Sword of Sedition
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Sword of Sedition | |
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Product information | |
Type | Novel |
Author | Loren L. Coleman |
Pages | 321 |
Cover Artwork | Ray Lundgren |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Roc Books |
First published | 5 April 2005 |
ISBN-10 | 0451460227 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0451460226 |
Content | |
Era | Dark Age era |
Timeline | 17 December 3134 – 2 June 3135 |
Series | MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels |
Preceded by | Target of Opportunity |
Followed by | Daughter of the Dragon |
Sword of Sedition, by Loren L. Coleman, is the fifteenth novel in the MechWarrior: Dark Age series. It was first published in April 2005 by Roc Books and was later republished in October 2021 by Catalyst Game Labs as a BattleTech Legends title.
The novel focuses on the gathering of Inner Sphere leaders at the funeral of Paladin Victor Steiner-Davion.
Contents
From the back cover[edit]
“ | Newly elected Exarch Jonah Levin is still trying to come to terms with the responsibilities of his office. With his recent discovery of treachery in The Republic's Senate, he can trust very few people—and not even his own Paladins have been immune to murderous intrigue...
Tensions are heating up between Exarch Levin and the senators determined to fight what they call the "injustice being done to The Republic's government." Some are even agitating for Levin's censure—a move that could accomplish the same thing as the recent attempted coup that killed legendary Paladin Victor Steiner-Davion. One of The Republic's last hopes is the summit of Inner Sphere leaders gathering on Terra. Ostensibly a tribute to the assassinated Steiner-Davion, it also has the potential to halt the escalating violence of the last few years. And although Victor would not have wanted his death to be the cause of more political maneuvering, Levin knows that the great man would not begrudge The Republic this one final service—if only it isn't too late. |
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Plot summary[edit]
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Featured characters[edit]
- Aaron Sandoval
- Alaric
- Amanda Hasek
- Brian May
- Buddy Harris
- Caleb Davion
- Callandre Kell
- Chris O'Reilly
- Christine Sandoval
- Conner Rhys-Monroe
- Corwin Sandoval
- Cray Stansill
- Dalia Bekker
- Damien Redburn
- Damon Darman
- Danai Centrella-Liao
- Daoshen Liao
- David Faust
- David McKinnon
- David Styles
- Emil
- Erik Sandoval-Groell
- Feyd Olson
- Gareth Sinclair
- Gerald Monroe
- Gregor
- Harrison Davion
- Hatsuwe Mototsune
- Heather GioAvanti
- Héloïse Montgolfier
- Ilsa Centrella
- Jack Farrell
- Jacquie Blitzer
- Jasek Kelswa-Steiner
- Jared Ledd
- Jiu Soon Lah
- Jonah Levin
- Julian Davion
- Kenyon Marik
- Kisho
- Kitsune Kurita
- Kyle
- Lars Magnusson
- Laurent Gadbois
- Liam Ward
- Lina Derius
- Matsuhari Toranaga
- Maya Avellar
- Melanie Vladistok
- Melissa Mako
- Michael Riktofven
- Nahib Damal
- Nikol Marik
- Otto Mandela
- Palos Torris
- Rahm
- Raul Ortega
- Riccard Streng
- Sandra Fenlon
- Simone Marik-Davion
- Spiritos Demos
- Sterling McKenna
- Tara Campbell
- Therese Ptolomeny
- Todd Dawkins
- Tyrina Drummond
- Vincent Kurita
- Yori Kurita
- Charles
- Lord Geist
- Sergeant Montgomery
- Bishop Wesley-Smith
- Anders Kessel (mentioned)
- Anna Levin (mentioned)
- Asai Rhys (mentioned)
- Elsa Harrod (mentioned)
- Gottfried Amirault (mentioned)
- Hwrang Onataki (mentioned)
- Jai Yuen Kanto (mentioned)
- Kelly Simone (mentioned)
- Meraj Jorgensson (mentioned)
- Seth Ward (mentioned)
- Tabitha Wimmer (mentioned)
- Trillian Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Victor Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Lady Dolmate (mentioned)
- Major Hastings (mentioned)
- Duke Marsin (mentioned)
- Senator Rwal (mentioned)
Featured places[edit]
Featured Technology[edit]
Featured 'Mechs[edit]
- Atlas
- BattleMaster
- Black Hawk
- Blood Reaper
- Catapult
- Centurion
- ConstructionMech
- Enforcer
- Firestarter
- Grand Dragon
- Griffin
- Hatchetman
- Hellion
- Jupiter
- Legionnaire
- Vulture
- Pack Hunter
- Rifleman
- Spider
- Stinger
- Templar
- Warhammer
- Vulture
- Vindicator (mentioned)
Featured Battle Armor[edit]
Featured Vehicles[edit]
- Anat
- Behemoth II Heavy Tank
- Brightstar VTOL
- Cavalry
- Chariot VTOL
- Condor
- Demon Medium Tank
- DI Schmitt
- Excelsior
- Fox
- Fulcrum
- Goblin
- Hasek
- JES I Tactical Missile Carrier
- JES II Strategic Missile Carrier
- JI-100
- Joust
- Kelswa
- Kinnol
- Marksman M1
- MASH Truck
- MHI Amphibious APC
- Paladin Defense System
- Pegasus Scout Hover Tank
- Po
- Quaestor
- Ranger VV1
- Regulator
- Schrek
- Scimitar
- Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle
- Shoden
- SM1 Tank Destroyer
- Stormfire sports car
- Warrior
Featured Aerospace Fighters[edit]
- Hellcat
- Stingray
- Transgressor
- Chippewa (ambiguous)
- Riever (ambiguous)
Featured Spacecraft[edit]
- Excalibur-class DropShip First Sun
- Fortress-class DropShip Markeson Pride
- Invader-class JumpShip Stargazer
- Monarch-class DropShip
- Overlord-class DropShip Dragon's Pride
- Triumph-class DropShip
- Union-class DropShip Patriot
- Unidentified DropShip Argent Beauty
- Unidentified DropShip Ribald Joke (mentioned)
Foreign-Language Editions[edit]
German[edit]
A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2007 as Schwert des Aufruhrs (ISBN 9783453522879).[1]
Covers[edit]
2021 cover. Art by Tan Ho Sim.
References[edit]
- ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for Schwert des Aufruhrs