Vindication in the Ashes
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Vindication in the Ashes | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Herbert A. Beas II | |
| Publication | |
| Published | 2011 |
| Published in | Jihad: Final Reckoning |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Pages | 4 |
| Chronology | |
| Era | Jihad era |
| Timeline | 2 April 3081 |
The short story Vindication in the Ashes by Herbert A. Beas II that was published as introductory fiction for Jihad: Final Reckoning.
Contents
Plot Summary[edit]
On 2 April 3081, naval forces of the Principality of Regulus attack Circinus, the last Word of Blake stronghold and sanctuary of "The Master." From a palace in Zachariah, capital of the Circinus Federation, "The Master" observes the WoB forces' final stand with his protégé Calvin McIntyre. Both are aware of the imminent defeat and following annihilation. In the final moments before nuclear missiles hit Zachariah, "The Master" admits to McIntyre that his interpretation of the Third Transfer was initially wrong before presenting his corrected interpretation.
Featured Characters[edit]
- Thomas Marik, "The Master" of the Word of Blake
- Precentor Calvin McIntyre, President of the Circinus Federation and protégé of "The Master"
- Gavin Dow, Primus of ComStar (mentioned)
- Devlin Stone, Exarch of the Republic (mentioned)
- Victor Steiner-Davion, Precentor Martial of ComStar (mentioned)
- General Belle Lee, regimental commander of Stone's Lament (mentioned)
- Titus Cameron-Jones, Prince of Regulus (mentioned)
Featured Units[edit]
- Stone's Lament (mentioned)
Featured Places[edit]
Featured BattleTech[edit]
BattleMechs[edit]
- Zeus (mentioned)
- Hatamoto-Chi (mentioned)
- Victor (mentioned)