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==Plot summary== | ==Plot summary== | ||
| − | [[ | + | On [[Randall's Regret]], a minor [[Periphery]] world, [[Mathew Garret]] worries about a series of 'Mech-based attacks on ranches, attacks that killed cattle and even people. Garret pilots an armed ''[[CattleMaster]]'' brought to the planet by the original colonists. He works with [[Jonathan Kerns]] and his ''[[Harvester Ant|HarvesterMech]]'', which Garret's cousin Errol is trying to arm them with [[Machine Gun]]s. |
| − | In the meantime, | + | In the meantime, the ranch-attacking pirate, Ringo, is uncertain of what to do. His 'Mech, ''Bessie'' (won in a poker game on [[Tortuga Prime|Tortuga]]), needs maintenance, and Ringo is low on ammunition and supplies. Having already raided the easiest targets, Ringo worries about the threat of Marshal Hancock and his deputies. In the end, he plans on one last major caper that could help him refit his BattleMech and leave the planet. |
| − | By using two [[Nurfer]], Mathew Garret is able to track Ringo | + | By using two [[Nurfer]]s, Mathew Garret is able to track Ringo, locating him in one of the attacked farms. He returns to the village and gathers some of the locals to fight back. Their two armed IndustrialMechs and a jeep with some small weapons head off to face the bandit. |
| − | Ringo wins the battle. His ''[[UrbanMech]]'' beats the farmers, though he has a close call when the dying ''CattleMaster'' nearly | + | Ringo wins the battle. His ''[[UrbanMech]]'' beats the farmers, though he has a close call when the dying ''CattleMaster'' nearly gets him. In the end, picking through the wreckage, he is able to get some coin and a compact roll of [[C-bill]]s. |
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
* [[Mathew Garret]] | * [[Mathew Garret]] | ||
* [[Jonathan Kerns]] | * [[Jonathan Kerns]] | ||
| − | * | + | * Ringo |
| + | * Jack | ||
| + | * George | ||
| + | * Paul | ||
| + | * Errol | ||
* Sheriff Brandon (mentioned) | * Sheriff Brandon (mentioned) | ||
* Marshal Hancock (mentioned) | * Marshal Hancock (mentioned) | ||
| + | * Mrs. Jameson (mentioned) | ||
==Featured Places== | ==Featured Places== | ||
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* ''[[CattleMaster]]'' | * ''[[CattleMaster]]'' | ||
* ''[[Harvester Ant|HarvesterMech]]'' | * ''[[Harvester Ant|HarvesterMech]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Featured Species== | ||
| + | * [[Nurfer]] | ||
| + | * [[Lion mole]] | ||
[[Category:Short Stories]] | [[Category:Short Stories]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Works by | + | [[Category:Works by David McCulloch]] |
Revision as of 15:08, 22 August 2021
| Back End of Nowhere | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Sourcebook fiction Short story |
| Author | David L. McCulloch |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| First published | |
| Content | |
| Era | Civil War Era |
| Timeline | 11 April 3065 |
The short story Back End of Nowhere was published in Total Warfare.
Contents
Plot summary
On Randall's Regret, a minor Periphery world, Mathew Garret worries about a series of 'Mech-based attacks on ranches, attacks that killed cattle and even people. Garret pilots an armed CattleMaster brought to the planet by the original colonists. He works with Jonathan Kerns and his HarvesterMech, which Garret's cousin Errol is trying to arm them with Machine Guns.
In the meantime, the ranch-attacking pirate, Ringo, is uncertain of what to do. His 'Mech, Bessie (won in a poker game on Tortuga), needs maintenance, and Ringo is low on ammunition and supplies. Having already raided the easiest targets, Ringo worries about the threat of Marshal Hancock and his deputies. In the end, he plans on one last major caper that could help him refit his BattleMech and leave the planet.
By using two Nurfers, Mathew Garret is able to track Ringo, locating him in one of the attacked farms. He returns to the village and gathers some of the locals to fight back. Their two armed IndustrialMechs and a jeep with some small weapons head off to face the bandit.
Ringo wins the battle. His UrbanMech beats the farmers, though he has a close call when the dying CattleMaster nearly gets him. In the end, picking through the wreckage, he is able to get some coin and a compact roll of C-bills.
Featured characters
- Mathew Garret
- Jonathan Kerns
- Ringo
- Jack
- George
- Paul
- Errol
- Sheriff Brandon (mentioned)
- Marshal Hancock (mentioned)
- Mrs. Jameson (mentioned)
Featured Places
- Randall's Regret
- Tortuga (mentioned)
- Herotitus (mentioned)