The Scorpion Jar
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| The Scorpion Jar | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | Jason M. Hardy |
| Pages | 313 |
| Cover Artwork | Ray Lundgren |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Roc Books |
| First published | 7 December 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | 0451460200 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0451460202 |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age era |
| Timeline | 1 October 3134 – 2 January 3135 |
| Series | MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels |
| Preceded by | Hunters of the Deep |
| Followed by | Target of Opportunity |
The Scorpion Jar, by Jason M. Hardy, is the thirteenth novel in the MechWarrior: Dark Age series. It was first published in December 2004 by Roc Books and was later republished in September 2021 by Catalyst Game Labs as a BattleTech Legends title.
The novel chronicles the election of a new Exarch of The Republic of the Sphere and the shocking end to a long-renowned character.
Contents
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | Exarch Damien Redburn has called for the election of his replacement. Paladins assemble from all corners of The Republic, and those vying to be elected are creating a lively nomination process. But machinations behind the scenes threaten to turn the election into a bloodbath.
Paladins Heather GioAvanti and Jonah Levin are both conducting investigations into suspicious activities swirling around the edges of this high-level gathering. The leads they follow repeatedly intersect, and it becomes clear that more than one group intends to disrupt the election of the exarch. Through political influence, assassination, or rebellion, each of these cabals ultimately seeks to place its own man or woman on the exarch's seat—and whoever controls the exarch controls The Republic. But Damien Redburn refuses to allow his successor to be a puppet. He is willing to throw a few 'Mechs and a secret agent or two at the situation to get the result he wants—even if what he wants may be a surprise to his operatives. |
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Summary[edit]
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Featured Characters[edit]
- Anders Kessel
- Burton Horn
- Cray Stansill
- Cullen Roi
- Damien Redburn
- David Guliani
- David McKinnon
- Elena Ruiz
- Elsa Kavendish
- Emil
- Estrin Koss
- Gareth Sinclair
- Geoffrey Mallowes
- Heather GioAvanti
- Henrik Morten
- Janella Lakewood
- Jonah Levin
- Kaffyd Op Owens
- Kay Leeson
- Kelson Sorenson
- Lina Derius
- Maya Avellar
- Meraj Jorgensson
- Otto Mandela
- Rafaella Graves
- Rick Santangelo
- Robert Goldberg
- Royle Cragin
- Thaddeus Marik
- Tony Delgado
- Tyrina Drummond
- Victor Steiner-Davion
- Wilson Turk
- Agnes
- Benny
- Brigham
- Bruno
- Confrere
- Duncan
- Flambard
- Hansel
- Jacques
- Norah
- Lieutenant Smith
- Anna Levin (mentioned)
- Dan Harwicke (mentioned)
- David Guliani (mentioned
- Ella Geraldo (mentioned)
- Elsa Kavendish (mentioned)
- Hohiro Newberry (mentioned)
- Melanie Vladistok (mentioned)
- Pritt (mentioned)
- Snorky (mentioned)
Featured Places[edit]
Featured Technology[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
- Atlas
- Spider
- Stinger
- Black Hawk (mentioned)
- Legionnaire (mentioned)
- Mad Cat III (mentioned)
Combat Vehicles[edit]
DropShips[edit]
- Unspecified DropShip Amphitrite
JumpShips[edit]
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Foreign-Language Editions[edit]
German[edit]
A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2006 as Der Stachel des Skorpions (ISBN 9783453522282).[1]
Covers[edit]
2021 cover. Art by Tan Ho Sim.
2006 German edition.
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References[edit]
- ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for Der Stachel des Skorpions