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| − | '''''Pitcairn Star''''' is a short story by [[Kevin Killiany]] that was published online on [[BattleCorps]]. | + | '''''Pitcairn Star''''' is a short story by [[Kevin Killiany]] that was published online on [[BattleCorps]] on 29 September 2004. |
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| − | + | Headed for the martial aerobatics competition at [[Alpheratz]] in some strength, the Lone Wolves (part of the Dark Rain wing) learned from an incoming refugee [[JumpShip]] that [[Dormandaine]] is under pirate attack and diverted their jump to that system to defend. A space battle erupts on 16 September 3063 when they catch up with the pirates after two weeks of pursuit in-system, just as the pirates are about to make planetfall. | |
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| + | Two fiercely competitive pilots—protagonist Jared and his longtime fried Darin—fly point in an interception maneuver and easily outfight two heavier pirate [[aerospace fighter]]s, only to find a heavily damaged enemy ''[[Leopard]]''-class [[DropShip]] moving at full speed towards a city in an obvious attempt to cause as much damage as possible in a kamikaze attack. Jared helplessly watches how Darin, always eager to one-up him, crashes his fighter into the descending DropShip in a suicidal attack that succeeds to bring it down short of the city, saving countless lives with his sacrifice and "winning" over Jared one last time. | ||
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| + | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
| + | *''[[Leopard]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Leopard CV]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Lightning (AeroSpace Fighter)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Shilone]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Slayer]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *It is not clear from the story if the protagonist's unit - the Lone Wolves - is meant to be the [[Lone Wolves|mercenary unit of the same name]]; they behave uncharacteristically noble for mercenaries and generally give the impression of a regular military unit defending their own space and people. Also, the Lone Wolves mercenary unit was not noted for strong aerospace assets while the Lone Wolves in this story field (at least) three squadrons of fighters plus several DropShips, and have well-organized aerospace supervisors. | ||
[[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 05:07, 2 July 2013
| Pitcairn Star | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Short story |
| Author | Kevin Killiany |
| Pages | 9 |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | BattleCorps |
| First published | 29 September 2004 |
| Content | |
| Era | Civil War era |
| Timeline | 16 September 3063 |
Pitcairn Star is a short story by Kevin Killiany that was published online on BattleCorps on 29 September 2004.
| “ | In the Outworlds Alliance, aerospace is king. And for two friendly rivals of the Lone Wolves, it remains to be seen which one of them is due for their best moment in this frantic race to save lives and carry the day. Story by Kevin Killiany. | ” |
Plot summary
Headed for the martial aerobatics competition at Alpheratz in some strength, the Lone Wolves (part of the Dark Rain wing) learned from an incoming refugee JumpShip that Dormandaine is under pirate attack and diverted their jump to that system to defend. A space battle erupts on 16 September 3063 when they catch up with the pirates after two weeks of pursuit in-system, just as the pirates are about to make planetfall.
Two fiercely competitive pilots—protagonist Jared and his longtime fried Darin—fly point in an interception maneuver and easily outfight two heavier pirate aerospace fighters, only to find a heavily damaged enemy Leopard-class DropShip moving at full speed towards a city in an obvious attempt to cause as much damage as possible in a kamikaze attack. Jared helplessly watches how Darin, always eager to one-up him, crashes his fighter into the descending DropShip in a suicidal attack that succeeds to bring it down short of the city, saving countless lives with his sacrifice and "winning" over Jared one last time.
Featured BattleTech
Notes
- It is not clear from the story if the protagonist's unit - the Lone Wolves - is meant to be the mercenary unit of the same name; they behave uncharacteristically noble for mercenaries and generally give the impression of a regular military unit defending their own space and people. Also, the Lone Wolves mercenary unit was not noted for strong aerospace assets while the Lone Wolves in this story field (at least) three squadrons of fighters plus several DropShips, and have well-organized aerospace supervisors.