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BattleTech: A Splinter of Hope
The Federated Suns stand at the edge of a precipice…
Violent expansion of the Capellan Confederation and the Draconis Combine has cost recently crowned First Prince Julian Davion more than just countless strategic worlds. The war’s toll claimed a mentor and close friend, and righteous vengeance burns bright.
To rally his people and preserve the future of the Federated Suns, Julian funnels the fires of justice into an ambitious yet risky campaign to retake a vital system: New Syrtis, the lost capital of the Capellan March. Success would dislodge an ancient enemy from their strategic foothold in Suns space, but failure may cost Julian the nation he inherited.
However, the Capellan people have fought dearly for their prize and will do anything in their power to hold onto it. Will Julian’s gamble save the very soul of the Federated Suns, or is the invasion of New Syrtis doomed before it even begins?
Violent expansion of the Capellan Confederation and the Draconis Combine has cost recently crowned First Prince Julian Davion more than just countless strategic worlds. The war’s toll claimed a mentor and close friend, and righteous vengeance burns bright.
To rally his people and preserve the future of the Federated Suns, Julian funnels the fires of justice into an ambitious yet risky campaign to retake a vital system: New Syrtis, the lost capital of the Capellan March. Success would dislodge an ancient enemy from their strategic foothold in Suns space, but failure may cost Julian the nation he inherited.
However, the Capellan people have fought dearly for their prize and will do anything in their power to hold onto it. Will Julian’s gamble save the very soul of the Federated Suns, or is the invasion of New Syrtis doomed before it even begins?
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125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2018
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October 13, 2023
Some of the best mech combat I've read in a long while. Philip does a great job of selling the stakes and putting you in the MechWarrior's frame of mind. I found Mal's desperate last stand especially gripping. It made me recall a similar favorite scene from Milan's excellent Illusions of Victory. My only nitpick is I was a little confused by some details about Danai that seem to conflict with revelations about her family from previous DA books (spoiler in the comments). Final thoughts - This well-written, highly engaging novella. Definitely reccomend!
December 27, 2018
Pure garbage
This story has definitely turned me off of Battletech. Again. To be blunt, it is pure garbage. If I could f be it zero stars i would have.
This story has definitely turned me off of Battletech. Again. To be blunt, it is pure garbage. If I could f be it zero stars i would have.
November 28, 2018
Good, solid short story set on the battletech universe.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews