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[Glory in the Highest]

Not even for a second would I live as a Clanner.

(But if I did, I'd choose Goliath Scorpion.)

Edited by Glory, 04 March 2012 - 09:04 AM.

[Gremlich Johns]

Glory, on 04 March 2012 - 09:03 AM, said:

Not even for a second would I live as a Clanner.

(But if I did, I'd choose Goliath Scorpion.)

Then you would, irrespective of your first statement. (go Clan early)

[Vore]

Tifalia, on 17 February 2012 - 11:09 AM, said:

Who am I to refuse a battle against a noble Clan warrior?
I still do not think he will gain much from the duel, whereas I on the other hand, will gain great honour not only to myself but for the Capellan Confederation and His Excellency as well as give greater hope to the rest of the Inner Sphere. There can be no prouder accomplishment for a warrior of House Liao - and it just might give me my Capellan citizenship that I have so desired (a small hope.)

Tifalia, you seem to know some clan law, but you do not know what you should properly call you own dictatorial leader. He is known as "The Celestial Wisdom." I believe that in the Confederation, you would be reprimanded or worse for this slight.

[CCC Dober]

OP: I think Clan society is a bit more than what you make of it. The warrior caste is what most of the IS has witnessed and by no means representative for the rest of Clan society, there is a lot more to it. Also the Clans as a whole are way more complex than you make people believe. There are Crusaders and Wardens for a start, factions that exist inside Clans, even inside factions. You think IS politics are complicated at times? You'd be surprised that Clans are not one bit less complicated and ruthless when it comes to the war in the shadows.
Clan society is so riddled with contrary concepts and conflicting interests, that it leaves an outsider puzzled.

Also please consider that you have Clans that do not specialise in Mech warfare but other aspects, such as aerial combat, vehicles, Infantry, trade, science etc. Some even adhere to the rules of combined warfare that dates back to the Star League and as such have a mixed array of forces, not just Mechs. If you think and portray the Clans merely on the basis of the visible warrior caste of the invading Clans, which are just a fraction of all existing Clans, then it would be comparable to somebody trying to judge a country by the impression the infantry gives, disregarding everything else that makes up the army and what makes them move in the first place, who they serve etc.

Really, Clans are so worth it to read up on them, if not just for the fact that they indeed are a splinter of the original Inner Sphere. They are the lost sons and daughters of mankind. The only difference is that they see it the other way around because their glorious leader thought the Inner Sphere lost when the Exodus started.

[Oderint dum Metuant]

Clans are easy.

Might makes right, and only the strong will survive.

[Fox5859]

NIEN no i would rather take as many clanners out in a axeman or bushwacker before submiting to them ive seen the show and read the books and it looks like they would enslave you.

[Gremlich Johns]

Fox5859, on 04 March 2012 - 02:16 PM, said:

NIEN no i would rather take as many clanners out in a axeman or bushwacker before submiting to them ive seen the show and read the books and it looks like they would enslave you.

Then you do not understand the concept of slavery vis-a-vis BT and certainly nothing of Clan culture. The show (meaning the Cartoon) was a farce and which books did you read? If you look in Sarna, you will find the concept of "slavery" associated with and practiced only in the Inner Sphere.

(and you meant "nein", aff?)

Isorla? look it up. Bondsman or bondsref? look 'em up.

[Mastr]

Another issue that should be brought up here is that no two clans are alike. For the most part the only common sentiment between clans a distinct "clan" sense of morality. Each clan has their own niche and interpretation of Keresnky's vision and life in each and in any class would be very different from one to the other.

[Thorn Hallis]

Glory, on 04 March 2012 - 09:03 AM, said:

Not even for a second would I live as a Clanner.

(But if I did, I'd choose Goliath Scorpion.)

Haha, you just wanna be drunk all rimes, eh?

Vore, on 04 March 2012 - 12:53 PM, said:

Tifalia, you seem to know some clan law, but you do not know what you should properly call you own dictatorial leader. He is known as "The Celestial Wisdom." I believe that in the Confederation, you would be reprimanded or worse for this slight.

Don't worry, Sunny-boy can live with that.

[Shikari]

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If truly given the opportunity, would you embrace the Clan way of life, even if it meant living amongst the lower castes? – YogSothoth

Tell you what. If I was living through the Star League’s collapse (era), you bet I would!

[Bonewalker]

I am of a mind to choose Goliath Scorpion, not for their esoteric use of Necrosia, but for their ability to use strategic strikes against their foes instead of brute force.
I do not remember who spoke such words but a wise man once said, "He who has enough rope will one day hang himself if he does not see to the error of his ways."

My second choice would be the Hell's Horses because they are useful in tanks and ground troops.

[Bonewalker]

I would embrace the society only if I were a Mechwarrior of the Warrior caste. I have this issue about being treated like a piece of dirt. Give me a Mech, loade me up with the firepower, and let me join my comrades in battle.

[Krubarax]

I would!