A Silence in the Heavens
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A Silence in the Heavens | |
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Product information | |
Type | Novel |
Author | Martin Delrio |
Pages | 297 |
Cover Artwork | Ray Lundgren |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Roc Books |
First published | 3 June 2003 |
ISBN-10 | 0451459326 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0451459329 |
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Era | Dark Age era |
Timeline | 24 November 3132 - 29 June 3133 |
Series | MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels (The Proving Grounds trilogy) |
Preceded by | The Ruins of Power |
Followed by | Truth and Shadows |
A Silence in the Heavens, by Martin Delrio, is the fourth novel in the MechWarrior: Dark Age series and the first book in The Proving Grounds trilogy. It was first published in June 2003 by Roc Books and was later republished in April 2021 by Catalyst Game Labs as a BattleTech Legends title.
Contents
From the back cover[edit]
“ | Since the failure of the interplanetary communications system, the ages-long peace within The Republic of the Sphere has begun to shatter. Power-hungry factions—such as the Steel Wolves—are raiding vulnerable worlds to establish their own rule...
As a gateway to Earth, the planet of Northwind has strategic value—making it an exposed target to the splintering factions emerging across The Republic—and Duchess Tara Campbell will not allow her home to fall into enemy hands. Offering military assistance, The Republic sends Paladin Ezekiel Crow and his fully armed BattleMech to help defend Northwind. MechWarrior Anastasia Kerensky, she of the infamous bloodline, has her sights set on possessing Northwind—and what Anastasia wants, Anastasia usually gets. But first she must contend with the deadly politics of the Steel Wolves before she embarks on a conquest that could lead to the very heart of The Republic itself... |
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Summary[edit]
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Featured characters[edit]
- Anastasia Kerensky
- Angus Macallen
- Dylan Ap Rhys
- Paladin Ezekiel Crow
- Greer
- Gwyn Davies
- Jean Elliot
- Jock Gordon
- Galaxy Commander Kal Radick
- Lexa McIntosh
- Marks
- Colonel Michael Griffin
- Nicholas Darwin
- Owain Jones
- Tara Campbell
- William Elliot
- Ulan
- Sergeant Donohue
- Mr. Evans, senior plant manager for Tyson and Varney
- Sheila, secretary at Rockhawk Wilderness Tours
- Master Sergeant Murray
- Master Sergeant O'Neill
- Bridie Casimir (mentioned)
- Katana Tormark (mentioned)
- Robbie Macallen (mentioned)
- Mrs. Danvers, Castle Northwind housekeeper (mentioned)
Featured places[edit]
- Liao
- Northwind
- Quentin
- Tigress
- Achernar (mentioned)
- Ruchbah (mentioned)
- Sadalbari (mentioned)
- Small World (mentioned)
- Terra (mentioned)
Featured Technology[edit]
'Mechs[edit]
- Blade
- Catapult
- Hatchetman
- Koshi (BattleMech)
- Ryoken II
- Thunderbolt
- Timber Wolf
- Tundra Wolf
- ForestryMech
- MiningMech
- Other unidentified IndustrialMechs
- Atlas (mentioned)
- Jupiter (mentioned)
- ConstructionMech (mentioned)
Infantry Weapons[edit]
Spacecraft[edit]
- Mule-class DropShip Dark Rosaleen
- Union-C-class DropShip Lupus
Vehicles[edit]
- BannsonBuilt truck
- Condor
- Demon Medium Tank
- DI Schmitt
- Fox
- Joust
- Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle
- SM Tank Destroyer
Notes[edit]
- Chapter header datelines for the Proving Grounds novels, as with several other novels, were changed between the original release and the BattleTech Legends rerelease. The original Proving Grounds headers generally lacked specific dates, instead giving vague statements of season. The new dates do not align with the timelines given in Era Report: 3145 and Era Digest: Dark Age.
Foreign-Language Editions[edit]
German[edit]
A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2004 as Der Himmel schweigt (ISBN 9783453879126).[1]
Hungarian[edit]
A Hungarian edition, translated by Zaránd Fruzsina, was published by Delta Vision in 2004 as A menny csöndje.[2]
Covers[edit]
2021 cover. Art by Tan Ho Sim.
References[edit]
- ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for Der Himmel schweigt
- ↑ Beholder product page for A menny csöndje