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Three principal phenotypes exist for trueborn warriors, the result of selective breeding and minor alterations over the course of generations. [[Elementals]], bred for the rigors of [[battle armor]] combat, are disproportionately large and muscular. Measuring 2 to 2.5 meters in height their strength and endurance are incredibly useful in the role of shock troops.<ref name=CBT81>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref> On the opposite spectrum are aerospace pilots, averaging 1.7 meters and 50 kilograms. With noticeably enlarged craniums and eyes for superior reaction times and perceptive abilities, they are better suited to withstanding the strains of intense G-forces, though they are frailer than other phenotypes.<ref name=CBT82>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 82</ref> Those of the MechWarrior phenotype, while the most "normal" looking, have superior reflexes and are better able to interface with [[Neurohelmet]]s than normal humans.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 84</ref> Three principal phenotypes exist for trueborn warriors, the result of selective breeding and minor alterations over the course of generations. [[Elementals]], bred for the rigors of [[battle armor]] combat, are disproportionately large and muscular. Measuring 2 to 2.5 meters in height their strength and endurance are incredibly useful in the role of shock troops.<ref name=CBT81>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref> On the opposite spectrum are aerospace pilots, averaging 1.7 meters and 50 kilograms. With noticeably enlarged craniums and eyes for superior reaction times and perceptive abilities, they are better suited to withstanding the strains of intense G-forces, though they are frailer than other phenotypes.<ref name=CBT82>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 82</ref> Those of the MechWarrior phenotype, while the most "normal" looking, have superior reflexes and are better able to interface with [[Neurohelmet]]s than normal humans.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 84</ref>
− Informally a trueborn can be referred to as a '''truebirth''' or with the slang term '''canister born'''. To call a trueborn a [[Freeborn|freebirth]] is considered a great insult.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 160</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref> + Informally a trueborn can be referred to as a '''truebirth''' or with the slang term '''canister born'''. To call a trueborn a [[freebirth]] is considered a great insult.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 160</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref>
===List of Trueborn phenotypes=== ===List of Trueborn phenotypes===
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Three principal phenotypes exist for trueborn warriors, the result of selective breeding and minor alterations over the course of generations. [[Elementals]], bred for the rigors of [[battle armor]] combat, are disproportionately large and muscular. Measuring 2 to 2.5 meters in height their strength and endurance are incredibly useful in the role of shock troops.<ref name=CBT81>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref> On the opposite spectrum are aerospace pilots, averaging 1.7 meters and 50 kilograms. With noticeably enlarged craniums and eyes for superior reaction times and perceptive abilities, they are better suited to withstanding the strains of intense G-forces, though they are frailer than other phenotypes.<ref name=CBT82>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 82</ref> Those of the MechWarrior phenotype, while the most "normal" looking, have superior reflexes and are better able to interface with [[Neurohelmet]]s than normal humans.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 84</ref> | Three principal phenotypes exist for trueborn warriors, the result of selective breeding and minor alterations over the course of generations. [[Elementals]], bred for the rigors of [[battle armor]] combat, are disproportionately large and muscular. Measuring 2 to 2.5 meters in height their strength and endurance are incredibly useful in the role of shock troops.<ref name=CBT81>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 81</ref> On the opposite spectrum are aerospace pilots, averaging 1.7 meters and 50 kilograms. With noticeably enlarged craniums and eyes for superior reaction times and perceptive abilities, they are better suited to withstanding the strains of intense G-forces, though they are frailer than other phenotypes.<ref name=CBT82>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 82</ref> Those of the MechWarrior phenotype, while the most "normal" looking, have superior reflexes and are better able to interface with [[Neurohelmet]]s than normal humans.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 84</ref> | ||
− | Informally a trueborn can be referred to as a '''truebirth''' or with the slang term '''canister born'''. To call a trueborn a [[ | + | Informally a trueborn can be referred to as a '''truebirth''' or with the slang term '''canister born'''. To call a trueborn a [[freebirth]] is considered a great insult.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 160</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref> |
===List of Trueborn phenotypes=== | ===List of Trueborn phenotypes=== |