Three White Roses

Three White Roses
Story information
Author	Craig A. Reed, Jr.
Type	Short Story
Product	Shrapnel Issue 12
Content
Era	Star League era
Timeline	29 April - 9 May 2525

Three White Roses is a short story by Craig A. Reed, Jr. that was published in the twelfth issue of Shrapnel.

Plot summary

The 29 April 2525, Cadmon, security head of First Prince Alexander Davion, was making sure to keep him protected from all threats, as he was a de facto captive, surrounded with enemies. The 2 May, Cadmon had a secret meeting in a bar, where he contacted with Theodora, an assumed terrorist, but de facto an important Suns' loyalist supporting Alexander against his captors. After saying the password, Three White Roses, representing Alexander, his wife and son, Cadmon ask them for help to get the Prince offworld. The 5 May, Cadmon found himself and his men replaced by Regent's Varnay's men, lead by a man called Mr. Ferryman. Convinced than they were to kill the Prince, he makes preparations to escape. Later contacted by Theodora, she says him than he must the Prince offworld the same day, as a team of Capellan Iron Wheel Triad assassins have get on planet, allowed to by the Regent, to kill Alexander. After neutralizing Ferryman's men, Cadmon led the escape. A street battle followed, with some of Cadmon's people being wounded or killed, but they evacuated Alexander. Then Ferryman arrived, and offered his help. Cadmon didn't trust him, not until he says he's Justinian, Theodora's partner. After swearing to take care of Cadmon's team wounded and killed, he agrees and they departed. Once Cadmon is in space, along with Alexander, the young one promotes him, and any member of his team, before saying he must hide until he reaches the age of majority and can reclaim the Suns' throne.

Featured characters

• Bambridge
• Philippine Cantrick
• Cooper
• Crocker
• D'Silva
• Alexander Davion
• Cassandra Davion
• Laura Davion
• Simon Davion (mentioned)
• Deats
• Dyubele
• Ferryman
• Samuel "Sparks" Frees
• Hayman
• Justinian
• Kalvin Liao (mentioned)
• Cadmon Mallory
• McKillop
• Reece
• Nikoli Rostov (mentioned)
• Sacco
• Theodora
• Towns
• David Varnay
• Cynthia Varnay

Featured BattleTech

Spacecraft

• unspecified-class DropShip Normandy Swallow
• unspecified-class JumpShip Green Goddess

Featured planets

• Sekulmun

Notes

• Nikolai Rostov is incorrectly spelt "Nikoli", dropping the "a".