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Line 30: ''In the 31st century, the [[Clans]] are the ultimate warriors. The result of generations of controlled breeding, Clan [[MechWarrior (pilot)|Warriors]] pilot their BattleMechs like no others.'' ''In the 31st century, the [[Clans]] are the ultimate warriors. The result of generations of controlled breeding, Clan [[MechWarrior (pilot)|Warriors]] pilot their BattleMechs like no others.'' − ''In the 31st century, [[Aidan Pryde|Aidan]] aspires to be a Warrior of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. To win the right to join his Clan in battle, he must succeed in [[Trial of Position|Trials]] that will forge him into one of the best warriors in the Galaxy, or break him completely.'' + ''In the 31st century, [[Aidan Pryde|Aidan]] aspires to be a Warrior of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. To win the right to join his Clan in battle, he must succeed in [[Trial of Position|trials]] that will forge him into one of the best warriors in the galaxy, or break him completely.'' ''In the 31st century, Aidan discovers that the toughest battle is not in the field, but in his head—where failure will cost him the ultimate price: his humanity.''}} ''In the 31st century, Aidan discovers that the toughest battle is not in the field, but in his head—where failure will cost him the ultimate price: his humanity.''}} Line 36:
Line 36: == Summary == == Summary == {{sectionstub}} {{sectionstub}} − Aidan is a [[trueborn]] of the Ramon Mattlov/Tania Pryde ''[[sibko]]''. Unknown to his surroundings, [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Ramon Mattlov]]'s (his [[genefather]]) characteristics of quietness and dark looks all while having the strength of a hero, are apparent in Aidan. His resemblance is put as being his near twin by [[Ter Roshak]], the cadet commander who fought alongside Mattlov until his death. + Aidan is a [[trueborn]] of the Ramon Mattlov/Tania Pryde [[sibko]]. Unknown to his surroundings, [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Ramon Mattlov]]'s (his [[genefather]]) characteristics of quietness and dark looks all while having the strength of a hero, are apparent in Aidan. His resemblance is put as being his near twin by [[Ter Roshak]], the cadet commander who fought alongside Mattlov until his death. − Aidan is quickly singled out by [[Falconer (rank)|Falconer]] [[Joanna]], his trainer from his first day on the frozen homeworld of Clan Jade Falcon [[Ironhold]]. Falconer Joanna challenges the ''sibko'' to fight her. She easily defeats the rest of the ''sibko'' except for the relentless Aidan, who stubbornly refuses to give up. Falconer Joanna's methods are later challenged by fellow Trainer Ellis (whom she kills over the issue in a circle of equals) as being excessive and un-Clanlike. + Aidan is quickly singled out by [[Falconer (rank)|Falconer]] [[Joanna]], his trainer from his first day on the frozen homeworld of Clan Jade Falcon [[Ironhold]]. Falconer Joanna challenges the sibko to fight her. She easily defeats the rest of the sibko except for the relentless Aidan, who stubbornly refuses to give up. Falconer Joanna's methods are later challenged by fellow Trainer Ellis (whom she kills over the issue in a circle of equals) as being excessive and unclanlike. − The main goal of dividing the ''sibko'' stems from the individuality of the Clan warrior. Joanna pushes this separation. Seeing Aidan's love for [[Marthe Pryde|Marthe]], she sexually requests his presence frequently and as Marthe scores higher than Aidan in every category still ignores her merits. Near the end of training there are only a few members left of the ''sibko'', and Marthe grows apart from Aidan, hinted at as jealousy and anguish from her multiple attempts to be like Falconer Joanna. + The main goal of dividing the sibko stems from the individuality of the Clan warrior. Joanna pushes this separation. Seeing Aidan's love for [[Marthe Pryde|Marthe]], she sexually requests his presence frequently and as Marthe scores higher than Aidan in every category still ignores her merits. + Near the end of training there are only a few members left of the sibko, and Marthe grows apart from Aidan, hinted at as jealousy and anguish from her multiple attempts to be like Falconer Joanna. − The Trials are the stage after ''sibko'' training where a MechWarrior will define his status and entrance into the Clan warrior caste. The day before the Trials, Aidan's last friend Peri regretfully is exiled into the Scientist caste. In his Trial, Aidan kills five freeborn recruits while making his way to his 'Mech on foot, but fails to achieve the necessary 'Mech kill to attain warrior status. He utilizes a bold tactic where he attacks the opponents of his fellow recruits, changing the Trial to a free for all melee according to the Trial rules. Figuring that with his unusual behavior, he can confuse his opponents and has a chance for three kills, he does not take into account that he becomes a valid target for his fellow recruits too. His tactic almost succeeding, he is put down by Marthe moments before he can finalize his first kill. She attacks Aidan's 'Mech from behind for the opportunity to join the ranks as a Star commander. + The trials are the stage after sibko training where a MechWarrior will define his status and entrance into the clan warrior caste. The day before the trials, Aidan's last friend Peri regretfully is exiled into the Scientist caste. In his trial, Aidan kills five freeborn recruits while making his way to his 'Mech on foot, but fails to achieve the necessary 'Mech kill to attain warrior status. He utilizes a bold tactic where he attacks the opponents of his fellow recruits, changing the trial to a free for all melee according to the trial rules. Figuring that with his unusual behavior, he can confuse his opponents and has a chance for three kills, he does not take into account that he becomes a valid target for his fellow recruits too. His tactic almost succeeding, he is put down by Marthe moments before he can finalize his first kill. She attacks Aidan's 'Mech from behind for the opportunity to join the ranks as a star commander. − Aidan in his defeat resents his reassignment to astech. He flees, and Ter Roshak sends Joanna and Nomad after him. After a journey through the Clan worlds evading his pursuers, he ends at [[Tokasha]] where he meets Peri. Joanna and Nomad eventually capture Aidan and bring him back. + Aidan in his defeat resents his reassignment to astech. He flees, and Ter Roshak sends Joanna and Nomad after him. After a journey through the clan worlds evading his pursuers, he ends at [[Tokasha]] where he meets Peri. Joanna and Nomad eventually capture Aidan and bring him back. − Ter Roshak kills the freeborn Jorge, along with the rest of his trainee unit and their training officer. When Aidan returns, he is placed into another freeborn unit assuming the identity of Jorge, to get a second chance at another Trial. For his second Trial, Aidan works together with [[Horse]], a freeborn who recognizes him as a trueborn from a previous encounter (but doesn't care for his deception). Since Clan warriors are used to only attack one 'Mech at a time, Aidan uses this and his collaboration with Horse to their advantage, and they both achieve their necessary 'Mech kill. He joins the Clan Jade Falcon ranks as the freeborn MechWarrior Jorge. + Ter Roshak kills the freeborn Jorge, along with the rest of his trainee unit and their training officer. When Aidan returns, he is placed into another freeborn unit assuming the identity of Jorge, to get a second chance at another trial. For his second trial, Aidan works together with [[Horse]], a freeborn who recognizes him as a trueborn from a previous encounter (but doesn't care for his deception). Since clan warriors are used to only attack one 'Mech at a time, Aidan uses this and his collaboration with Horse to their advantage, and they both achieve their necessary 'Mech kill. He joins the Clan Jade Falcon ranks as the freeborn MechWarrior Jorge. == Featured characters == == Featured characters == Line 65:
Line 66: * ''[[Dire Wolf]]'' * ''[[Dire Wolf]]'' * ''[[Executioner]]'' * ''[[Executioner]]'' − * ''[[Fire Moth]]'' * ''[[Kit Fox]]'' * ''[[Kit Fox]]'' * ''[[Hellbringer]]'' * ''[[Hellbringer]]'' * ''[[Summoner]]'' * ''[[Summoner]]'' * ''[[Warhawk]]'' * ''[[Warhawk]]'' − + * ''[[Wasp]]'' − <!--==Notes==--> − ==Foreign-Language Editions== − ===German=== − A German edition, translated by [[Reinhold H. Mai]], was published by [[Heyne]] in 1992 as ''Clankrieger'' (ISBN 9783453058491).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/930274768 first Heyne printing of ''Clankrieger'']</ref> The book had several printings, including a sixth printing in 1996 under the same ISBN.<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/947132465 sixth Heyne printing of ''Clankrieger'']</ref> This was republished as an EPUB by [[Ulisses Medien & Spiel Distribution GmbH|Ulisses Spiele]] in 2017 as ''BattleTech Legenden 13 - Jadephönix 1 : Clankrieger'' (ISBN 9783957526120).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/1138923370 ''BattleTech Legenden 13 - Jadephönix 1 : Clankrieger'']</ref> − − ===Hungarian=== − A Hungarian edition, translated by Würth Attila, was published by [[Beholder]] in 1998 as ''A klán törvénye''.<ref>Beholder product page for [http://beholder.hu/?m=bolt&cikk=111 ''A klán törvénye'']</ref> − − ===Russian=== − A Russian edition, translated by V. Bykovsky, was published by [[Армада]] (Armada) in 1995 as ''Путь кланов'' (ISBNs 5763200586 and 5879941256). <ref> Science Fiction Lab Book description for [http://fantlab.ru/edition38159 Путь кланов]</ref><ref> National Library of Russia description for [https://webservices.nlr.ru/util/?method=recordFormat&vid=07NLR_VU1&sysid=005477143&format=037&base=NLR01 Путь кланов (1995)]</ref> A reprint was published in 2001 (ISBN 5309001565) by [[Армада-пресс]] (Armada-Press) as part of a different series produced in collaboration with [[Дрофа]] (Drofa). <ref> Science Fiction Lab Book description for [http://fantlab.ru/edition38262 Путь кланов]</ref><ref> National Library of Russia description for [https://webservices.nlr.ru/util/?method=recordFormat&vid=07NLR_VU1&sysid=000218447&format=037&base=NLR01 Путь кланов (2001)]</ref> A second printing of this reprint was produced in 2002 under the ISBN 5309003681. <ref> National Library of Russia description for [https://webservices.nlr.ru/util/?method=recordFormat&vid=07NLR_VU1&sysid=000319430&format=037&base=NLR01 Путь кланов (2002)]</ref> == Covers == == Covers == <gallery> <gallery> Image:Way of the Clans.jpg|Original 1991 cover. Art by [[Bruce Jensen]]. Image:Way of the Clans.jpg|Original 1991 cover. Art by [[Bruce Jensen]]. − Image:Clankrieger.jpg|1993 German edition. Art by [[Bruce Jensen]]. + Image:German Cover Clankrieger.jpg|Original 1993 german cover. Art by [[Bruce Jensen]]. − Image:BattleTech Legenden 13 - Jadephönix 1 - Clankrieger.jpg|2017 German edition (reprint). − Image:A klán törvénye - A Jáde Főnix legendája - 1998.jpg|1998 Hungarian edition. − Image:Путь кланов.jpg|1995 Russian edition. − Image:Путь Кланов-2001.jpg|2001/2002 Russian edition (reprint). </gallery> </gallery> − − =References= − <references/> − [[Category:Novels]] [[Category:Novels]] [[Category:Classic BattleTech novels]] [[Category:Classic BattleTech novels]] [[Category:Works by Robert Thurston]] [[Category:Works by Robert Thurston]] − [[Category:German Editions]] + [[Category:German edition]] − [[Category:Hungarian Editions]] − [[Category:Russian Editions]]
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| series = [[Legend of the Jade Phoenix]] | | series = [[Legend of the Jade Phoenix]] | ||
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''In the 31st century, the [[Clans]] are the ultimate warriors. The result of generations of controlled breeding, Clan [[MechWarrior (pilot)|Warriors]] pilot their BattleMechs like no others.'' | ''In the 31st century, the [[Clans]] are the ultimate warriors. The result of generations of controlled breeding, Clan [[MechWarrior (pilot)|Warriors]] pilot their BattleMechs like no others.'' | ||
| − | ''In the 31st century, [[Aidan Pryde|Aidan]] aspires to be a Warrior of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. To win the right to join his Clan in battle, he must succeed in [[Trial of Position| | + | ''In the 31st century, [[Aidan Pryde|Aidan]] aspires to be a Warrior of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. To win the right to join his Clan in battle, he must succeed in [[Trial of Position|trials]] that will forge him into one of the best warriors in the galaxy, or break him completely.'' |
''In the 31st century, Aidan discovers that the toughest battle is not in the field, but in his head—where failure will cost him the ultimate price: his humanity.''}} | ''In the 31st century, Aidan discovers that the toughest battle is not in the field, but in his head—where failure will cost him the ultimate price: his humanity.''}} | ||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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| − | Aidan is a [[trueborn]] of the Ramon Mattlov/Tania Pryde | + | Aidan is a [[trueborn]] of the Ramon Mattlov/Tania Pryde [[sibko]]. Unknown to his surroundings, [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Ramon Mattlov]]'s (his [[genefather]]) characteristics of quietness and dark looks all while having the strength of a hero, are apparent in Aidan. His resemblance is put as being his near twin by [[Ter Roshak]], the cadet commander who fought alongside Mattlov until his death. |
| − | Aidan is quickly singled out by [[Falconer (rank)|Falconer]] [[Joanna]], his trainer from his first day on the frozen homeworld of Clan Jade Falcon [[Ironhold]]. Falconer Joanna challenges the | + | Aidan is quickly singled out by [[Falconer (rank)|Falconer]] [[Joanna]], his trainer from his first day on the frozen homeworld of Clan Jade Falcon [[Ironhold]]. Falconer Joanna challenges the sibko to fight her. She easily defeats the rest of the sibko except for the relentless Aidan, who stubbornly refuses to give up. Falconer Joanna's methods are later challenged by fellow Trainer Ellis (whom she kills over the issue in a circle of equals) as being excessive and unclanlike. |
| − | The main goal of dividing the | + | The main goal of dividing the sibko stems from the individuality of the Clan warrior. Joanna pushes this separation. Seeing Aidan's love for [[Marthe Pryde|Marthe]], she sexually requests his presence frequently and as Marthe scores higher than Aidan in every category still ignores her merits. |
| + | Near the end of training there are only a few members left of the sibko, and Marthe grows apart from Aidan, hinted at as jealousy and anguish from her multiple attempts to be like Falconer Joanna. | ||
| − | The | + | The trials are the stage after sibko training where a MechWarrior will define his status and entrance into the clan warrior caste. The day before the trials, Aidan's last friend Peri regretfully is exiled into the Scientist caste. In his trial, Aidan kills five freeborn recruits while making his way to his 'Mech on foot, but fails to achieve the necessary 'Mech kill to attain warrior status. He utilizes a bold tactic where he attacks the opponents of his fellow recruits, changing the trial to a free for all melee according to the trial rules. Figuring that with his unusual behavior, he can confuse his opponents and has a chance for three kills, he does not take into account that he becomes a valid target for his fellow recruits too. His tactic almost succeeding, he is put down by Marthe moments before he can finalize his first kill. She attacks Aidan's 'Mech from behind for the opportunity to join the ranks as a star commander. |
| − | Aidan in his defeat resents his reassignment to astech. He flees, and Ter Roshak sends Joanna and Nomad after him. After a journey through the | + | Aidan in his defeat resents his reassignment to astech. He flees, and Ter Roshak sends Joanna and Nomad after him. After a journey through the clan worlds evading his pursuers, he ends at [[Tokasha]] where he meets Peri. Joanna and Nomad eventually capture Aidan and bring him back. |
| − | Ter Roshak kills the freeborn Jorge, along with the rest of his trainee unit and their training officer. When Aidan returns, he is placed into another freeborn unit assuming the identity of Jorge, to get a second chance at another | + | Ter Roshak kills the freeborn Jorge, along with the rest of his trainee unit and their training officer. When Aidan returns, he is placed into another freeborn unit assuming the identity of Jorge, to get a second chance at another trial. For his second trial, Aidan works together with [[Horse]], a freeborn who recognizes him as a trueborn from a previous encounter (but doesn't care for his deception). Since clan warriors are used to only attack one 'Mech at a time, Aidan uses this and his collaboration with Horse to their advantage, and they both achieve their necessary 'Mech kill. He joins the Clan Jade Falcon ranks as the freeborn MechWarrior Jorge. |
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Image:Way of the Clans.jpg|Original 1991 cover. Art by [[Bruce Jensen]]. | Image:Way of the Clans.jpg|Original 1991 cover. Art by [[Bruce Jensen]]. | ||
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