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Legend of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy #1-3
Battletech: The Classic Era: The Legend of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy
Collected together for the first time in one volume, the classic novels of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy set the standard for the bestselling, action-packed stories in the BattleTech Universe.
Aidan Pryde is a MechWarrior in training with Clan Jade Falcon who learns that there's more to war than honor and glory...
Aidan Pryde is a MechWarrior in training with Clan Jade Falcon who learns that there's more to war than honor and glory...
800 pages, Mass Market
First published October 7, 2003
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May 26, 2012
This trilogy contributes profoundly to the Battletech mythos, going a long way to defining what it means to be Clan. It explores the life of an ill-fated Clan trueborn as he navigates the brutal extremes of Clan existence, culminating in one of the most complete accounts of the Battle of Tukkayid.
I loved reading this book when I started playing Battletech. In many ways, it both influenced the way I play and the way I perceive the Battletech universe. On a deeper level, it explores how breaking the rules which define society can sometimes better define society. It reminds us that we are always more than we think we are. And PPC's. Lots of PPC's...
I loved reading this book when I started playing Battletech. In many ways, it both influenced the way I play and the way I perceive the Battletech universe. On a deeper level, it explores how breaking the rules which define society can sometimes better define society. It reminds us that we are always more than we think we are. And PPC's. Lots of PPC's...
July 19, 2015
Read this trilogy when I was in highschool and found an omnibus edition in a used book store. It is as enjoyable a sci-fi warfare book as you can find. It is reminiscint of Hammers Slammers in its writting style and used the lore of the boardgame battletech in a fun way. Junk food at its best.
February 23, 2010
One of the first few BattleTech books that I have read. I normaly just play the tabletop version of it but it is one of my FAVORITE hobbies.
May 6, 2018
A childhood read that stays with me to this day in its depiction of the strange world of the Clans.
August 5, 2024
Great Trilogy
I'm reading all the battletech books by release date. This was a great trilogy that follows 1 character throughout, with a few chapters of perspective from other characters. Every other book jumps between at least 2 characters. This gives the books a very focused storyline and makes for the easiest read.
As the first Clan POV book, I was disappointed that the main character is so "Inner Sphere" friendly. He's an outcast for his views and some circumstances, which makes him admittedly more relatable. I was hoping we'd get a Clan Warrior steeped in Clan ways and wouldn't be challenged on his POV until maybe the third book. From the get-go, our main character is testing the limits of Clan norms and policy. It just feels like a missed opportunity.
Despite the above paragraph, Aidan is a compelling character, the supporting cast is equally compelling. Every book so far has been from the Heads of States, or Mercenary POV. This Trilogy is the first Brigade and lower military story. Aidan is a cog in the machine of the Jade Falcon military and as a result, we get coherence to the military campaigns involved (Unlike the Warrior Trilogy). We get a better understanding of Tukkiyad (probably butchered that) where the Blood of Kerensky novel just jumped to a few key moments. Probably the best Trilogy of the Battletech books so far writing wise.
I'm reading all the battletech books by release date. This was a great trilogy that follows 1 character throughout, with a few chapters of perspective from other characters. Every other book jumps between at least 2 characters. This gives the books a very focused storyline and makes for the easiest read.
As the first Clan POV book, I was disappointed that the main character is so "Inner Sphere" friendly. He's an outcast for his views and some circumstances, which makes him admittedly more relatable. I was hoping we'd get a Clan Warrior steeped in Clan ways and wouldn't be challenged on his POV until maybe the third book. From the get-go, our main character is testing the limits of Clan norms and policy. It just feels like a missed opportunity.
Despite the above paragraph, Aidan is a compelling character, the supporting cast is equally compelling. Every book so far has been from the Heads of States, or Mercenary POV. This Trilogy is the first Brigade and lower military story. Aidan is a cog in the machine of the Jade Falcon military and as a result, we get coherence to the military campaigns involved (Unlike the Warrior Trilogy). We get a better understanding of Tukkiyad (probably butchered that) where the Blood of Kerensky novel just jumped to a few key moments. Probably the best Trilogy of the Battletech books so far writing wise.
July 5, 2024
Legend of Jade Phoenix
Wow, 1st time reading Battle tech books. Great read! Learner some of the Clan Lore. Planning to read more !!!
Wow, 1st time reading Battle tech books. Great read! Learner some of the Clan Lore. Planning to read more !!!
February 3, 2025
Pretty flat.
May 16, 2023
My first Battletech read
At the recommendation of Reddit, this trilogy was my first Battletech read. What a great first choice. Excellent trilogy. Thanks Reddit!
At the recommendation of Reddit, this trilogy was my first Battletech read. What a great first choice. Excellent trilogy. Thanks Reddit!
March 14, 2008
Great book. This was one of the toughest but also one of the best books I have read so far. In-depth.
September 17, 2008
Loved this compilation book. Very well written and interesting. Gives a great alternate view of the Clans.
May 20, 2011
The weakest of the three as it's more of a novella.
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