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After a successful raid on [[Demeter]] in April 3022, the [[Northstar Irregulars]] accept, with great confidence, a new mission from employer [[Ezra Durrant]]: raid a ballistics plant on the [[Capellan Confederation]] world of [[Bithinia]]. They are given two support lances to make a diversion and screen defenses, opening the city of Bithinia up to the Irregulars' attack. | After a successful raid on [[Demeter]] in April 3022, the [[Northstar Irregulars]] accept, with great confidence, a new mission from employer [[Ezra Durrant]]: raid a ballistics plant on the [[Capellan Confederation]] world of [[Bithinia]]. They are given two support lances to make a diversion and screen defenses, opening the city of Bithinia up to the Irregulars' attack. | ||
| − | Bithinia is protected by [[Bithinia Militia| | + | Bithinia is protected by [[Bithinia Militia|militia]] and [[Capellan Reserves|reserve]] forces. An unnamed young Colonel, hungry for glory, leads two battalions to chase the diversion, leaving the old Major [[Xao Zhiyi]] and his reserve forces to defend the city proper. He turns the city into a trap, armor and ''[[UrbanMech]]s'' arranged to pick apart the Irregulars lance. |
One by one, the Northstar Irregulars fall, until only one remains to flee: their commander, [[Saul Trenton]]. Zhiyi offers honors of war and arranges the immediate safe withdrawal of the remaining mercenaries, Trenton and the diversion lances alike. With the city saved and salvage taken, Zhiyi weathers complaints from the young Colonel, who lost his chance for glory against the now-escaping diversion lances. | One by one, the Northstar Irregulars fall, until only one remains to flee: their commander, [[Saul Trenton]]. Zhiyi offers honors of war and arranges the immediate safe withdrawal of the remaining mercenaries, Trenton and the diversion lances alike. With the city saved and salvage taken, Zhiyi weathers complaints from the young Colonel, who lost his chance for glory against the now-escaping diversion lances. | ||
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[[Category:Works by Craig K. Erne]] | [[Category:Works by Craig K. Erne]] | ||
Revision as of 23:09, 11 August 2022
| Hornet's Nest (short story) | |
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| Story information | |
| Author | Craig Erne |
| Pages | 6 |
| Type | Short story |
| Product | BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction |
| Content | |
| Era | Succession Wars era |
| Timeline | 23 April 3022 - 17 September 3022 |
The short story Hornet's Nest was published in BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction.
Contents
Plot summary
After a successful raid on Demeter in April 3022, the Northstar Irregulars accept, with great confidence, a new mission from employer Ezra Durrant: raid a ballistics plant on the Capellan Confederation world of Bithinia. They are given two support lances to make a diversion and screen defenses, opening the city of Bithinia up to the Irregulars' attack.
Bithinia is protected by militia and reserve forces. An unnamed young Colonel, hungry for glory, leads two battalions to chase the diversion, leaving the old Major Xao Zhiyi and his reserve forces to defend the city proper. He turns the city into a trap, armor and UrbanMechs arranged to pick apart the Irregulars lance.
One by one, the Northstar Irregulars fall, until only one remains to flee: their commander, Saul Trenton. Zhiyi offers honors of war and arranges the immediate safe withdrawal of the remaining mercenaries, Trenton and the diversion lances alike. With the city saved and salvage taken, Zhiyi weathers complaints from the young Colonel, who lost his chance for glory against the now-escaping diversion lances.
Featured characters
- Charlotte
- Dave Greshner
- Dee
- Ezra Durrant
- George
- Izzy McClain
- Li Feng
- Reggie Horn
- Saul Trenton
- Shu
- Vessen
- Walters
- Xao Zhiyi
Featured Technology
BattleMechs
DropShips
Vehicles
Featured units
- Demeter Militia
- Northstar Irregulars
- Bithinia Militia
- Capellan Reserves/CDF
- Waco Rangers (mentioned)
- Warrior House Ma-Tsu Kai (mentioned)