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BattleTech Universe #Mag2
BattleTech: Shrapnel Issue #2
THE WAR RAGES ON! The Official BattleTech Magazine returns with more explosive BattleMech action from the 31st century! Experience tales of hard-won survival from the gaming world of Solaris VII, the wilds of the Deep Periphery, and the annals of Clan history. Dive deep into in-depth technology articles, technical readouts, conspiracy theories, war-game and role-playing adventures, and more—all from veteran BattleTech authors, fan favorites, and our latest Michael A. Stackpole • Jason Schmetzer Michael J. Ciaravella • Travis Heermann Alan Brundage • James Simakas John-David Karnitz • Aaron Cahall Matthew Cross • Daniel Isberner Alex Kaempen • Tom Stanley • Chris Wheeler
- GenresScience Fiction
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2020
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About the author
Loren L. Coleman
106 books39 followersLoren L. Coleman (born 1968) is a science-fiction writer, born and grew up in Longview, Washington.
He is known for having written many books for series such as Star Trek, Battletech/Mechwarrior, Age of Conan, Crimson Skies, Magic: The Gathering and others. Former member of the United States Navy, he has also written game fiction and source material for such companies as FASA Corporation, TSR, Inc. and Wizards of the Coast.
In early 2010s, he began writing The ICAS Files series, science fiction short-stories. [wikipedia]
He is known for having written many books for series such as Star Trek, Battletech/Mechwarrior, Age of Conan, Crimson Skies, Magic: The Gathering and others. Former member of the United States Navy, he has also written game fiction and source material for such companies as FASA Corporation, TSR, Inc. and Wizards of the Coast.
In early 2010s, he began writing The ICAS Files series, science fiction short-stories. [wikipedia]
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June 18, 2024
Each short story is rated on a scale of personal enjoyment.
1 - I did not like it
2 - I thought it was OK
3 - I liked it
4 - I really liked it
5 - I really liked it and found it offered something unique compared to other BT fiction
Scavenger's Blood - 2.5 (Maybe I'd have been more into it if I understood the larger implications...)
Flashe'd His Sabre Bare - 3.5 (BT rarely features detailed dogfight accounts, which made this stand out from the crowd)
Devil Take the Hindmost - 3 (Black Marauder lite)
Daybreak on Shining Mountain - 5 (Very unique and well-written!
Wobbies make great punching bags!)
Giving Up - 2.8 (A decent mech fight and some relatable stakes. Wobbies make great punching bags!)
The Road Ahead - 3.8 (It was interesting to read a pro-life Battletech story. *not pro-life in the American political sense.)
Overall - 3.4 (It was a pretty good collection and I'm happy I read it. Daybreak was the clear standout and I highly recommend it!)
1 - I did not like it
2 - I thought it was OK
3 - I liked it
4 - I really liked it
5 - I really liked it and found it offered something unique compared to other BT fiction
Scavenger's Blood - 2.5 (Maybe I'd have been more into it if I understood the larger implications...)
Flashe'd His Sabre Bare - 3.5 (BT rarely features detailed dogfight accounts, which made this stand out from the crowd)
Devil Take the Hindmost - 3 (Black Marauder lite)
Daybreak on Shining Mountain - 5 (Very unique and well-written!
Wobbies make great punching bags!)
Giving Up - 2.8 (A decent mech fight and some relatable stakes. Wobbies make great punching bags!)
The Road Ahead - 3.8 (It was interesting to read a pro-life Battletech story. *not pro-life in the American political sense.)
Overall - 3.4 (It was a pretty good collection and I'm happy I read it. Daybreak was the clear standout and I highly recommend it!)
July 1, 2021
An anthology of Battletech stories ranging from the Succession War through to the Dark Ages and everything in between.
Much like issue #1, not every story is a hit (for me), and I tend to enjoy the stories set around the Succession War and the Clan Invasion more than the Jihad and Dark Ages, but I still enjoy the ride. It's nice to see Battletech showing up in pop culture a little bit more then it used to.
All and all, enjoyable!
Much like issue #1, not every story is a hit (for me), and I tend to enjoy the stories set around the Succession War and the Clan Invasion more than the Jihad and Dark Ages, but I still enjoy the ride. It's nice to see Battletech showing up in pop culture a little bit more then it used to.
All and all, enjoyable!
June 12, 2022
I enjoyed all the stories within this volume. A lot of good classic Battletech action and politics. The only issue I have reading these volumes is the back and forth of different time periods. It takes a minute to readjust from pre-Fed Com to Dark Age.
It has been a while since I read “Far Country” but I think “Daybreak on Shining Mountain” contained here did the rough concept better.
It has been a while since I read “Far Country” but I think “Daybreak on Shining Mountain” contained here did the rough concept better.
October 4, 2020
More scenario's/sourcebook type info rather than stories for part of this book. The fiction is fine.
November 4, 2020
Great stories, great tech info and love the short snippets that go deeper in the battletech universe
November 15, 2020
Great set of mini stories!
Great read. Great set of mini stories from the various areas. Cannot wait to read more!! Great addition to my Battletech collection!
Great read. Great set of mini stories from the various areas. Cannot wait to read more!! Great addition to my Battletech collection!
January 11, 2021
A good collection of works
Had a good time reading stories. They transport me out of the present and into the war-torn future.
I hope some of the stories could be developed further!
Had a good time reading stories. They transport me out of the present and into the war-torn future.
I hope some of the stories could be developed further!
May 12, 2021
Excellent well done. The last story especially hit me hard as a former medic.
November 25, 2023
Good stories including part 2 of the Kell Hounds story and a story set in Turtle Bay during the Clan Invasion (before the planet was under an orbital bombardment).
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