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| 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]] | ||
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| − | '''''Surrender Your Dreams''''', by [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], | + | '''''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. |
| − | + | 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]]. | |
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| + | 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 [[ | + | {{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.'' |
| − | ''[[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.'' | + | ''[[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.'' |
''[[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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''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]].''}} | ||
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| + | ==Canonicity== | ||
| + | The novel meets all criteria for canon and is indeed considered canonical. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | [[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. | ||
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| + | 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 == | ||
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| − | == Featured characters == | + | ==Featured characters== |
| + | * [[Allison Stewart]] | ||
| + | * [[Cheryl Gunson]] / Lady Ceresco Hancock | ||
| + | * [[Damien Redburn]] | ||
* [[Exarch]] [[Jonah Levin]] | * [[Exarch]] [[Jonah Levin]] | ||
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* [[Ghost Knight]] [[Jeremy Chin]] | * [[Ghost Knight]] [[Jeremy Chin]] | ||
| − | * [[Knight-Errant]] [[Crystal Livingstone Synd]] | + | * [[Knight-Errant of the Republic|Knight-Errant]] [[Crystal Livingstone Synd]] |
| − | * [[Knight]] [[Hunter Mannheim]] | + | * [[Knight of the Republic|Knight]] [[Hunter Mannheim]] |
| − | * [[Knight]] [[Kristoff Erbe]] | + | * [[Knight of the Republic|Knight]] [[Kristoff Erbe]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Nehemiah Leif]] |
| + | * [[Custos]] [[Paul Moon]] | ||
* Colonel [[Adamans]] | * Colonel [[Adamans]] | ||
* Captain [[Boyne]] | * Captain [[Boyne]] | ||
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* [[Terra]] | * [[Terra]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Covers== |
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | File:Surrender Your Dreams (2022 cover).jpg|2022 cover. Art by [[Tan Ho Sim]]. | |
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:MechWarrior: Dark Age novels]] | [[Category:MechWarrior: Dark Age novels]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Blaine Lee Pardoe]] | [[Category:Works by Blaine Lee Pardoe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:38, 15 April 2024
 | Some Canonicity Considerations Apply Parts of this publication have been confirmed to be outside BattleTech Canon, i.e. Non-Canon. See the Canonicity section for details. |
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| Surrender Your Dreams | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | Blaine Lee Pardoe |
| Pages | 304 |
| Cover Artwork | (no attribution) |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Roc Books |
| First published | 5 December 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | 0451461207 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0451461209 |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age era |
| Timeline | 27 March 3135 – 31 March 3138 |
| Series | MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels |
| Preceded by | Wolf Hunters |
| Followed by | Dragon Rising |
Surrender Your Dreams, by Blaine Lee Pardoe, is the twenty-third novel in the MechWarrior: Dark Age series. It was first published in December 2006 by Roc Books and was later republished in March 2022 by Catalyst Game Labs as a BattleTech Legends title.
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.
Notably the two epilogue chapters have since been declared noncanon as written because of clashes with the universe timeline as it evolved since the book was first published (see Canonicity below). Both chapters have been removed from the re-released 2022 edition of the book.[1]
Contents
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | 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 exarch, they are a fighting force to be reckoned with—a force three knights must consider as they undertake missions that could save the Republic... or cripple it.
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. Kristoff Erbe is a man burdened by shame. His grandfather was a collaborator who served as commander of a "reeducation camp" for those who defied the fanatical Word of Blake. To this day Kristoff searches for a way to redeem his family honor. Three knights. Three dreams. For each, one chance lies outside the walls of the Fortress Republic. |
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Canonicity[edit]
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 BattleChat that "We are not necessarily considering the epilogue for Surrender Your Dreams valid. It would be too restrictive to upcoming plans."
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 confirmed that the epilogue was now considered non-canon (also archived on this article's Talk page). Both chapters have been left out of the 2022 rerelease.
Summary[edit]
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Featured characters[edit]
- Allison Stewart
- Cheryl Gunson / Lady Ceresco Hancock
- Damien Redburn
- Exarch Jonah Levin
- Ghost Knight Jeremy Chin
- Knight-Errant Crystal Livingstone Synd
- Knight Hunter Mannheim
- Knight Kristoff Erbe
- Nehemiah Leif
- Custos Paul Moon
- Colonel Adamans
- Captain Boyne
Featured places[edit]
Covers[edit]
2022 cover. Art by Tan Ho Sim.
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