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Line 18: | content = | content = | era = [[Succession Wars era]] | era = [[Succession Wars era]] − | timeline = 3–7 October [[3010]] + | timeline = 3-7 October [[3010]] | series = [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] | series = [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] | precededby = | precededby = | followedby = [[A Tiny Spot of Rebellion]] | followedby = [[A Tiny Spot of Rebellion]] }} }} − '''''Not the Way the Smart Money Bets''''', subtitled ''A Tale of the Kell Hounds'' in the original [[BattleCorps]] release, is a serialized novella by [[Michael A. Stackpole]] that was published online on BattleCorps in six parts. It was republished in print in 2019 as the first installment of the [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] Trilogy, where its title is (apparently erroneously) given as '''''Not How the Smart Money Bets''''' on the back cover, but remains unchanged within the book. + '''''Not the Way the Smart Money Bets''''' is a serialized novel by [[Michael A. Stackpole]] that was published online on [[BattleCorps]] in six parts. + + It was republished in print in 2019 as the first installment of the [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] Trilogy, as '''''Not How the Smart Money Bets'''''. ==BattleCorps teasers== ==BattleCorps teasers== Line 51:
Line 53: ==Plot summary== ==Plot summary== − [[Morgan Kell|Morgan]] and [[Patrick Kell]] have just inherited a fortune from their cousin [[Arthur Luvon]], the late spouse of [[Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth]] [[Katrina Steiner]]. The Kell brothers intend to form a morally upstanding [[mercenary unit]] with the money by hiring only the best [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and personnel on [[Galatea]], the [[Mercenary's Star (hiring hall)|Mercenary's Star]]. They had not anticipated the fallout their offer, broadcast in advance before they even set foot on the world, would create: A financially sound outfit with close ties to [[House Steiner]] is almost too good to be true.+ {{sectionstub}} − − Upon arriving on Galatea in person on 3 October [[3010]], the Kell brothers are greeted by [[Gordon Franck]] from the Lyran office of Mercenary Relations. Sympathetic to their cause, Franck advises them about another unforeseen aspect: Their hiring offer is going to inject a lot of money into the market and will thereby upset the business model of local loan shark and underworld kingpin [[Haskell Blizzard]], as it will allow mercenary MechWarriors to pay him off for good instead of working the debt off in arena fights likely to incur further costly damage — owing money to Blizzard is colloquially called being "snowed under" among mercenaries on Galatea. Blizzard is very well connected. His granddaughter happens to be married to [[Thomas Volmer]], son of corrupt Lyran General [["Viper" Volmer]] who is in command of the local militia and police on Galatea as well as spies and underworld informants. − − Volmer immediately attempts to intimidate Morgan into playing by his rules, pointing out that the Archon has little direct power on Galatea. Morgan is prepared to hear Volmer's demands, but finds them so outrageous that the openly calls Volmer out as being Blizzard's puppet and threatens him back. − − The Kell brothers decide to take on Blizzard (and Volmer) head-on and get the first punch in. Morgan goes to a demolition derby event that Blizzard is known to attend, a rigged mock fight with replica BattleMechs built from inferior materials and quality. The fight is won by "Titan" in a show 'Mech imitating a ''[[Commando]]''. As expected, Morgan is summoned to meet Haskell Blizzard in his box. They have a very straightforward discussion about the situation, but fail to come to an understanding. It ends with Blizzard telling Morgan that he has Patrick followed, and will mark him to prove his absolute power on Galatea. Morgan is also introduced to "Titan", who turns out to be none other than Thomas Volmer, and meets [[Veronica Matova]]. − − Patrick goes dancing and meets a charming, street-widse woman named Tisha who gives him a street-level perspective on things. ==Featured Characters== ==Featured Characters== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} − *[[Haskell Blizzard]] - Nihilistic former MechWarrior and ruthless crimelord. − *[[Richard O'Cieran]] - − *[[Hector Damiceau]] - − *[[Gordon Franck]] - Upstanding Lyran officer who dutifully supports the Kells with his knowledge of Galatean local politics − *[[Laeticia Hamilton]] - Expert tech; meets Patrick Kell in a bar without realizing who he is and gives him a "street level" perspective on the Kell Hounds. Later introduced as a potential recruit. − *[[Amanda Heartsthorne]] *[[Morgan Kell]] *[[Morgan Kell]] *[[Patrick Kell]] *[[Patrick Kell]] − *[[Yorinaga Kurita]] + *[[Amanda Heartsthorne]] + *[[Clarence Wilson]] + *[[Gordon Franck]] + *[[Haskell Blizzard]] + *[[Hector Damiceau]] + *[[Laeticia Hamilton]] + *[[Richard O'Cieran]] + *[[Thomas Volmer]] *[[Veronica Matova]] *[[Veronica Matova]] + *"Viper" Volmer *[[Walter de Mesnil]] *[[Walter de Mesnil]] − * General [[General Volmer|"Viper" Volmer]] + *[[Yorinaga Kurita]] − *[[Thomas Volmer]] − *[[Clarence Wilson]] − {{div col end}} ==Featured systems== ==Featured systems== Line 84:
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Line 84: *''[[Panther]]'' *''[[Panther]]'' *''[[Vindicator]]'' *''[[Vindicator]]'' − ===DropShips=== − *''[[Leopard]]'' − ===Other=== − *[[Targeting fairy]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − *Anachronistically, [[Hansen's Roughriders]] are mentioned in Chapter 1 as an established mercenary unit although that unit would not form until several years later.+ In Chapter 5 the [[Grey Death Legion]] is refered to as a quality mercenary outfit. It wouldn't be founded for another 14 years. [[Category:BattleCorps publications]] [[Category:BattleCorps publications]] [[Category:Novels]] [[Category:Novels]] [[Category:Works by Michael A. Stackpole]] [[Category:Works by Michael A. Stackpole]]
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| name = | | name = | ||
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| author = [[Michael A. Stackpole]] | | author = [[Michael A. Stackpole]] | ||
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| publisher = [[BattleCorps]]<br/>[[Catalyst Game Labs]] | | publisher = [[BattleCorps]]<br/>[[Catalyst Game Labs]] | ||
| productioncode = CAT35882NV | | productioncode = CAT35882NV | ||
| − | | year = 7 | + | | year = 7 March-16 May 2008 (BattleCorps) |
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| era = [[Succession Wars era]] | | era = [[Succession Wars era]] | ||
| − | | timeline = | + | | timeline = 3-7 October [[3010]] |
| series = [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] | | series = [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] | ||
| precededby = | | precededby = | ||
| followedby = [[A Tiny Spot of Rebellion]] | | followedby = [[A Tiny Spot of Rebellion]] | ||
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| − | '''''Not the Way the Smart Money Bets''''' | + | '''''Not the Way the Smart Money Bets''''' is a serialized novel by [[Michael A. Stackpole]] that was published online on [[BattleCorps]] in six parts. |
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*[[Morgan Kell]] | *[[Morgan Kell]] | ||
*[[Patrick Kell]] | *[[Patrick Kell]] | ||
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| + | *[[Gordon Franck]] | ||
| + | *[[Haskell Blizzard]] | ||
| + | *[[Hector Damiceau]] | ||
| + | *[[Laeticia Hamilton]] | ||
| + | *[[Richard O'Cieran]] | ||
| + | *[[Thomas Volmer]] | ||
*[[Veronica Matova]] | *[[Veronica Matova]] | ||
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*[[Walter de Mesnil]] | *[[Walter de Mesnil]] | ||
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==Featured BattleTech== | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
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*''[[Commando]]'' | *''[[Commando]]'' | ||
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*''[[JagerMech]]'' | *''[[JagerMech]]'' | ||
*''[[Jenner]]'' | *''[[Jenner]]'' | ||
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*''[[Panther]]'' | *''[[Panther]]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | [[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | ||
[[Category:Novels]] | [[Category:Novels]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Michael A. Stackpole]] | [[Category:Works by Michael A. Stackpole]] | ||