The Fox and the Bear
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The Fox and the Bear | |||
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Short story by Bryan Young | |||
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Publication | |||
Published | 16 December 2021 | ||
Published in | Shrapnel Issue 7 | ||
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs | ||
Chronology | |||
Era | Dark Age era | ||
Timeline | 13 August 3148 — 16 December 3148 | ||
Series | |||
Fox Patrol series | |||
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The Fox and the Bear is a short story by Bryan Young that continues the Fox Patrol story and was first published in issue seven of Shrapnel.
Contents
Plot Summary[edit]
In August 3148, the Fox Patrol purchases its first DropShip, the rundown Confederate-class Fox Den. The now six-person unit - two MechWarriors stronger than when it was founded and with a new pilot for the Fox Den - finally sets off from Jerangle.
The unit reaches its destination, the Rasalhague Dominion's Kaesong, on 16 December. After a smooth, if stressful, landing, Captain Katie Ferraro lays out the Fox Patrol's job: the magistrate of Vangelis City needs a set of bandits, including a MechWarrior, dealt with. With no Rasalhague forces available on planet and both of the Dominion's leaders refusing to send any, mercenaries are the only option.
The Fox Patrol sets out, worried about a possible trap, and soon finds itself entangled with well-entrenched minefield-supported infantry. Sustaining damage, they push on, discovering the bandits' single 'Mech: a 100-ton Kodiak. A fierce battle ensues, and the Fox Patrol barely scrapes by with a narrow victory. In the end, their employer refuses to pay, leaving Katie's unit in a dangerous financial situation.
Featured Characters[edit]
- Captain Katie Ferraro, commander of the Fox Patrol mercenary unit
- Sergeant Arkee Colorado, MechWarrior and lancemate of Katie Ferraro
- Sergeant Evan Huxley, MechWarrior and lancemate of Katie Ferraro
- Dexter Nicks, MechWarrior and lancemate of Katie Ferraro
- Rhiannon Ramirez, MechWarrior and lancemate of Katie Ferraro
- Frankie Fischer, pilot & mechanic of the Fox Patrol
Featured Units[edit]
Featured Places[edit]
Featured BattleTech[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
DropShips[edit]
- Confederate-class 'Mech carrier DropShip, Fox Den