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| − | The book centers on ristar [[Jake Kabrinski]] and his service with [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the onset of the FedCom Civil War. | + | The book centers on ''ristar'' [[Jake Kabrinski]] and his service with [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the onset of the FedCom Civil War. |
| − | It begins with a battle between [[Clan Hell's Horses]], [[Clan Snow Raven]], and [[Clan Ghost Bear]] on the planet [[Bearclaw]]. Khan Malavai Fletcher of Hell's Horses is ambushed by Ghost Bear [[Elementals]] led by Jake | + | It begins with a battle between [[Clan Hell's Horses]], [[Clan Snow Raven]], and [[Clan Ghost Bear]] on the planet [[Bearclaw]]. Khan Malavai Fletcher of Clan Hell's Horses is ambushed by Ghost Bear [[Elementals]] led by Jake Kabrinski. Fletcher uses his [[Gnome]] [[battle armor]]'s superior range to kill the Ghost Bear Star Commander, but the Ghost Bear Elementals are able to use their superior mobility to stall the Gnomes until Snow Raven air support drives them into a retreat. |
== Featured characters == | == Featured characters == | ||
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* ''[[Black Lanner]]'' | * ''[[Black Lanner]]'' | ||
* ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' | * ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]'' (mentioned) |
* ''[[Dragon]]'' | * ''[[Dragon]]'' | ||
* ''[[Hellbringer]]'' | * ''[[Hellbringer]]'' | ||
* ''[[Hunchback]]'' | * ''[[Hunchback]]'' | ||
* ''[[Mad Dog]]'' | * ''[[Mad Dog]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]'' (mentioned) |
* ''[[Nova]]'' | * ''[[Nova]]'' | ||
* ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]'' | * ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Sunder]]'' | * ''[[Sunder]]'' | ||
* ''[[Supernova]]'' | * ''[[Supernova]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Templar]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Templar]]'' (mentioned) |
* ''[[Thunder Stallion]]'' | * ''[[Thunder Stallion]]'' | ||
* ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' | * ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' | ||
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===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Athena|Athena Combat Vehicle]] |
| − | * | + | * [[LRM Carrier]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Epona|Epona Hover Tank]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Pike (combat vehicle)|Pike Support Tank]] |
===Battle Armor=== | ===Battle Armor=== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Gnome]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Raiden]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander]] |
| − | ===Aerospace | + | ===Aerospace fighters=== |
* ''[[Batu]]'' | * ''[[Batu]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Union]]'' | * ''[[Union]]'' | ||
* ''[[Overlord-C]]'' | * ''[[Overlord-C]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[DropShip]]'' ''[[Arctic Cave]]'' ( | + | * ''[[DropShip]]'' ''[[Arctic Cave]]'' (class unknown) |
| − | * ''[[DropShip]]'' ''[[Burning Paw]]'' ( | + | * ''[[DropShip]]'' ''[[Burning Paw]]'' (class unknown) |
===JumpShips=== | ===JumpShips=== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Invader| ''Invader''-class JumpShip]] ''[[November Wind]]'' |
===WarShips=== | ===WarShips=== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Kirishima|''Kirishima''-class cruiser]] ''[[Urizen II]]'' |
| − | * | + | * [[Leviathan II|''Leviathan''-class heavy battleship]] [[Leviathan (Individual Leviathan-class WarShip)|''Leviathan'']] |
| − | * | + | * [[Nightlord|''Nightlord''-class battleship]] ''[[Ursa Major]]'' |
==Foreign-Language Editions== | ==Foreign-Language Editions== | ||
| − | ===German=== | + | ===German=== |
| − | A German edition, translated by [[Reinhold H. Mai]], was published by [[Heyne]] in 2002 as ''Mein ist die Rache'' (ISBN 9783453213210).<ref> | + | A German edition, translated by [[Reinhold H. Mai]], was published by [[Heyne]] in 2002 as ''Mein ist die Rache'' (ISBN 9783453213210).<ref>[https://d-nb.info/964683253 Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for ''Mein ist die Rache'']</ref> |
==Covers== | ==Covers== | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 22 January 2023
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| Test of Vengeance | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | Bryan Nystul |
| Pages | 269 |
| Cover Artwork | Doug Chaffee |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Roc Books |
| First published | 12 June 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | 0451458362 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0451458360 |
| Content | |
| Era | Civil War era |
| Timeline | 3062 – 3064 |
Test of Vengeance, by Bryan Nystul, follows ristar Elemental Jake Kabrinski during the Combine-Ghost Bear War, and the sudden assault by Clan Hell's Horses.
The novel was made available on BattleCorps on 02 April 2011 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.
Contents
From the back cover
| “ | The warrior Clans created the Elemental to be the ultimate infantry soldier. Genetically engineered to be bigger, stronger, and tougher than mere humans, and equipped with advanced power armor, Elementals can stand toe-to-toe with BattleMechs. Among this elite breed, young Jake Kabrinski is a fast-rising star who has never known defeat.
The Draconis Combine and Clan Ghost Bear, bitter enemies during the Clan invasion, have coexisted in peace for a decade. But that peace is shattered when a renegade faction of the Combine military invades the Ghost Bear capital of Alshain. Honor demands a reprisal, plunging both powers into a brutal conflict. On the front lines, Jake will learn his toughest lesson: Some enemies cannot be bested... |
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Summary
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The book centers on ristar Jake Kabrinski and his service with Clan Ghost Bear during the onset of the FedCom Civil War.
It begins with a battle between Clan Hell's Horses, Clan Snow Raven, and Clan Ghost Bear on the planet Bearclaw. Khan Malavai Fletcher of Clan Hell's Horses is ambushed by Ghost Bear Elementals led by Jake Kabrinski. Fletcher uses his Gnome battle armor's superior range to kill the Ghost Bear Star Commander, but the Ghost Bear Elementals are able to use their superior mobility to stall the Gnomes until Snow Raven air support drives them into a retreat.
Featured characters
- Star Captain Jake Kabrinski
- Khan Malavai Fletcher
- saKhan Marialle Radick
- Star Commander Carl
- Star Colonel Ragnar
- Star Commodore Angelina Devon
- Shiro Kanazawa
Featured places
Featured BattleTech Equipment
BattleMechs
- Atlas
- Akuma
- Avatar
- Battle Hawk
- Bishamon
- Black Hawk-KU
- Blackjack
- Black Lanner
- Centurion
- Dire Wolf (mentioned)
- Dragon
- Hellbringer
- Hunchback
- Mad Dog
- Naga (mentioned)
- Nova
- Salamander
- Shadow Cat
- Stormcrow
- Summoner
- Sunder
- Supernova
- Templar (mentioned)
- Thunder Stallion
- Timber Wolf
- Viper
- Wolf Trap
Vehicles
Battle Armor
Aerospace fighters
DropShips
- Union
- Overlord-C
- DropShip Arctic Cave (class unknown)
- DropShip Burning Paw (class unknown)
JumpShips
WarShips
- Kirishima-class cruiser Urizen II
- Leviathan-class heavy battleship Leviathan
- Nightlord-class battleship Ursa Major
Foreign-Language Editions
German
A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2002 as Mein ist die Rache (ISBN 9783453213210).[1]
Covers
Original 2001 cover. Art by Doug Chaffee.
2002 German edition.
