An individual who aligns themselves with the ideology that machines are
superior to biological entities. as opposed to Darwinism, the belief that biology is superior to industry. A Clanker nation focuses on industrial productivity, using machines to do manual labour and fighting. Though not
pretty, Clanker armies are tougher than Darwinist armies, as
steel can withstand more than flesh.
Clanker armies use armored walkers, ranging from
small scouting units no bigger than horses to massive land-ships that rival their naval counterparts. Of course that also means Clankers are adept in using similarly industrial technologies, such as Tesla cannons and internal combustion engines.
In the novels by
Scott Westerfield, the Central Powers nations of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire are exclusively Clanker. the only known hybrid nation mentioned is
America, which uses both Clanker and Darwinist machines to suit whatever role it feels best.
a Clanker Nation is one where
heavy industry and machines are the dominant economic and military
force:
the 1914 Kaiser-Reich German Empire is a Clanker Nation, using such machines as the Dreadnought
class SMS Beowulf, a landcruiser decorated with 10 17 inch cannons.