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| timeline            = 20 March - 5 May [[3151]]
 
| series              = [[Eridani Light Horse Chronicles]]
 
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'''''Strong as Steel''''' by [[Michael J. Ciaravella]] was published on December 28, 2021.
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'''''Strong as Steel''''' by [[Michael J. Ciaravella]] is the tenth entry in the [[Eridani Light Horse Chronicles]] series.  
  
By 3144, a slowly-rebuilt Eridani Light Horse was defending itself against the predations of Clan Jade Falcon and now also the Hell’s Horses. Abandoned by their employer, the intense fighting between the mercenaries and the Clansmen left few surviving Light Horse warriors. Those that escaped the carnage were hunted down to the last soldier.<ref>https://fs.battletech.com/fiction/</ref>
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In 3151, the Alley Cats are one of several mercenary companies that hold claim to the Eridani Light Horse heritage and name. They hold to the traditions and ideals of the ELH. As the unit is about to come off of a contract and is looking for their next employer, they receive an offer that could not only build the Alley Cats strength, but could unite the ELH into a single unit once more, but which commander will lead them?
  
 
==Plot summary==
 
==Plot summary==
 
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== Featured characters ==
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==Featured characters==
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* [[Amelia Donovan]]
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* [[Andrew Sacrow]]
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* [[Arthur Covir]]
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* [[Denise Bezos]]
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* [[Eric Tappan]]
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* [[Jonathan Sparrow]]
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* [[Lyle Goss]]
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* [[Rachel Sills]]
  
 
== Featured BattleTech ==
 
== Featured BattleTech ==
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==='Mechs===
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* ''[[Archer]]''
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* ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]''
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* ''[[BattleMaster]]''
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* ''[[Beowulf IIC]]''
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* ''[[Berserker]]''
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* ''[[Ebon Jaguar (Cauldron-Born)]]''
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* ''[[Commando]]''
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* ''[[Crusader]]''
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* ''[[Excalibur (BattleMech)|Excalibur]]'' (mentioned)
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* ''[[Jenner]]''
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* ''[[Marauder]]''
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* ''[[Nightstar]]''
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* ''[[Panther]]''
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* ''[[Penetrator]]''
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* ''[[Sagittaire]]''
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* ''[[Summoner (Thor)]]''
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* ''[[Thunderbolt]]''
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* ''[[Vindicator]]''
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* ''[[War Dog]]''
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* ''[[Warhammer]]''
  
 
== Featured planets ==
 
== Featured planets ==
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*[[Mirach]]
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*[[Galatea]] (mentioned)
  
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[[Category:Novellas]]
 
[[Category:Works by Michael J. Ciaravella]]
 
[[Category:Works by Michael J. Ciaravella]]

Latest revision as of 10:22, 21 January 2024

Strong as Steel cover.jpg
Strong as Steel
Product information
Type Novella
Author Michael J. Ciaravella
Cover Artwork David Kerber
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
First published 28 December 2021
Content
Era ilClan era
Timeline 20 March - 5 May 3151
Series Eridani Light Horse Chronicles
Preceded by The Day When Heaven Was Falling

Strong as Steel by Michael J. Ciaravella is the tenth entry in the Eridani Light Horse Chronicles series.

In 3151, the Alley Cats are one of several mercenary companies that hold claim to the Eridani Light Horse heritage and name. They hold to the traditions and ideals of the ELH. As the unit is about to come off of a contract and is looking for their next employer, they receive an offer that could not only build the Alley Cats strength, but could unite the ELH into a single unit once more, but which commander will lead them?

Plot summary[edit]


Featured characters[edit]

Featured BattleTech[edit]

'Mechs[edit]

Featured planets[edit]