The Shade of an Old Oak Tree
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The Shade of an Old Oak Tree | |
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Short story by Dan C. Duval | |
Publication | |
Published | 10 July 2007 |
Publisher | BattleCorps |
Pages | 17 |
Chronology | |
Era | Jihad era |
Timeline | 13 March 3068 |
The Shade of an Old Oak Tree is a short story by Dan C. Duval that was first published online on BattleCorps on 10 July 2007.
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“ | 13 March 3068, Case White +4 days—Rurik, captain of the Com Guard DropShip Dasher, isn't pleased with his sister's decision to transfer off his ship. She wants to advance in the ranks, earn her own command before he retires. He wants to keep an eye on her as he promised their mother. But before they finish their argument Vision of Truth, with Dasher attached, comes under fire. They might both be retiring, sooner rather than later... | ” |
Plot Summary[edit]
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Featured Characters[edit]
- Rurik, captain of the ComGuards DropShip Dasher
- Adept Ilya, Rurik's 10 years younger half-brother likewise deployed on Dasher
- Acolyte Benny, who is reponsible for operation and supervision of Dasher's fusion engine
- Bailey, head of Dasher's 'Mech bay personnel
Featured Places[edit]
- Terra
- Tall Trees (mentioned)
Featured BattleTech[edit]
DropShips[edit]
WarShips[edit]
- Potemkin-class troop cruiser WarShip, Vision of Truth
- Aegis-class heavy cruiser WarShip, Swift Justice
- Black Lion-class battle cruiser WarShip, Blake's Strength