One Door Closes
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| One Door Closes | |
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| Short story by Blaine Lee Pardoe | |
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| First Publication | |
| Published | 13 September 2021 |
| Published in | Shrapnel Issue 6 |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Illustrator(s) | Matthew Cross |
| Pages | 28 |
| Chronology | |
| Era | ilClan era |
| Timeline | 29 May 3151 — 12 July 3151 |
One Door Closes is a short story by Blaine Lee Pardoe that was published in the sixth issue of Shrapnel.
Plot Summary[edit]
On 29 May 3151, Jack Traver and Mia Fowler are in a bar in Toledo. After the end of the IlClan Trial, they hadn't been able to leave Terra, and the news of Devlin Stone's death deeply affected them. When some ex-RAF soldiers recognized them, called them traitors and attacked them in group. However, when they going to kill them, a group of Clan Wolf Elementals intervene and save them. Their saviors invite them to drink, and both accepted. When shared their problems with the Wolves, they informed them both than they only had to use their affiliation to Clan Wolf to obtain what they needed.
On 1 June, they visit a Clan Sea Fox salvage facility. Jack selects a Dire Wolf as isorla, and Mia chooses a prestine Atlas II for herself. A day later, Justin Hall, former Knight of the Republic, visits them and asked if he could join them. In exchange, he offers his services and talents as an agent... and said to know a way to obtain a great deal of money. The way implied a meeting with a MI6 agent which made himself call Weatherbee. He gave them a packet of intel he had been stockpiling for fifteen years, whilst trapped behind the Wall, promising them a huge reward if they gave it to a Federated Suns' embassy, and also a deadly punishment if they didn't deliver it.
On 6 June, the three were, with their two 'Mechs, onboard a Sea Fox DropShip, departing from Terra. Mia informs Jack and Justin about the origin of her Atlas II. It is Devlin Stone's personal 'Mech Phantom.
The trio arrives on Galatea in July, but there plan to enlist in a mercenary unit fails, because the planet is filled with ex-RAF soldiers. Jack decides to form their own mercenary unit and after delivering the package at the Federated Suns' embassy, the three debate which name to give their unit. In memory of their lost friend, they choose the name The Cheetahs.
Featured Characters[edit]
- Jack Traver
- Justin Hall
- Mia Fowler
- Michael Gibbs
- Morty Stern
- Willy Pennington
- Devlin Stone (mentioned)
- Tina “Cheetah” Charms (mentioned)
- Kalidessa Kerensky (mentioned)
Featured Units[edit]
- The Cheetahs
- Stone's Lament (mentioned)
Featured Places[edit]
Featured BattleTech[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
DropShips[edit]
- Overlord-class 'Mech carrier DropShip, Stardust Drifter