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| era = [[Succession Wars era]] | | era = [[Succession Wars era]] | ||
| − | | timeline = | + | | timeline = 15 November - 23 December [[3010]] |
| series = [[Kell Hounds Ascendant (series)]] | | series = [[Kell Hounds Ascendant (series)]] | ||
| precededby = [[A Tiny Spot of Rebellion]] | | precededby = [[A Tiny Spot of Rebellion]] | ||
| − | | followedby = [[If Auld | + | | followedby = [[If Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot...]] |
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'''''A Clever Bit of Fiction''''' is a novel by [[Michael A. Stackpole]] as the third installment of the [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] Trilogy describing the inception of the famous [[Kell Hounds]] [[mercenary unit]]. (The 'trilogy' has since seen a fourth story published, ''[[If Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot...]]'', that begins directly following the end of this story, on 24 December [[3010]].) | '''''A Clever Bit of Fiction''''' is a novel by [[Michael A. Stackpole]] as the third installment of the [[Kell Hounds Ascendant]] Trilogy describing the inception of the famous [[Kell Hounds]] [[mercenary unit]]. (The 'trilogy' has since seen a fourth story published, ''[[If Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot...]]'', that begins directly following the end of this story, on 24 December [[3010]].) | ||
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
| − | {{quote|''When Morgan is tasked with scouting locations for war games on the lush world of Zavijava, he figures | + | {{quote|''When Morgan is tasked with scouting locations for war games on the lush world of Zavijava, he figures he'll mix business with pleasure. But when Prince Ian Davion tags along, the stakes are suddenly raised. And when unknown DropShips land a regiment of 'Mechs intent on looting the planet's riches, Morgan must keep Ian alive long enough for them to be rescued. But Prince Davion has other plans — involving kicking the raiders straight off the planet….''}} |
==Plot summary== | ==Plot summary== | ||
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==Featured Characters== | ==Featured Characters== | ||
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*[[Quintus Allard]] | *[[Quintus Allard]] | ||
*[[Veronica Matova]] | *[[Veronica Matova]] | ||
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==Featured Systems== | ==Featured Systems== | ||
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==Featured BattleTech== | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
===BattleMechs=== | ===BattleMechs=== | ||
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* ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' | * ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' | ||
* ''[[Catapult]]'' | * ''[[Catapult]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Centurion]]'' | + | * ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' |
* ''[[Commando]]'' | * ''[[Commando]]'' | ||
* ''[[Clint]]'' | * ''[[Clint]]'' | ||
* ''[[Dervish]]'' | * ''[[Dervish]]'' | ||
* ''[[Enforcer]]'' | * ''[[Enforcer]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Firestarter]]'' | + | * ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]'' |
* ''[[Hermes II]]'' | * ''[[Hermes II]]'' | ||
* ''[[Hunchback]]'' | * ''[[Hunchback]]'' | ||
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* ''[[UrbanMech]]'' | * ''[[UrbanMech]]'' | ||
* ''[[Vindicator]]'' | * ''[[Vindicator]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Vulcan]]'' | + | * ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' |
* ''[[Whitworth]]'' | * ''[[Whitworth]]'' | ||
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===DropShips=== | ===DropShips=== | ||
| − | * ''[[Leopard]]''-class DropShip | + | * ''[[Leopard]]''-class DropShip ''[[Dedalus]]'' |
* ''[[Overlord]]'' | * ''[[Overlord]]'' | ||
[[Category:Novels|Clever Bit of Fiction, A]] | [[Category:Novels|Clever Bit of Fiction, A]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Michael A. Stackpole|Clever Bit of Fiction, A]] | [[Category:Works by Michael A. Stackpole|Clever Bit of Fiction, A]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:04, 15 November 2023
| A Clever Bit of Fiction | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | Michael A. Stackpole |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | CAT35884NV |
| First published | 27 March 2019 |
| MSRP | $3.99 |
| Content | |
| Era | Succession Wars era |
| Timeline | 15 November - 23 December 3010 |
| Series | Kell Hounds Ascendant (series) |
| Preceded by | A Tiny Spot of Rebellion |
| Followed by | If Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot... |
A Clever Bit of Fiction is a novel by Michael A. Stackpole as the third installment of the Kell Hounds Ascendant Trilogy describing the inception of the famous Kell Hounds mercenary unit. (The 'trilogy' has since seen a fourth story published, If Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot..., that begins directly following the end of this story, on 24 December 3010.)
Contents
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | When Morgan is tasked with scouting locations for war games on the lush world of Zavijava, he figures he'll mix business with pleasure. But when Prince Ian Davion tags along, the stakes are suddenly raised. And when unknown DropShips land a regiment of 'Mechs intent on looting the planet's riches, Morgan must keep Ian alive long enough for them to be rescued. But Prince Davion has other plans — involving kicking the raiders straight off the planet…. | ” |
Plot summary[edit]
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