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  Minbari Warrior Caste - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the fictional Babylon 5 universe, the Warrior Caste is one of three castes in Minbari society.
When the Religious Caste called off the war during the Battle of the Line, the Grey Council did not tell their Generals why they were stopping the war.
Delenn managed to stay in the wheel longer than the Warrior leader, and when it became apparent that she was going to sacrifice herself, Neroon sacrificed himself, declaring at the end that he was a member of the Religious Caste.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minbari_Warrior_Caste   (747 words)

  
 Warrior caste - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki
The Warrior caste was the military caste of the Yuuzhan Vong.
The second largest caste in Yuuzhan Vong society and consisting of both males and females, the warriors were conditioned from birth to be brave, fierce, and merciless in battle against the "Infidels"—as well as their fellow Warriors.
The warriors were, naturally, the most aggressive of the Yuuzhan Vong castes, but also the most self-important, feeling that all others were beneath their notice (particularly the Intendant caste).
starwars.wikia.com /wiki/Warrior_caste   (333 words)

  
 The Clan Castes
Assignment to the scientist caste is considered a high honor for civilians because it literally holds the future of the Clans in its hands.
Warriors who fail to test up or who grow too old to be of service sometimes slip away to this caste, as do scientists whose discoveries are deemed counterproductive to the Clans.
Bandit caste atrocities are the stuff of legends, but it is difficult to believe that the caste is strong enough to be more than a minor nuisance to the Clans.
www.gamesnet.org /Spoint/clan_info/Castes.htm   (848 words)

  
 Kshatriya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the early Vedic civilization, the warrior caste was called Rājanya and Kshatriya.
The stronger members of the tribe became the warriors and were given a higher status in society as they were more important to the survival of the tribe at the time.
Many historical rulers came from other castes, or were descended from non-Hindu foreign conquerors, and were either granted de facto Kshatriya status by virtue of the power they held, or they created fictionalized family histories to connect themselves to past Kshatriya rulers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ksatriya   (1799 words)

  
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Warrior castes everywhere, instead of perfecting their war-fighting abilities, seems to evolve formal codes of proper conduct that transforms war from a life and death struggle into a kind of fashionable sport.
The problem as i see it, is not that the warrior class or castes are bad at warfare, but that for generations, their mode of warfare is codified in a certain way.
The reason warrior castes make such poor armies is that in the times you are studying the warrior castes had romanticized their particular technique until they regarded it of more value then victory itself.
www.strategypage.com /messageboards/messages/30-70707.asp   (3912 words)

  
 Warrior Caste
The Warrior Caste is one of the five High Castes on Gor, though it is the least of the High Castes.
The usual garb of a Warrior is a scarlet tunic, sandals and cloak.
Warriors prefer to have the sun and wind behind their backs when they are fighting.
members.aol.com /UbarLuther/Scroll12.html   (7256 words)

  
 On Warriors
It is the Caste Codes that define what the essence of a Warrior is, for these provide the beliefs of the man, his disciplines, and motivate him in his actions and responses.
Warrior's have even been known to applaud the skill of a slave, and cry at the beauty of a great performance.
To the Warrior, Honor is the single most important thing, blending and interconnecting with the Codes which contribute to its personal definitions and his very sense of purpose.
www.geocities.com /Athens/9712/castesIV.html   (2275 words)

  
 NPR: The Caste System
Many villages are strictly segregated by caste, and the untouchables -- or Dalits -- are often forbidden to drink from upper-caste wells or to worship at their temples.
In Hinduism's caste system, they are the lowest of the low, having been assigned at birth to their social status.
Dalits are outside the four main caste divisions in India: the priestly, or scholarly, caste; the warrior caste; the merchants; and finally, the laborers.
www.npr.org /programs/specials/racism/010828.caste.html   (447 words)

  
 Voltayre's Encyclopedia Xenobiologica :.: babylon 5 aliens ships creatures
While those of the religious caste are generally reflective and calm, those of the warrior caste are impulsive and ruthless.
If one parent is of the warrior caste and the other is of the religious caste, their offspring will be buried in the manner of the religious caste.
Many in the Warrior Caste feel that Delenn's actions were a part of a secret agenda that would allow her to rise to sole leadership of the Minbari people.
www.infinicorp.com /VEX/aliens/minbari.htm   (5287 words)

  
 Scroll 12: Warrior Caste
Red, or scarlet, is the color of the Warrior Caste and Warriors often wear red tunics to denote their status.
Surely he must realize that one not of the warriors might affect the scarlet, and that one who wore the grimed gray of a peasant, one barefoot, and armed only with the great staff, might be of the scarlet caste.
The Warrior must be accepted by the tarn or he will be eaten by the mighty bird.
www.geocities.com /delphius2002/id28.htm   (7191 words)

  
 -»«-¥¦¤¦¥-»«- Warrior Caste -»«-¥¦¤¦¥-»«-   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Warriors within this Caste will be expected to follow and abide by GHC rules and any rulings by the GHC concerning character and/or Character actions if brought upon within courts.
All Warriors have ample time to see these are resolved as harsh feelings will not be tolerated once the individual is accepted.
Warriors have the right to ignore those holding dice of Warrior level without proper registration within a Caste.
hometown.aol.com /cressiawilde/Warrior.htm   (548 words)

  
 Gorean Codes
Further, members of castes such as the Physicians and Builders use the fairs for the dissemination of information and techniques among Caste Brothers, as is prescribed in their codes in spite of the fact that their respective cities may be hostile.
In the codes of the warriors, if a warrior accepts a woman as a slave, it is prescribed that, at least for a time, an amount of time up to his discretion, she be spared.
Whereas members of the caste of slavers are slavers, not all slavers are members of the caste of slavers.
www.thegoreancave.com /research/codes.shtml   (4150 words)

  
 Rajputs, Kshatriya, Hindu Royal Caste, Rajan, Hindu warriors
In India after the fall of buddhism, the caste system was institutionalised and the brahmin caste came at the apex of the Indo-aryan hindu caste system and in Iran, the kshatriya class quelled the clergy and there they came at the apex of the social system.
Rajputs are the descendants of the ancient warrior caste, the Kshatriyas.
The Rajputs are descendants of the ancient warrior caste, the (A member of the royal or warrior Hindu caste) Kshatriyas, however Rajputs vary in profession from aristocrats to farmers, but all are warriors.
www.rajputindia.com /rajputs   (842 words)

  
 Cards which are Warrior Caste
The warrior caste commanding officers are well-experienced from their campaign against Earth a decade ago.
You may sponsor Minbari Fleets and Warrior Caste Characters at -1 cost, or -2 cost while Shai Alyt Neroon is leading a fleet, or -4 cost while he is leading the Warleader's Fleet or Grey Council Fleet.
The warrior caste appointees are usually quick to advocate a forceful response to any crisis.
web.purplefrog.com /~northrup/b5ccg/Are_Warrior_Caste_Full.html   (566 words)

  
 BLACKFIVE: the Warrior Caste - Revisited
The Warrior Caste is made up of families that serve in the military for generations.
Warrior Caste… Being an ex-swab I’m not comfortable claiming to be of the warrior caste but I do feel a little more respectable having served and I feel a strong affinity with that noble caste.
It's that "warrior caste" [type] family that teaches that service to country is noble, and that the military is an honest and honorable career for some.
www.blackfive.net /main/2006/06/the_warrior_cas.html   (10135 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Warrior Caste have elected a new Shi Alyt." "Is it Neroon, as you expected?" "No. I would prefer that over the truth." "Who?" She looked at her aide, her face troubled.
His rabid anti-religious caste and isolationist beliefs have usually kept him out of the running for high position." "Apparently things are changing more than we realized within the Warrior Caste.
Your loss to the Warrior Caste Academy because of your "retirement" has already been a sore spot to him which is constantly rubbed." "And you would give me an opportunity to rub the wound a little more, Delenn?" "That will only be a side pleasure for you, Sech Durhan.
pretallez.com /neroon/fanfic/text/scar1.txt   (1434 words)

  
 Guide page: "Moments of Transition"
Callenn in "Atonement.") On the other hand, perhaps such xenophobia is only a disease of the warrior and religious castes; the worker caste might have less trouble accepting a human as their leader.
Despite Delenn's denial, the religious caste members on her ship in "Rumors, Bargains and Lies" were at least partially right: her plan did involve surrendering to the warrior caste, if only temporarily.
The new Grey Council (spellings approximate): Dalidi and Burli of the religious caste, Mazik and Shaka of the warrior caste, and Dulann, Katz, Zaca, Nur, and Barenn of the worker caste.
www.midwinter.com /lurk/countries/us/guide/080.html   (2607 words)

  
 Buddha - MSN Encarta
He was the son of the head of the Sakya warrior caste, with the private name of Siddhartha; in later life he was known also as Sakyamuni (Sage of the Sakyas).
From the available evidence, Buddha apparently showed an early inclination to meditation and reflection, displeasing his father, who wanted him to be a warrior and ruler rather than a religious philosopher.
Buddha was one of the greatest human beings, a man of noble character, penetrating vision, warm compassion, and profound thought.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761552413/Buddha.html   (604 words)

  
 Minbari
The five primary clans of the warrior caste are:
Adronato is the language of the religious caste.
MILITARY: While the Minbari Warrior Caste is dedicated to the defense of Minbar, all three castes take an active part in the Federation military.
www.frostjedi.com /vex/html/minbari.html   (5160 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Warrior Caste has the responsibility for conducting peace-time or low level combat operations and normally the Religious and Worker Castes are merely called upon to patrol and guard planets.
The Warrior Caste is also responsible for planning and control during large scale operations.
The Warrior Caste trains all of its personnel to minimal standards for all aspects of war, from unarmed combat to fighter piloting to starship duty.
www.datasync.com /~mtg02/min.htm   (888 words)

  
 IGN: Atriarch Species Profile: Tyrusin
The goal of Warrior's life is to live the paradox perfectly and serve both without sacrifice of the other.
However, this Caste also serves an important role in spreading a message to the inhabitants of Atriana that a Warrior is not someone to cross.
This Caste is respected and feared amongst the Tyrusin for a member of the Haddron is both judge and jury and can bestow a marks of honor or dishonor.
pc.ign.com /articles/082/082278p1.html   (1278 words)

  
 Hindutva Series : The Kshatriyas - The Martial Caste among the Hindu Community in India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The process that led to the creation of the Brahmin caste had its corollary in the formation of the Kshatriya caste.
The Kshatriya caste was formed due to the gradual establishment of a monopoly on military training and the art of warfare by a section of the people of the casteless Vedic Ganas (tribes).
The formation of the Kshatriya caste could also have followed a similar course of evolution in the Vedic society of the Aryans.
www.hindutva.org /castekshatriya.html   (3109 words)

  
 Indra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Rig Veda also describes him as the great warrior, and leader of the Aryans, who crumbles the humble earthworks of the fl, snub-nosed, "primitive," of the land, loots the treasure houses of the "godless," and "frees the rivers (a phrase taken to mean the breaking down of dams and levees).
The defeat of Indra, in Hindu mythology, at the hands of the demon Ravana, the Rakshasa king of Sri Lanka, and his release from captivity at the behest of Brahma was attributed to the seduction of Ahalya.
But the tale of this humiliating punishment, as recounted in the Ramayana, may have been no more than the recognition of the decline of India's celestial status, lowered perhaps by the Brahmins as a way of decreasing the influence of the divine patron of the warrior caste.
www.themystica.com /mythical-folk/articles/indra.html   (363 words)

  
 The Warrior Caste
The Warrior Caste is and always has been a neutral guild.
The Warrior Caste is like a family, and all members are
The Warrior Caste's homepage is maintained by Deathbringer.
members.tripod.com /~caste/index.html   (104 words)

  
 minbar
Earthers began, he felt a call to the warrior caste and was accepted.
is of the warrior caste and the other is of the religious caste, their
She is viewed by some (mostly warrior caste) as a halfbreed
www.angelfire.com /scifi2/minbarifed/minbar.html   (8114 words)

  
 Mudville Gazette   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
I know from talking to them and reading about them that they had great respect for the "warrior caste" and appreciated their importance.
It's not only at times like this when we need the "warrior caste" to be there in Bosnia, Korea, Germany, and elsewhere, as well in the active theaters of Iraq and Afghanistan, but the time will come, soon I hope, when we will need them in peace.
But there is an especial importance to the families of the "warrior caste." They are the protectors of our liberties.
www.mudvillegazette.com /archives/000400.html   (3749 words)

  
 the evangelical outpost:
The Warrior Caste
If you havenand#146;t already done so, you need to skip over to Blackfiveand#146;s blog and read what he has to say about the American Warrior Caste.
If you haven’t already done so, you need to skip over to Blackfive’s blog and read what he has to say about the American Warrior Caste.
While you’re heading over to read his post (and you really shouldn’t wait) I want to leave you with one thought: Why does our country consider someone who graduates from an Ivy League college with a degree in Forestry a member of the "elite class" while Blackfive wouldn’t be?
www.evangelicaloutpost.com /archives/000107.html   (234 words)

  
 Adherents.com
The belief that death is the honourable and desirable objective of the fighting man also goes back to medieval Japan, to the code of behaviour of the samurai warrior caste, which was later called bushido and survived the abolition of the caste itself.
The warrior regarded himself not so much as a man but as a weapon, a tool in the hands of his mater, and his honour required that if he was ordered to die, he obeyed.
It was an ambitious attempt to apply the code of the warrior to citizens.
www.adherents.com /Na/Na_96.html   (3524 words)

  
 Star Riders-Part 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Terra watched as Neroon, Shierra, and a young Minbari Warrior Caste man approached her.
It was a measure of how much Neroon had done towards bringing the Worker Caste to equality with the other castes that it was beginning to happen more now.
He wasn't a young warrior any more, but he would die rather than shame himself by bowing out of the more strenuous exercises.
home.earthlink.net /~sunravenbjw/star2.htm   (2464 words)

  
 Timeline 1661-1699
1662 Dutch fortune seekers killed over 400 members of the Nayar warrior caste in Kerala, India.
1675 Jun 23, An English youth shot a Marauding Wampanoag warrior.
The war soon spread to include the Abenaki, Norwottock, Pocumtuck and Agawam warriors.
www.timelines.ws /1661_1699.HTML   (13757 words)

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