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| − | + | Their latest contract has brought the Chaos Irregulars to [[Mosiro]], where the local university is executing an archeological dig on nearby [[El Giza]]. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (though bribes), the locals 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. | |
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| + | The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that used to be used for extensive [[holovid]] production during the [[Star League era]]. Among numerous others, the ''Fer de lance'' holovids were produced here, an 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 that 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. | ||
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| + | On 17 May, unmarked raiders with [[stealth armor]] suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn. 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 later story). | ||
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| + | The Capellans are impressed by the Irregulars' attempts to evacuate the 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. When pondering their next job offers, they try to stay away from Capellan space as far as possible. | ||
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| + | In the aftermath, they 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. | ||
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| + | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
| + | ===BattleMechs=== | ||
| + | *''[[Blackjack]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Centurion]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Crockett]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Enforcer]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Hussar]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Quickdraw]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Vulcan]]'' | ||
| + | ===Vehicles=== | ||
| + | *[[J. Edgar]] | ||
| + | *[[Vedette]] | ||
[[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | [[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | ||
[[Category:Short Stories]] | [[Category:Short Stories]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Kevin Killiany]] | [[Category:Works by Kevin Killiany]] | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 16 September 2013
| Encounter at El Giza | |
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| 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.
| “ | Kevin Killiany brings us to El Giza in the Free Worlds League for a light archeological dig. East work, really... really? | ” |
Plot summary
Their latest contract has brought the Chaos Irregulars to Mosiro, where the local university is executing an archeological dig on nearby El Giza. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (though bribes), the locals 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 used to be used for extensive holovid production during the Star League era. Among numerous others, the Fer de lance holovids were produced here, an 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 that 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. Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn. 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 later story).
The Capellans are impressed by the Irregulars' attempts to evacuate the 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. When pondering their next job offers, they try to stay away from Capellan space as far as possible.
In the aftermath, they 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.