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Line 1: − The '''Golden Century''' was a period in [[Clan]] history filled with unprecedented growth, technological progression, and a maturation of each Clan's individual self-identity. It was directly followed by the [[Political Century]].<ref name=ED:GCp4>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 4: "Golden Age</ref><ref name=TC:WOKp15,16>''The Clans: Warrior of Kerensky'', pp. 15–16: "Golden Century"</ref><ref name=ED:GCp10>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 10: ''Early Clan History: A Comparative Timeline, Cont.''</ref> + The Golden Century was a period in [[Clan]] history filled with unprecendented growth, technological progression, and a maturation of each Clan's individual self identity. ==General Overview== ==General Overview== − After [[IlKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]]'s death in 2834, the fledgling [[Clan]]s could very well have shattered. Instead, they prospered to a degree that has never been seen since. This period of time, stretching for roughly a century after the ilKhan's death, came to be known as the Golden Century.<ref name=ED:GCp4/><ref name=TC:WOKp15,16/> + After [[IlKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]]'s death, the fledgeling [[Clan]]s could very well have shattered. Instead, they prospered to a degree never seen since. This period of time, stretching for roughly a century after the Ilkhan's death, came to be known as the Golden Century. − While Kerensky's directives would start the process, it was during the Golden Century that [[Clan]] society began to settle into its current recognizable form. The perfection of the [[Iron Womb]]s cemented the difference between [[Trueborn]] and [[Freeborn]] in the Warrior Caste, and entrenched the Caste system into Clan society. Debate about the [[Inner Sphere]] led to the creation of the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] and [[Warden]] philosophies. Each Clan also settled into a comfortable sense of self, as they grew and colonized the [[Kerensky Cluster]], helped by an increase in medical technology.<ref name=TC:WOKp15,16/><ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 33: "Building a New Society"</ref> + While Kerensky's directives would start the process, it was during the Golden Century that Clan society settled into its current recognisable form. The perfection of the [[Iron Womb]]s cemented the difference between [[Trueborn]] and [[Freeborn]] in the Warrior Caste, and entrenched the Caste system into Clan society. Debate about the [[Inner Sphere]] lead to the creation of the [[Crusader]] and [[Warden]] philosophies. Each Clan also settled into a comfortable sense of self, as they grew and colonised the [[Kerensky cluster]], helped by an increase in medical technology. − Equally as notable is the development of military technology. Spurred on by the leadership of the Warrior caste, the Scientist Caste continued to develop the weapons technology of the [[Star League]]. It was during the Golden Century that the [[OmniMech]], [[OmniFighter]], and [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[battle armor]] would be developed. Additionally, most of the existing Clan weapon systems were also perfected during this period of time.<ref name=FM:CCp135,136>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 135–136: "The Golden Century"</ref><ref name=FM:WCp40,41>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 40–41: "Birth of the Titans"</ref> + Equally as notable is the development of military technology. Spurred on by the leadership of the Warrior caste, the Scientist Caste continued to develop the weapons technology of the [[Star League]]. It was during the Golden Century that the [[Omnimech]], [[Omnifighter]], and [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[Battle Armor]] would be developed. Additionally, most of the existing Clan weapon systems were also perfected during this period of time. ==Individual Clan Achievements== ==Individual Clan Achievements== − While all the Clans matured and settled into their distinct identities during the Golden Century, many of them contributed their own individual achievements to Clan society and warfare.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/> + While all the Clans matured and settled into their distinct identities during the Golden Century, many of the Clans contributed their own individual achievements to Clan society. − − ===Clan Blood Spirit=== − [[Clan Blood Spirit]] pioneered the Clan's [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=ED:GCp6>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 6: "Out with the Old, in with the New"</ref> − − ===Clan Burrock=== − [[Clan Burrock]] developed the Clan's modern [[Gauss rifle]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − − ===Clan Cloud Cobra=== − Said to have some of the finest laboratories and technical knowledge in the Clans, [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] also helped to develop the Clan [[SRM]] systems.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − ===Clan Coyote=== ===Clan Coyote=== − [[Clan Coyote]] created the first [[OmniMech]]s. They would exploit their advantage to the fullest, becoming a dominant force (along with their Wolf allies) militarily and politically for the greater part of two centuries. They also developed the associated CASE ammunition storage equipment, the [[Large Pulse Laser]] and helped to miniaturize the Clan's [[LRM]] technology, reducing the weight of systems by half.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/><ref name=ED:GCp6/>+ Created the first Omnimechs. − ===Clan Diamond Shark=== ===Clan Diamond Shark=== − [[Clan Diamond Shark]] (then called Clan Sea Fox) colonization efforts also led to the discovery of the substance that they would develop into [[HarJel]] on the world of [[Strato Domingo]]. The Diamond Sharks also created the [[Chatterweb]], a Clan-wide communications system eventually used by every Clan. Pioneering the Chatterweb gave the Clan several advantages, including spying into other Clans' networks undetected.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 59: "Clan Diamond Shark, Golden Century"</ref> They were said to have assisted Clan Coyote in the development of the OmniMech (having discovered the research through the Chatterweb), and helped to miniaturize Clan heavy [[Machine Gun]] technology.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/><ref name=ED:GCp6/>+ It was during this time that Clan Sea Fox changed its name to Clan Diamond Shark. Diamond Shark (then Sea Fox) colonization efforts also lead to the discovery of the substance that they would develop into [[HarJel]] − + ===Clan Ghost Bear=== − ===Clan Fire Mandrill===+ The Ghost Bears were the first clan to profit from mining the asteroids of the Kerensky Cluster. They also created [[Shipeley Wheat]]. − [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] worked to perfect the Clan's [[Flamer]] technology.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − − ===Clan Ghost Bear=== − [[Clan Ghost Bear]] was the first Clan to profit from mining the asteroids of the [[Kerensky Cluster]]. They also created [[Shipeley Wheat]]. They also worked out technology for the [[Small Pulse Laser]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − − ===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== − [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] developed the modern Clan [[Active Probe]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> They also synthesized goliath scorpion venom into a potent hallucinogenic relatively safe for human consumption called [[necrosia]], imbibed mostly for ceremonial reasons.<ref name=FM:WCp103,104>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 103–104: "The Golden Time"</ref> − − ===Clan Hell's Horses=== − [[Clan Hell's Horses]] developed the biomedical sciences behind advanced breeding protocols, giving rise to the modern Clan [[Elemental]].<ref name=FM:CCp54>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 54: "Golden Century"</ref> They also worked toward the development of [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and the [[NARC Missile Beacon]] systems used by the Clans.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − − ===Clan Ice Hellion=== − [[Clan Ice Hellion]] developed [[MASC]] technology.<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − − ===Clan Jade Falcon=== − [[Clan Jade Falcon]] developed the [[Medium Pulse Laser]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> They also developed systems of banking that helped them to keep pace with even the mercantile prowess of Clan Diamond Shark. − − ===Clan Mongoose=== − [[Clan Mongoose]] developed the [[Ultra Autocannon/5]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> In the journals of their last [[Loremaster]], [[Giovanni Mercedes]], he claims that they also developed the advanced [[Targeting Computer]].<ref name=ED:GCp11,12>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', pp. 11–12: "Life as a Mongoose"</ref> − ===Clan Nova Cat=== ===Clan Nova Cat=== − [[Clan Nova Cat]] perfected [[ER Large Laser]] technology during this period of time. Their Merchant Caste also reintroduced the concept of futures trading.<ref name=ED:GCp6/>+ The Nova Cats perfected ER Laser technology during this period of time. Their Merchant Caste also reintroduced the concept of futures trading. − − ===Clan Smoke Jaguar=== − [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] developed the modern Clan [[ECM Suite]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − − ===Clan Snow Raven=== − [[Clan Snow Raven]] developed the modern Clan [[ER PPC]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − − ===Clan Star Adder=== − [[Clan Star Adder]] developed the modern Clan [[Streak SRM]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> − ===Clan Steel Viper=== ===Clan Steel Viper=== − Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]].<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 84: "Golden Century"</ref> + Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]] − ===Clan Wolf=== ===Clan Wolf=== − Perfected the Elemental battle armor developed from Clan Goliath Scorpion diving suits.<ref name=FM:CCp135,136/> They also developed the [[LB 10-X]] [[Autocannon]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> + Perfected the Elemental Battle Armor from Goliath Scorpion diving suits. − − ===Clan Wolverine=== − The [[Not-Named Clan]] was said to have developed an enhanced damage [[PPC]].<ref name=ED:GCp6/> ==References== ==References== − <references />+ *''[[Invading Clans]] "Golden Century" pp. 16, 84, 108, 133-134 − + <references/> − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]'' − * ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' − * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' − − − [[Category:Time Periods]]
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| − | The | + | The Golden Century was a period in [[Clan]] history filled with unprecendented growth, technological progression, and a maturation of each Clan's individual self identity. |
==General Overview== | ==General Overview== | ||
| − | After [[IlKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]]'s death | + | After [[IlKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]]'s death, the fledgeling [[Clan]]s could very well have shattered. Instead, they prospered to a degree never seen since. This period of time, stretching for roughly a century after the Ilkhan's death, came to be known as the Golden Century. |
| − | While Kerensky's directives would start the process, it was during the Golden Century that | + | While Kerensky's directives would start the process, it was during the Golden Century that Clan society settled into its current recognisable form. The perfection of the [[Iron Womb]]s cemented the difference between [[Trueborn]] and [[Freeborn]] in the Warrior Caste, and entrenched the Caste system into Clan society. Debate about the [[Inner Sphere]] lead to the creation of the [[Crusader]] and [[Warden]] philosophies. Each Clan also settled into a comfortable sense of self, as they grew and colonised the [[Kerensky cluster]], helped by an increase in medical technology. |
| − | Equally as notable is the development of military technology. Spurred on by the leadership of the Warrior caste, the Scientist Caste continued to develop the weapons technology of the [[Star League]]. It was during the Golden Century that the [[ | + | Equally as notable is the development of military technology. Spurred on by the leadership of the Warrior caste, the Scientist Caste continued to develop the weapons technology of the [[Star League]]. It was during the Golden Century that the [[Omnimech]], [[Omnifighter]], and [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[Battle Armor]] would be developed. Additionally, most of the existing Clan weapon systems were also perfected during this period of time. |
==Individual Clan Achievements== | ==Individual Clan Achievements== | ||
| − | While all the Clans matured and settled into their distinct identities during the Golden Century, many of | + | While all the Clans matured and settled into their distinct identities during the Golden Century, many of the Clans contributed their own individual achievements to Clan society. |
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===Clan Coyote=== | ===Clan Coyote=== | ||
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===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ||
| − | + | It was during this time that Clan Sea Fox changed its name to Clan Diamond Shark. Diamond Shark (then Sea Fox) colonization efforts also lead to the discovery of the substance that they would develop into [[HarJel]] | |
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| − | + | The Ghost Bears were the first clan to profit from mining the asteroids of the Kerensky Cluster. They also created [[Shipeley Wheat]]. | |
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===Clan Nova Cat=== | ===Clan Nova Cat=== | ||
| − | + | The Nova Cats perfected ER Laser technology during this period of time. Their Merchant Caste also reintroduced the concept of futures trading. | |
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===Clan Steel Viper=== | ===Clan Steel Viper=== | ||
| − | Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]] | + | Steel Viper scientists created the Clan version of the [[Ultra AC/20]] |
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===Clan Wolf=== | ===Clan Wolf=== | ||
| − | Perfected the Elemental | + | Perfected the Elemental Battle Armor from Goliath Scorpion diving suits. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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