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'''''Fortress of Lies''''', by [[J. Steven York]], is the eighth novel set in the [[Dark Age]] era.
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'''''Fortress of Lies''''', by [[J. Steven York]], is the eighth novel in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] series. It was first published in February 2004 by [[Roc Books]] and was later republished in June 2021 by [[InMediaRes Productions, LLC|Catalyst Game Labs]] as a [[BattleTech Legends]] title.
  
 
== From the back cover ==
 
== From the back cover ==
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{{quote|''After his victory on [[New Aragon]], Duke [[Aaron Sandoval]] has the embattled Republic in his debt. But Sandoval's hidden agenda has more to do with his own power than any loyalty he ever had to [[The Republic of the Sphere]]. He'll spare no expense to achieve his ultimate goal.''
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{{quote|''After his victory on [[New Aragon]], Duke [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]] has the embattled Republic in his debt. But Sandoval's hidden agenda has more to do with his own power than any loyalty he ever had to [[The Republic of the Sphere]]. He'll spare no expense to achieve his ultimate goal.''
  
 
''When the Duke becomes the target of an assassination attempt, he realizes that his efforts to build a coalition against the invading [[House Liao]] are failing. Many planetary governors prefer capitulation to war. What he needs is a new [[Tyrannos Rex|ship]] and a new approach.''
 
''When the Duke becomes the target of an assassination attempt, he realizes that his efforts to build a coalition against the invading [[House Liao]] are failing. Many planetary governors prefer capitulation to war. What he needs is a new [[Tyrannos Rex|ship]] and a new approach.''
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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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The book focuses on the story of the renegade Republic of the Sphere Duke Aaron Sandoval and his nephew Erik Sandoval-Groell, who acts as Military Commander of his privately raised [[FedSuns]] loyalist militia, the Swordsworn. With semisecret agenda of delivering worlds to Federated Suns, once the Republic ultimately collapsed, the splinter faction wages war against [[Capellan Confederation]] which by 3134 has pushed into [[Prefecture VI|Prefectures VI]] and [[Prefecture V|V]]. Two organize resistance and try to make alliances among besieged worlds trying fight off the Capellans with little help from the Republic of the Sphere.
  
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== Featured characters ==
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==Featured Characters==
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* Duke [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval II]]
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* [[Angie Chelsy]]
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* [[Charles Pinckard]]
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* [[Cletus Wyoming]]
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* Dallas
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* [[Deena Onan]]
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* [[Divos Sebhat]]
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* [[Elsa Harrad]]
 
* Commander [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]]
 
* Commander [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]]
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* Duke [[Aaron Sandoval]]
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* [[Ginger Li]]
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* [[Elsa Harrad]]
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* [[Gus Clancy]]
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* [[Hank Cutler]]
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* [[Harri Golan]]
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* [[Joan Cisco]]
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* [[Jose Sebhat]]
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* [[Justin Sortek]]
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* [[Marilou Grogan]]
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* [[Mary Neskowin]]
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* [[Millano Rivkin]]
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* [[Nina Wu]]
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* [[Ozark Kinston]]
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* [[Paul Yi]]
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* [[Shun Tao]]
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* [[Ulysses Paxton]]
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== Featured BattleTech ==
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==='Mechs===
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*''[[Black Hawk]]''
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*''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]''
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*''[[Hatchetman]]''
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* ''[[LoaderMech]]''
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*''[[Spider]]''
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*''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]''
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*''[[Tundra Wolf]]''
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=== Combat Vehicles ===
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===Battle Armor===
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===DropShips===
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* [[Buccaneer (DropShip class)|Buccaneer]]-class [[DropShip]] ''[[Mercury (Individual Buccaneer-class DropShip)|Mercury]]''
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* [[Excalibur (DropShip class)|Excalibur]]-class DropShip ''[[Tyrannos Rex]]''
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* [[Fortress]]-class DropShip ''[[Madras (Individual Fortress-class DropShip)|Madras]]''
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* [[Monarch]]-class DropShip ''[[Boiler Bay]]''
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* [[Union]]-class DropShips ''[[Kiwanda]]'' and ''[[Victory (Individual Union-class DropShip)|Victory]]''
  
 
== Featured places ==
 
== Featured places ==
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* [[Azha]]
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* [[New Aragon]]
 
* [[New Avalon]]
 
* [[New Avalon]]
 
* [[New Canton]]
 
* [[New Canton]]
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* [[Pleione]]
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* [[Poznan]]
 
* [[Shensi]]
 
* [[Shensi]]
 
* [[Ningpo]]
 
* [[Ningpo]]
 
* [[St. Andre]]
 
* [[St. Andre]]
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==Foreign-Language Editions==
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===German===
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A German edition, translated by [[Reinhold H. Mai]], was published by [[Heyne]] in 2005 as ''Festung der Lügen'' (ISBN 9783453521070).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/97314761X ''Festung der Lügen'']</ref>
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===Hungarian===
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A Hungarian edition, translated by Vitális Szabolcs, was published by [[Delta Vision]] in 2006 as ''Hazugságok erődje''.<ref>Beholder product page for [http://beholder.hu/?m=bolt&cikk=8940 ''Hazugságok erődje'']</ref>
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==Covers==
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<gallery>
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File:Fortress of Lies (2021 cover).jpg|2021 reprint cover. Art by [[Tan Ho Sim]].
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File:MWDA-08-Festung der Lügen.jpg|2005 German edition.
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File:Hazugságok erődje - 2006.jpg|2006 Hungarian edition.
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</gallery>
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=References=
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<references/>
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[[Category:Novels]]
 
[[Category:Novels]]
 
[[Category:MechWarrior: Dark Age novels]]
 
[[Category:MechWarrior: Dark Age novels]]
 
[[Category:Works by J. Steven York]]
 
[[Category:Works by J. Steven York]]
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[[Category:Hungarian Editions]]

Latest revision as of 18:45, 24 March 2023

Fortress of Lies.jpg
Fortress of Lies
Product information
Type Novel
Author J. Steven York
Pages 297
Cover Artwork Ray Lundgren
Publication information
Publisher Roc Books
First published 3 February 2004
ISBN-10 0451459636
ISBN-13 978-0451459633
Content
Era Dark Age era
Timeline 3134
Series MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels
Preceded by By Temptations and By War
Followed by Patriot's Stand

Fortress of Lies, by J. Steven York, is the eighth novel in the MechWarrior: Dark Age series. It was first published in February 2004 by Roc Books and was later republished in June 2021 by Catalyst Game Labs as a BattleTech Legends title.

From the back cover[edit]

“ After his victory on New Aragon, Duke Aaron Sandoval has the embattled Republic in his debt. But Sandoval's hidden agenda has more to do with his own power than any loyalty he ever had to The Republic of the Sphere. He'll spare no expense to achieve his ultimate goal.

When the Duke becomes the target of an assassination attempt, he realizes that his efforts to build a coalition against the invading House Liao are failing. Many planetary governors prefer capitulation to war. What he needs is a new ship and a new approach.

To launch his campaign, Sandoval sends his nephew Erik, fresh from the front lines, to Shensi. His job is to convince the governor to join his uncle's alliance instead of making peace with Liao. Although Erik is honored to be the Duke's strong right hand, he's convinced that his uncle's arrogance is getting the better of him. But what Erik doesn't yet realize is that his uncle will sacrifice anyone to achieve his dreams of glory...

”

Summary[edit]

The book focuses on the story of the renegade Republic of the Sphere Duke Aaron Sandoval and his nephew Erik Sandoval-Groell, who acts as Military Commander of his privately raised FedSuns loyalist militia, the Swordsworn. With semisecret agenda of delivering worlds to Federated Suns, once the Republic ultimately collapsed, the splinter faction wages war against Capellan Confederation which by 3134 has pushed into Prefectures VI and V. Two organize resistance and try to make alliances among besieged worlds trying fight off the Capellans with little help from the Republic of the Sphere.

Featured Characters[edit]

Featured BattleTech[edit]

'Mechs[edit]

Combat Vehicles[edit]

Battle Armor[edit]

DropShips[edit]

Featured places[edit]

Foreign-Language Editions[edit]

German[edit]

A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2005 as Festung der Lügen (ISBN 9783453521070).[1]

Hungarian[edit]

A Hungarian edition, translated by Vitális Szabolcs, was published by Delta Vision in 2006 as Hazugságok erődje.[2]

Covers[edit]

  • 2021 reprint cover. Art by Tan Ho Sim.

  • 2005 German edition.

  • 2006 Hungarian edition.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for Festung der Lügen
  2. ↑ Beholder product page for Hazugságok erődje

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