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| − | '''''Rock of the Republic''''' is a novella written by [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], first published on 28 July | + | '''''Rock of the Republic''''' is a novella written by [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], first published on 28 July 2020. It is the twenty-fourth novella by [[Catalyst Game Labs]]. The plot originates from the sourcebook ''[[Shattered Fortress]]''. |
| − | ==From the | + | ==From the Back Cover== |
{{quote|FAR FROM HOME… | {{quote|FAR FROM HOME… | ||
[[Exarch]] [[Devlin Stone]], hero of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] and architect of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], has returned to [[Terra]] only to find his beloved nation under siege and in danger of breaking apart. As threats bear down on the Republic from all sides, Stone and his inner circle must move fast to bolster Terra’s defenses from all who seek to conquer the birthplace of humanity. | [[Exarch]] [[Devlin Stone]], hero of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] and architect of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], has returned to [[Terra]] only to find his beloved nation under siege and in danger of breaking apart. As threats bear down on the Republic from all sides, Stone and his inner circle must move fast to bolster Terra’s defenses from all who seek to conquer the birthplace of humanity. | ||
| − | However, not all of his allies have heeded Stone's call to arms. Former Exarch [[Damien Redburn]], who left Terra to defend the Republic’s borders from the rapacious [[Clan Wolf]], was cut off when the walls of [[Fortress Republic]] rose. Without support or reinforcements, Redburn, the [[Fidelis]], and Countess [[Tara Campbell]]'s [[Northwind Highlanders|Highlanders]] have held the line against the Wolves for years, but the never-ending campaign has pushed all of them to their breaking points. | + | However, not all of his allies have heeded Stone's call to arms. Former Exarch [[Damien Redburn]], who left Terra to defend the Republic’s borders from the rapacious [[Clan Wolf]], was cut off when the walls of [[Fortress Republic]] rose. Without support or reinforcements, Redburn, the [[Fidelis]], and [[Countess of Northwind|Countess]] [[Tara Campbell]]'s [[Northwind Highlanders|Highlanders]] have held the line against the Wolves for years, but the never-ending campaign has pushed all of them to their breaking points. |
Is Stone's return genuine, or a carefully crafted hoax? Can Redburn be brought back into the fold, or has he gone rogue for good? In the end, Stone, Redburn, and their allies must each decide their path before tensions can erupt in a clash that could shake the very foundation of the Republic.}} | Is Stone's return genuine, or a carefully crafted hoax? Can Redburn be brought back into the fold, or has he gone rogue for good? In the end, Stone, Redburn, and their allies must each decide their path before tensions can erupt in a clash that could shake the very foundation of the Republic.}} | ||
| − | + | ==Plot Summary== | |
| − | ==Plot | + | A tale of two Republics, the [[Republic Remnant|Remnant]] and the [[Prefecture X]]. [[Devlin Stone]] has returned, has taken up the task prepare the time when the [[Fortress Republic]]'s [[The Wall|shield]] is no more. However, for his plans to defend against the on coming Clans and other enemies of the Republic, he needs all of Republic's forces unified. However, isolated outside the Republic, the Remnant having been isolated for so long, they have given up on support from the Prefecture X and its leadership. Former [[Exarch]] [[Damien Redburn]] refuses to believe Devlin Stone has returned, thus setting stage of what would amount to a possible forced reunion. |
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| − | + | == Featured Characters == | |
| − | == Featured | + | * Sir [[Damien Redburn]] |
| − | * [[Damien Redburn]] | ||
* [[Devlin Stone]] | * [[Devlin Stone]] | ||
| − | * [[Jonah Levin]] | + | * [[Exarch]] [[Jonah Levin]] |
* [[Tucker Harwell]] | * [[Tucker Harwell]] | ||
| − | * [[Tara Campbell]] | + | * [[Countess of Northwind|Countess]] [[Tara Campbell]] |
| − | * [[Ariana Zou]] | + | * [[Paladin (rank)|Paladin]] [[Ariana Zou]] |
| − | * [[Janella Lakewood]] | + | * Paladin [[Janella Lakewood]] |
| − | * [[Custos]] | + | * The [[Custos]] |
== Featured BattleTech == | == Featured BattleTech == | ||
| + | === BattleMechs === | ||
*''[[Ares (BattleMech)|Ares]]'' | *''[[Ares (BattleMech)|Ares]]'' | ||
*''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | *''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | ||
*''[[BattleMaster]]'' | *''[[BattleMaster]]'' | ||
*''[[Black Knight#Variants|Black Knight]]'' | *''[[Black Knight#Variants|Black Knight]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Doloire]]'' | ||
*''[[Griffin]]'' | *''[[Griffin]]'' | ||
*''[[Jackalope]]'' | *''[[Jackalope]]'' | ||
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*''[[Lament]]'' | *''[[Lament]]'' | ||
*''[[Malice]]'' | *''[[Malice]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Osprey]]'' | ||
*''[[Templar III]]'' | *''[[Templar III]]'' | ||
*''[[Thunder Fox]]'' | *''[[Thunder Fox]]'' | ||
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*''[[Duat]]'' | *''[[Duat]]'' | ||
| − | == Featured | + | == Featured Planets == |
* [[Callison]] | * [[Callison]] | ||
* [[Terra]] | * [[Terra]] | ||
== Related Links == | == Related Links == | ||
| + | * ''[[The Children of Kerensky]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' (sourcebook) | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' (sourcebook) | ||
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[[Category:Short Stories]] | [[Category:Short Stories]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Novella | + | [[Category:Novella]] |
[[Category:Works by Blaine Lee Pardoe]] | [[Category:Works by Blaine Lee Pardoe]] | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 10 October 2020
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| Rock of the Republic | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Novella |
| Author | Blaine Lee Pardoe |
| Pages | 182 |
| Cover Artwork | Tan Ho Sim |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| First published | July 28, 2020 |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age era |
| Timeline | 8 April 3145 – 9 December 3149 |
Rock of the Republic is a novella written by Blaine Lee Pardoe, first published on 28 July 2020. It is the twenty-fourth novella by Catalyst Game Labs. The plot originates from the sourcebook Shattered Fortress.
Contents
From the Back Cover
| “ | FAR FROM HOME…
Exarch Devlin Stone, hero of the Word of Blake Jihad and architect of the Republic of the Sphere, has returned to Terra only to find his beloved nation under siege and in danger of breaking apart. As threats bear down on the Republic from all sides, Stone and his inner circle must move fast to bolster Terra’s defenses from all who seek to conquer the birthplace of humanity. However, not all of his allies have heeded Stone's call to arms. Former Exarch Damien Redburn, who left Terra to defend the Republic’s borders from the rapacious Clan Wolf, was cut off when the walls of Fortress Republic rose. Without support or reinforcements, Redburn, the Fidelis, and Countess Tara Campbell's Highlanders have held the line against the Wolves for years, but the never-ending campaign has pushed all of them to their breaking points. Is Stone's return genuine, or a carefully crafted hoax? Can Redburn be brought back into the fold, or has he gone rogue for good? In the end, Stone, Redburn, and their allies must each decide their path before tensions can erupt in a clash that could shake the very foundation of the Republic. |
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Plot Summary
A tale of two Republics, the Remnant and the Prefecture X. Devlin Stone has returned, has taken up the task prepare the time when the Fortress Republic's shield is no more. However, for his plans to defend against the on coming Clans and other enemies of the Republic, he needs all of Republic's forces unified. However, isolated outside the Republic, the Remnant having been isolated for so long, they have given up on support from the Prefecture X and its leadership. Former Exarch Damien Redburn refuses to believe Devlin Stone has returned, thus setting stage of what would amount to a possible forced reunion.
Featured Characters
- Sir Damien Redburn
- Devlin Stone
- Exarch Jonah Levin
- Tucker Harwell
- Countess Tara Campbell
- Paladin Ariana Zou
- Paladin Janella Lakewood
- The Custos
Featured BattleTech
BattleMechs
- Ares
- Atlas
- BattleMaster
- Black Knight
- Doloire
- Griffin
- Jackalope
- Kheper
- Lament
- Malice
- Osprey
- Templar III
- Thunder Fox
Vehicles
DropShips
Featured Planets
Related Links
- The Children of Kerensky (novel)
- Shattered Fortress (sourcebook)