The Will of the State
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| The Will of the State | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Loren L. Coleman | |
| First Publication | |
| Published | 1 January 2000 |
| Published in | Field Manual: Capellan Confederation |
| Publisher | FASA |
| Pages | 1 |
| Chronology | |
| Era | Civil War era |
| Timeline | 9 June 3063 (see notes) — 10 June 3063 |
The Will of the State is a short story by Loren L. Coleman that was published as introductory fiction for Field Manual: Capellan Confederation.
Plot Summary[edit]
The story is told from the perspective of Ying-zhang Fah Li Shei, the commander of Warrior House Dai Da Chi's first 'Mech batallion, who is engaged in a battle with forces of the St. Ives Compact on the eve of the final truce of the Capellan-St. Ives War. Even though the truce is coming into effect and the fighting stops, she has got orders from Sun-Tzu Liao to punish the St. Ives forces one last time to show them the superiority of the Capellan Confederation. When the St. Ives forces withdraw and run into a prepared Capellan minefield they reopen fire on Warrior House Dai Da Chi, giving Li Shei the pretext she needs to resume the fight with impunity and carry out Sun-Tzu Liao's orders.
Featured Characters[edit]
- Ying-zhang Fah Li Shei
- Chancellor Sun-Tzu Liao
- Sang-jiang-jun Talon Zahn, Strategic Military Director
- Shiao-zhang Muhammed Dehringé, House Master (mentioned)
Featured Units[edit]
- Warrior House Dai Da Chi
- St. Ives Lancers (implied)
Featured Places[edit]
Featured BattleTech[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Although the short story is undated, the date can be derived from the final truce of the Capellan-St. Ives War that became effective on 10 June 3063.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 66