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| − | ''' | + | '''''Johnny Mace, 'Mech Ace''''' is a humorous short story by [[Edward N. Smith (person)|Edward N. Smith]] published on [[BattleCorps]] on 24 March 2010. |
| − | The story | + | ==Teaser text== |
| + | {{quote|''Every successful mercenary needs three things: the right weapons, the right contract... and the right attitude.''}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Plot summary== | ||
| + | The story features [[Johnny Mace]], a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and independent [[mercenary]]. The poorly-educated and poorly-mannered [[Stinger|STG-3R ''Stinger'']] pilot stumbles his way through a meeting with a sort of "temp agency" for independent mercenaries ("Leech Contractors and Negotiators") on [[Galatea]], the [[Mercenary's Star (hiring hall)|Mercenary's Star]], and accepts a poorly paid (it is implied) six-month garrison contract with the planetary government of [[Here]] to defend against pirates. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Featured Places== | ||
| + | * [[Galatea]] | ||
| + | * [[Here]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | * [[Solaris VII]] (mentioned) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
| + | * ''[[Archer]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Grasshopper]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Javelin]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Locust]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Marauder]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Panther]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Stinger]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Trebuchet]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | * ''[[Whitworth]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' makes an in-universe appearance in this story: a copy is handed over to Johnny during the briefing. | ||
[[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | [[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | ||
[[Category:Short Stories]] | [[Category:Short Stories]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Edward N. Smith]] | [[Category:Works by Edward N. Smith]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:58, 9 April 2024
| Johnny Mace, 'Mech Ace | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Short story |
| Author | Edward N. Smith |
| Pages | 11 |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | BattleCorps |
| First published | 24 March 2010 |
| Content | |
| Era | Succession Wars era |
| Timeline | July 3028 |
Johnny Mace, 'Mech Ace is a humorous short story by Edward N. Smith published on BattleCorps on 24 March 2010.
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| “ | Every successful mercenary needs three things: the right weapons, the right contract... and the right attitude. | ” |
Plot summary[edit]
The story features Johnny Mace, a MechWarrior and independent mercenary. The poorly-educated and poorly-mannered STG-3R Stinger pilot stumbles his way through a meeting with a sort of "temp agency" for independent mercenaries ("Leech Contractors and Negotiators") on Galatea, the Mercenary's Star, and accepts a poorly paid (it is implied) six-month garrison contract with the planetary government of Here to defend against pirates.
Featured Places[edit]
- Galatea
- Here (mentioned)
- Solaris VII (mentioned)
Featured BattleTech[edit]
- Archer (mentioned)
- Atlas (mentioned)
- Grasshopper (mentioned)
- Javelin (mentioned)
- Locust (mentioned)
- Marauder (mentioned)
- Panther (mentioned)
- Stinger (mentioned)
- Trebuchet (mentioned)
- Whitworth (mentioned)
Notes[edit]
- The Technical Readout: 3025 makes an in-universe appearance in this story: a copy is handed over to Johnny during the briefing.