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Revision as of 00:20, 26 June 2012
A Call to Arms | |
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Product information | |
Type | Novel |
Author | Loren L. Coleman |
Pages | 320 |
Cover Artwork | Ray Lundgren |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Roc Books |
First published | 4 February, 2003 |
ISBN-10 | 0451459121 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0451459121 |
Content | |
Era | Dark Age era |
Timeline | 3133 |
Series | MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels |
Preceded by | Ghost War |
Followed by | The Ruins of Power |
A Call to Arms, by Loren L. Coleman, is the second book in the new Dark Age era.
Contents
From the back cover
“ | Months have passed since the interplanetary communications net was destroyed, isolating planets across the Republic of the Sphere. Achernar is one of the few worlds still in possession of a working Hyperpulse Generator Station, a device that enables communications across the galaxy—and a much sought after prize for the splintering factions of the Republic...
After failing to qualify as an active MechWarrior, Raul Ortega finds some solace in the Republic's military reserves on Archenar and dreams of of the day he might know the adventure and glory of real combat. The Republic-loyal forces of Archenar are supported by a loose alliance with the Swordsworn, a faction pledged to House Davion, whose leaders have an agenda all their own. When the planet falls under siege by yet another splinter group, the Steel Wolves, who are intent on capturing the HPG station, Raul is called to active duty. But when the Swordsworn desert Archenar in its time of need, Raul discovers that there's little honor in the subtle nuisances of treachery and the brutal realities of war... |
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Plot summary
Prolog
Raul Ortega is piloting his Legionnaire battlemech on Achernar's Highlake Basin. He comes into contact with an enemy JES I and with a quick burst of his 'mech's autocannon, easily destroys the vehicle. The fire that comes out from the vehicle looks odd, it looks fake. This is where we find that he is in a Mark III simulator in his final test to see if he is going to become the new MechWarrior for the planet's milita, or if he is going to become a new "desk commander." Unfortunately for him, his rival, who also has the same marks in academics and practical standings, is also vying for the MechWarrior role for the militia. The winner of the simulation graduates to fill the role that the militia needs.
The simulated battle is intense with each pilot pushing towards victory, than having to fall back in order stave off defeat. Through simulated destruction, each pilot is left with a near destroyed mech that has been pushed to the ground. Raul raises his mech so that it is on its knees, getting ready to take one last pull of his cannon to destroy the enemy pilot in order to gain victory. He pulls the trigger, and the screen goes black.
Someone bangs on his simulator to mark that the simulation is finished. Raul believes that he was able to get the final shot off before the enemy battle armor was able to break through his cockpit's shield. To his dismay, he hears the other cadets screaming with congratulatory cheers as the Achernar Militia has its new MechWarrior pilot. Charal DePriest.
Pre-Invasion
Battle Begins
Swordsworn Betrayal
Steel Wolves Initiative
Militia's Gamble
Peace
Featured characters
Featured worlds
Featured BattleTech
'Mechs
- Black Hawk
- Hatchetman
- Jupiter
- Legionnaire
- LoaderMech
- Pack Hunters
- Ryoken II
- Tundra Wolf
- converted AgroMech
- converted ForestryMech
- converted MiningMech (Dark Age)
Vehicles
- BE701 Joust
- Demon Medium Tank
- JES I
- JES II Strategic Missile Carrier
- M1 Marksman Tank
- Ranger VV1
- Scimitar
- SM1
- unspecified hoverbikes