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| − | '''''Goliath out of the Box''''', written by [[Randall N. Bills]], is a short story published on [[BattleCorps]] as the second in a loosely | + | '''''Goliath out of the Box''''', written by [[Randall N. Bills]], is a short story published on [[BattleCorps]] as the second in a loosely grouped series known as the ''[[Highlander Chronicles]]''. |
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| − | A reinforced tank company from the [[2nd Kearny Highlanders]] is fleeing back to their landing zone after running into a force of [[ | + | A reinforced tank company from the [[2nd Kearny Highlanders]] is fleeing back to their landing zone after running into a force of [[HAF]] ''[[Mackie]]''s during a raid on [[Ningpo]]. The Highlanders speculate that the [[Maskirovka]] intentionally withheld intel on the HAF garrison, hoping to see how the new Terran superweapon performs in the field. With Hegemony ECM jamming their communications, the mercenaries send their lone hovercraft ahead to the LZ, then turn back to make a stand against a pursuing ''Mackie'', hoping the faster hovercraft can make it back to the DropShip and get offworld to let the rest of the Highlanders know that the Maskirovka betrayed them. The ''Mackie'' takes the Highlander tank company apart with ease. |
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* The Suvorov heavy tanks haven't been given official statistics, but since they're being overtaken by a 3/5 ''Mackie'', their movement profile is probably similar to that of the [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]] (2/3). | * The Suvorov heavy tanks haven't been given official statistics, but since they're being overtaken by a 3/5 ''Mackie'', their movement profile is probably similar to that of the [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]] (2/3). | ||
| − | * The ECM employed by the Terran Hegemony to block Highlander transmissions must be a primitive prototype under game rules, since the [[Guardian ECM]] didn't debut until [[2600]]. It may be the [[Squealer I ECM]] system featured on the [[Torrent]] Heavy Bomber, which had been fielded by the Terrans since the | + | * The ECM employed by the Terran Hegemony to block Highlander transmissions must be a primitive prototype under game rules, since the [[Guardian ECM]] didn't debut until [[2600]]. It may be the [[Squealer I ECM]] system featured on the [[Torrent]] Heavy Bomber, which had been fielded by the Terrans since the twenty-first century. |
[[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | [[Category:BattleCorps publications]] | ||
[[Category:Short Stories]] | [[Category:Short Stories]] | ||
[[Category:Works by Randall N. Bills]] | [[Category:Works by Randall N. Bills]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:54, 23 March 2023
| Goliath out of the Box | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Short story |
| Author | Randall N. Bills |
| Pages | 8 |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | BattleCorps |
| First published | 23 October 2004 |
| Content | |
| Era | pre–Star League |
| Timeline | 02 April 2457 |
| Series | Highlander Chronicles |
| Preceded by | Isolation's Weight |
| Followed by | Occum's Choice |
Goliath out of the Box, written by Randall N. Bills, is a short story published on BattleCorps as the second in a loosely grouped series known as the Highlander Chronicles.
Contents
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| “ | Randall N. Bills brings us a tale of 2457: the early days of the Northwind Highlanders. A great glimpse into the days before the Star League ruled. | ” |
Plot summary[edit]
A reinforced tank company from the 2nd Kearny Highlanders is fleeing back to their landing zone after running into a force of HAF Mackies during a raid on Ningpo. The Highlanders speculate that the Maskirovka intentionally withheld intel on the HAF garrison, hoping to see how the new Terran superweapon performs in the field. With Hegemony ECM jamming their communications, the mercenaries send their lone hovercraft ahead to the LZ, then turn back to make a stand against a pursuing Mackie, hoping the faster hovercraft can make it back to the DropShip and get offworld to let the rest of the Highlanders know that the Maskirovka betrayed them. The Mackie takes the Highlander tank company apart with ease.
Featured characters[edit]
- Captain Heather Lewis
- Darren Callwell
- Captain Bellup (mentioned)
Featured places[edit]
Featured BattleTech[edit]
'Mechs[edit]
Vehicles[edit]
- Suvorov (tracked ICE tank)
- Tigershrike (ICE hovercraft)
Spacecraft[edit]
- Bonnie (DropShip of unspecified class)
Notes[edit]
- The Suvorov heavy tanks haven't been given official statistics, but since they're being overtaken by a 3/5 Mackie, their movement profile is probably similar to that of the Behemoth (2/3).
- The ECM employed by the Terran Hegemony to block Highlander transmissions must be a primitive prototype under game rules, since the Guardian ECM didn't debut until 2600. It may be the Squealer I ECM system featured on the Torrent Heavy Bomber, which had been fielded by the Terrans since the twenty-first century.