BattleTech: Legends - Legend of the Jade Phoenix: Way of the Clans (Hardcover)
Way of the Clans is a novel by Robert Thurston that was first published in print by Roc Books in September 1991 as the first installment in the Legend of the Jade Phoenix trilogy. It was later republished by Catalyst Game Labs in EPUB and Print-on-Demand formats as a BattleTech Legends title in March 2016 and February 2021, respectively.
The novel chronicles the early life of Aidan Pryde, future hero of Clan Jade Falcon. It was also the first BattleTech book written from the point-of-view of the Clans.
The short story Zeroing In, published online on BattleCorps in September 2004, is something of a prequel to the trilogy.
HIGH-TECH BARBARIANS
In the 31st century, the BattleMech is the ultimate war machine. Thirty meters tall, and vaguely, menacingly man-shaped, it is an unstoppable engine of destruction.
In the 31st century, the Clans are the ultimate warriors. The result of generations of controlled breeding, Clan Warriors pilot their BattleMechs like no others.
In the 31st century, Aidan aspires to be a Warrior of Clan Jade Falcon. To win the right to join his Clan in battle, he must succeed in 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.
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