Test of Vengeance
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| Test of Vengeance | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | Bryan Nystul |
| Pages | 269 |
| Cover Artwork | Doug Chaffee |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Roc Books |
| Product code | LE5836 |
| First published | 12 June 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | 0451458362 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0451458360 |
| Content | |
| Era | Civil War era |
| Timeline | 19 October 3062 – 12 August 3064 (5 December 3061 prologue) |
Test of Vengeance, by Bryan Nystul, follows ristar Elemental Jake Kabrinski during the Combine-Ghost Bear War, and the sudden assault by Clan Hell's Horses.
The novel was made available on BattleCorps on 02 April 2011 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]
| “ | The warrior Clans created the Elemental to be the ultimate infantry soldier. Genetically engineered to be bigger, stronger, and tougher than mere humans, and equipped with advanced power armor, Elementals can stand toe-to-toe with BattleMechs. Among this elite breed, young Jake Kabrinski is a fast-rising star who has never known defeat.
The Draconis Combine and Clan Ghost Bear, bitter enemies during the Clan invasion, have coexisted in peace for a decade. But that peace is shattered when a renegade faction of the Combine military invades the Ghost Bear capital of Alshain. Honor demands a reprisal, plunging both powers into a brutal conflict. On the front lines, Jake will learn his toughest lesson: Some enemies cannot be bested... |
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Summary[edit]
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The book centers on ristar Jake Kabrinski and his service with Clan Ghost Bear during the onset of the FedCom Civil War.
It begins with a battle between Clan Hell's Horses, Clan Snow Raven, and Clan Ghost Bear on the planet Bearclaw. Khan Malavai Fletcher of Clan Hell's Horses is ambushed by Ghost Bear Elementals led by Jake Kabrinski. Fletcher uses his Gnome battle armor's superior range to kill the Ghost Bear Star Commander, but the Ghost Bear Elementals are able to use their superior mobility to stall the Gnomes until Snow Raven air support drives them into a retreat.
Featured characters[edit]
- Star Commander Alexa of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, MechWarrior of Clan Ghost Bear
- Tai-shu Teyasu Ashora, Warlord of the Pesht Military District (mentioned)
- Star Captain Zira Bekker, commander of Beta Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear
- MechWarrior Ben of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear, piloting a Nova
- Star Captain Carl, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear, Ursari of Jake Kabrinski
- Star Colonel James Cobb, Elemental of Clan Hell's Horses (mentioned)
- Chu-i Davison of the Alshain Avengers
- Luther Dawson (mentioned)
- Star Commodore Angelina Devon, captain of the Ursa Major of Clan Ghost Bear
- Point Commander Dominic of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- MechWarrior Edmund of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear
- Star Commander Elsa, Elemental of Clan Hell's Horses, using Gnome Battle Armor
- Star Captain Enya, commander of Beta Trinary of the 3rd Claw of Clan Ghost Bear
- MechWarrior Ferris of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear
- Khan Malavai Fletcher, Elemental of Clan Hell's Horses, using Gnome Battle Armor
- Gerald of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Star Colonel Marcus Gilmour of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear
- Tai-sa Mark Graham, commander of the 9th Pesht Regulars, piloting a Sunder
- Point Commander Harland, Elemental of Clan Hell's Horses, using Gnome Battle Armor
- Ian, captain of the November Wind of Clan Ghost Bear
- MechWarrior Ito of the Alshain Avengers
- Point Commander John of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Khan Bjorn Jorgensson of Clan Ghost Bear (mentioned)
- saKhan Hans Ole Jorgensson of Clan Ghost Bear (mentioned)
- saKhan Aletha Kabrinski of Clan Ghost Bear (mentioned)
- Star Captain Jake Kabrinski, commander of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Xavier Kabrinski of Clan Ghost Bear (mentioned)
- Tai-i Shiro Kanazawa of the Alshain Avengers, piloting an AS7-K Atlas
- Director of the Internal Security Force Ninyu Kerai Indrahar of the Draconis Combine
- General Aleksandr Kerensky (mentioned)
- ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky of Clan Wolf (mentioned)
- Point Commander Kris of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Tai-sa Hohiro Kurita (mentioned)
- Coordinator & First Lord Theodore Kurita
- Lewis of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Star Commander Lita of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, MechWarrior of Clan Ghost Bear, piloting a Mad Dog
- Star Colonel Ragnar (Magnusson) of Clan Ghost Bear
- Star Commander Maxwell of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Tai-sa Kiyomori Minamoto, commander of the 7th Sword of Light (mentioned)
- Tor Miraborg
- Star Commander Paul of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- MechWarrior Petra of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear, piloting a Stormcrow
- Tai-shu Tomoe Sakade (Kurita), Warlord of the Pesht Military District (mentioned)
- saKhan Marialle Radick of Clan Wolf
- Star Captain Rai, commander of Delta Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, AeroSpace pilot of Clan Ghost Bear
- Star Colonel Alicia Ravenwater of Clan Hell's Horses
- MechWArrior Reese of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear, piloting a Hellbringer
- Duke Hassid Alexander "The Red Hunter" Ricol, member of the Kokuryu-kai
- Tech Sara of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear
- Arthur Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Archon Katherine "Katrina" Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Precentor Martial of ComStar Victor Ian Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Doctor Svensgaard of the Ghost Bear Dominion
- Point Commander Taris of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Chu-sa Minora Tetsuchiba, XO of the 9th Pesht Regulars, piloting a Black Hawk-KU
- Tomita, member of the Kokuryu-kai
- Khan Sandra Tseng of Clan Ghost Bear (mentioned)
- MechWarrior Umbriel of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear, piloting a Viper
- Point Commander Valerie "Val" of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear from Jake Kabrinski's sibko
- Khan Vladimir "Vlad" Ward of Clan Wolf
- MechWarrior Willa of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster of Clan Ghost Bear, piloting a Hellbringer
- Star Commander Willem of Gamma Supernova Trinary of the 283rd Battle Cluster, Elemental of Clan Ghost Bear
- Sho-sa Shin Yodama (mentioned)
Featured places[edit]
- Alshain
- Bearclaw
- Courchevel
- Dieron
- Garstedt
- Gunzburg
- Idlewind
- Last Frontier
- Luthien
- Luzerne
- Niles (mentioned)
- Predlitz
- Schuyler (mentioned)
- Tamar
Featured BattleTech Equipment[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
Vehicles[edit]
Battle Armor[edit]
Aerospace fighters[edit]
DropShips[edit]
- Union
- Overlord-C
- DropShip Arctic Cave of Clan Ghost Bear (class unknown)
- DropShip Burning Paw of Clan Ghost Bear (class unknown)
JumpShips[edit]
WarShips[edit]
- Kirishima-class cruiser Urizen II of the Draconis Combine
- Leviathan-class heavy battleship Leviathan of Clan Ghost Bear (mentioned)
- Nightlord-class battleship Ursa Major of Clan Ghost Bear
Foreign-Language Editions[edit]
German[edit]
A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2002 as Mein ist die Rache (ISBN 9783453213210).[1]
Covers[edit]
Original 2001 cover. Art by Doug Chaffee.
2002 German edition.
References[edit]
- ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for Mein ist die Rache