Carlson's Cavaliers
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 | Not Canon The subject of this article does not contribute canonical content to the BattleTech universe, either because it is not intended to or because it is not an official product. |
| Carlson's Cavaliers | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Novel Series |
| Author | Michael Keegan |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Independently published |
| First published | |
| Content | |
| Era | Late Succession War era |
| Timeline | June 2901 to |
Carlson's Cavaliers is an unauthorized series of BattleTech novel written by Michael Keegan. The series is listed on the Amazon website as "Independently published".
Contents
Canonicity
The Carlson's Cavaliers series is entirely non-canonical and effectively amounts to mere fan fiction. Neither the author nor the publisher obtained the legal rights to publish BattleTech material. Although conceived as a commercial product, the book's content does not even qualify as apocryphal for lack of any official sanction.
Canonicity/continuity problems
The novels have been not checked for compliance with established BattleTech Canon and continuity. As a result, it does not fit into the BattleTech universe. Known issues include:
- Field modifications and upgrades to 'Mechs and weapon systems that are impossible under existing rules (such as an improved Gauss Rifle).
- Short travel times between worlds that are only theoretically possible when using a pre-established chain of JumpShips, which is highly unlikely though not technically impossible.
- Violation of established BattleTech universe aesthetics (arguably) through the Berserker Dragon superfauna.
The Cavaliers unit as such stand out as well. It is a very top-heavy unit with significant amounts of technology and resources to the point of seemingly numbering several Divisions in strength, a force of such a size would have significant impact on the BattleTech universe.
Plot summary
The series follows the exploits of a genetically engineered "super soldier" Alex Carlson commander of the titular Carlson's Cavaliers consisting of a collection of rag tag mercenaries, a sizable hareem and a growing number of fellow super soldiers.
Books in the series
- Carlson's Cavaliers (listed as book 1)
- When the Cradle will Rock (listed as book 2)
- Alex vs. Goliath. (listed as book 3)
- Jamison, Banori, Diablo...Oh my! (listed as book 4)
- Lions, Dragons and Banori! (listed as chapter 5)
- A New Beginning (listed as chapter 6)
- Banori (listed as chapter 7)
- Alpha-Ratz! (listed as chapter 8)
- Niles (listed as chapter 9)