Last Patrol
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Last Patrol | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Joshua C. Perian | |
| Publication | |
| Published | 13 February 2013 |
| Published in | Jihad Turning Points: Hesperus II |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Pages | 1 |
| Chronology | |
| Era | Jihad era |
| Timeline | 14 March 3068 |
Last Patrol is a short story by Joshua C. Perian that was published as introductory fiction for Jihad Turning Points: Hesperus II.
Contents
Plot Summary[edit]
On 14 March 3068, Markus Oder and his crew are on perimeter patrol in the jungle surrounding the Doering Electronics facilities in Melrose Valley. Part of patrol duty is to constantly cut back the fast growing jungle around the facilities. When the cutting crew fails to return in time to the Rowell World Rover, Oder decides to disembark in order to search for the crew. It is here where he is attacked and mortally wounded by a Word of Blake raiding party in Purifier battle armor.
Featured Characters[edit]
- Markus Oder, militiaman of the Planetary Militia of Hesperus II
- Hans, Stefan, jungle cutting crew (mentioned)