Spanner in the Works

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Spanner in the Works
Product information
Type Sourcebook fiction
Short story
Author Michael A. Stackpole
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
First published 18 June 2023
Content
Era Succession Wars era
Timeline 21-28 April 3027

The short story Spanner in the Works by Michael Stackpole was first published in BattleTech: Essentials.

From the back cover

Dell Thompson is a MechWarrior barely making a living on the arena planet of Solaris VII. And she's got bigger problems than getting her 'Mech repaired for the next fight. Philip Capet, hero of the Federated Suns, has strong-armed her into fighting a grudge match in the Factory, a treacherous arena where one misstep can turn into a quick death.

Capet says the match is to avenge a fallen countryman, but Dell knows there are bigger machinations in play-Including the one that threatens her secret side business. Now she has to figure out a way to come out of the match alive and protect what she's bulit over the years..... before all her hard work goes up in smoke.....

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Notes

By 3029, Thompson, Devlin, and Vereker were members of the Kell Hounds.[1]

References

  1. The Kell Hounds, p. 28: "Kell Hounds Regiment, 3029"