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Path of Glory | |
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Product information | |
Type | Novel |
Author | Randall N. Bills |
Pages | 263 |
Cover Artwork | Fred Gambino |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Roc Books |
Product code | LE5807 |
First published | 12 December 2000 |
ISBN-10 | 0451458079 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0451458070 |
Content | |
Era | Civil War era |
Timeline | 12 June 3061 – 20 December 3062 (13 May 3060 prologue) |
Path of Glory, by Randall N. Bills, is a front line view of the beginning of the Combine-Ghost Bear War.
The novel was made available on BattleCorps on 31 March 2009 as a PDF file (text only, without cover, pictures, or any other interior artwork except for the usual BattleCorps frame graphics). The PDF copy includes a disclaimer stating that it was created from a pre-final edition text that might differ from the printed version and that canon-wise, the print edition trumps the PDF edition.
Contents
From the back cover[edit]
“ | For MechWarrior Zane, allegiance to the Nova Cat Clan comes above all else. So when he sees his clan disgraced, cast out, and suddenly allied with the hated Inner Sphere, Zane's only desire is to see the Nova Cats returned to their former greatness.
For Palmer Yoshio, the Draconis Combine is the only honorable thing in a chaotic galaxy. But when he is forced to train alongside the outcast Nova Cats, he finds that his own notion of honor is a far cry from his leader's. Now, for Zane and Yoshio, the line between friend and foe will be drawn in the blood of the fallen comrades—and neither warrior will be able to look at their universe in the same way again... |
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Summary[edit]
This section needs a plot summary. |
Featured characters[edit]
- Tai-i Akura of 1st Battalion of the 15th Dieron Regulars of the Draconis Combine (mentioned)
- Star Commodore Antila of the SLS Severen Leroux of Clan Nova Cat
- MechWarrior Anton of the Assault Supernova Binary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting a Ha Otoko (mentioned)
- MechWarrior Barril of Alpha Striker Star of the Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat
- Star Colonel Bel of the Kappa Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat
- Star Commodore Sel Bravos, commander of the SLS Chronicle of Clan Nova Cat
- saKhan Lucian Carns, MechWarrior of Clan Nova Cat (mentioned)
- Chu-sa Sharon Carrols, commander of 2nd Battalion of the 15th Dieron Regulars of the Draconis Combine (mentioned)
- MechWarrior Geoff of the Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting an Arctic Wolf
- Kashira Hohijo Goshiki of the 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine, piloting a Blackjack
- George Hasek (mentioned)
- Galaxy Commander Tirant Higall, commander of the 37th Garrison Cluster & the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat
- Director of the Internal Security Force Subhash Indrahar of the Draconis Combine (mentioned)
- MechWarrior Jacqil of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting an Incubus
- MechWarrior Jason of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting an Incubus
- Chu-sa Robert Jimmu, XO of the 15th Dieron Regulars of the Draconis Combine
- Star Admiral Jan Jorgensson, commander of the SLS Severen Leroux of Clan Nova Cat
- Khan Phelan Kell of Clan Wolf-in-Exile (mentioned)
- Duke of Skye Robert Kelswa-Steiner of the Lyran Alliance (mentioned)
- Director of the Internal Security Force Ninyu Kerai Indrahar of the Draconis Combine
- ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky of Clan Wolf (mentioned)
- MechWarrior Killian of the Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting a Snow Fox
- Chu-sa Jennifer Kiyagi, commander of Second Battalion, 14th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine, piloting an AKU-1X Akuma
- Star Commander Kol of Charlie Striker Star of the Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat
- Tai-shu Isoroku Kurita of the Dieron Military District of the Draconis Combine (mentioned)
- Oathmaster Minoru (Kurita) Nova Cat of Clan Nova Cat
- Keeper of the Family Honor Omiko "Omi" Kurita (mentioned)
- Coordinator & First Lord Theodore Kurita
- Star Captain Josef Lenardon, Elemental of Clan Nova Cat
- Khan Severen Leroux, AeroSpace pilot of Clan Nova Cat (mentioned)
- Chancellor Sun-Tzu Liao of the Capellan Confederation (mentioned)
- Tai-i Logan of Third Battalion, 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine
- Galaxy Commander Tol Lossey, commander of the Rho Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat (mentioned)
- Takura Migaki of the Internal Security Force (mentioned)
- Tai-sa Tracy Miyazaki, commander of the 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine
- Star Captain Kael Nostra, commander of Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat
- Galaxy Commander Tirill Nostra of the Kappa Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat
- MechWarrior Pela of the Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting a Jenner 3
- Duke Hassid Alexander "The Red Hunter" Ricol, member of the Kokuryu-kai
- Khan Sandra Rosse of Clan Nova Cat (mentioned)
- Warrior Sal of Clan Nova Cat
- Tai-i Sanders of Third Battalion, 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine
- Star Colonel Jal Steiner, commander of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting a Shadow Cat
- General Richard Steiner of the Lyran Alliance (mentioned)
- Arthur Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Archon Katherine "Katrina" Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Precentor Martial of ComStar Victor Ian Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Taiga, DropShip Captain of the 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine (mentioned)
- Chu-i Takado of Third Battalion, 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine
- Star Colonel Eliza Talasko of the 11th Armored Cavalry Squadron of Clan Star Adder (mentioned)
- Point Commander Tol, Elemental of Clan Nova Cat
- Star Commander Samuel of the Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat
- Tai-shu Toshimichi Uchida, Warlord of the Alshain Military District, member of the Kokuryu-kai
- Khan Santin West, Elemental of Clan Nova Cat
- Khan Vladimir "Vlad" Ward of Clan Wolf (mentioned)
- Tai-sa Michael Warner, commander of the 15th Dieron Regulars of the Draconis Combine, piloting a ASW-8Q Awesome
- Oathmaster Biccon Winters of Clan Nova Cat (mentioned)
- Chu-sa Palmer Yoshio, commander of Third Battalion, 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine, piloting a Bishamon
- MechWarrior Zane of the Battle Trinary of the 1st Dragoncat Cluster of the Zeta Provisional Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat, piloting a Jenner IIC & a Pack Hunter
Featured BattleTech[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
- AKU-1X Akuma
- Arctic Wolf
- ASW-8Q Awesome
- Banshee
- Bishamon
- Blackjack
- Grand Dragon
- Gunslinger
- Ha Otoko (mentioned)
- Hermes
- Highlander IIC
- Horned Owl
- Hunchback
- Incubus
- Javelin
- Jenner IIC
- Komodo
- No-Dachi
- Nova Cat
- Owens
- Pack Hunter "Ebony Dragon"
- Raptor
- Shadow Cat
- Snow Fox
- Supernova
- Tessen (mentioned)
- Ursus (mentioned)
- Zeus
AeroSpace[edit]
Vehicle[edit]
WarShips[edit]
- Aegis-class heavy cruiser SLS Chronicle of Clan Nova Cat
- Black Lion-class battlecruiser SLS Severen Leroux of Clan Nova Cat
- Leviathan II-class WarShip CGB Rasalhague of the Ghost Bear Dominion
- Lola III-class WarShip SLS Faithful of Clan Nova Cat (mentioned)
- Nightlord-class WarShip CGB Ursa Major of the Ghost Bear Dominion
- Potemkin-class troop cruiser of Clan Diamond Shark (mentioned)
- Tatsumaki-class destroyer DCS The Dragon's Last Tear of the Draconis Combine
- Tatsumaki-class WarShip DCS The Lair of Mighty Wyrms (mentioned)
- York-class destroyer/carrier CSA Star Fire of Clan Star Adder (mentioned)
DropShips[edit]
- Noruff-class assault DropShip Sacred Rite of Clan Nova Cat
- DropShip Nova Cat Alpha of Clan Nova Cat
- DropShip Promised Vision of Clan Nova Cat (probably Union-C-class)
- DropShip Promised Sight of Clan Nova Cat
- unknown class DropShip Mystic Spheres
- unknown class DropShip Tsuyosa of the Draconis Combine
- unknown Overlord-class DropShip
JumpShips[edit]
- Monolith-class JumpShip Dark Spine of Clan Nova Cat
- Star Lord-class JumpShip Far Star
- unknown Invader-class JumpShip of the 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine
- unknown Invader-class JumpShip
- unknown Merchant-class JumpShip of the 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine
- unknown Star Lord-class JumpShip of the 11th Alshain Avengers of the Draconis Combine
Infantry[edit]
Features Places[edit]
Foreign-Language Editions[edit]
German[edit]
A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2002 as Der Weg des Ruhms (ISBN 9783453196667).[1]
Covers[edit]
2002 German edition. Art by Clint Langley.
References[edit]
- ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for Der Weg des Ruhms