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Line 23: | followedby = | followedby = }} }} − '''''Ghost of Winter''''', by [[Stephen Kenson]], is a stand-alone tale about the defense of a minor [[Periphery]] [[Kore|planet]] against invading bandits. It is the first novel in the loosely related [[MechWarrior series]]. + '''''Ghost of Winter''''', by [[Stephen Kenson]], is a stand-alone tale about the defense of a minor [[Periphery]] [[Kore|planet]] against invading bandits. It is the first novel in the loosely-related [[MechWarrior series]]. − == From the Back Cover == + {{BCNovel|on 29 October 2010}} + == From the back cover == {{quote|''All his life, [[Sturm Kintaro]] wanted to be a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. Now he is one—untested in combat, but eager to show his prowess and be transferred away from the [[Periphery|backwater]] planet [[Kore]]. But he is about to get a bigger opportunity than he ever wanted when a band of interstellar pirates launches a surprise attack and takes control of the planet. After the rout, Sturm finds himself stranded in the frozen wastes of Kore with no [['Mech]], no help, and no hope...'' {{quote|''All his life, [[Sturm Kintaro]] wanted to be a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. Now he is one—untested in combat, but eager to show his prowess and be transferred away from the [[Periphery|backwater]] planet [[Kore]]. But he is about to get a bigger opportunity than he ever wanted when a band of interstellar pirates launches a surprise attack and takes control of the planet. After the rout, Sturm finds himself stranded in the frozen wastes of Kore with no [['Mech]], no help, and no hope...'' − ''Until he stumbles upon a long hidden secret, one that will help him prove himself a worthy MechWarrior. Now Sturm must wage a one-man war against the invading force—and resurrect a ghostly legend of Kore—if he is going to save his people from annihilation.''}} + ''Until he stumbles upon a long-hidden secret, one that will help him prove himself a worthy MechWarrior. Now Sturm must wage a one-man war against the invading force—and resurrect a ghostly legend of Kore—if he is going to save his people from annihilation.''}} == Plot Summary == == Plot Summary == Line 53:
Line 54: One day later, Kintaro lures the ''Fenris'' and ''Puma'' on a wild goose chase into the mountains. In their absence, he attacks the Kore Lancers Command Center outside Niffelheim in the ''Goshawk'' and rescues the captive soldiers. During the firefight, Volker joins the breakout and saves Krenner's life by shooting a pirate who was about to shoot Krenner. Kintaro leads two ''[[Winterhawk]]'' hover APCs carrying the escapees to Shangri-La, the hidden facility he discovered, where he explains that he only managed to bypass the security systems on two of the five 'Mechs there. Volker tries to raise an issue about command rights, pointing out that he is the senior officer, but Master Sergeant Krenner convinces him to accept Kintaro as being in command. One day later, Kintaro lures the ''Fenris'' and ''Puma'' on a wild goose chase into the mountains. In their absence, he attacks the Kore Lancers Command Center outside Niffelheim in the ''Goshawk'' and rescues the captive soldiers. During the firefight, Volker joins the breakout and saves Krenner's life by shooting a pirate who was about to shoot Krenner. Kintaro leads two ''[[Winterhawk]]'' hover APCs carrying the escapees to Shangri-La, the hidden facility he discovered, where he explains that he only managed to bypass the security systems on two of the five 'Mechs there. Volker tries to raise an issue about command rights, pointing out that he is the senior officer, but Master Sergeant Krenner convinces him to accept Kintaro as being in command. − During the night, Storm Riders tech and former [[ComStar]] acolyte [[Tom Flannery]] finds a [[hyperpulse generator]] in the facility and notes that it activated several days ago to send an automated message into the Clan Occupation Zone, presumably a warning that was triggered when Kintaro broke into the facility. Steel Viper forces might arrive within days—if they choose to respond at all. Not trusting Susie Ryan, who was obviously after the BattleMechs stored here, the defenders agree they cannot strike a deal with her. Instead, they decide that the two qualified MechWarriors (Kintaro and Volker) must train others using the simulators also found in the base, so that all five 'Mechs from the depot can be used against the pirates. + During the night, Storm Riders tech and former [[ComStar]] acolyte [[Tom Flannery]] finds a [[Hyperpulse Generator]] in the facility and notes that it activated several days ago to send an automated message into the Clan Occupation Zone, presumably a warning that was triggered when Kintaro broke into the facility. Steel Viper forces might arrive within days—if they choose to respond at all. Not trusting Susie Ryan, who was obviously after the BattleMechs stored here, the defenders agree they cannot strike a deal with her. Instead, they decide that the two qualified MechWarriors (Kintaro and Volker) must train others using the simulators also found in the base, so that all five 'Mechs from the depot can be used against the pirates. Susie Ryan broadcasts a recorded message four days later where she demands Sturm Kintaro to surrender himself, the Kore Lancers and the 'Mechs from the depot to her or she will kill his father who is shown captive. To demonstrate that she is not making idle threats, she shoots [[Derek Nordstrom]], the Alfin-appointed governor, in cold blood in front of the camera. This prompts Kintaro to leave the base that night in his ''Goshawk''. Fully aware that he might be walking into a trap, he approaches the base through a hidden crevasse and parks his 'Mech there, then proceeds on foot during a snowstorm. Inside the weakly guarded base he reaches his father in the brig, but is subsequently caught and imprisoned with his father by pirate troops who had been waiting for him. Some time later the timed bombs explode that Kintaro had planted on his way inside, sowing chaos while he escapes with his father. Susie Ryan broadcasts a recorded message four days later where she demands Sturm Kintaro to surrender himself, the Kore Lancers and the 'Mechs from the depot to her or she will kill his father who is shown captive. To demonstrate that she is not making idle threats, she shoots [[Derek Nordstrom]], the Alfin-appointed governor, in cold blood in front of the camera. This prompts Kintaro to leave the base that night in his ''Goshawk''. Fully aware that he might be walking into a trap, he approaches the base through a hidden crevasse and parks his 'Mech there, then proceeds on foot during a snowstorm. Inside the weakly guarded base he reaches his father in the brig, but is subsequently caught and imprisoned with his father by pirate troops who had been waiting for him. Some time later the timed bombs explode that Kintaro had planted on his way inside, sowing chaos while he escapes with his father. Line 59:
Line 60: Meanwhile back at Shangri-La, Volker tries to convince Krenner that they should negotiate with Ryan. When Krenner refuses, Volker shoots him, hides the body and signals to the pirates before assuming command of the defenders, claiming that both Kintaro and Krenner left. Then he leads the defending troops into an untenable situation and Susie Ryan demands their surrender. When Volker admits to having switched sides, Trainee MechWarrior [[Laura Metz]], Volker's former girlfriend, opens fire on him with her ''[[Incubus (Vixen)|Vixen]]'' and a battle between Volker (piloting the ''Hellhound'') and the remainder of the Kore Lancers ensues. The pirates hardly intervene as they are under orders not to damage the valuable 'Mechs. Meanwhile back at Shangri-La, Volker tries to convince Krenner that they should negotiate with Ryan. When Krenner refuses, Volker shoots him, hides the body and signals to the pirates before assuming command of the defenders, claiming that both Kintaro and Krenner left. Then he leads the defending troops into an untenable situation and Susie Ryan demands their surrender. When Volker admits to having switched sides, Trainee MechWarrior [[Laura Metz]], Volker's former girlfriend, opens fire on him with her ''[[Incubus (Vixen)|Vixen]]'' and a battle between Volker (piloting the ''Hellhound'') and the remainder of the Kore Lancers ensues. The pirates hardly intervene as they are under orders not to damage the valuable 'Mechs. − In the end, Kintaro joins the fight and shoots open a magma pocket that floods the valley, ending the battle. Susie Ryan disengages and withdraws, taking the badly burnt Volker with her back to [[Star's End]]; she plans to turn him into a rage-driven weapon against Kintaro. In the aftermath of the incident, Colonel [[Gerald Quinn]], the commanding officer of the Storm Riders, arrives on Kore aboard the DropShip ''[[Inanna (Individual DropShip)|Inanna]]''. Sturm Kintaro is promoted to Lieutenant and receives command over the "Winter Ghosts" lance formed from his ad hoc team. Colonel Quinn also informs Kintaro that Shangri-La's HPG unit received a message from the Steel Vipers indicating that they will not reclaim the cache's contents. + In the end, Kintaro joins the fight and shoots open a magma pocket that floods the valley, ending the battle. Susie Ryan disengages and withdraws, taking the badly burnt Volker with her back to [[Star's End]]; she plans to turn him into a rage-driven weapon against Kintaro. In the aftermath of the incident, Colonel [[Gerald Quinn]], the commanding officer of the Storm Riders, arrives on Kore aboard the DropShip ''[[Inanna]]''. Sturm Kintaro is promoted to Lieutenant and receives command over the "Winter Ghosts" lance formed from his ad-hoc team. Colonel Quinn also informs Kintaro that Shangri-La's HPG unit received a message from the Steel Vipers indicating that they will not reclaim the cache's contents. − ==Featured Characters== + == Featured characters == + * [[Sturm Kintaro]] + * [[Susie Morgraine-Ryan|Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan]] * [[Aaron Krenner]] * [[Aaron Krenner]] − * [[Gerald Quinn]] + * [[Lon Volker]] − * [[Hans Brinkmann]] − * [[Hidoshi Kintaro]] − * [[Karl Yaeger]] * [[Laura Metz]] * [[Laura Metz]] − * [[Lon Volker]] − * [[Sturm Kintaro]] − * [[Susie Morgraine-Ryan|Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan]] * [[Tom Flannery]] * [[Tom Flannery]] − ==Featured Places== + == Featured places == * [[Kore]] * [[Kore]] * [[Star's End]] (mentioned) * [[Star's End]] (mentioned) Line 94:
Line 91: ===Vehicles=== ===Vehicles=== *''[[Winterhawk]]'' hover APC *''[[Winterhawk]]'' hover APC − ===DropShips=== ===DropShips=== *''[[Tammuz]]'' (''[[Union]]''-class) *''[[Tammuz]]'' (''[[Union]]''-class) − *''[[Inanna (Individual DropShip)|Inanna]]'' (class unknown, carries at least one BattleMech company; presumably ''Union'' class) + *''[[Inanna]]'' (class unknown, carries at least one BattleMech company; presumably ''Union'' class) − − ==Foreign-Language Editions== − ===German=== − A German edition, translated by [[Reinhold H. Mai]], was published by [[Fantasy Productions]] in 1999 as ''Väterchen Frost'' (ISBN 9783890645599).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/957539258 ''Väterchen Frost'']</ref> This, along with ''Triumphgebrüll'' and ''Blutsverrat'', was published by [[Heyne]] in 2001 in the omnibus ''MechWarrior'' (ISBN 9783453179417).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/963083171 ''MechWarrior'' omnibus]</ref> − <!--ref for omnibus contents, commented due to spam blocker, <ref> Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/dp/3453179412/ref=olp-opf-redir?aod=1&condition=used&tag=bookfinder-test-b2-20 </ref>--> − − ===Spanish=== − A Spanish edition, translated by Elena Moreno Gutiérrez, was published by [[Timun Mas]] in 2001 as [[List of BattleTech Print Novels in Spanish#Fantasmas de invierno|''Fantasmas de invierno'']]. − − ==Covers== − <gallery> − Ghost of Winter.jpg|Original 1999 cover − Ghost of Winter (2012).jpg|Cover of the 2012 Legends reprint − Vaeterchen Frost.jpg|1999 German edition. − MechWarriorCover.jpg|2001 German omnibus. − SpanishBattletech-Fantasmas de Invierno.jpg|2001 Spanish edition. − </gallery> − − =References= − <references/> [[Category:Novels]] [[Category:Novels]] Line 123:
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| − | '''''Ghost of Winter''''', by [[Stephen Kenson]], is a stand-alone tale about the defense of a minor [[Periphery]] [[Kore|planet]] against invading bandits. It is the first novel in the loosely related [[MechWarrior series]]. | + | '''''Ghost of Winter''''', by [[Stephen Kenson]], is a stand-alone tale about the defense of a minor [[Periphery]] [[Kore|planet]] against invading bandits. It is the first novel in the loosely-related [[MechWarrior series]]. |
| − | == From the | + | {{BCNovel|on 29 October 2010}} |
| + | == From the back cover == | ||
{{quote|''All his life, [[Sturm Kintaro]] wanted to be a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. Now he is one—untested in combat, but eager to show his prowess and be transferred away from the [[Periphery|backwater]] planet [[Kore]]. But he is about to get a bigger opportunity than he ever wanted when a band of interstellar pirates launches a surprise attack and takes control of the planet. After the rout, Sturm finds himself stranded in the frozen wastes of Kore with no [['Mech]], no help, and no hope...'' | {{quote|''All his life, [[Sturm Kintaro]] wanted to be a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. Now he is one—untested in combat, but eager to show his prowess and be transferred away from the [[Periphery|backwater]] planet [[Kore]]. But he is about to get a bigger opportunity than he ever wanted when a band of interstellar pirates launches a surprise attack and takes control of the planet. After the rout, Sturm finds himself stranded in the frozen wastes of Kore with no [['Mech]], no help, and no hope...'' | ||
| − | ''Until he stumbles upon a long hidden secret, one that will help him prove himself a worthy MechWarrior. Now Sturm must wage a one-man war against the invading force—and resurrect a ghostly legend of Kore—if he is going to save his people from annihilation.''}} | + | ''Until he stumbles upon a long-hidden secret, one that will help him prove himself a worthy MechWarrior. Now Sturm must wage a one-man war against the invading force—and resurrect a ghostly legend of Kore—if he is going to save his people from annihilation.''}} |
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One day later, Kintaro lures the ''Fenris'' and ''Puma'' on a wild goose chase into the mountains. In their absence, he attacks the Kore Lancers Command Center outside Niffelheim in the ''Goshawk'' and rescues the captive soldiers. During the firefight, Volker joins the breakout and saves Krenner's life by shooting a pirate who was about to shoot Krenner. Kintaro leads two ''[[Winterhawk]]'' hover APCs carrying the escapees to Shangri-La, the hidden facility he discovered, where he explains that he only managed to bypass the security systems on two of the five 'Mechs there. Volker tries to raise an issue about command rights, pointing out that he is the senior officer, but Master Sergeant Krenner convinces him to accept Kintaro as being in command. | One day later, Kintaro lures the ''Fenris'' and ''Puma'' on a wild goose chase into the mountains. In their absence, he attacks the Kore Lancers Command Center outside Niffelheim in the ''Goshawk'' and rescues the captive soldiers. During the firefight, Volker joins the breakout and saves Krenner's life by shooting a pirate who was about to shoot Krenner. Kintaro leads two ''[[Winterhawk]]'' hover APCs carrying the escapees to Shangri-La, the hidden facility he discovered, where he explains that he only managed to bypass the security systems on two of the five 'Mechs there. Volker tries to raise an issue about command rights, pointing out that he is the senior officer, but Master Sergeant Krenner convinces him to accept Kintaro as being in command. | ||
| − | During the night, Storm Riders tech and former [[ComStar]] acolyte [[Tom Flannery]] finds a [[ | + | During the night, Storm Riders tech and former [[ComStar]] acolyte [[Tom Flannery]] finds a [[Hyperpulse Generator]] in the facility and notes that it activated several days ago to send an automated message into the Clan Occupation Zone, presumably a warning that was triggered when Kintaro broke into the facility. Steel Viper forces might arrive within days—if they choose to respond at all. Not trusting Susie Ryan, who was obviously after the BattleMechs stored here, the defenders agree they cannot strike a deal with her. Instead, they decide that the two qualified MechWarriors (Kintaro and Volker) must train others using the simulators also found in the base, so that all five 'Mechs from the depot can be used against the pirates. |
Susie Ryan broadcasts a recorded message four days later where she demands Sturm Kintaro to surrender himself, the Kore Lancers and the 'Mechs from the depot to her or she will kill his father who is shown captive. To demonstrate that she is not making idle threats, she shoots [[Derek Nordstrom]], the Alfin-appointed governor, in cold blood in front of the camera. This prompts Kintaro to leave the base that night in his ''Goshawk''. Fully aware that he might be walking into a trap, he approaches the base through a hidden crevasse and parks his 'Mech there, then proceeds on foot during a snowstorm. Inside the weakly guarded base he reaches his father in the brig, but is subsequently caught and imprisoned with his father by pirate troops who had been waiting for him. Some time later the timed bombs explode that Kintaro had planted on his way inside, sowing chaos while he escapes with his father. | Susie Ryan broadcasts a recorded message four days later where she demands Sturm Kintaro to surrender himself, the Kore Lancers and the 'Mechs from the depot to her or she will kill his father who is shown captive. To demonstrate that she is not making idle threats, she shoots [[Derek Nordstrom]], the Alfin-appointed governor, in cold blood in front of the camera. This prompts Kintaro to leave the base that night in his ''Goshawk''. Fully aware that he might be walking into a trap, he approaches the base through a hidden crevasse and parks his 'Mech there, then proceeds on foot during a snowstorm. Inside the weakly guarded base he reaches his father in the brig, but is subsequently caught and imprisoned with his father by pirate troops who had been waiting for him. Some time later the timed bombs explode that Kintaro had planted on his way inside, sowing chaos while he escapes with his father. | ||
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Meanwhile back at Shangri-La, Volker tries to convince Krenner that they should negotiate with Ryan. When Krenner refuses, Volker shoots him, hides the body and signals to the pirates before assuming command of the defenders, claiming that both Kintaro and Krenner left. Then he leads the defending troops into an untenable situation and Susie Ryan demands their surrender. When Volker admits to having switched sides, Trainee MechWarrior [[Laura Metz]], Volker's former girlfriend, opens fire on him with her ''[[Incubus (Vixen)|Vixen]]'' and a battle between Volker (piloting the ''Hellhound'') and the remainder of the Kore Lancers ensues. The pirates hardly intervene as they are under orders not to damage the valuable 'Mechs. | Meanwhile back at Shangri-La, Volker tries to convince Krenner that they should negotiate with Ryan. When Krenner refuses, Volker shoots him, hides the body and signals to the pirates before assuming command of the defenders, claiming that both Kintaro and Krenner left. Then he leads the defending troops into an untenable situation and Susie Ryan demands their surrender. When Volker admits to having switched sides, Trainee MechWarrior [[Laura Metz]], Volker's former girlfriend, opens fire on him with her ''[[Incubus (Vixen)|Vixen]]'' and a battle between Volker (piloting the ''Hellhound'') and the remainder of the Kore Lancers ensues. The pirates hardly intervene as they are under orders not to damage the valuable 'Mechs. | ||
| − | In the end, Kintaro joins the fight and shoots open a magma pocket that floods the valley, ending the battle. Susie Ryan disengages and withdraws, taking the badly burnt Volker with her back to [[Star's End]]; she plans to turn him into a rage-driven weapon against Kintaro. In the aftermath of the incident, Colonel [[Gerald Quinn]], the commanding officer of the Storm Riders, arrives on Kore aboard the DropShip ''[[ | + | In the end, Kintaro joins the fight and shoots open a magma pocket that floods the valley, ending the battle. Susie Ryan disengages and withdraws, taking the badly burnt Volker with her back to [[Star's End]]; she plans to turn him into a rage-driven weapon against Kintaro. In the aftermath of the incident, Colonel [[Gerald Quinn]], the commanding officer of the Storm Riders, arrives on Kore aboard the DropShip ''[[Inanna]]''. Sturm Kintaro is promoted to Lieutenant and receives command over the "Winter Ghosts" lance formed from his ad-hoc team. Colonel Quinn also informs Kintaro that Shangri-La's HPG unit received a message from the Steel Vipers indicating that they will not reclaim the cache's contents. |
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| + | * [[Susie Morgraine-Ryan|Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan]] | ||
* [[Aaron Krenner]] | * [[Aaron Krenner]] | ||
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* [[Kore]] | * [[Kore]] | ||
* [[Star's End]] (mentioned) | * [[Star's End]] (mentioned) | ||
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