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| era = [[Clan Invasion era]] | | era = [[Clan Invasion era]] | ||
| timeline = 15 July [[3057]]-30 September [[3058]] | | timeline = 15 July [[3057]]-30 September [[3058]] | ||
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| precededby = [[Erster Kontrakt]] | | precededby = [[Erster Kontrakt]] | ||
| − | | followedby = | + | | followedby = [[Gefährliche Ziele]] |
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| − | '''''Waffengefährten''''' ("Brothers-In-Arms"), by [[Arous Brocken]], is the 24th in the line of [[FanPro Novels|German-language Classic BattleTech Novels]] that [[Ulisses Spiele]] took over from [[FanPro]] and continued. As the fifth part of the [[Bear Cycle]], it continues the story of [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[George Bear]] from the previous novel, ''[[Erster Kontrakt]]''. | + | '''''Waffengefährten''''' ("Brothers-In-Arms"), by [[Arous Brocken]], is the 24th in the line of [[FanPro Novels|German-language Classic BattleTech Novels]] that [[Ulisses Spiele]] took over from [[FanPro]] and continued. As the fifth part of the [[Bear Cycle]], it continues the story of [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[George Bear]] and his newly-minted [[mercenary unit]] from the previous novel, ''[[Erster Kontrakt]]''. |
== Canonicity == | == Canonicity == | ||
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==Plot Summary== | ==Plot Summary== | ||
| − | + | Following George Bear's first own mercenary mission (as narrated in the [[Erster Kontrakt|precending novel]]), the growth and evolution of his unit, the [[Biting Bear's Bashes]], is narrated through a number of episodes with events on [[Outreach]], the [[Mercenary's Star]], in between. Some missions are only mentioned in passing, and not described in great detail. | |
== Featured BattleTech == | == Featured BattleTech == | ||
| − | + | ===BattleMechs=== | |
| + | *''[[Assassin]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Battle Hawk]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Clint]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Cronus]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Firestarter]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Griffin]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Locust]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Panther]]'' (mentioned) | ||
| + | *''[[Spider]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Stinger]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Trebuchet]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Valkyrie]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Venom]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Wasp]]'' | ||
| + | ===Vehicles=== | ||
| + | *[[Drillson]] | ||
| + | ===Aircraft=== | ||
| + | ===DropShips=== | ||
| + | *''[[Union]]'' (''[[Deception]]'', ''[[Letters of Marque]]'') | ||
| + | ===Other=== | ||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *Like in previous novels, the author has included references to BattleTech computer games and people with a real-world connection to the game. The novel features one Sgt. Hagen Unther (who may or may not be intended to be the character of the same name from the ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' computer game) as a minor character | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 29 November 2014
 | Apocryphal Product Although the subject of this article is an official BattleTech product, it does not meet the current criteria for Canon. Its content may or may not be canonical for the BattleTech universe, and for the purpose of the Sarna.net BattleTechWiki is considered apocryphal. |
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| Waffengefährten | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | Arous Brocken |
| Pages | 320 |
| Cover Artwork | Karsten Schreurs |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Ulisses Spiele GmbH |
| Product code | US41024 |
| First published | 17 April 2014 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3868893953 |
| MSRP | 11,95 € |
| Content | |
| Era | Clan Invasion era |
| Timeline | 15 July 3057-30 September 3058 |
| Series | Bear Cycle |
| Preceded by | Erster Kontrakt |
| Followed by | Gefährliche Ziele |
Waffengefährten ("Brothers-In-Arms"), by Arous Brocken, is the 24th in the line of German-language Classic BattleTech Novels that Ulisses Spiele took over from FanPro and continued. As the fifth part of the Bear Cycle, it continues the story of MechWarrior George Bear and his newly-minted mercenary unit from the previous novel, Erster Kontrakt.
Contents
Canonicity
Written in German and exclusively published in that language so far, Waffengefährten does not meet the current criteria for Canon in the BattleTech universe. As an official product published under a valid license, it should be regarded as apocryphal.
From the back cover (translated from German)
| “ | Enemy spies, corrupt officers and terrorists cause more than enough trouble in the Chaos March to provide sufficient work for George Bear and his small unit. However, both clients and allies act anything but benevolent towards a newcomer to the business. Only George's tactical abilities and his field agents can save the unit from a deadly setback.
An industrial magnate's offer to defend him and his factories against pirates seems ideal for the young unit to get used to each other and prove themselves in battle. But for yet another time the mission turns into a stress test for the Biting Bear's Bashes and for their commander... |
” |
Plot Summary
Following George Bear's first own mercenary mission (as narrated in the precending novel), the growth and evolution of his unit, the Biting Bear's Bashes, is narrated through a number of episodes with events on Outreach, the Mercenary's Star, in between. Some missions are only mentioned in passing, and not described in great detail.
Featured BattleTech
BattleMechs
- Assassin
- Battle Hawk
- Clint
- Cronus
- Firestarter
- Griffin
- Locust
- Panther (mentioned)
- Spider
- Stinger
- Trebuchet
- Valkyrie
- Venom
- Wasp
Vehicles
Aircraft
DropShips
Other
Notes
- Like in previous novels, the author has included references to BattleTech computer games and people with a real-world connection to the game. The novel features one Sgt. Hagen Unther (who may or may not be intended to be the character of the same name from the MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries computer game) as a minor character