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Line 35: == Plot Summary == == Plot Summary == − Having installed Duke Michael Razza de Leon as (ostensibly) the rightful heir to the vacant throne of Cammal, his advisors—lawyer Richard Foster-Drake, Colonel David Lee, and medical advisor Dr. Anabel Faber, the true driving force behind the events—pass and enact a worldwide gun control law in Razza's name to disarm the various autonomous groups on the planet. As expected, this causes massive unrest and legal disputes. + Having installed Duke Michael Razza de Leon as (ostensibly) the rightful heir to the vacant throne of Cammal, his advisors—lawyer Richard Foster-Drake, Colonel David Lee, and medical advisor Dr. Anabel Faber, the true driving force behind the events—pass and enact a world-wide gun control law in Razza's name to disarm the various autonomous groups on the planet. As expected, this causes massive unrest and legal disputes. Besides the "Lionhearts" (ducal forces who had become mercenaries when the throne became vacant but who have now returned to serve the new duke), the factions on Cammal include the Youngblood Renegades (mercenaries under CO Jason Craig Youngblood, who hold a substantiual independent fief on the planet), and the world's megacorporation Winterland Enterprises (who maintain their own army, and have secretly been working on [[lostech]], drone technology, and a system resembling [[C3]] networks), in addition to several disgruntled local militias who receive weapons and support from an unknown agency. Yet another mercenary unit, the [[Satillio-Füsiliere]], is inbound, having been hired by Razza's advisors. Besides the "Lionhearts" (ducal forces who had become mercenaries when the throne became vacant but who have now returned to serve the new duke), the factions on Cammal include the Youngblood Renegades (mercenaries under CO Jason Craig Youngblood, who hold a substantiual independent fief on the planet), and the world's megacorporation Winterland Enterprises (who maintain their own army, and have secretly been working on [[lostech]], drone technology, and a system resembling [[C3]] networks), in addition to several disgruntled local militias who receive weapons and support from an unknown agency. Yet another mercenary unit, the [[Satillio-Füsiliere]], is inbound, having been hired by Razza's advisors. Line 41:
Line 41: The young and inexperienced Duke Razza meanwhile has to cope with his feelings for Robin Youngblood, daughter of the Youngblood Renegades' CO, and attempts to woo her with limited success (as Robin is already in a relationship with the rowdy Marco di Vega, a former periphery pirate now serving in the Youngblood Renegades). Following an awkward meeting with Robin, Razza is wounded by a gunman (Harker) and hospitalized. The surgeon who treated him dies in a suspicious traffic accident after inquiring about Razza's medical files, and the Youngblood Renegades attempt to track down the files in a race against time as tensions are mounting on Cammal, with attacks against police forces and firefights breaking out between various factions. The young and inexperienced Duke Razza meanwhile has to cope with his feelings for Robin Youngblood, daughter of the Youngblood Renegades' CO, and attempts to woo her with limited success (as Robin is already in a relationship with the rowdy Marco di Vega, a former periphery pirate now serving in the Youngblood Renegades). Following an awkward meeting with Robin, Razza is wounded by a gunman (Harker) and hospitalized. The surgeon who treated him dies in a suspicious traffic accident after inquiring about Razza's medical files, and the Youngblood Renegades attempt to track down the files in a race against time as tensions are mounting on Cammal, with attacks against police forces and firefights breaking out between various factions. − Razza's advisors, led by Foster-Drake, aim to incite civil disobedience or even a civil war that will allow them to declare martial law. They hope to assume control of the world through their puppet duke. However, they have failed to understand the true power on Cammal: Winterland Enterprises under CEO Judy de Winter. Unafraid of illicit dealings with the [[Capellan Confederation]], she had used the power vacuum to grow the megacorporation including a large secret army and now Razza's advisors are infringing on her position and cover, prompting her to take action. She reassumes the [[PA(L)]]-clad persona of the ''Schattenmann'' ("Shadow Man", a legendary local underground figure) to openly offer support to the Renegades, citing her desire to return the status quo on Cammal to the stable situation prior to the current crisis. + Razza's advisors, led by Foster-Drake, aim to incite civil disobedience or even a civil war that will allow them to declare martial law. They hope to assume control of the world through their puppet duke. However, they have failed to understand the true power on Cammal: Winterland Enterprises under CEO Judy de Winter. Unafraid of illicit dealings with the [[Capellan Confederation]], she had used the power vacuum to grow the megacorporation including a large secret army and now Razza's advisors are infringing on her position and cover, prompting her to take action. She re-assumes the [[PA(L)]]-clad persona of the ''Schattenmann'' ("Shadow Man", a legendary local underground figure) to openly offer support to the Renegades, citing her desire to return the status quo on Cammal to the stable situation prior to the current crisis. The arrival of the Satillio-Füsiliere gives Razza's advisors a military advantage. They move against the Youngblood Renegades in earnest and begin rounding up the local government representatives. But the Renegades had already secretly relocated their assets. The Lionhearts take up positions between the Renegades and the Satillio-Füsiliere, hoping to achieve a bloodless surrender of the Renegades through having captured Robin Youngblood. Foster-Drake has her taken to him. The arrival of the Satillio-Füsiliere gives Razza's advisors a military advantage. They move against the Youngblood Renegades in earnest and begin rounding up the local government representatives. But the Renegades had already secretly relocated their assets. The Lionhearts take up positions between the Renegades and the Satillio-Füsiliere, hoping to achieve a bloodless surrender of the Renegades through having captured Robin Youngblood. Foster-Drake has her taken to him. Line 47:
Line 47: The military situation comes to a head on 7 August 3053. Besieged by Lee's troops, the Lionhearts and the Satillio-Füsiliere, the Youngblood Renegades mount an unexpected counterattack that is supported by militia forces and Winterland Enterprises drone units, while sabotage and shell games neutralize the ducal aerospace forces. The military situation comes to a head on 7 August 3053. Besieged by Lee's troops, the Lionhearts and the Satillio-Füsiliere, the Youngblood Renegades mount an unexpected counterattack that is supported by militia forces and Winterland Enterprises drone units, while sabotage and shell games neutralize the ducal aerospace forces. − Duke Razza and the Lionhearts go against Foster-Drake's plan when Razza orders the Satillio-Füsiliere to stand down and storms Foster-Drake's command post in a rescue mission for Robin Youngblood. As they confront each other, a planetwide broadband transmission from the ruling council's president announces that blood samples prove Duke Michael Razza de Leon of Cammal is in fact not Maria Razza's son, and therefore not the rightful duke. Just as Foster-Drake orders them all be shot a Renegades squad under Marco di Vega arrives to rescue Robin Youngblood. Foster-Drake is shot, and Razza is wounded trying to protect Robin (again). + Duke Razza and the Lionhearts go against Foster-Drake's plan when Razza orders the Satillio-Füsiliere to stand down and storms Foster-Drake's command post in a rescue mission for Robin Youngblood. As they confront each other, a planet-wide broadband transmission from the ruling council's president announces that blood samples prove Duke Michael Razza de Leon of Cammal is in fact not Maria Razza's son, and therefore not the rightful duke. Just as Foster-Drake orders them all be shot a Renegades squad under Marco di Vega arrives to rescue Robin Youngblood. Foster-Drake is shot, and Razza is wounded trying to protect Robin (again). The ducal forces surrender shortly afterwards. Colonel Lee was killed in combat. Anabel Faber is unaccounted for. By 23 August, an interim government under Youngblood Renegades leadership has been installed, and Cammal has largely returned to normal. The ducal forces surrender shortly afterwards. Colonel Lee was killed in combat. Anabel Faber is unaccounted for. By 23 August, an interim government under Youngblood Renegades leadership has been installed, and Cammal has largely returned to normal. Line 55:
Line 55: ==Featured BattleTech== ==Featured BattleTech== ===BattleMechs=== ===BattleMechs=== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} *''[[Assassin]]'' *''[[Assassin]]'' *''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' *''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' *''[[Awesome]]'' *''[[Awesome]]'' − *''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]'' + *''[[Banshee]]'' − *''[[BattleMaster]]'' + *''[[Battlemaster]]'' − *''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' + *''[[Blackjack]]'' *''[[Bushwacker]]'' *''[[Bushwacker]]'' *''[[Caesar]]'' *''[[Caesar]]'' Line 98:
Line 97: *''[[Whitworth]]'' *''[[Whitworth]]'' *''[[Wolfhound]]'' *''[[Wolfhound]]'' − *''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverine]]'' + *''[[Wolverine]]'' − {{div col end}} − ===Aerospace Fighters=== ===Aerospace Fighters=== *''[[Lucifer]]'' *''[[Lucifer]]'' Line 106:
Line 103: *''[[Stuka]]'' *''[[Stuka]]'' *unspecified "unusual" stealth technology aerospace fighters *unspecified "unusual" stealth technology aerospace fighters − ===Vehicles=== ===Vehicles=== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ *[[Demolisher]] − * [[Demolisher]] + *[[Demon (Combat Vehicle)]] − * [[Demon (Combat Vehicle)|Demon]] + *[[Drillson]] − * [[Drillson]] + *[[Ferret]] − * [[Ferret]] + *[[Fury (Combat Vehicle)]] − * [[Fury (Combat Vehicle)|Fury]] + *[[Karnov]] − * [[Karnov]] + *[[Manticore]] − * [[Manticore]] + *[[Mechbuster]] − * [[Mechbuster]] + *[[Partisan]] − * [[Partisan]] + *[[Pegasus]] − * [[Pegasus (Combat Vehicle - Hovertank)|Pegasus]] + *[[Planetlifter]] − * [[Planetlifter]] + *[[Puma (Combat Vehicle)]] − * [[Puma (Combat Vehicle)|Puma]] + *[[Sea Skimmer]] − * [[Sea Skimmer]] + *[[Warrior]] − * [[Warrior (Combat Vehicle)|Warrior]] + *"Libelle" (Dragonfly) drone helicopters − * "Libelle" (Dragonfly) drone helicopters − {{div col end}} − ===DropShips=== ===DropShips=== − *''[[Intruder (DropShip class)|Intruder]]'' + *''[[Intruder]]'' *''[[Mule]]'' *''[[Mule]]'' − *''[[Overlord (DropShip class)|Overlord]]'' + *''[[Overlord]]'' *''[[Seeker]]'' *''[[Seeker]]'' − *''[[Union (DropShip class)|Union]]'' + *''[[Union]]'' *unspecified DropShips ''Rio Grande'', ''Rio Serena'' *unspecified DropShips ''Rio Grande'', ''Rio Serena'' ===JumpShips=== ===JumpShips=== − *''[[Scout (JumpShip class)|Scout]]'' (''Santa Catalina'') + *''[[Scout]]'' (''Santa Catalina'')) *''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]'' (''Nuova Castilia'') *''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]'' (''Nuova Castilia'') *unspecified JumpShip ''Black Eagle'' *unspecified JumpShip ''Black Eagle'' − </div> + ==References== + <references/> + + [[Category:Books]] [[Category:Novels]] [[Category:Novels]] − [[Category:German-Language Products]] + [[Category:Foreign language products]] + [[Category:German language products]] [[Category:Works by Jochen Hahn]] [[Category:Works by Jochen Hahn]] [[Category:Works by Karsten Kaeb]] [[Category:Works by Karsten Kaeb]]
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== Plot Summary == | == Plot Summary == | ||
| − | Having installed Duke Michael Razza de Leon as (ostensibly) the rightful heir to the vacant throne of Cammal, his advisors—lawyer Richard Foster-Drake, Colonel David Lee, and medical advisor Dr. Anabel Faber, the true driving force behind the events—pass and enact a | + | Having installed Duke Michael Razza de Leon as (ostensibly) the rightful heir to the vacant throne of Cammal, his advisors—lawyer Richard Foster-Drake, Colonel David Lee, and medical advisor Dr. Anabel Faber, the true driving force behind the events—pass and enact a world-wide gun control law in Razza's name to disarm the various autonomous groups on the planet. As expected, this causes massive unrest and legal disputes. |
Besides the "Lionhearts" (ducal forces who had become mercenaries when the throne became vacant but who have now returned to serve the new duke), the factions on Cammal include the Youngblood Renegades (mercenaries under CO Jason Craig Youngblood, who hold a substantiual independent fief on the planet), and the world's megacorporation Winterland Enterprises (who maintain their own army, and have secretly been working on [[lostech]], drone technology, and a system resembling [[C3]] networks), in addition to several disgruntled local militias who receive weapons and support from an unknown agency. Yet another mercenary unit, the [[Satillio-Füsiliere]], is inbound, having been hired by Razza's advisors. | Besides the "Lionhearts" (ducal forces who had become mercenaries when the throne became vacant but who have now returned to serve the new duke), the factions on Cammal include the Youngblood Renegades (mercenaries under CO Jason Craig Youngblood, who hold a substantiual independent fief on the planet), and the world's megacorporation Winterland Enterprises (who maintain their own army, and have secretly been working on [[lostech]], drone technology, and a system resembling [[C3]] networks), in addition to several disgruntled local militias who receive weapons and support from an unknown agency. Yet another mercenary unit, the [[Satillio-Füsiliere]], is inbound, having been hired by Razza's advisors. | ||
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The young and inexperienced Duke Razza meanwhile has to cope with his feelings for Robin Youngblood, daughter of the Youngblood Renegades' CO, and attempts to woo her with limited success (as Robin is already in a relationship with the rowdy Marco di Vega, a former periphery pirate now serving in the Youngblood Renegades). Following an awkward meeting with Robin, Razza is wounded by a gunman (Harker) and hospitalized. The surgeon who treated him dies in a suspicious traffic accident after inquiring about Razza's medical files, and the Youngblood Renegades attempt to track down the files in a race against time as tensions are mounting on Cammal, with attacks against police forces and firefights breaking out between various factions. | The young and inexperienced Duke Razza meanwhile has to cope with his feelings for Robin Youngblood, daughter of the Youngblood Renegades' CO, and attempts to woo her with limited success (as Robin is already in a relationship with the rowdy Marco di Vega, a former periphery pirate now serving in the Youngblood Renegades). Following an awkward meeting with Robin, Razza is wounded by a gunman (Harker) and hospitalized. The surgeon who treated him dies in a suspicious traffic accident after inquiring about Razza's medical files, and the Youngblood Renegades attempt to track down the files in a race against time as tensions are mounting on Cammal, with attacks against police forces and firefights breaking out between various factions. | ||
| − | Razza's advisors, led by Foster-Drake, aim to incite civil disobedience or even a civil war that will allow them to declare martial law. They hope to assume control of the world through their puppet duke. However, they have failed to understand the true power on Cammal: Winterland Enterprises under CEO Judy de Winter. Unafraid of illicit dealings with the [[Capellan Confederation]], she had used the power vacuum to grow the megacorporation including a large secret army and now Razza's advisors are infringing on her position and cover, prompting her to take action. She | + | Razza's advisors, led by Foster-Drake, aim to incite civil disobedience or even a civil war that will allow them to declare martial law. They hope to assume control of the world through their puppet duke. However, they have failed to understand the true power on Cammal: Winterland Enterprises under CEO Judy de Winter. Unafraid of illicit dealings with the [[Capellan Confederation]], she had used the power vacuum to grow the megacorporation including a large secret army and now Razza's advisors are infringing on her position and cover, prompting her to take action. She re-assumes the [[PA(L)]]-clad persona of the ''Schattenmann'' ("Shadow Man", a legendary local underground figure) to openly offer support to the Renegades, citing her desire to return the status quo on Cammal to the stable situation prior to the current crisis. |
The arrival of the Satillio-Füsiliere gives Razza's advisors a military advantage. They move against the Youngblood Renegades in earnest and begin rounding up the local government representatives. But the Renegades had already secretly relocated their assets. The Lionhearts take up positions between the Renegades and the Satillio-Füsiliere, hoping to achieve a bloodless surrender of the Renegades through having captured Robin Youngblood. Foster-Drake has her taken to him. | The arrival of the Satillio-Füsiliere gives Razza's advisors a military advantage. They move against the Youngblood Renegades in earnest and begin rounding up the local government representatives. But the Renegades had already secretly relocated their assets. The Lionhearts take up positions between the Renegades and the Satillio-Füsiliere, hoping to achieve a bloodless surrender of the Renegades through having captured Robin Youngblood. Foster-Drake has her taken to him. | ||
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The military situation comes to a head on 7 August 3053. Besieged by Lee's troops, the Lionhearts and the Satillio-Füsiliere, the Youngblood Renegades mount an unexpected counterattack that is supported by militia forces and Winterland Enterprises drone units, while sabotage and shell games neutralize the ducal aerospace forces. | The military situation comes to a head on 7 August 3053. Besieged by Lee's troops, the Lionhearts and the Satillio-Füsiliere, the Youngblood Renegades mount an unexpected counterattack that is supported by militia forces and Winterland Enterprises drone units, while sabotage and shell games neutralize the ducal aerospace forces. | ||
| − | Duke Razza and the Lionhearts go against Foster-Drake's plan when Razza orders the Satillio-Füsiliere to stand down and storms Foster-Drake's command post in a rescue mission for Robin Youngblood. As they confront each other, a | + | Duke Razza and the Lionhearts go against Foster-Drake's plan when Razza orders the Satillio-Füsiliere to stand down and storms Foster-Drake's command post in a rescue mission for Robin Youngblood. As they confront each other, a planet-wide broadband transmission from the ruling council's president announces that blood samples prove Duke Michael Razza de Leon of Cammal is in fact not Maria Razza's son, and therefore not the rightful duke. Just as Foster-Drake orders them all be shot a Renegades squad under Marco di Vega arrives to rescue Robin Youngblood. Foster-Drake is shot, and Razza is wounded trying to protect Robin (again). |
The ducal forces surrender shortly afterwards. Colonel Lee was killed in combat. Anabel Faber is unaccounted for. By 23 August, an interim government under Youngblood Renegades leadership has been installed, and Cammal has largely returned to normal. | The ducal forces surrender shortly afterwards. Colonel Lee was killed in combat. Anabel Faber is unaccounted for. By 23 August, an interim government under Youngblood Renegades leadership has been installed, and Cammal has largely returned to normal. | ||
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==Featured BattleTech== | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
===BattleMechs=== | ===BattleMechs=== | ||
| − | |||
*''[[Assassin]]'' | *''[[Assassin]]'' | ||
*''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | *''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | ||
*''[[Awesome]]'' | *''[[Awesome]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Banshee]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Battlemaster]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Blackjack]]'' |
*''[[Bushwacker]]'' | *''[[Bushwacker]]'' | ||
*''[[Caesar]]'' | *''[[Caesar]]'' | ||
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*''[[Whitworth]]'' | *''[[Whitworth]]'' | ||
*''[[Wolfhound]]'' | *''[[Wolfhound]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Wolverine]]'' |
| − | |||
| − | |||
===Aerospace Fighters=== | ===Aerospace Fighters=== | ||
*''[[Lucifer]]'' | *''[[Lucifer]]'' | ||
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*''[[Stuka]]'' | *''[[Stuka]]'' | ||
*unspecified "unusual" stealth technology aerospace fighters | *unspecified "unusual" stealth technology aerospace fighters | ||
| − | |||
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
| − | + | *[[Demolisher]] | |
| − | * [[Demolisher]] | + | *[[Demon (Combat Vehicle)]] |
| − | * [[Demon (Combat Vehicle) | + | *[[Drillson]] |
| − | * [[Drillson]] | + | *[[Ferret]] |
| − | * [[Ferret]] | + | *[[Fury (Combat Vehicle)]] |
| − | * [[Fury (Combat Vehicle) | + | *[[Karnov]] |
| − | * [[Karnov]] | + | *[[Manticore]] |
| − | * [[Manticore]] | + | *[[Mechbuster]] |
| − | * [[Mechbuster]] | + | *[[Partisan]] |
| − | * [[Partisan]] | + | *[[Pegasus]] |
| − | * [[ | + | *[[Planetlifter]] |
| − | * [[Planetlifter]] | + | *[[Puma (Combat Vehicle)]] |
| − | * [[Puma (Combat Vehicle) | + | *[[Sea Skimmer]] |
| − | * [[Sea Skimmer]] | + | *[[Warrior]] |
| − | * [[ | + | *"Libelle" (Dragonfly) drone helicopters |
| − | * "Libelle" (Dragonfly) drone helicopters | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
===DropShips=== | ===DropShips=== | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Intruder]]'' |
*''[[Mule]]'' | *''[[Mule]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Overlord]]'' |
*''[[Seeker]]'' | *''[[Seeker]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Union]]'' |
*unspecified DropShips ''Rio Grande'', ''Rio Serena'' | *unspecified DropShips ''Rio Grande'', ''Rio Serena'' | ||
===JumpShips=== | ===JumpShips=== | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Scout]]'' (''Santa Catalina'')) |
*''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]'' (''Nuova Castilia'') | *''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]'' (''Nuova Castilia'') | ||
*unspecified JumpShip ''Black Eagle'' | *unspecified JumpShip ''Black Eagle'' | ||
| − | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:Books]] | ||
[[Category:Novels]] | [[Category:Novels]] | ||
| − | [[Category:German | + | [[Category:Foreign language products]] |
| + | [[Category:German language products]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Jochen Hahn]] | [[Category:Works by Jochen Hahn]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Karsten Kaeb]] | [[Category:Works by Karsten Kaeb]] | ||