Crossroads at Outreach
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| Crossroads at Outreach | |||
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| Short story by Kevin Killiany | |||
| First Publication | |||
| Published | 3 February 2005 | ||
| Publisher | BattleCorps | ||
| Illustrator(s) | Chris Lewis | ||
| Pages | 40 (+1 choices) | ||
| Chronology | |||
| Era | Civil War era | ||
| Timeline | 14 November 3066 — 20 November 3066 | ||
| Series | |||
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Crossroads at Outreach is a short story by Kevin Killiany that was first published online on BattleCorps in February 2005. It is the second part of the Chaos Irregulars series. The story was later republished in EPUB format in the BattleCorps anthology Chaos Born in 2013.
Beginning with this story, BattleCorps subscribers could vote among several options presented at the end of the story to determine how the story would continue.
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Join Kevin Killiany as he continues the adventures of the Chaos Irregulars. This time, at the end of the story, you'll find a link to a forum that describes how to participate in deciding where the Irregulars go next! Voting ends at midnight on Feb. 9th 2005, so get reading!
Plot Summary[edit]
Newly formed from the remnants of the decimated Peregrine's Hussars and Sorensen's Strikers mercenary commands, the Chaos Irregulars have arrived on Outreach with its hiring hall and hope to secure a new contract. To improve their default "Green" rating with the MRBC because of being a new unit, they also go through a costly evaluation procedure.
The original units from which the Irregulars formed were very different in outlook, combat style and leadership style and have some difficulties integrating into a single unit under joint command. Captains Ariel Peregrine and Obadiah "Jake" Jacoam also have different ideas about how and where to find possible employers.
On 18 November 3066 the evaluation exercise takes place, with the Broadsword Legion acting as opposing force. The evaluation goes well with the Irregulars receiving a Dragoon Rating of C (regular and reliable), while the integration of the Irregulars' two component units is also improving.
Shortly afterwards, the Irregulars have not one, but three job offers on their table, which forces them to make a decision...
Featured Characters[edit]
- Captain Obadiah "Jake" Jacoam, co-commander of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a GHR-5H Grasshopper
- Captain Ariel Peregrine, co-commander of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a HUR-WO-R4O Huron Warrior
- Lieutenant Grainger "Gray" Christian of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a Spector
- Lieutenant Avery Clint of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a QKD-5A Quickdraw
- Lieutenant Tony Davis of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a Phoenix Hawk
- Lieutenant Jarmae "Jars" Heather of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a QKD-4G Quickdraw
- Master Sergeant Reema Chowla of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a Mongoose
- Sergeant Major Pauls, NCO of the Chaos Irregulars' Footmen
- Sergeant Proxton, NCO of the Chaos Irregulars' Footmen
- Jacques of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a TBT-7M Trebuchet
- Troy Truman of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a DV-7D Dervish
- Colonel Olstein, professor at the Outreach Mercenary Training Command
- Clairmont, a private contract broker on Outreach
- Colonel Kari Marita, CO of the Broadsword Legion, piloting a Thug
- Colonel Ada Gubser, commander of Smithson's Chinese Bandits (mentioned)
- Force Commander Sorensen, late commander of Sorensen's Strikers (mentioned)
- Precentor Martial Victor Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
Featured Units[edit]
- Chaos Irregulars
- Broadsword Legion
- Wolf's Dragoons
- Marik Militia (mentioned)
- Peregrine's Hussars (mentioned)
- Smithson's Chinese Bandits (mentioned)
- Sorensen's Strikers (mentioned)
Featured Places[edit]
- Outreach
- Acamar (mentioned)
- Ludwigshafen (mentioned)
- Small World (mentioned)
- Wallis (mentioned)
- Brooloo (mentioned)
- Gatineau (mentioned)
- Mississauga (mentioned)
- New Capetown (mentioned)
Featured BattleTech[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
Conventional Fighters[edit]
- MechBuster (SRM) (mentioned)