLANS
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;CLAN BLOOD SPIRIT
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:'''The True Path: History of Clan Blood Spirit'''
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::Inception
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::Awakening
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::Fool's Gold
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::Fire from Heaven
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::Enter the Raven
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::A Fateful Error
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::Future Plans
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:'''Ways of the Spirit'''
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::Unit Structure
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::Command Structure
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::Military Practices
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::Training
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:'''Uniforms and Insignia'''
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::Field Uniform
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::Dress Uniform
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::Ceremonial Uniform
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::Insignia
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::Decorations
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:'''Notable Warriors'''
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::Khan [[Karianna Schmitt]]
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::SaKhan [[Troy Boques]]
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::Loremaster [[Bayle Campbell]]
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::Fire Mandrill ilchi [[Jas Keller]]
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::Snow Raven ilchi [[Bri McFadden]]
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:'''[[Blood Guard Keshik (Clan Blood Spirit)|Blood Guard Keshik]] and the [[Naval Reserve (Clan Blood Spirit)|Naval Reserve]]'''
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:'''[[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Alpha Galaxy: The Blooding]]'''
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:'''[[Omega Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Omega Galaxy: The Sanguine Reavers]]'''
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:'''[[Omicron Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Omicron Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Sigma Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Sigma Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Tau Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Tau Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Upsilon Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Upsilon Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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;CLAN FIRE MANDRILL
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:'''A Narrative on the Fire Mandrills'''
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::The Three First Families
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::The Pentagon Crucible
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::Evolution of the Kindraa
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::Striking from Solitude
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::Death of a Kindraa
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::Frustrations of Factionalism
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::Tales of Glory, Ashes of Defeat
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::Reemergence of the Fire Mandrills
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:'''Military Practices and Customs'''
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:'''Fire Mandrill Kindraa'''
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::[[Kindraa Sainze (Clan Fire Mandrill)|Kindraa Sainze]]
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::[[Kindraa Faraday-Tanaga (Clan Fire Mandrill)|Kindraa Faraday-Tanaga]]
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::[[Kindraa Payne-Beyl-Grant (Clan Fire Mandrill)|Kindraa Payne]]
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::[[Kindraa Mattila-Carrol (Clan Fire Mandrill)|Kindraa Mattila-Carrol]]
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::[[Kindraa Payne-Beyl-Grant (Clan Fire Mandrill)|Kindraa Beyl-Grant]]
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::[[Kindraa_Mick-Kreese-Kline_(Clan_Fire_Mandrill)|Kindraa Kline]]
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::[[Kindraa Mick-Kreese-Kline (Clan Fire Mandrill)|Kindraa Mick-Kreese (Goulet)]]
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:'''Force Strength'''
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::Naval Assets
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:'''Colors, Insignia and Ritual'''
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::Standards
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::Uniforms and Insignia
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::Rituals, Decorations, and Awards
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:'''Clan Leadership and Ristars'''
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::Khan Amanda Carrol
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::SaKhan Garret Sainze
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::Ristar Darryl of the Paynes
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:'''Kindraa Sainze'''
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:'''Kindraa Faraday-Tanaga'''
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:'''Kindraa Payne'''
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:'''Kindraa Mattila-Carrol'''
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:'''Kindraa Beyl-Grant'''
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:'''Kindraa Kline'''
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:'''Kindraa Mick-Kreese'''
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'''CLAN HELL'S HORSES'''
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:'''The Long Trail: History of the Horses'''
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::The Pentagon Campaign
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::Golden Century
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::Hell's Fury
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::The Horse and the Bear
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::Hearing the Crusaders' Call
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::Current Events
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:'''Hell's Horsemen'''
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::Organizational Doctrine
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:'''Insignia and Uniforms'''
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::Rank Insignia
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::Uniforms
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::Awards
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:'''Ristars of Hell's Horses'''
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::Khan [[Malavai Fletcher]]
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::SaKhan [[Tanya DeLaurel]]
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::Star Colonel [[James Cobb]]
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:'''[[Clan_Hell's_Horses_Touman#Hell.27s_Keshiks|Hell's Keshiks]]'''
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:'''[[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Alpha Galaxy: Stampede of Steel]]'''
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:'''[[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy: The Apocalypse]]'''
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:'''[[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Gamma Galaxy: The Bloodriders]]'''
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:'''[[Delta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Delta Galaxy: The Lightning Riders]]'''
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:'''[[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Epsilon Galaxy: The Stonewall Brigade]]'''
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:'''[[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Stone Lion)|Zeta Galaxy: Wrath From Heaven]]'''
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:'''[[Eta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Eta Galaxy : The Shadow Riders]]'''
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:'''[[Theta_Galaxy_(Clan_Hell's_Horses)|Theta Galaxy: Hell's Stormtroopers]]'''
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:'''[[Iota Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Iota Galaxy: Ninth Ring of Hell]]'''
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;CLAN ICE HELLION
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:'''The Tale of the Quick'''
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::Forged in Ice and Snow
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::Trial by Fire
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::Building the Clan
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::Fall from Grace
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::Golden Rebirth
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::Secret Trial
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::Hellion's Fury
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::Calm after the Storm
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::Dream Destroyed
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::Wolf Trap
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::More Threats
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:'''Hellion's Claws'''
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::Chain of Comman
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::Unit Designations
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::Battle Philosophy
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::Regarding Freeborns
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:'''Schooling the Whelps'''
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::Regarding Sibkos
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::Trials of Position
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:'''Military Assets'''
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::'Mech Assets
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::Aerospace Assets
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::Infantry Assets
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::Naval Assets
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:'''Uniforms'''
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::Field Uniforms
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::Dress Uniforms
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::Ceremonial
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:'''Honors'''
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::Remembrance Bar
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::Cage's Clasp
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:'''Notable Warriors'''
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::Khan [[Asa Taney]]
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::SaKhan [[Sellen Cage]]
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::Star Captain [[Connor Rood]]
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:'''[[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)|Alpha Galaxy: The Blinding Keshik]]'''
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:'''[[Beta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)|Beta Galaxy: The Lithe Kill]]'''
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:'''[[Delta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)|Delta Galaxy: Dauntless Hunters]]'''
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:'''[[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)|Zeta Galaxy: Guardians of the Lair]]'''
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:'''[[Zeta Prime Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)|Zeta Prime Galaxy: Freeborne Fanaticism]]'''
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:'''[[Theta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)|Theta Galaxy: Caste Saviors]]'''
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;CLAN JADE FALCON
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:'''Falcon's Sight: History of Clan Jade Falcon'''
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::Hatchling Years
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::Cleaning the Nest
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::Taking Wing
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::Stooping on the Wolf
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::Sharpening the Talons
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::Power Games
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::Falcon Rising
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:'''Military Practices and Customs'''
 +
::Unit Structure
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::Command Structure
 +
::Battlefield Practices
 +
::Training
 +
:'''Uniforms and Insignia'''
 +
::Combat Dress
 +
::Field Uniform
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::Dress Uniform
 +
::Rank Insignias
 +
::Decorations
 +
:'''Notable Warriors'''
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::Senior Khan [[Marthe Pryde]]
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::SaKhan [[Samantha Clees]]
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::Loremaster [[Kael Pershaw]]
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:'''[[Turkina Keshik (Clan Jade Falcon)|Turkina Keshik]]'''
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:'''[[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy: Jade Falcon Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy: Gyrfalcon Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Omega Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Omega Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Rho Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Rho Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Iota Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Iota Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Mu Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Mu Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Lambda Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Lambda Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Sigma Galaxy: Turkina's Eyes]]'''
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:'''[[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Zeta Galaxy: Turkina's Beak]]'''
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;CLAN STAR ADDER
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:'''History of the Star Adder'''
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::Early Efforts
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::Growing Up
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::Into the Golden Century
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::Change in the Wind
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::The Invasion Years
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::Outlook for the Future
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:'''The Adder's Den'''
 +
::Chain of Command
 +
::The Warrior's Way
 +
::The Fighting Arm
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::Uniforms and Insignia
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:'''Leaders of Clan Star Adder'''
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::Khan [[Cassius N'Buta]]
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::SaKhan [[Tabitha Paik]]
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::Loremaster [[Dagmar Lahiri]]
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::Adder Keeper [[Stanislov_N'Buta|Stanislov]]
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:'''Clan Star Adder Command''' ([[Adder Command Keshik (Clan Star Adder)|Adder Command Keshik]], [[Quasar Keshik (Clan Star Adder)|Quasar Keshik]])
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:'''[[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Alpha Galaxy: Old Blood and Guts]]'''
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:'''[[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Gamma Galaxy: Blood Feud]]'''
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:'''[[Delta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Delta Galaxy: Thunderstrike]]'''
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:'''[[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Epsilon Galaxy: Night Terrors]]'''
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:'''[[Kappa Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Kappa Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Mu Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Mu Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Xi Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Xi Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Omicron Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Omicron Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Rho Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Rho Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Sigma Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Sigma Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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:'''[[Tau Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Tau Provisional Galaxy]]'''
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;CLAN WOLF
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:'''Historical Data'''
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::The Founding
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::The Golden Century
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::The Call to Invade
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::The Invasion
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::The Refusal War
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::The New Breed
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::Unlikely Allies and New Enemies
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:'''Force Strength'''
 +
::Naval Assets
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:'''Strategies, Tactics, and Military Practices'''
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::Colors, Insignia, and Rituals
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:'''Clan Wolf Leadership and Ristars'''
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::Khan [[Vlad Ward|Vladimir Ward]]
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::SaKhan [[Marialle Radick]]
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::Loremaster [[Katya_Kerensky_(31st_c.)|Katya Kerensky]]
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:'''[[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Alpha Galaxy: The Wolf Spirits]]'''
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:'''[[Beta Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Beta Galaxy: The Shadow Wolves]]'''
 +
:'''[[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Gamma Galaxy: The Wolf Hussars]]'''
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:'''[[Delta Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Delta Galaxy: The Snarling Wolves]]'''
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:'''[[Theta Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Theta Galaxy: A Strong Foundation]]'''
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:'''[[Iota Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Iota Galaxy: Down to the Bones]]'''
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;THE CRUSADER CLANS
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;GLOSSARY
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;RULES
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:'''Creating Scenarios'''
 +
::Scenario Type
 +
::Selecting Mapsheets
 +
:'''Unit Generation'''
 +
::Force Composition
 +
::Assigning 'Mechs
 +
::Experience Level and Skills
 +
::Finishing Touches
 +
:'''Crusader Touman'''
 +
::Clan Honor
 +
::Using Hidden Units Rules
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::Overlapping Abilities and Advantages
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::Forcing the Initiative
 +
::Off-Map Movement
 +
::Overrun Combat
 +
::[[BattleForce 2]] Command Lists
 +
::Clan Blood Spirit
 +
::Clan Fire Mandrill
 +
::Clan Hell's Horses
 +
::Clan Ice Hellion
 +
::Clan Jade Falcon
 +
::Clan Star Adder
 +
::Clan Wolf
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:'''Crusader Battle Armor'''
 
::Gnome Battle Armor
 
::Gnome Battle Armor
 
::Salamander Battle Armor
 
::Salamander Battle Armor
:New Equipment
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:'''New Equipment'''
 
::Heavy Lasers
 
::Heavy Lasers
:New 'Mechs
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:'''New 'Mechs'''
::Blood Kite
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::''Blood Kite''
::Hellfire
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::''Hellfire''
::Hellion
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::''Hellion''
*Crusader Clan Cluster Index
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;CRUSADER CLAN CLUSTER INDEX
 
 
==Notes==
 
 
 
  
  
 
[[Category:Books]]
 
[[Category:Books]]
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[[Category:Sourcebooks]]

Revision as of 23:05, 2 February 2020

Fmcclans.jpg
Field Manual: Crusader Clans
Product information
Type Sourcebook
Development Bryan Nystul
Primary writing Herbert A. Beas II
Randall N. Bills
Loren L. Coleman
Chris Hartford
Christopher Hussey
Christoffer Trossen
Pages 200
Cover Artwork Mike Sutfin
Illustrations Joel Biske
Fred Hooper
Scott James
Lewis Larosa
Jeff Laubenstein
Dave Martin
Brad McDevitt
Jim Nelson
Loston Wallace
Sam Wood
Publication information
Publisher FASA
Product code 1706
First published 1998
ISBN-10 1555603432
Content
Era Clan Invasion era


Description

The fourth book in the Field Manual series, Field Manual: Crusader Clans details the toumans and notable personalities of the seven crusader Clans, Blood Spirit, Fire Mandrill, Hell's Horses, Ice Hellion, Jade Falcon, Star Adder, and Clan Wolf. In addition, the history of many of these Clans are detailed for the first time (the Falcons and Wolves did not get the full treatment, since they already had their own source books).

The rigidity of the Clan social structure does not permit much flexibility, so there are no new RPG rules for characters, but there are plenty for BattleTech. FM:CC saw two new types of battle armor, Gnome and Salamander, as well as a new class of laser; the heavy laser (which comes in small, medium, and large). To mount these weapons, FM:CC also introduced three new 'Mechs, the Blood Kite, Hellfire, and Hellion.

Field Manual: Crusader Clans is the companion sourcebook of Field Manual: Warden Clans.

From the back cover

Nearly three hundred years ago, the Star League was torn apart when the lies and deceits of the petty House Lords launched the Inner Sphere into endless war. The Great Father Aleksandr Kerensky led our forefathers, the remnants of the righteous Star League army, away from that chaotic despotism. In turn, his son Nicholas forged us into the Clans: a society dedicated to becoming the greatest fighting force in all of history. We grew stronger with each generation, awaiting the day when we would return to the Inner Sphere to save it from itself.

Now is the time of the Return. Some among the Clans oppose the Crusaders' campaign of conquest, but we know that true enlightenment can only come to the misguided rabble of the Successor States through total subjugation. We will crush their honorless armies with our OmniMechs and plant the flag of the Clans on sacred Terra. Only then will the true Star League have returned to the Inner Sphere.

Lincoln Osis, ilKhan of the Clans

The first of two volumes on the Clans, Field Manual: Crusader Clans describes the seven most aggressive Clans: Blood Spirit, Fire Mandrill, Hell's Horses, Ice Hellion, Jade Falcon, Star Adder and Wolf. This sourcebook describes the tactics, uniforms and battle histories of each Clan, plus special rules that reflect the unique capabilities of each Galaxy, new weapons, equipment, exclusive Crusader BattleMechs® and more.

Contents

THE CALL OF GLORY (short story)

INTRODUCTION
WARRIORS OF THE RIGHTEOUS
Kerensky's Vision
The Crusade
A Call to Arms
Clan Blood Spirit
Clan Fire Mandrill
Clan Hell's Horses
Clan Ice Hellion
Clan Jade Falcon
Clan Star Adder
Clan Wolf
Martial Assets
Warriors
'Mech Assets
Aerospace Assets
Armor Assets
Infantry Assets
Organizational Doctrine
Raw Strength
Martial Aesthetics
Ranks and Insignia
Uniforms
Decorations and Awards
Formal Rituals
Martial Practices
Bidding
Trials
Tactics
CADETS IN REVIEW
Sibkos
Testing
Training Facilities
Primary Facilities
Secondary Facilities
STRENGTH OF THE CLANS
CLAN BLOOD SPIRIT
The True Path: History of Clan Blood Spirit
Inception
Awakening
Fool's Gold
Fire from Heaven
Enter the Raven
A Fateful Error
Future Plans
Ways of the Spirit
Unit Structure
Command Structure
Military Practices
Training
Uniforms and Insignia
Field Uniform
Dress Uniform
Ceremonial Uniform
Insignia
Decorations
Notable Warriors
Khan Karianna Schmitt
SaKhan Troy Boques
Loremaster Bayle Campbell
Fire Mandrill ilchi Jas Keller
Snow Raven ilchi Bri McFadden
Blood Guard Keshik and the Naval Reserve
Alpha Galaxy: The Blooding
Omega Galaxy: The Sanguine Reavers
Omicron Provisional Galaxy
Sigma Provisional Galaxy
Tau Provisional Galaxy
Upsilon Provisional Galaxy
CLAN FIRE MANDRILL
A Narrative on the Fire Mandrills
The Three First Families
The Pentagon Crucible
Evolution of the Kindraa
Striking from Solitude
Death of a Kindraa
Frustrations of Factionalism
Tales of Glory, Ashes of Defeat
Reemergence of the Fire Mandrills
Military Practices and Customs
Fire Mandrill Kindraa
Kindraa Sainze
Kindraa Faraday-Tanaga
Kindraa Payne
Kindraa Mattila-Carrol
Kindraa Beyl-Grant
Kindraa Kline
Kindraa Mick-Kreese (Goulet)
Force Strength
Naval Assets
Colors, Insignia and Ritual
Standards
Uniforms and Insignia
Rituals, Decorations, and Awards
Clan Leadership and Ristars
Khan Amanda Carrol
SaKhan Garret Sainze
Ristar Darryl of the Paynes
Kindraa Sainze
Kindraa Faraday-Tanaga
Kindraa Payne
Kindraa Mattila-Carrol
Kindraa Beyl-Grant
Kindraa Kline
Kindraa Mick-Kreese

CLAN HELL'S HORSES

The Long Trail: History of the Horses
The Pentagon Campaign
Golden Century
Hell's Fury
The Horse and the Bear
Hearing the Crusaders' Call
Current Events
Hell's Horsemen
Organizational Doctrine
Insignia and Uniforms
Rank Insignia
Uniforms
Awards
Ristars of Hell's Horses
Khan Malavai Fletcher
SaKhan Tanya DeLaurel
Star Colonel James Cobb
Hell's Keshiks
Alpha Galaxy: Stampede of Steel
Beta Galaxy: The Apocalypse
Gamma Galaxy: The Bloodriders
Delta Galaxy: The Lightning Riders
Epsilon Galaxy: The Stonewall Brigade
Zeta Galaxy: Wrath From Heaven
Eta Galaxy : The Shadow Riders
Theta Galaxy: Hell's Stormtroopers
Iota Galaxy: Ninth Ring of Hell
CLAN ICE HELLION
The Tale of the Quick
Forged in Ice and Snow
Trial by Fire
Building the Clan
Fall from Grace
Golden Rebirth
Secret Trial
Hellion's Fury
Calm after the Storm
Dream Destroyed
Wolf Trap
More Threats
Hellion's Claws
Chain of Comman
Unit Designations
Battle Philosophy
Regarding Freeborns
Schooling the Whelps
Regarding Sibkos
Trials of Position
Military Assets
'Mech Assets
Aerospace Assets
Infantry Assets
Naval Assets
Uniforms
Field Uniforms
Dress Uniforms
Ceremonial
Honors
Remembrance Bar
Cage's Clasp
Notable Warriors
Khan Asa Taney
SaKhan Sellen Cage
Star Captain Connor Rood
Alpha Galaxy: The Blinding Keshik
Beta Galaxy: The Lithe Kill
Delta Galaxy: Dauntless Hunters
Zeta Galaxy: Guardians of the Lair
Zeta Prime Galaxy: Freeborne Fanaticism
Theta Galaxy: Caste Saviors
CLAN JADE FALCON
Falcon's Sight: History of Clan Jade Falcon
Hatchling Years
Cleaning the Nest
Taking Wing
Stooping on the Wolf
Sharpening the Talons
Power Games
Falcon Rising
Military Practices and Customs
Unit Structure
Command Structure
Battlefield Practices
Training
Uniforms and Insignia
Combat Dress
Field Uniform
Dress Uniform
Rank Insignias
Decorations
Notable Warriors
Senior Khan Marthe Pryde
SaKhan Samantha Clees
Loremaster Kael Pershaw
Turkina Keshik
Gamma Galaxy: Jade Falcon Galaxy
Delta Galaxy: Gyrfalcon Galaxy
Omega Galaxy
Rho Galaxy
Iota Galaxy
Epsilon Galaxy
Mu Galaxy
Lambda Galaxy
Sigma Galaxy: Turkina's Eyes
Zeta Galaxy: Turkina's Beak
CLAN STAR ADDER
History of the Star Adder
Early Efforts
Growing Up
Into the Golden Century
Change in the Wind
The Invasion Years
Outlook for the Future
The Adder's Den
Chain of Command
The Warrior's Way
The Fighting Arm
Uniforms and Insignia
Leaders of Clan Star Adder
Khan Cassius N'Buta
SaKhan Tabitha Paik
Loremaster Dagmar Lahiri
Adder Keeper Stanislov
Clan Star Adder Command (Adder Command Keshik, Quasar Keshik)
Alpha Galaxy: Old Blood and Guts
Gamma Galaxy: Blood Feud
Delta Galaxy: Thunderstrike
Epsilon Galaxy: Night Terrors
Kappa Provisional Galaxy
Mu Provisional Galaxy
Xi Provisional Galaxy
Omicron Provisional Galaxy
Rho Provisional Galaxy
Sigma Provisional Galaxy
Tau Provisional Galaxy
CLAN WOLF
Historical Data
The Founding
The Golden Century
The Call to Invade
The Invasion
The Refusal War
The New Breed
Unlikely Allies and New Enemies
Force Strength
Naval Assets
Strategies, Tactics, and Military Practices
Colors, Insignia, and Rituals
Clan Wolf Leadership and Ristars
Khan Vladimir Ward
SaKhan Marialle Radick
Loremaster Katya Kerensky
Alpha Galaxy: The Wolf Spirits
Beta Galaxy: The Shadow Wolves
Gamma Galaxy: The Wolf Hussars
Delta Galaxy: The Snarling Wolves
Theta Galaxy: A Strong Foundation
Iota Galaxy: Down to the Bones
THE CRUSADER CLANS
GLOSSARY
RULES
Creating Scenarios
Scenario Type
Selecting Mapsheets
Unit Generation
Force Composition
Assigning 'Mechs
Experience Level and Skills
Finishing Touches
Crusader Touman
Clan Honor
Using Hidden Units Rules
Overlapping Abilities and Advantages
Forcing the Initiative
Off-Map Movement
Overrun Combat
BattleForce 2 Command Lists
Clan Blood Spirit
Clan Fire Mandrill
Clan Hell's Horses
Clan Ice Hellion
Clan Jade Falcon
Clan Star Adder
Clan Wolf
Crusader Battle Armor
Gnome Battle Armor
Salamander Battle Armor
New Equipment
Heavy Lasers
New 'Mechs
Blood Kite
Hellfire
Hellion
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