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| − | * This novel introduced the [[Defiance (BattleMech)|''Defiance'']] [[BattleMech]], though the design | + | * This novel introduced the [[Defiance (BattleMech)|''Defiance'']] [[BattleMech]], though the design would not receive formal canon stats until ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' over a decade later. |
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| Operation Excalibur | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | William H. Keith, Jr. |
| Pages | 336 |
| Cover Artwork | Roger Loveless |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Roc Books |
| First published | 1 August, 1996 |
| ISBN-10 | 0451455266 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0451455260 |
| Content | |
| Era | Clan Invasion era |
| Timeline | 3057 |
| Series | Saga of the Gray Death Legion |
| Preceded by | Tactics of Duty |
| Followed by | The Dying Time |
Operation Excalibur, by William H. Keith, Jr., is the sixth book of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion.
The novel was made available on BattleCorps on 26 June 2010 as a PDF file (text only, without cover, pictures, or any other interior artwork except for the usual BattleCorps frame graphics). The PDF copy includes a disclaimer stating that it was created from a pre-final edition text that might differ from the printed version and that canon-wise, the print edition trumps the PDF edition.
From the back cover
| “ | The mercenary code was broken by the Gray Death Legion during their desperate fighting on the planet Caledonia. At least, that is the ruling of the courts. And the judges decide to hit below the belt—Grayson Carlyle, revered leader of the now outlawed mercenary band, is stripped of his title and holdings, and the legion is banished from Glengarry, the planet they've called home for years.
All seems lost, but Carlyle and his legendary troop of hardened warriors know they've been set up—and they have a trump card yet to play. Their dangerous scheme just might work, with the help of House Steiner—and enough guts and firepower to restore the name and the might Gray Death Legion to its rightful place of honor. But should they fail, they could lose a great deal more than their reputation... |
” |
Summary
The Gray Death Legion has broken the mercenary code. Their leader, Colonel Grayson Carlyle, has been stripped of his title, Baron and Landholder of Glengarry. The Legion must move in 100 days or be moved by force. The new Baron, Brandal Gareth, has offered a contract to the Legion on Hesperus II. His motives aren't good however he set up the Legion for failure in their contract on Caledonia (the place where the Legion broke the mercenary code). Baron Gareth is carving out a slice of the Lyran Alliance centered at Hesperus II. The Legion is there as a guard to protect Hesperus II and its valuable 'Mech producing factories. The Legion however rebels destroying the other forces stationed on planet and holds out for reinforcement from the Archon. The 1st Royal Guards RCT arrived and took control of the system after Gareth and his senior officers fled. Carylye and his wife Lori Carlyle both receive the McKennsy Hammer and Grayson the Baronry of Glengarry.
Featured characters
- Colonel Grayson Death Carlyle
- Lori Kalmar-Carlyle
- Colonel Jaime Wolf
- Baron Brandal Gareth
Featured places
Covers
German book cover
Notes
- This novel introduced the Defiance BattleMech, though the design would not receive formal canon stats until Technical Readout: 3075 over a decade later.