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'''''D.R.T.''''', by [[James D. Long|James D. Long]], continues the story of the [[Black Thorns]] [[mercenary unit|mercenary band]].
 
'''''D.R.T.''''', by [[James D. Long|James D. Long]], continues the story of the [[Black Thorns]] [[mercenary unit|mercenary band]].
  
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''[[Jeremiah Rose]] and the [[Black Thorns]], flush with their success against the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]]s on [[Borghese]], head to [[Harlech]] to draw a new assignment. Their only requirement: Their new job must let them face off against the [[Clans]].''
 
''[[Jeremiah Rose]] and the [[Black Thorns]], flush with their success against the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]]s on [[Borghese]], head to [[Harlech]] to draw a new assignment. Their only requirement: Their new job must let them face off against the [[Clans]].''
  
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''They find more than they bargained for. Their assignment: Garrison duty on [[Wolcott]]—a [[Kurita]] planet deep in the heart of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] occupation zone. Wolcott is besieged, but protected from further Clan aggression by the Clan [[Truce of Tukayyid|code of honor]].''
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''They find more than they bargained for. Their assignment: Garrison duty on [[Wolcott]]—a [[Kurita]] planet deep in the heart of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] occupation zone. Wolcott is besieged, but protected from further Clan aggression by the Clan [[Truce of Tukayyid|code of honor]].''
  
 
''Wolcott makes a useful staging area for Kurita raids on Smoke Jaguar-occupied territory.''
 
''Wolcott makes a useful staging area for Kurita raids on Smoke Jaguar-occupied territory.''
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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
 
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==Covers==
 
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<gallery>
 
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Image:Black Thorn Blues.jpg|German book front cover
 
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</gallery>
 
  
 
==Featured Characters==
 
==Featured Characters==
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* ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Adrian Zimmer]]
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* [[Antioch Bell]]
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* [[Ajax (Black Thorns)|Ajax]]
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* Bondan
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* [[Star Colonel]] [[Denard Devereaux]]
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* ''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Elaina Cantrell]]
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* [[Esmeralda]]
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* [[Greta Podell]]
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* [[Hawg]]
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* [[Jamshid Al-Kalibi]]
 
* Captain [[Jeremiah Rose]]
 
* Captain [[Jeremiah Rose]]
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* [[Joseph Patti]]
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* [[Katherine Kittiallen|Katherine "Kitten" Kittiallen]]
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* Langley
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* [[Leeza Rippiticue]]
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* Priam
 
* [[Rachel McCloud]]
 
* [[Rachel McCloud]]
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* ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[Reiza Myoto]]
 
* [[Rianna Rose]]
 
* [[Rianna Rose]]
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* ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Adrian Zimmer]]
 
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* ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[Reiza Myoto]]
 
 
* [[Sinclair Danes]]
 
* [[Sinclair Danes]]
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* [[Star Colonel]] [[Denard Devereaux]]
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* [[Siriwan Toshirov]]
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* ''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Elaina Cantrell]]
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* Thrace
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* Uroshi
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* Vaynes
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* [[Yuri Dogdorvich]]
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</div>
  
 
==Featured places==
 
==Featured places==
 
* [[Courchevel]]
 
* [[Courchevel]]
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* [[Fort Loudon]]
 
* [[Luthien]]
 
* [[Luthien]]
 
* [[Outreach]]
 
* [[Outreach]]
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* [[Pilkhua]] (mentioned)
 
* [[Wolcott]]
 
* [[Wolcott]]
  
 
== Featured BattleTech ==
 
== Featured BattleTech ==
 
===BattleMechs===
 
===BattleMechs===
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<div class="desktop-3-col">
 
* ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]''
 
* ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]''
 
* ''[[BattleMaster]]''
 
* ''[[BattleMaster]]''
 
* ''[[Catapult]]''
 
* ''[[Catapult]]''
 
* ''[[Charger]]''
 
* ''[[Charger]]''
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* ''[[Dasher]]''
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* ''[[Executioner (Gladiator)]]''
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* ''[[Fire Moth (Dasher)]]''
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* ''[[Glass Spider (Galahad)]]''
 
* ''[[Grand Dragon]]''
 
* ''[[Grand Dragon]]''
 
* ''[[Griffin IIC]]''
 
* ''[[Griffin IIC]]''
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* ''[[Mad Cat]]''
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* ''[[Hellbringer (Loki)]]''
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* ''[[Masakari]]''
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* ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)]]''
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* ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]''
 
* ''[[Panther]]''
 
* ''[[Panther]]''
 
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]''
 
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]''
 
* ''[[Raven]]''
 
* ''[[Raven]]''
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* ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]''
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* ''[[Summoner (Thor)]]''
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* ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)]]''
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* ''[[Warhawk (Masakari)]]''
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===Vehicles===
 
===Vehicles===
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===JumpShips===
 
===JumpShips===
 
* ''[[Invader|Invader-class JumpShip]]'' ''[[Ellyohippus]]''
 
* ''[[Invader|Invader-class JumpShip]]'' ''[[Ellyohippus]]''
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==Foreign-Language Editions==
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===German===
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A German edition, translated by Christian Jesch, was published by [[Heyne]] in 1994 as ''Black Thorn Blues'' (ISBN 9783453079922).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/943153417 first printing of ''Black Thorn Blues'']</ref>  The book had several printings, including a third printing in 1995 under the same ISBN.<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/946348340 third printing of ''Black Thorn Blues'']</ref>  This was also republished as an EPUB by [[Ulisses Medien & Spiel Distribution GmbH|Ulisses Spiele]] in 2017 as ''BattleTech Legenden 23 : Black Thorn Blues'' (ISBN 9783957526786).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/1144862000 ''BattleTech Legenden 23 : Black Thorn Blues'']</ref>
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===Russian===
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A Russian edition, translated by I. Gavrilov, was published by [[Армада]] (Armada) in 1996 as ''Список потерь'' (ISBN 576320137X). <ref> Science Fiction Lab Book description for [http://fantlab.ru/edition39293 Список потерь]</ref>  A reprint was published in 2002 (ISBN 5710763675) by [[Дрофа]] (Drofa) as part of a different series produced in collaboration with [[Армада-пресс]] (Armada-Press).  <ref> Science Fiction Lab Book description for [http://fantlab.ru/edition39294 Список потерь]</ref><ref> National Library of Russia description for [https://webservices.nlr.ru/util/?method=recordFormat&vid=07NLR_VU1&sysid=000539670&format=037&base=NLR01 Список потерь]</ref>
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==Covers==
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<gallery>
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Image:D.R.T..jpg|Original 1994 cover. Art by Boris Vallejo.
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Image:Black Thorn Blues.jpg|1994 German edition. Art by FASA.
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Image:BattleTech Legenden 23 - Black Thorn Blues.jpg|2017 German edition (reprint).
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Image:Список потерь.jpg|1996 Russian edition.
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Image:Список потерь-2002.jpg|2002 Russian edition (reprint).
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</gallery>
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=References=
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<references/>
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[[Category:BattleCorps publications]]
 
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[[Category:Works by James D. Long]]
 
[[Category:Works by James D. Long]]
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[[Category:German Editions]]
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[[Category:Russian Editions]]

Latest revision as of 13:45, 21 September 2023

D.R.T..jpg
D.R.T.
Product information
Type Novel
Author James D. Long
Pages 288
Cover Artwork Boris Vallejo
Interior Artwork Rick Harris
Publication information
Publisher Roc Books
First published 1 May 1994
ISBN-10 0451453662
ISBN-13 978-0451453662
Content
Era Clan Invasion era
Timeline 1 October 3056 - 3057
Preceded by Main Event

D.R.T., by James D. Long, continues the story of the Black Thorns mercenary band.

The novel was made available on BattleCorps on 21 February 2010 as a PDF file (text only, without cover, pictures, or any other interior artwork except for the usual BattleCorps frame graphics). The PDF copy includes a disclaimer stating that it was created from a pre-final edition text that might differ from the printed version and that canon-wise, the print edition trumps the PDF edition. Within the PDF edition, the title is given as "DRT" (without the periods).

From the back cover[edit]

“ DEAD RIGHT THERE

Jeremiah Rose and the Black Thorns, flush with their success against the Jade Falcons on Borghese, head to Harlech to draw a new assignment. Their only requirement: Their new job must let them face off against the Clans.

They find more than they bargained for. Their assignment: Garrison duty on Wolcott—a Kurita planet deep in the heart of the Clan Smoke Jaguar occupation zone. Wolcott is besieged, but protected from further Clan aggression by the Clan code of honor.

Wolcott makes a useful staging area for Kurita raids on Smoke Jaguar-occupied territory.

The pay is good. The advance is unbelievable.

But they have to live long enough to spend it.

”

Summary[edit]


Featured Characters[edit]

Featured places[edit]

Featured BattleTech[edit]

BattleMechs[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Aircraft[edit]

DropShips[edit]

JumpShips[edit]

Foreign-Language Editions[edit]

German[edit]

A German edition, translated by Christian Jesch, was published by Heyne in 1994 as Black Thorn Blues (ISBN 9783453079922).[1] The book had several printings, including a third printing in 1995 under the same ISBN.[2] This was also republished as an EPUB by Ulisses Spiele in 2017 as BattleTech Legenden 23 : Black Thorn Blues (ISBN 9783957526786).[3]

Russian[edit]

A Russian edition, translated by I. Gavrilov, was published by Армада (Armada) in 1996 as Список потерь (ISBN 576320137X). [4] A reprint was published in 2002 (ISBN 5710763675) by Дрофа (Drofa) as part of a different series produced in collaboration with Армада-пресс (Armada-Press). [5][6]

Covers[edit]

  • Original 1994 cover. Art by Boris Vallejo.

  • 1994 German edition. Art by FASA.

  • 2017 German edition (reprint).

  • 1996 Russian edition.

  • 2002 Russian edition (reprint).

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for first printing of Black Thorn Blues
  2. ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for third printing of Black Thorn Blues
  3. ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for BattleTech Legenden 23 : Black Thorn Blues
  4. ↑ Science Fiction Lab Book description for Список потерь
  5. ↑ Science Fiction Lab Book description for Список потерь
  6. ↑ National Library of Russia description for Список потерь

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