The Marshal Way

The Marshal Way
Serialized novella by Geoff 'Doc' Swift
Publication
Published9—30 June 2013
PublisherBattleCorps
Pages
  • 15 (Part 1)
  • 16 (Part 2)
  • 15 (Part 3)
  • 15 (Part 4)
  • 61 (Total)
Chronology
EraDark Age era
Timeline1 January 3090 — 13 June 3090

The Marshal Way is a serialized novella in four parts by Geoff 'Doc' Swift that was published online on BattleCorps between 9 and 30 June 2013. The new release as a short novel due in spring 2025 was announced in the nineteenth issue of Shrapnel.

Although the novella ends with several surprise revelations and cliffhangers suggesting the storyline was meant to continue, no sequel has yet been published.

Plot Summary[edit]

Part 1[edit]

published on: 9 June 2013
In Part 1 of the Marshal Way, candidate Rick Jacobs must prove he has the loyalty and dedication necessary to become a Marshal of the Fronc Reaches.

Part 2[edit]

published on: 16 June 2013
Pirates have made things personal by kidnapping civilians from the Fronc Reaches. In order to rescue their people, the Marshals must fight without their ’Mechs.

Part 3[edit]

published on: 23 June 2013
To enact justice, the Marshals have taken on a dangerous mission. Will unintended consequences spell disaster?

Part 4[edit]

published on: 30 June 2013
In the conclusion to The Marshal Way, the Marshals risk losing one of their own. Can they make it out in time?


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