Hour of the Wolf

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Hour of the Wolf
Product information
Type Novel
Author Blaine Lee Pardoe
Pages 575 (POD)
Cover Artwork Marco Mazzoni (art)
David Allen Kerber (design)
Interior Artwork Alan Blackwell
Doug Chaffee
Chris Daranouvong
Dale Eadeh
Brent Evans
Stephen Huda
Alex Iglesias
Harri Kallio
Chris Lewis
Duane Loose
Justin Nelson
Matt Plog
Anthony Scroggins
David White
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code CAT35831
First published 1 January 2021
ISBN-10 1-63861-120-3
ISBN-13 978-1-63861-120-2
MSRP $7.99 (EPUB)
$22.95 (POD)
Content
Era ilClan era
Timeline 1 January—25 May 3151

Hour of the Wolf is a novel by Blaine Lee Pardoe that was initially set to be published in EPUB and Print on Demand in August 2020, but was rescheduled to 1 January 2021. An audiobook version narrated by Tren Sparks and Sierra Taft was released on 15 January 2025.

The novel constitutes the transition of the BattleTech setting from the Dark Age era to the IlClan era, narrating the conquest of Terra by Clan Wolf in 3151 and its immediate aftermath.

From the Back Cover[edit]

“ MORE THAN A CENTURY IN THE MAKING…

Since the Clan invasion of 3050 ended in failure, there have been those who have not forgotten Nicholas Kerensky's ultimate goal: The conquering of Terra, and the rise of one Clan above all others…to become the ilClan, and rule over both the rest of the Clans and the Inner Sphere…regardless of what the Great Houses may say about it…

THE BATTLE THAT WILL RESHAPE THE INNER SPHERE BEGINS…

Now, in 3151, two Clans make the final jump into the shattered remains of the Republic of the Sphere. Their target: the cradle of humankind…and the ultimate symbol of the Inner Sphere…Terra. But Clans Jade Falcon and Wolf will face a powerful, tenacious enemy in the remaining forces of the Republic, led by their resurrected leader, Devlin Stone. The impending battle will engulf the entire planet, and when it is over, only one shall stand supreme…

”

Plot Summary[edit]

The Clans' manifest destiny is at hand. First ilKhan of the Clans, their founder Nicholas Kerensky decreed in his journals that the Clans' collective long term goal is to reestablish the Star League under the control of the Clan that has shown itself to be the strongest. After the passing of centuries, after nearly 100 years since the failure of Operation REVIVAL, two clans have arrived at Terra. The Republic of the Sphere's "impenetrable" Fortress hyperspace shield has faltered, allowing Clan Wolf to arrive with Clan Jade Falcon hot on their heels.

While battling the desperate Republic of the Sphere forces led by their elder statesman and founder, Devlin Stone, the two Clans commence the battle for Terra in a Trial of Possession to become ilClan.

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Related Products[edit]

The following titles prepare the ground and lead up to the events detailed in Hour of the Wolf. It is advised to read them first:

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Covers[edit]

  • POD cover

  • EPUB cover

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