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Line 18: | content = | content = | era = [[Dark Age era]] | era = [[Dark Age era]] − | timeline = 27 March [[3135]] – 31 March [[3138]] + | timeline = [[3135]] - [[3138]] (with [[3155]] epilogue) | series = [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels]] | series = [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels]] | precededby = [[Wolf Hunters (novel)|Wolf Hunters]] | precededby = [[Wolf Hunters (novel)|Wolf Hunters]] | followedby = [[Dragon Rising]] | followedby = [[Dragon Rising]] }} }} − '''''Surrender Your Dreams''''', by [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], is the twenty-third novel in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] series. It was first published in December 2006 by [[Roc Books]] and was later republished in March 2022 by [[InMediaRes Productions, LLC|Catalyst Game Labs]] as a [[BattleTech Legends]] title. + '''''Surrender Your Dreams''''', by [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], covers the covert efforts of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] to defend itself after the declaration of [[Fortress Republic]]. − The novel covers the covert efforts of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] and the [[Fidelis]] against the Republic's enemies after the declaration of [[Fortress Republic]]. + It has been indicated that the events depicted in the book's epilogue might be altered or de-canonized outright because of changes to the planned [[BattleTech]] timeline, but it should be noted that no such change was actually implemented and the events remain fully [[canonical]] for the time being. (See Notes below.) − − Notably the two epilogue chapters have since been declared [[canon|noncanon]] as written because of clashes with the universe timeline as it evolved since the book was first published (see [[#Canonicity|Canonicity]] below). Both chapters have been removed from the re-released 2022 edition of the book.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/upcoming-releases-xxii-what-s-the-catch/msg1816097/#msg1816097|"The original epilogue of this novel, set in 3156 and regarded by BattleTech developers as noncanon and apocryphal for many years, has been intentionally removed from this new edition"]</ref> == From the back cover == == From the back cover == − {{quote|''They are the [[Fidelis]], a brotherhood of warriors whose devotion to honor and courage on the battlefield is unmatched. Their existence known only to a former [[Damien Redburn|exarch]], they are a fighting force to be reckoned with—a force three [[Knight of the Republic|knights]] must consider as they undertake missions that could save the [[The Republic of the Sphere|Republic]]... or cripple it.'' + {{quote|''They are the [[Fidelis]], a brotherhood of warriors whose devotion to honor and courage on the battlefield is unmatched. Their existence known only to a former [[Damien Redburn|exarch]], they are a fighting force to be reckoned with—a force three [[knight]]s must consider as they undertake missions that could save the [[The Republic of the Sphere|Republic]]... or cripple it.'' − ''[[Crystal Livingstone Synd|Lady Synd]] embodies the vision of the [[Knight-Errant of the Republic|knight-errant]]. Devoted wholeheartedly to the Republic and its citizens, she believes in her mission. But what she must do to accomplish it will test her mettle as a knight—and as a human being.'' + ''[[Crystal Livingstone Synd|Lady Synd]] embodies the vision of the [[knight-errant]]. Devoted wholeheartedly to the Republic and its citizens, she believes in her mission. But what she must do to accomplish it will test her mettle as a knight—and as a human being.'' ''[[Hunter Mannheim]] is descended from a long line of military leaders and feels he must continue the tradition of excellence in service and sacrifice in battle. But what he must sacrifice in the name of duty may be more than he can bear.'' ''[[Hunter Mannheim]] is descended from a long line of military leaders and feels he must continue the tradition of excellence in service and sacrifice in battle. But what he must sacrifice in the name of duty may be more than he can bear.'' Line 40:
Line 37: ''Three knights. Three dreams. For each, one chance lies outside the walls of the [[Fortress Republic]].''}} ''Three knights. Three dreams. For each, one chance lies outside the walls of the [[Fortress Republic]].''}} − − ==Canonicity== − The novel meets all criteria for canon and is indeed considered canonical. − − However, the last two chapters of the original printings are an epilogue dated "Fortress Republic +21 Years" and "21 years after Fortress Republic", respectively, in the epigraph, which at the time of publication was the far future of the BattleTech universe. The second, final epilogue chapter narrates the passing of 131-year-old [[Paul Moon]], the Custos of the [[Fidelis]], who passes on his position to a successor, after [[Jonah Levin]] has confirmed that the Fidelis had fulfilled their unspecified obligation to [[Devlin Stone]] and are now free to choose their destiny. − − [[Line Developer]] [[Herbert A. Beas]] stated in a 2013 [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,28855.msg664098.html#msg664098 BattleChat] that ''"We are not necessarily considering the epilogue for Surrender Your Dreams valid. It would be too restrictive to upcoming plans.''"<br />The BattleTech timeline indeed underwent changes in subsequent publications that contradict the epilogue chapters as written. − − As of 21 April 2021 [[Line Developer]] [[Ray Arrastia]] expressly [https://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/upcoming-releases-xix-an-ilclan-if-you-can-keep-it/msg1717262/#msg1717262 confirmed] that the epilogue was now considered non-canon (also archived on this article's [[Talk:Surrender Your Dreams|Talk page]]). Both chapters have been left out of the 2022 rerelease. == Summary == == Summary == {{sectionstub}} {{sectionstub}} − ==Featured characters== + == Featured characters == − * [[Allison Stewart]] − * [[Cheryl Gunson]] / Lady Ceresco Hancock − * [[Damien Redburn]] * [[Exarch]] [[Jonah Levin]] * [[Exarch]] [[Jonah Levin]] + * [[Paladin (rank)|Paladin]] [[Damien Redburn]] * [[Ghost Knight]] [[Jeremy Chin]] * [[Ghost Knight]] [[Jeremy Chin]] − * [[Knight-Errant of the Republic|Knight-Errant]] [[Crystal Livingstone Synd]] + * [[Knight-Errant]] [[Crystal Livingstone Synd]] − * [[Knight of the Republic|Knight]] [[Hunter Mannheim]] + * [[Knight]] [[Hunter Mannheim]] − * [[Knight of the Republic|Knight]] [[Kristoff Erbe]] + * [[Knight]] [[Kristoff Erbe]] − * [[Nehemiah Leif]] + * [[Cheryl Gunson]] / Lady Ceresco Hancock − * [[Custos]] [[Paul Moon]] * Colonel [[Adamans]] * Colonel [[Adamans]] * Captain [[Boyne]] * Captain [[Boyne]] Line 75:
Line 60: * [[Terra]] * [[Terra]] − ==Covers== + == Notes == − <gallery> + *The novel's last two chapters are dated "''Fortress Republic +21 Years''" and "''21 years after Fortress Republic''", respectively, in the epigraph, which at the time of publication was the far future of the BattleTech universe. They drop some tantalizing hints about what was to come. The second, final epilogue chapter narrates the passing of 131 year old [[Paul Moon]], the Custos of the [[Fidelis]], who passes on his position to a successor, after [[Jonah Levin]] has confirmed that the Fidelis had fulfilled their unspecified obligation to [[Devlin Stone]] and were now free to chose their destiny.<br />In a 2013 [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,28855.msg664098.html#msg664098 BattleChat] [[Line Developer]] [[Herbert A. Beas]] stated that ''"We are not necessarily considering the epilogue for Surrender Your Dreams valid. It would be too restrictive to upcoming plans.''" While many fans took this to mean the epilogue was de-canonized, the actual statement did not say that, only hinting at the possibility that a future [[retcon]] might override it in BattleTech canon. (Technically, this is always possible regarding virtually any aspect of the fictional universe anyways.) Still meeting all criteria for canon and or lack of any express de-canonisation or overriding canon, the epilogue remains fully canonical at this time. − File:Surrender Your Dreams (2022 cover).jpg|2022 cover. Art by [[Tan Ho Sim]].+ *Paul Moon was (true)born in 3019, suggesting the epilogue to take place in [[3150]]; at the same time, the Fortress Republic protocol +21 years seems to indicate the year [[3155]] for the epilogue. Since "Fortress Republic" isn't properly dated and could refer to any earlier planning stage preceding the actual implementation, including decisions or events in ca. [[3139]], the former date seems more likely to be correct. − </gallery> − ==References== − <references/> + [[Category:Novels]] [[Category:MechWarrior: Dark Age novels]] [[Category:MechWarrior: Dark Age novels]] [[Category:Works by Blaine Lee Pardoe]] [[Category:Works by Blaine Lee Pardoe]]
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| − | '''''Surrender Your Dreams''''', by [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], | + | '''''Surrender Your Dreams''''', by [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], covers the covert efforts of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] to defend itself after the declaration of [[Fortress Republic]]. |
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| − | {{quote|''They are the [[Fidelis]], a brotherhood of warriors whose devotion to honor and courage on the battlefield is unmatched. Their existence known only to a former [[Damien Redburn|exarch]], they are a fighting force to be reckoned with—a force three [[ | + | {{quote|''They are the [[Fidelis]], a brotherhood of warriors whose devotion to honor and courage on the battlefield is unmatched. Their existence known only to a former [[Damien Redburn|exarch]], they are a fighting force to be reckoned with—a force three [[knight]]s must consider as they undertake missions that could save the [[The Republic of the Sphere|Republic]]... or cripple it.'' |
| − | ''[[Crystal Livingstone Synd|Lady Synd]] embodies the vision of the [[ | + | ''[[Crystal Livingstone Synd|Lady Synd]] embodies the vision of the [[knight-errant]]. Devoted wholeheartedly to the Republic and its citizens, she believes in her mission. But what she must do to accomplish it will test her mettle as a knight—and as a human being.'' |
''[[Hunter Mannheim]] is descended from a long line of military leaders and feels he must continue the tradition of excellence in service and sacrifice in battle. But what he must sacrifice in the name of duty may be more than he can bear.'' | ''[[Hunter Mannheim]] is descended from a long line of military leaders and feels he must continue the tradition of excellence in service and sacrifice in battle. But what he must sacrifice in the name of duty may be more than he can bear.'' | ||
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* [[Exarch]] [[Jonah Levin]] | * [[Exarch]] [[Jonah Levin]] | ||
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* [[Ghost Knight]] [[Jeremy Chin]] | * [[Ghost Knight]] [[Jeremy Chin]] | ||
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* Colonel [[Adamans]] | * Colonel [[Adamans]] | ||
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| − | < | + | *The novel's last two chapters are dated "''Fortress Republic +21 Years''" and "''21 years after Fortress Republic''", respectively, in the epigraph, which at the time of publication was the far future of the BattleTech universe. They drop some tantalizing hints about what was to come. The second, final epilogue chapter narrates the passing of 131 year old [[Paul Moon]], the Custos of the [[Fidelis]], who passes on his position to a successor, after [[Jonah Levin]] has confirmed that the Fidelis had fulfilled their unspecified obligation to [[Devlin Stone]] and were now free to chose their destiny.<br />In a 2013 [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,28855.msg664098.html#msg664098 BattleChat] [[Line Developer]] [[Herbert A. Beas]] stated that ''"We are not necessarily considering the epilogue for Surrender Your Dreams valid. It would be too restrictive to upcoming plans.''" While many fans took this to mean the epilogue was de-canonized, the actual statement did not say that, only hinting at the possibility that a future [[retcon]] might override it in BattleTech canon. (Technically, this is always possible regarding virtually any aspect of the fictional universe anyways.) Still meeting all criteria for canon and or lack of any express de-canonisation or overriding canon, the epilogue remains fully canonical at this time. |
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