Zellbrigen

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Zellbrigen is a fictional code of honor obeyed by The Clans in military conflicts designed in part by the need to conserve resources, both material and human.

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Each warrior will issue a challenge to a different enemy. If one side outnumbers the other, then the extra warriors on that side will stand aside until one of their comrades falls in battle.
No artillery shall be employed by either side.
A warrior will not engage his opponent in melee combat until he has no more weapons to bear.
A warrior will never use underhanded weapons, such as deployable minefields.
A warrior may not shoot a retreating foe or one that has been granted hegira.
Firing at the rear of a 'Mech is prohibited, unless the opponent exposes it during combat.
Firing at a fallen 'Mech is prohibited. Opponents must be allowed to regain their footing before combat resumes.
Firing at an immobile or shutdown 'Mech before the initiation of combat is prohibited. A 'Mech which has shut down due to excessive heat may be fired upon.
Firing at a MechWarrior that has ejected from his or her 'Mech is prohibited.
Intentionally moving out of the line of sight of the opponent is prohibited.

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