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| − | '''''Rogue Com Guard''''' was a saga of books written by [[Tecumseh Jarrow]].<ref name= | + | '''''Rogue Com Guard''''' was a saga of books written by [[Tecumseh Jarrow]].<ref name=RCGItDD>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Art and Leisure section), news item published [05/05/3072] "Rogue Com Guard: Into the Deep Dark"''</ref> |
| − | Since [[3053]] the series has seen six installments added to the original one.<ref name= | + | Since [[3053]] the series has seen six installments added to the original one.<ref name=RCGItDD/> |
==Author== | ==Author== | ||
| − | Though there is a single author for all books, experts claim that differing styles over the years point to Jarrow being the cover identity for a rotating group of writers.<ref name= | + | Though there is a single author for all books, experts claim that differing styles over the years point to Jarrow being the cover identity for a rotating group of writers.<ref name=RCGItDD/> |
==Style== | ==Style== | ||
Experts agree that the books barely qualify as readable and represent the worst excesses of pulp literature. They point that the plots | Experts agree that the books barely qualify as readable and represent the worst excesses of pulp literature. They point that the plots | ||
| − | are pretty much interchangeable, with the characters are often one-dimensional caricatures. The action scenes are clichéd and repetitive. And nevertheless, the series remains as inexplicably popular as ever.<ref name= | + | are pretty much interchangeable, with the characters are often one-dimensional caricatures. The action scenes are clichéd and repetitive. And nevertheless, the series remains as inexplicably popular as ever.<ref name=RCGItDD/> |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The series goes over the live of a nameless hero was once a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in the ranks of the [[Com Guards]] that ending being the last survivor of his unit during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]]. He was accused of betraying his comrades and chased by the merciless Precentor-Inspector Harlowe Faust. Since then, he traveled the [[Inner Sphere]], searching for a peaceful place to call home but always encountering those who have need of his services.<ref name= | + | The series goes over the live of a nameless hero was once a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in the ranks of the [[Com Guards]] that ending being the last survivor of his unit during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]]. He was accused of betraying his comrades and chased by the merciless Precentor-Inspector Harlowe Faust. Since then, he traveled the [[Inner Sphere]], searching for a peaceful place to call home but always encountering those who have need of his services.<ref name=RCGItDD/> |
=== Escape from Epsilon Eridani === | === Escape from Epsilon Eridani === | ||
| − | Published in [[3067]], the book sees Faust killed by an unknown assassin within ComStar but not before he recognizes the protagonist's innocence and receives forgiveness for his dogged pursuit over the years.<ref name= | + | Published in [[3067]], the book sees Faust killed by an unknown assassin within ComStar but not before he recognizes the protagonist's innocence and receives forgiveness for his dogged pursuit over the years.<ref name=RCGItDD/> |
=== Symphony of Death === | === Symphony of Death === | ||
| − | Published in [[3070]], the book introduces a new character, Adept Iolande Nyx, a mysterious operative with dreadful cybernetic enhancements that make her an implacable hunter and a deadly killer, and the hunt continues, with our hero never resting in one place for long before fate and his past force him to move on to the next planet.<ref name= | + | Published in [[3070]], the book introduces a new character, Adept Iolande Nyx, a mysterious operative with dreadful cybernetic enhancements that make her an implacable hunter and a deadly killer, and the hunt continues, with our hero never resting in one place for long before fate and his past force him to move on to the next planet.<ref name=RCGItDD/> |
=== Into the Deep Dark === | === Into the Deep Dark === | ||
| − | On [[3072]], the series presents its latest installment from [[Gjallarhorn Press]].<ref name= | + | On [[3072]], the series presents its latest installment from [[Gjallarhorn Press]].<ref name=RCGItDD/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:38, 22 April 2022
Rogue Com Guard was a saga of books written by Tecumseh Jarrow.[1]
Since 3053 the series has seen six installments added to the original one.[1]
Contents
Author[edit]
Though there is a single author for all books, experts claim that differing styles over the years point to Jarrow being the cover identity for a rotating group of writers.[1]
Style[edit]
Experts agree that the books barely qualify as readable and represent the worst excesses of pulp literature. They point that the plots are pretty much interchangeable, with the characters are often one-dimensional caricatures. The action scenes are clichéd and repetitive. And nevertheless, the series remains as inexplicably popular as ever.[1]
Overview[edit]
The series goes over the live of a nameless hero was once a MechWarrior in the ranks of the Com Guards that ending being the last survivor of his unit during the Battle of Tukayyid. He was accused of betraying his comrades and chased by the merciless Precentor-Inspector Harlowe Faust. Since then, he traveled the Inner Sphere, searching for a peaceful place to call home but always encountering those who have need of his services.[1]
Escape from Epsilon Eridani[edit]
Published in 3067, the book sees Faust killed by an unknown assassin within ComStar but not before he recognizes the protagonist's innocence and receives forgiveness for his dogged pursuit over the years.[1]
Symphony of Death[edit]
Published in 3070, the book introduces a new character, Adept Iolande Nyx, a mysterious operative with dreadful cybernetic enhancements that make her an implacable hunter and a deadly killer, and the hunt continues, with our hero never resting in one place for long before fate and his past force him to move on to the next planet.[1]
Into the Deep Dark[edit]
On 3072, the series presents its latest installment from Gjallarhorn Press.[1]