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:''published 31 March 2005
 
{{quote|''The first two chapters of the rest of your BattleTech.''}}
 
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In the World Cathedral (which the [[Word of Blake]] erected over the ruins that once housed [[ComStar]]'s [[First Circuit]]), the Word of Blake's Ruling Conclave convenes on 12 September [[3067]]. Representing various subsects, the attendant [[Precentor]]s are bent on outmaneuvering each other in the session. The Council agrees to take action against [[Wolf's Dragoons]] on [[Outreach]]. [[Cameron St. Jamais]] had not physically been in attendance, but taken part via realtime [[HPG]] link from the Mars Research Station. Afterwards, he is debriefed by a shadowy presence in the station ([[The Master]]).
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On 18 October 3067, [[Captain]] [[Jason Williamson]] of the Dragoons' Home Guard is fighting in the ruins of Harlech on Outreach in the aftermath of the mercenary uprising and general assault against Wolf's Dragoons. "Condition Feral" is set, calling on all Wolf's Dragoons forces to attack with extreme prejudice any and all forces that are not bearing the Dragoons' crest, giving even allied forces only one single chance to stand down when faced. [[Jaime Wolf]], the legendary commander of Wolf's Dragoons, has fallen in battle.
  
 
===Part 2===
 
===Part 2===
 
:''published 24 May 2005
 
:''published 24 May 2005
 
{{quote|''Join us for the second installment of the Tales of the Jihad. All Hallows Eve, a night of merriment and jest where some costumes are more appropriate than others...''}}
 
{{quote|''Join us for the second installment of the Tales of the Jihad. All Hallows Eve, a night of merriment and jest where some costumes are more appropriate than others...''}}
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During a costume ball reception on [[Arc-Royal]] on 31 October, [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], [[Anastasius Focht]], [[Phelan Kell]] and [[Morgan Kell]] discuss the outcome of the [[FedCom Civil War]] and their expectations for the future.
  
 
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==Characters==
 
==Characters==
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* [[Jason Williamson]]
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* [[William Blane]]
 
* [[Brian Cameron (31st c.)|Brian Cameron]]
 
* [[Brian Cameron (31st c.)|Brian Cameron]]
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* [[Tara Lucas]]
 
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* [[Cameron St. Jamais]]
 
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* [[Alexander Kernoff]]
 
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* [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]
 
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* [[Isis Marik]]
 
 
* [[Galen Cox]]
 
* [[Galen Cox]]
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* [[Anastasius Focht]]
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* [[Sherryl Halas]]
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* [[Morgan Kell]]
 
* [[Phelan Kell]]
 
* [[Phelan Kell]]
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* [[Peter Steiner-Davion]]
 
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* [[Morgan Kell]]
 
 
* [[Ranna Kerensky]]
 
* [[Ranna Kerensky]]
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* [[Anastasius Focht]]
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* [[Alexander Kernoff]]
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* [[Tara Lucas]]
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* [[Isis Marik]]
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* [[Thomas Marik]]
 
* [[Tiaret Nevversan]]
 
* [[Tiaret Nevversan]]
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* [[Cameron St. Jamais]]
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* [[Peter Steiner-Davion]]
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* [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]
 
* [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]]
 
* [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]]
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* [[Sherryl Halas]]
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* [[Jason Williamson]]
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* [[Thomas Marik]]
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* [[William Blane]]
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==Featured BattleTech==
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===BattleMechs===
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*''[[Annihilator]]''
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*''[[Archer]]''
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*''[[Atlas]]''
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*''[[BattleMaster]]''
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*''[[Black Knight]]''
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*''[[Caesar]]''
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*''[[Clint]]''
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*''[[Gallowglas]]''
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*''[[Guillotine]]''
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*''[[Highlander IIC]]''
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*''[[Hunchback]]''
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*''[[Huron Warrior]]''
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*''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)]]''
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*''[[No-Dachi]]''
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*''[[Phoenix Hawk]]''
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*''[[Tarantula]]''
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*''[[Thunderbolt]]''
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*''[[War Dog]]''
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*''[[Warhammer]]''
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*''[[Wraith]]''
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===Vehicles===
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*[[Badger]]
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*[[Kestrel]] Attack VTOL
  
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===Other===
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*''[[Union]]'' (mentioned)
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 19:16, 21 March 2014

Shadows of Faith
Product information
Type Short story/Serial (7 parts)
Author Loren L. Coleman
Pages 89
Publication information
Publisher BattleCorps
First published 31 March 2005-07 March 2006
Content
Era Jihad era
Timeline 12 September 3067

Originally conceived (and announced[1]) as an upcoming BattleTech novel in the "Classic" line for December 2008, Shadows of Faith (prefix: Tales of the Jihad), by Loren L. Coleman, was never published as a print novel. The unfinished novel was ultimately published on BattleCorps between 2005 and 2006 as a seven-part serial story. It describes the beginning of the Jihad era from the point of view of several core characters.

The unused cover art was shown in the BattleTech: 25 Years of Art and Fiction tome[2], captioned as art from the forthcoming publication Shadows of Faith.

Plot summary

Part 1

published 31 March 2005
“ The first two chapters of the rest of your BattleTech. ”

In the World Cathedral (which the Word of Blake erected over the ruins that once housed ComStar's First Circuit), the Word of Blake's Ruling Conclave convenes on 12 September 3067. Representing various subsects, the attendant Precentors are bent on outmaneuvering each other in the session. The Council agrees to take action against Wolf's Dragoons on Outreach. Cameron St. Jamais had not physically been in attendance, but taken part via realtime HPG link from the Mars Research Station. Afterwards, he is debriefed by a shadowy presence in the station (The Master).

On 18 October 3067, Captain Jason Williamson of the Dragoons' Home Guard is fighting in the ruins of Harlech on Outreach in the aftermath of the mercenary uprising and general assault against Wolf's Dragoons. "Condition Feral" is set, calling on all Wolf's Dragoons forces to attack with extreme prejudice any and all forces that are not bearing the Dragoons' crest, giving even allied forces only one single chance to stand down when faced. Jaime Wolf, the legendary commander of Wolf's Dragoons, has fallen in battle.

Part 2

published 24 May 2005
“ Join us for the second installment of the Tales of the Jihad. All Hallows Eve, a night of merriment and jest where some costumes are more appropriate than others... ”

During a costume ball reception on Arc-Royal on 31 October, Victor Steiner-Davion, Anastasius Focht, Phelan Kell and Morgan Kell discuss the outcome of the FedCom Civil War and their expectations for the future.

Part 3

published 19 July 2005
“ Loren L. Coleman brings us back to Outreach; a planet full of Mercs on the prowl. ”

Part 4

published 06 October 2005
“ Tharkad, November 27th 3067 -- The Archon's formal reception. ”

Part 5

published 24 December 2005
“ Pleas*ant*ry ”
  — 'plezntre

Part 6

published 17 February 2006
“ The party is still going, but several guests leave for home to prepare for the conference tomorrow brings. Precentor William Blane and Thomas Marik however have much to discuss yet... ”

Part 7

published 07 March 2006
“ Loren brings us back to Outreach and the aftermath of Waco's assault. ”

Characters

Featured BattleTech

BattleMechs

Vehicles

Other

References

  1. ↑ In this announcement dated 27 June 2008
  2. ↑ BattleTech: 25 Years of Art and Fiction, p. 189

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