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| − | '''''The Last Charge''''', by [[Jason M. Hardy]], continues the story of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s invasion of the former [[Free Worlds League]]. | + | '''''The Last Charge''''', by [[Jason M. Hardy]], is the twenty-ninth novel in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] series. It was first published in December 2007 by [[Roc Books]] and was later republished in September 2022 by [[InMediaRes Productions, LLC|Catalyst Game Labs]] as a [[BattleTech Legends]] title. |
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| + | The novel continues the story of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Clan Wolf|Clan Wolf's]] [[Operation HAMMERFALL|joint invasion]] of the former [[Free Worlds League]]. | ||
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| + | File:The Last Charge (2022 cover).jpg|2022 cover. Art by [[Tan Ho Sim]]. | ||
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[[Category:Novels|Last Charge, The]] | [[Category:Novels|Last Charge, The]] | ||
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[[Category:Works by Jason M. Hardy|Last Charge, The]] | [[Category:Works by Jason M. Hardy|Last Charge, The]] | ||
Revision as of 03:43, 7 September 2022
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novel |
| Author | Jason M. Hardy |
| Pages | 304 |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Roc Books |
| First published | 4 December 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | 0451461835 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0451461834 |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age era |
| Timeline | 3138 |
| Series | MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels |
| Preceded by | Fire at Will |
| Followed by | To Ride the Chimera |
The Last Charge, by Jason M. Hardy, is the twenty-ninth novel in the MechWarrior: Dark Age series. It was first published in December 2007 by Roc Books and was later republished in September 2022 by Catalyst Game Labs as a BattleTech Legends title.
The novel continues the story of the Lyran Commonwealth and Clan Wolf's joint invasion of the former Free Worlds League.
From the back cover
| “ | Anson Marik is at his wit's end. The Lyrans are pressing on his borders. His chief tactician has resigned. And his abilities as a leader are failing him. Now his enemies are on the move, taking the Commonwealth planet by planet, forcing Marik to pull his forces back in a bravely-fought running retreat. And if Marik cannot gather his strength to stop the invasion, his people will be doomed... | ” |
Summary
This is the second half of the Steiner/Wolf invasion called by the Lyrans as Operation HAMMERFALL. The book concentrates on Anson Marik flight to keep his nation together and fight off the invasion using his greatest achievement, the recreated Silver Hawk Irregulars. However, its dying effort, failure after failure. Anson's fiery personality become troublesome to manage with his surrounding people including his chief tactical adviser Cole Daggert.
Also, the story of Trillian Steiner continues, detailing her duties trying to control the course of the war against the Free Worlds League. As she tries to keep in check the powerful and power hungry Duke Vedet leading Lyran military campaign and the newly arrived Star Colonel Alaric Wolf and his Cluster of Clan Wolf warriors joining the invasion of League. Two powerful men not able to work together are making it difficult for Trillian to keep the coalition force from destroying itself.
Featured characters
- Captain-General Anson Marik
- Trillian Steiner
- Star Colonel Alaric Wolf
- Chief Tactical Advicer Cole Daggert
- Colonel Roderick Steiner
- Duke Vedet Brewster
Featured places
Covers
2022 cover. Art by Tan Ho Sim.
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