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| − | The | + | The novella '''''Shell Games''''' was written by [[Jason Schmetzer]] and is listed as the twenty-second novella published by [[Catalyst Game Labs]]. |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
{{quote|''STRENGTH VS. HONOR | {{quote|''STRENGTH VS. HONOR | ||
| − | For more than a decade, the Republic of the | + | For more than a decade, the [[Republic of the Sphere]]'s army hid in silence behind the mysterious, impregnable [[The Wall|Wall]] of [[Fortress Republic]]. But now the Wall has come down, and [[Paladin (rank)|Paladin]] [[Max Ergen]], commander of [[Operation Eruptio]], has his sights set on an invaluable prize. His target: [[Dieron]], a [[Draconis Combine]] military district capital, a former Republic world harboring secrets from past wars. His troops have spent years training in isolation behind the Wall, and they are hungry for battle, ready to remind the Inner Sphere that the wounded Republic is still a force to be reckoned with. |
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| − | ==Plot | + | But Dieron is also the fortress of [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] [[Kambei Okamoto]], one of the Combine's top military officials, and he and his [[1st Dieron Regulars|Dieron Regulars]] are committed to holding the line and defending their home against Republic aggression, no matter the cost. Although the Republic may have surprise and numbers on their side, the Combine troops boast the strength of an impregnable redoubt—and the keen edge of their own unimpeachable honor. And when these two forces clash, the [[Battle of Dieron (3149)|battle for Dieron]] will be a titanic one indeed…''}} |
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| + | ==Plot Summary== | ||
{{sectionstub}} | {{sectionstub}} | ||
| − | ==Featured | + | ==Featured Characters== |
* [[Kambei Okamoto]] | * [[Kambei Okamoto]] | ||
* [[Max Ergen]] | * [[Max Ergen]] | ||
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==Featured BattleTech== | ==Featured BattleTech== | ||
==='Mechs=== | ==='Mechs=== | ||
| − | * [[Akuma]] | + | * ''[[Akuma]]'' |
| − | * [[Avalanche]] | + | * ''[[Avalanche]]'' |
| − | * [[Axman]] | + | * ''[[Axman]]'' |
| − | * [[Black Hawk (BattleMech)|Black Hawk]] | + | * ''[[Black Hawk (BattleMech)|Black Hawk]]'' |
| − | * [[Centurion (OmniMech)|Centurion]] | + | * ''[[Centurion (OmniMech)|Centurion]]'' |
| − | * [[Doloire]] | + | * ''[[Doloire]]'' |
| − | * [[Exhumer]] | + | * ''[[Exhumer]]'' |
| − | * [[Ghost]] | + | * ''[[Ghost]]'' |
| − | * [[Grand Dragon]] | + | * ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' |
| − | * [[Hatamoto-Suna]] | + | * ''[[Hatamoto-Suna]]'' |
| − | * [[Jupiter]] | + | * ''[[Jupiter]]'' |
| − | * [[Lament]] | + | * ''[[Lament]]'' |
| − | * [[Mangonel]] | + | * ''[[Mangonel]]'' |
| − | * [[Naginata]] | + | * ''[[Naginata]]'' |
| − | * [[Night Stalker]] | + | * ''[[Night Stalker]]'' |
| − | * [[Pack Hunter]] | + | * ''[[Pack Hunter]]'' |
| − | * [[Panther]] | + | * ''[[Panther]]'' |
| − | * [[Rifleman]] | + | * ''[[Rifleman]]'' |
| − | * [[Roadrunner]] | + | * ''[[Roadrunner]]'' |
| − | * [[Shadow Cat II]] | + | * ''[[Shadow Cat II]]'' |
| − | * [[Shiro]] | + | * ''[[Shiro]]'' |
| − | * [[Valkyrie]] | + | * ''[[Valkyrie]]'' |
| − | * [[Venom]] | + | * ''[[Venom]]'' |
| − | * [[Vulture III]] | + | * ''[[Vulture III]]'' |
| − | * [[Wendigo]] | + | * ''[[Wendigo]]'' |
| − | * [[Wight]] | + | * ''[[Wight]]'' |
| − | * [[Wolfhound]] | + | * ''[[Wolfhound]]'' |
===Battle Armor=== | ===Battle Armor=== | ||
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===Spacecraft=== | ===Spacecraft=== | ||
| − | * [[Duat]]-class [[DropShip]] ''[[Oberon (Individual Duat-class DropShip)|Oberon]]'' | + | * ''[[Duat]]''-class [[DropShip]] ''[[Oberon (Individual Duat-class DropShip)|Oberon]]'' |
| − | * [[Castrum]]-class DropShip ''[[San Diego]]'' | + | * ''[[Castrum]]''-class DropShip ''[[San Diego]]'' |
| − | * [[Monolith]]-class [[JumpShip]] ''[[Ariadne]]'' | + | * ''[[Monolith]]''-class [[JumpShip]] ''[[Ariadne]]'' |
| − | * [[Oo-Suzumebachi]]-class Small Craft ''[[Doyle|RSS Doyle]]'' | + | * ''[[Oo-Suzumebachi]]''-class Small Craft ''[[Doyle|RSS Doyle]]'' |
===Weapons=== | ===Weapons=== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Wakazashi O-12 Shotgun|O-12 Shotgun]] |
| − | * | + | * [[TK Assault Rifle]] |
| − | ==Featured | + | ==Featured Planets== |
* [[Dieron]] | * [[Dieron]] | ||
* [[Robinson]] | * [[Robinson]] | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 31 January 2021
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| Shell Games | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Short Story |
| Author | Jason Schmetzer |
| Cover Artwork | Florian Mellies |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | CAT35876SN |
| First published | 6 May 2020 |
| MSRP | $3.99 |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age |
| Timeline | 4 - 24 March 3149 |
The novella Shell Games was written by Jason Schmetzer and is listed as the twenty-second novella published by Catalyst Game Labs.
Contents
From the back cover
| “ | STRENGTH VS. HONOR
For more than a decade, the Republic of the Sphere's army hid in silence behind the mysterious, impregnable Wall of Fortress Republic. But now the Wall has come down, and Paladin Max Ergen, commander of Operation Eruptio, has his sights set on an invaluable prize. His target: Dieron, a Draconis Combine military district capital, a former Republic world harboring secrets from past wars. His troops have spent years training in isolation behind the Wall, and they are hungry for battle, ready to remind the Inner Sphere that the wounded Republic is still a force to be reckoned with. But Dieron is also the fortress of Warlord Kambei Okamoto, one of the Combine's top military officials, and he and his Dieron Regulars are committed to holding the line and defending their home against Republic aggression, no matter the cost. Although the Republic may have surprise and numbers on their side, the Combine troops boast the strength of an impregnable redoubt—and the keen edge of their own unimpeachable honor. And when these two forces clash, the battle for Dieron will be a titanic one indeed… |
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Plot Summary
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Featured Characters
- Kambei Okamoto
- Max Ergen
- Rebecca Stane
- Maureen Tzo
- Thad Mogami
- Yuki Tanaka
- Missy Hogun
- Emi Volkov
- Hal Respeth
- Erwin Hijana
- Miriam Detwiller
- Kathleen Heruzu
- Hideki Koto
- Emilia Jonas
- Dominica Pasteur
- Preston Mercer
- Elizabeth Getty
- Earnest Kline
- Jasper Sakura
- Marissa Dikembe
- Arisia Nadine
- Johann Gonzalez
- Madeline Eve
- Maria Sampson
- Shiro Watanabe
- Hattie Moore
- Harold Ryan
Featured BattleTech
'Mechs
- Akuma
- Avalanche
- Axman
- Black Hawk
- Centurion
- Doloire
- Exhumer
- Ghost
- Grand Dragon
- Hatamoto-Suna
- Jupiter
- Lament
- Mangonel
- Naginata
- Night Stalker
- Pack Hunter
- Panther
- Rifleman
- Roadrunner
- Shadow Cat II
- Shiro
- Valkyrie
- Venom
- Vulture III
- Wendigo
- Wight
- Wolfhound
Battle Armor
Spacecraft
- Duat-class DropShip Oberon
- Castrum-class DropShip San Diego
- Monolith-class JumpShip Ariadne
- Oo-Suzumebachi-class Small Craft RSS Doyle