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| era = [[Civil War era]] | | era = [[Civil War era]] | ||
| timeline = 4 April—20 May [[3067]] | | timeline = 4 April—20 May [[3067]] | ||
| − | | series = [[Chaos Irregulars]] stories | + | | series = [[Chaos Born|Chaos Irregulars]] stories |
| precededby = [[Determination at Wallis]] | | precededby = [[Determination at Wallis]] | ||
| followedby = [[Gambit at Noisiel]] | | followedby = [[Gambit at Noisiel]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''Encounter at El Giza''''' is a story by [[Kevin Killiany]] that was published online on [[BattleCorps]] on 21 May 2005 as the fourth part of the | + | '''''Encounter at El Giza''''' is a story by [[Kevin Killiany]] that was published online on [[BattleCorps]] on 21 May 2005 as the fourth part of the Chaos Irregulars series. |
==Teaser text== | ==Teaser text== | ||
| − | {{quote|''Kevin Killiany brings us to [[El Giza]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] for a light archeological dig. | + | {{quote|''Kevin Killiany brings us to [[El Giza]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] for a light archeological dig. Easy work, really... really?''}} |
==Plot summary== | ==Plot summary== | ||
| − | Their latest contract has brought the Chaos Irregulars to [[Mosiro]]. A local university is executing an archeological dig on the nearby world of [[El Giza]]. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (through bribes), the locals on El Giza resent the operation, necessitating military-grade protection from the Chaos Irregulars. There are also hints that pirates or other treasure hunters, such as those operating from [[Kwamashu]], might pose a threat. | + | Their latest contract has brought the [[1st Rim Commonality Guards|Chaos Irregulars]] to [[Mosiro]]. A local university is executing an archeological dig on the nearby world of [[El Giza]]. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (through bribes), the locals on El Giza resent the operation, necessitating military-grade protection from the Chaos Irregulars. There are also hints that pirates or other treasure hunters, such as those operating from [[Kwamashu]], might pose a threat. |
| − | The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that was used for extensive [[holovid]] production during the [[Star League era]]. Among numerous others, the ''Fer de | + | The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that was used for extensive [[holovid]] production during the [[Star League era]]. Among numerous others, the ''Fer de Lance'' holovids were produced here, ''Fer de Lance'' being a holovid heroine and forerunner of the ''[[Immortal Warrior]]'' series from two-and-a-half centuries earlier. Parts of a real ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]] are even found in the ruins that once upon a time were used to make the ''Fer de Lance'' holovids. As it turns out, it is a real [[SLDF]] trainer 'Mech and the Irregulars discuss if they should request it as part of their payment, as it would be extremely useful for training purposes. |
On 17 May, unmarked raiders with [[stealth armor]] suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Irregulars Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn—they are in league with the attackers. Professor Hannan, himself of El Giza origin, had conspired with the attackers who are revealed to be a [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] [[Warrior House]] (confirmed to be [[House Kamata]] in a subsequent story). | On 17 May, unmarked raiders with [[stealth armor]] suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Irregulars Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn—they are in league with the attackers. Professor Hannan, himself of El Giza origin, had conspired with the attackers who are revealed to be a [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] [[Warrior House]] (confirmed to be [[House Kamata]] in a subsequent story). | ||
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In the aftermath, the Irregulars figure out that the New Mumbai holovids were renowned for their accuracy, and that the original SLDF-supplied trainer 'Mech probably contained an invaluable military database; further, the firm apparently possessed detailed information on real SLDF bases on hundreds of worlds in its time. This was apparently the prize the Capellans were after. | In the aftermath, the Irregulars figure out that the New Mumbai holovids were renowned for their accuracy, and that the original SLDF-supplied trainer 'Mech probably contained an invaluable military database; further, the firm apparently possessed detailed information on real SLDF bases on hundreds of worlds in its time. This was apparently the prize the Capellans were after. | ||
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| + | ==Featured characters== | ||
| + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
| + | * [[Barns]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]], driving a [[Vedette]] | ||
| + | * [[Cabot]] of [[Mosiro]] | ||
| + | * [[First Lord of the Star League]] & [[Director-General of the Terran Hegemony]] [[Nicholas Cameron]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Dora Campbell]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]'s 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Reema Chowla]], commander of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]'s 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting a ''[[Mongoose]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Grainger Christian|Grainger "Gray" Christian]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]' specialized lance, piloting a ''[[Spector]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Avery Clint]], lance leader of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]'s 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a QKD-5K ''[[Quickdraw]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Chamos Daniels]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]' 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting a ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Tony Davis]], lance leader of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]' specialized lance, piloting a ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Esther (El Giza)|Esther]] of [[El Giza]], messenger for the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]] | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Alejandro Fuentes|Alejandro "Dro" Fuentes]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]' 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a ''[[Hussar]]'' | ||
| + | * Professor Dr. [[Hannan]], Director of History of the [[Mosiro]] University | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Jarmae Heather|Jarmae "Jars" Heather]], lance leader of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]' 1st Company's Beta Lance, piloting a QKD-4G ''[[Quickdraw]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Captain]] [[Obadiah Jacoam|Obadiah "Jake" Jacoam]], commander of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]] | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Gabrielle Marion]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]' 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Dwight Martin]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]'s 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting an ''[[Enforcer]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Micah]] of [[El Giza]], messenger for the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]] | ||
| + | * [[Sergeant Major]] [[Pauls]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]] | ||
| + | * [[Captain]] [[Ariel Peregrine]], commander of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]], piloting a [[Huron Warrior|HUR-WO-R4O ''Huron Warrior'']] called ''The Colonel'' | ||
| + | * Technician [[Darryl Silverlake]], chief engineer of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]] | ||
| + | * [[Trace]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]], driving a [[Vedette]] | ||
| + | * [[Sergeant]] [[Tucker (Chaos Irregulars)|Tucker]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]] | ||
| + | * [[Albert Whuang]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]]' 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting a ''[[Valkyrie]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Sergeant]] [[Theodora Yannis|Theodora "Teddi" Yannis]] of the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]], driving a [[J. Edgar]] | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
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| + | ==Featured Places== | ||
| + | * [[El Giza]] | ||
| + | * [[Ludwigshafen]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | * [[Mosiro]] | ||
| + | * [[Noisiel]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | * [[Outreach]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Featured Units== | ||
| + | * [[1st Rim Commonality Guard|Chaos Irregulars]] | ||
| + | * [[Olson's Rangers]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | * [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | * [[Warrior House Kamata]] | ||
| + | * [[Wolf's Dragoons]] (mentioned) | ||
==Featured BattleTech== | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
===BattleMechs=== | ===BattleMechs=== | ||
| + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
| + | *''[[Atlas]]'' (mentioned) | ||
*''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' | *''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Bushwacker]]'' (mentioned) | ||
*''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' | *''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' | ||
*''[[Crockett]]'' | *''[[Crockett]]'' | ||
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*''[[Hussar]]'' | *''[[Hussar]]'' | ||
*''[[Quickdraw]]'' | *''[[Quickdraw]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Valkyrie]]'' | ||
*''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' | *''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
*[[J. Edgar]] | *[[J. Edgar]] | ||
| + | *[[Packrat]] | ||
| + | *[[Swiftwind]] Scout car | ||
*[[Vedette]] | *[[Vedette]] | ||
| + | ===DropShips=== | ||
| + | * DropShip of undetermined classes (''[[Drutt]]'') | ||
| + | |||
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[[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | [[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | ||
[[Category:Short Stories]] | [[Category:Short Stories]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Kevin Killiany]] | [[Category:Works by Kevin Killiany]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:44, 27 December 2023
| Encounter at El Giza | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Short story |
| Author | Kevin Killiany |
| Pages | 56 |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | BattleCorps |
| First published | 31 May 2005 |
| Content | |
| Era | Civil War era |
| Timeline | 4 April—20 May 3067 |
| Series | Chaos Irregulars stories |
| Preceded by | Determination at Wallis |
| Followed by | Gambit at Noisiel |
Encounter at El Giza is a story by Kevin Killiany that was published online on BattleCorps on 21 May 2005 as the fourth part of the Chaos Irregulars series.
Contents
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| “ | Kevin Killiany brings us to El Giza in the Free Worlds League for a light archeological dig. Easy work, really... really? | ” |
Plot summary[edit]
Their latest contract has brought the Chaos Irregulars to Mosiro. A local university is executing an archeological dig on the nearby world of El Giza. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (through bribes), the locals on El Giza resent the operation, necessitating military-grade protection from the Chaos Irregulars. There are also hints that pirates or other treasure hunters, such as those operating from Kwamashu, might pose a threat.
The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that was used for extensive holovid production during the Star League era. Among numerous others, the Fer de Lance holovids were produced here, Fer de Lance being a holovid heroine and forerunner of the Immortal Warrior series from two-and-a-half centuries earlier. Parts of a real Crockett BattleMech are even found in the ruins that once upon a time were used to make the Fer de Lance holovids. As it turns out, it is a real SLDF trainer 'Mech and the Irregulars discuss if they should request it as part of their payment, as it would be extremely useful for training purposes.
On 17 May, unmarked raiders with stealth armor suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Irregulars Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn—they are in league with the attackers. Professor Hannan, himself of El Giza origin, had conspired with the attackers who are revealed to be a Capellan Warrior House (confirmed to be House Kamata in a subsequent story).
The Capellans are impressed by the Irregulars' attempts to evacuate the supposed civilians under fire, and due to their strong belief in Karma they offer the Chaos Irregulars their lives if they agree to certain terms—including not mentioning the Warrior House's involvement to anyone, ever. The Irregulars, having suffered heavy losses already, have no other option than to accept (and subsequently refer to House Kamata only as the "pirates of unknown origin"). When pondering their next job offers, they try to stay away from Capellan space as far as possible.
In the aftermath, the Irregulars figure out that the New Mumbai holovids were renowned for their accuracy, and that the original SLDF-supplied trainer 'Mech probably contained an invaluable military database; further, the firm apparently possessed detailed information on real SLDF bases on hundreds of worlds in its time. This was apparently the prize the Capellans were after.
Featured characters[edit]
- Barns of the Chaos Irregulars, driving a Vedette
- Cabot of Mosiro
- First Lord of the Star League & Director-General of the Terran Hegemony Nicholas Cameron (mentioned)
- Lieutenant Dora Campbell of the Chaos Irregulars's 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a Vulcan
- Lieutenant Reema Chowla, commander of the Chaos Irregulars's 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting a Mongoose
- Lieutenant Grainger "Gray" Christian of the Chaos Irregulars' specialized lance, piloting a Spector (mentioned)
- Lieutenant Avery Clint, lance leader of the Chaos Irregulars's 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a QKD-5K Quickdraw
- Chamos Daniels of the Chaos Irregulars' 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting a Blackjack
- Lieutenant Tony Davis, lance leader of the Chaos Irregulars' specialized lance, piloting a Phoenix Hawk
- Esther of El Giza, messenger for the Chaos Irregulars
- Lieutenant Alejandro "Dro" Fuentes of the Chaos Irregulars' 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a Hussar
- Professor Dr. Hannan, Director of History of the Mosiro University
- Lieutenant Jarmae "Jars" Heather, lance leader of the Chaos Irregulars' 1st Company's Beta Lance, piloting a QKD-4G Quickdraw
- Captain Obadiah "Jake" Jacoam, commander of the Chaos Irregulars
- Lieutenant Gabrielle Marion of the Chaos Irregulars' 1st Company's Gamma Lance, piloting a Centurion
- Dwight Martin of the Chaos Irregulars's 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting an Enforcer
- Micah of El Giza, messenger for the Chaos Irregulars
- Sergeant Major Pauls of the Chaos Irregulars
- Captain Ariel Peregrine, commander of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a HUR-WO-R4O Huron Warrior called The Colonel
- Technician Darryl Silverlake, chief engineer of the Chaos Irregulars
- Trace of the Chaos Irregulars, driving a Vedette
- Sergeant Tucker of the Chaos Irregulars
- Albert Whuang of the Chaos Irregulars' 1st Company's Alpha Lance, piloting a Valkyrie
- Sergeant Theodora "Teddi" Yannis of the Chaos Irregulars, driving a J. Edgar
Featured Places[edit]
- El Giza
- Ludwigshafen (mentioned)
- Mosiro
- Noisiel (mentioned)
- Outreach (mentioned)
Featured Units[edit]
- Chaos Irregulars
- Olson's Rangers (mentioned)
- Smithson's Chinese Bandits (mentioned)
- Warrior House Kamata
- Wolf's Dragoons (mentioned)
Featured BattleTech[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
Vehicles[edit]
DropShips[edit]
- DropShip of undetermined classes (Drutt)