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'''''The Scorpion Jar''''', by [[Jason M. Hardy]], chronicles the election of a new [[exarch]] of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] and the shocking end to a long-renowned [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|character]].
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'''''The Scorpion Jar''''', by [[Jason M. Hardy]], is the thirteenth novel in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] series. It was first published in December 2004 by [[Roc Books]] and was later republished in September 2021 by [[InMediaRes Productions, LLC|Catalyst Game Labs]] as a [[BattleTech Legends]] title.
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The novel chronicles the election of a new [[Exarch]] of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] and the shocking end to a long-renowned [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|character]].
  
 
== From the back cover ==
 
== From the back cover ==
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{{quote|''[[Exarch]] [[Damien Redburn]] has called for the election of his replacement. [[Paladin]]s assemble from all corners of [[The Republic of the Sphere|The Republic]], and those vying to be elected are creating a lively nomination process. But machinations behind the scenes threaten to turn the election into a bloodbath.''
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{{quote|''[[Exarch]] [[Damien Redburn]] has called for the election of his replacement. [[Paladin of the Republic|Paladins]] assemble from all corners of [[The Republic of the Sphere|The Republic]], and those vying to be elected are creating a lively nomination process. But machinations behind the scenes threaten to turn the election into a bloodbath.''
  
 
''Paladins [[Heather GioAvanti]] and [[Jonah Levin]] are both conducting investigations into suspicious activities swirling around the edges of this high-level gathering. The leads they follow repeatedly intersect, and it becomes clear that more than one group intends to disrupt the election of the exarch. Through political influence, assassination, or rebellion, each of these cabals ultimately seeks to place its own man or woman on the exarch's seat—and whoever controls the exarch controls The Republic.''
 
''Paladins [[Heather GioAvanti]] and [[Jonah Levin]] are both conducting investigations into suspicious activities swirling around the edges of this high-level gathering. The leads they follow repeatedly intersect, and it becomes clear that more than one group intends to disrupt the election of the exarch. Through political influence, assassination, or rebellion, each of these cabals ultimately seeks to place its own man or woman on the exarch's seat—and whoever controls the exarch controls The Republic.''
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== Featured characters ==
 
== Featured characters ==
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* [[Exarch]] [[Damien Redburn]]
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* [[Paladin]] [[Jonah Levin]]
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* Agnes
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* [[Paladin]] [[Heather GioAvanti]]
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* [[Anders Kessel]]
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* [[Paladin]] [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]]
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* Bruno
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* [[Knight]] [[Janella Lakewood]]
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* [[Burton Horn]]
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* [[Knight]] [[Gareth Sinclair]]
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* Confrere
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* [[Cray Stansill]]
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* [[Cullen Roi]]
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* [[Damien Redburn]]
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* [[David Guliani]]
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* [[David McKinnon]]
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* Duncan
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* [[Elana Ruiz]]
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* [[Elsa Kavendish]]
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* [[Emil (Ghost Paladin)|Emil]]
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* [[Estrin Koss]]
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* Flambard
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* [[Gareth Sinclair]]
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* [[Geoffrey Mallowes]]
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* Hansel
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* [[Heather GioAvanti]]
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* [[Henrik Morten]]
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* [[Janella Lakewood]]
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* [[Kay Leeson]]
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* [[Jonah Levin]]
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* [[Kelson Sorenson]]
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* [[Lina Derius]]
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* [[Maya Avellar]]
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* Norah
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* [[Hohiro Newberry|Newberry]]
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* [[Otto Mandela]]
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* [[Rafaella Graves]]
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* [[Rick Santangelo]]
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* [[Robert Goldberg]]
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* [[Royle Cragin]]
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* [[Tony Delgado]]
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* [[Tyrina Drummond]]
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* [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]
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* [[Wilson Turk]]
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{{div col end}}
  
 
== Featured places ==
 
== Featured places ==
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* [[Kervil]]
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* [[Kurragin]]
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* [[Kyrkbacken]]
 
* [[Terra]]
 
* [[Terra]]
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* [[Woodstock]]
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==Foreign-Language Editions==
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===German===
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A German edition, translated by [[Reinhold H. Mai]], was published by [[Heyne]] in 2006 as ''Der Stachel des Skorpions'' (ISBN 9783453522282).<ref>Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for [https://d-nb.info/97968580X ''Der Stachel des Skorpions'']</ref>
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==Covers==
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<gallery>
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File:The Scorpion Jar (2021 cover).jpg|2021 cover. Art by [[Tan Ho Sim]].
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File:MWDA-13-Der Stachel des Skorpions.jpg|2006 German edition.
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</gallery>
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=References=
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<references/>
  
  

Latest revision as of 14:23, 1 February 2024

The Scorpion Jar.jpg
The Scorpion Jar
Product information
Type Novel
Author Jason M. Hardy
Pages 313
Cover Artwork Ray Lundgren
Publication information
Publisher Roc Books
First published 7 December 2004
ISBN-10 0451460200
ISBN-13 978-0451460202
Content
Era Dark Age era
Timeline 1 October 3134 – 2 January 3135
Series MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels
Preceded by Hunters of the Deep
Followed by Target of Opportunity

The Scorpion Jar, by Jason M. Hardy, is the thirteenth novel in the MechWarrior: Dark Age series. It was first published in December 2004 by Roc Books and was later republished in September 2021 by Catalyst Game Labs as a BattleTech Legends title.

The novel chronicles the election of a new Exarch of The Republic of the Sphere and the shocking end to a long-renowned character.

From the back cover[edit]

“ Exarch Damien Redburn has called for the election of his replacement. Paladins assemble from all corners of The Republic, and those vying to be elected are creating a lively nomination process. But machinations behind the scenes threaten to turn the election into a bloodbath.

Paladins Heather GioAvanti and Jonah Levin are both conducting investigations into suspicious activities swirling around the edges of this high-level gathering. The leads they follow repeatedly intersect, and it becomes clear that more than one group intends to disrupt the election of the exarch. Through political influence, assassination, or rebellion, each of these cabals ultimately seeks to place its own man or woman on the exarch's seat—and whoever controls the exarch controls The Republic.

But Damien Redburn refuses to allow his successor to be a puppet. He is willing to throw a few 'Mechs and a secret agent or two at the situation to get the result he wants—even if what he wants may be a surprise to his operatives.

”

Summary[edit]


Featured characters[edit]

Featured places[edit]

Foreign-Language Editions[edit]

German[edit]

A German edition, translated by Reinhold H. Mai, was published by Heyne in 2006 as Der Stachel des Skorpions (ISBN 9783453522282).[1]

Covers[edit]

  • 2021 cover. Art by Tan Ho Sim.

  • 2006 German edition.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Catalog entry for Der Stachel des Skorpions

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