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In this area I have compiled all the Clan
Quotes I can find, either from novels, on-line archives, or any other source that is
accurate to the Universe of BattleTech and FASA. They can come in handy for moral debates,
arguments and are always impressive to whip out at an opportune time (such as a macro) or
as a signiture file for your e-mail. This sparks a lot of general debate, the General Order 137 quote listed below would appear to nullify the Cruasader movement, some Wardens even said that the Clans should never return to the Inner Sphere, but that is nullified by the second quote from the same piece.
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| "To all citizens of
the Inner Sphere do I, Aleksandr Kerensky, send greetings. Know that I have taken the
remnant of the Star League Defense Force which hsa remained true to its purpose beyond the
boundaries of the Inner Sphere, beyond the Periphery. I have done this, neither out of
dissapointment with those whom we leave behind, nor out of spite or disdain, as some will
say. No, we have left the Inner Sphere because we love it too much to see it destroyed In
the wake of the Usurper's coup, and the long, bitter fighting that came with it, I fear
that my forces would do incalculable, possible irreparable, harm to our society. We are
sworn to ward the Star League and its subjects, not destroy it. Thus, we have left the
only homes we have ever known to place the destructive capability of this armada beyond
the reach of those who would use it, not for defense, but for conquest. Perhaps, with the
might of our 'Mechs and ships out of their reach, the leaders who now grapple with one
another will relinquish their dreams of subjugating their neighbors and learn to live in
peace with them. Perhaps, one day, should mankind step back from the brink of the abyss,
we, or our children, or our children's children will return, to once more serve and
protect and guide the Star League in mankind's quest for the stars. Farewell." - Kerensky's Voice, Unnamed Star System, Deep Periphery, found 11 January 3060 by Task Force Serpent "A truly fearsome beast, the great viper of
Arcadia possesses strength and tenacity unmatched by any other predator on that world. It
coils around its prey in a crushing embrace, then finishes its kill with a deadly poison.
The warriors of the Clan named Steel Viper show remarkable tenacity in baffle and in their
service to our great mission. May they continue to serve with unshakable faith, and may
their opponents learn to fear the fangs of the Steel Vipers." "A magnificent beast, the smoke
jaguar. It is ferocity unbound, tenacity without limit. Once it locks its powerful jaws
around the throat of its prey, it never lets go. The greatest of warriors might be shamed
by comparing himself to such fierce courage ... My Clans might learn much from this beast.
Like us, it came from Nature, but has been improved by human hands. And now the great cat
bom on Terra thrives on a world so many light-years away from the planet of its birth that
the human mind shudders to contemplate it ... as we must. As we will ... The smoke jaguar
fights like a true warrior. No deceit, no subterfuges single, brutal assault, both open
and deadly. A powerful spring from above, a slash of its huge claws across its victim's
throat, and its prey lies dead before it. So should all of us fight our enemies-openly,
but with overwhelming force. Thus we may win true gloty, by defeating the foe in honorable
combat. Truly, this great cat is a finer warrior than any human being I have ever seen on
the field of battle ... !" "When the time is right, when
the strength of our will and our honor is humanity's only hope to struggle up from the
ashes, only then can our strong descendants make the long journey to the home that is
rightfully ours." "Return to the Inner Sphere is
impossible for us. Our heritage and our convictions are different from those we left
behind. The greed of the five Great Houses and the Council Lords is a disease that can
only be burned away by the passing of decades, even centuries. And though the fighting may
seem to slow, or even cease, it will erupt again as long as there are powerful men to
covet one another's wealth. We shall live apart, conserving all the good of the Star
League and ridding ourselves of the bad, so that when we return, and return we shall, our
shining moral character will be as much our shield as our BattleMechs and fighters." ". . .individuals stricken with
greed, envy, and avarice hiding behind false patriotism and justice cannot be made to
change: they must either burn the sickness out of their lives with years of futile
fighting, or die a senseless death, as all fools do." "But the first step on that road
is to devote our efforts toward personal and Clan growth. We must destroy our greed and
false patriotism when building the Clans. We will purge our old ideals and ethics; those
belong to the corrupt stars of the Inner Sphere, and will not serve as we begin anew. "Combat begins long before armed
forces clash on the battlefield." "Here, wit hte Strana Mechty wolf,
we see what may be the epitome of a warrior - cunning matched with instinct and stealth,
joined with a final, terrifying attack. For this mighty creature, I name you. You are Clan
Wolf." "the Garden where the seeds "...the most uplifting,
liberating minutes of my life. Where once I could only be myself at the keyboard of a word
processor or with pen and paper, I was suddenly shouting for joy and piloting my Atlas as
if I were a giddy schoolgirl cavorting in a field of spring flowers. Nor did it matter one
damn bit that I was killing people as I did so." "I do not begrudge our Brother
Wolves their wealth. Nor do I begrudge them their successful exploration. However, I
question whether or not they remember Nicholas Kerensky's admonition to those who would
strive to rise above others: Know that the nail that sticks out from the rest asks to be
pounded." "Whoever first said, 'Might does
not make right' obviusly was on the losing side." "In Clan politics, success has
more to do with speed, persistence, and aggressiveness than with less important qualities
such as intelligence, morality, and soul." "This day, fellow Khans, will be
remembered years from now as the dawning of mankind's rebirth. No longer must these
barbarian hordes suffer through the dark, violent night of their own folly. We are
returning; we are the sun of righteousness that will lluminate those who dream of peace,
and burn to ashes the demons and devils responsible for the darkness. "Success will depend on our
devotion to the words of the Great Kerenskys, and on how we manage the bid against the
other Clans for what little glory will be won in the Inner Sphere." "Our forces will use Operation
Revival to attack in much the same way an unseen falcon strikes at a fat, flying pigeon;
with paralyzing surprise, undeniable momentum, and unstoppable force. We will leave behind
only a haze of blood and a flurry of feathers." "The thought of the Star League
being reborn without our divine input and guiding hand is appalling. It eats at my very
soul. We must not wait, we must seize the initiative while it is still within our
grasp." "I do not trust the Wolves, for
they have proven themselves creatures of opportunity, of individualism, of lax morals, and
of unforgivable disregard for our origin. Yet I respect them, for they are warriors, bred
true in accordance with our tradition. But to send the Wolves' freeborn bastards to the
Inner Sphere is folly heaped on folly! Fellow Khans, I swear upon my oath to Turkina
herself that once these lowborns are free of Clan obedience, they will never willingly
return!" "Some say that we should be more
cautious in our advance, that the warriors of the Inner Sphere are valiant and dangerous
opponents. But we are the Clans. We shall triumph in the name of the Star League. And if,
among these barbarians, are valiant and honorable warriors, Clan Jade Falcon earns more
honor for defeating them. Caution? Let us throw caution to the Wolves. . ." "If the rest of the Inner Sphere
offers us only as much resistance as the defenders we have just faced, we will soon stand
on the sacred ground of Terra." "By Kerensky's heart, the
computers in first-level 'Mech simulators are worthier opponents than these
barbarians!" "Success, fellow warriors!
Success, and with it undreamed-of riches and wonders. We are truly blessed to have lived
to see this day!" "I am Star Colonel Adler Malthus
of the Falcon Guards. What forces defend this world?" "The Wolves of Kerensky have
claimed this world for their own. What tame dogs defend it?" "The Smoke Jaguar claims this
world. Identify the forces that defend it so that we from the mists of space may know on
whom we pounce." "We are Clan Ghost Bear. This
world is ours. Those who dispute our claim must identify the size and location of their
forces for immediate disposal." "What forces dare defend this
world from the steel talons of the Jade Falcon?" "Because we adhere strictly to
the words of Kerensky, all caste members, from the least-skilled laborer to the best
warrior, hold only one opinion on the Crusader question." "As the storm gathers Some run
from the clouds in fear Some prepare for rain." "We are a new breed of Wolves. You
will find us similar to those you once knew, but to mistake us for them would be a grave
error." "Our Warriors are the best the
Clans have to offer: aggressive, tenacious and skilled. We follow the honor road, knowing
that we uphold the vision of Kerensky, maintaining the traditions that our Founder
Nicholas set before us. We challenge worthy foes and leave those too feeble to test our
mettle to weaker Clans. We are Jade Falcon." "What the hell. The hell.
This is one hell of a hellish hellhole, quiaff?" "Children of the Bear, hearken to
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