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| − | Having gained the initiative over the [[Ryuken-ichi]] regiment in the fighting in the city of Cerant on An Ting, [[Wolf's Dragoons]] have begun their final attack to push the enemy forces off-planet. A small ad-hoc force of fast units under Captain [[Dechan Fraser]] spearheads the advance behind enemy lines in hopes of delivering a decapitation blow against the enemy HQ before they can evacuate. Their advance grinds to a halt just short of their objective, however, and Dragoon [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Thomas West]] finds a cunning enemy in a lowly 15-ton SecurityMech to be their most dangerous opponent on the urban battlefield. | + | Having gained the initiative over the [[Ryuken-ichi]] regiment in the fighting in the city of Cerant on An Ting, [[Wolf's Dragoons]] have begun their final attack to push the enemy forces off-planet. A small ad-hoc force of fast units under Captain [[Dechan Fraser]] spearheads the advance behind enemy lines in hopes of delivering a decapitation blow against the enemy HQ before they can evacuate. Their advance grinds to a halt just short of their objective, however, and Dragoon [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Thomas West]] finds a cunning enemy in a lowly 15-ton SecurityMech to be their most dangerous opponent on the urban battlefield. Although his own [['Mech]] is disabled, West recalls his secret [[Clan]] heritage in the end instead of admitting defeat and calls down indirect [[LRM]] fire on his opponent, destroying him. |
Ultimately, three Dragoon 'Mechs (at least) are disabled or destroyed while buying an opportunity for Fraser's damaged ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'' to punch through and proceed towards Government House on Central Square (leading directly to his assault on [[Jerry Akuma]] as described in the novel). | Ultimately, three Dragoon 'Mechs (at least) are disabled or destroyed while buying an opportunity for Fraser's damaged ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'' to punch through and proceed towards Government House on Central Square (leading directly to his assault on [[Jerry Akuma]] as described in the novel). | ||
Revision as of 05:15, 11 January 2011
Rise and Shine is a story by Stephan A. Frabartolo that was published online on BattleCorps on 07 November 2010 together with its companion story, Feather versus Mountain, of which it was originally the second part.
The stories tie into the novel Wolves on the Border in what amounts to an additional chapter, taking a closer look at the events that lead up to the death of Jerry Akuma.
Contents
| “ | There are two sides to every conflict, and when the conflagration on An Ting between Wolf's Dragoons and House Kurita spills over into the streets, both sides pay a cost. | ” |
Plot summary
Having gained the initiative over the Ryuken-ichi regiment in the fighting in the city of Cerant on An Ting, Wolf's Dragoons have begun their final attack to push the enemy forces off-planet. A small ad-hoc force of fast units under Captain Dechan Fraser spearheads the advance behind enemy lines in hopes of delivering a decapitation blow against the enemy HQ before they can evacuate. Their advance grinds to a halt just short of their objective, however, and Dragoon MechWarrior Thomas West finds a cunning enemy in a lowly 15-ton SecurityMech to be their most dangerous opponent on the urban battlefield. Although his own 'Mech is disabled, West recalls his secret Clan heritage in the end instead of admitting defeat and calls down indirect LRM fire on his opponent, destroying him.
Ultimately, three Dragoon 'Mechs (at least) are disabled or destroyed while buying an opportunity for Fraser's damaged Shadow Hawk to punch through and proceed towards Government House on Central Square (leading directly to his assault on Jerry Akuma as described in the novel).
Featured characters
- Thomas West
- Dechan Fraser
- Thom Dominguez
- Gatlin
- Calvin Wakeman
- Willard Gibbs (by implication; not explicitly named)
Featured places
- An Ting (Harmony Park, city of Cerant)
Featured uits
- Wolf's Dragoons
- Ryuken-ichi
- An Ting PoliceMech detachment