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Line 26: ==Teaser text== ==Teaser text== − {{quote|''Kevin Killiany brings us to [[El Giza]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] for a light archeological dig. Easy work, really... really?''}} + {{quote|''Kevin Killiany brings us to [[El Giza]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] for a light archeological dig. East work, really... really?''}} ==Plot summary== ==Plot summary== Their latest contract has brought the [[1st Rim Commonality Guards|Chaos Irregulars]] to [[Mosiro]]. A local university is executing an archeological dig on the nearby world of [[El Giza]]. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (through bribes), the locals on El Giza resent the operation, necessitating military-grade protection from the Chaos Irregulars. There are also hints that pirates or other treasure hunters, such as those operating from [[Kwamashu]], might pose a threat. Their latest contract has brought the [[1st Rim Commonality Guards|Chaos Irregulars]] to [[Mosiro]]. A local university is executing an archeological dig on the nearby world of [[El Giza]]. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (through bribes), the locals on El Giza resent the operation, necessitating military-grade protection from the Chaos Irregulars. There are also hints that pirates or other treasure hunters, such as those operating from [[Kwamashu]], might pose a threat. − The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that was used for extensive [[holovid]] production during the [[Star League era]]. Among numerous others, the ''Fer de Lance'' holovids were produced here, ''Fer de Lance'' being a holovid heroine and forerunner of the ''[[Immortal Warrior]]'' series from two-and-a-half centuries earlier. Parts of a real ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]] are even found in the ruins that once upon a time were used to make the ''Fer de Lance'' holovids. As it turns out, it is a real [[SLDF]] trainer 'Mech and the Irregulars discuss if they should request it as part of their payment, as it would be extremely useful for training purposes. + The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that was used for extensive [[holovid]] production during the [[Star League era]]. Among numerous others, the ''Fer de lance'' holovids were produced here, ''Fer de Lance'' being a holovid heroine and forerunner of the ''[[Immortal Warrior]]'' series from two-and-a-half centuries earlier. Parts of a real ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]] are even found in the ruins that once upon a time were used to make the ''Fer de lance'' holovids. As it turns out, it is a real [[SLDF]] trainer 'Mech and the Irregulars discuss if they should request it as part of their payment, as it would be extremely useful for training purposes. On 17 May, unmarked raiders with [[stealth armor]] suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Irregulars Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn—they are in league with the attackers. Professor Hannan, himself of El Giza origin, had conspired with the attackers who are revealed to be a [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] [[Warrior House]] (confirmed to be [[House Kamata]] in a subsequent story). On 17 May, unmarked raiders with [[stealth armor]] suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Irregulars Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn—they are in league with the attackers. Professor Hannan, himself of El Giza origin, had conspired with the attackers who are revealed to be a [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] [[Warrior House]] (confirmed to be [[House Kamata]] in a subsequent story).
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| − | {{quote|''Kevin Killiany brings us to [[El Giza]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] for a light archeological dig. | + | {{quote|''Kevin Killiany brings us to [[El Giza]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] for a light archeological dig. East work, really... really?''}} |
==Plot summary== | ==Plot summary== | ||
Their latest contract has brought the [[1st Rim Commonality Guards|Chaos Irregulars]] to [[Mosiro]]. A local university is executing an archeological dig on the nearby world of [[El Giza]]. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (through bribes), the locals on El Giza resent the operation, necessitating military-grade protection from the Chaos Irregulars. There are also hints that pirates or other treasure hunters, such as those operating from [[Kwamashu]], might pose a threat. | Their latest contract has brought the [[1st Rim Commonality Guards|Chaos Irregulars]] to [[Mosiro]]. A local university is executing an archeological dig on the nearby world of [[El Giza]]. Although the university purchased the "rights" to the dig (through bribes), the locals on El Giza resent the operation, necessitating military-grade protection from the Chaos Irregulars. There are also hints that pirates or other treasure hunters, such as those operating from [[Kwamashu]], might pose a threat. | ||
| − | The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that was used for extensive [[holovid]] production during the [[Star League era]]. Among numerous others, the ''Fer de | + | The dig site is New Mumbai, a fake city that was used for extensive [[holovid]] production during the [[Star League era]]. Among numerous others, the ''Fer de lance'' holovids were produced here, ''Fer de Lance'' being a holovid heroine and forerunner of the ''[[Immortal Warrior]]'' series from two-and-a-half centuries earlier. Parts of a real ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]] are even found in the ruins that once upon a time were used to make the ''Fer de lance'' holovids. As it turns out, it is a real [[SLDF]] trainer 'Mech and the Irregulars discuss if they should request it as part of their payment, as it would be extremely useful for training purposes. |
On 17 May, unmarked raiders with [[stealth armor]] suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Irregulars Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn—they are in league with the attackers. Professor Hannan, himself of El Giza origin, had conspired with the attackers who are revealed to be a [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] [[Warrior House]] (confirmed to be [[House Kamata]] in a subsequent story). | On 17 May, unmarked raiders with [[stealth armor]] suddenly attack and overrun the dig site. Irregulars Captain Jacoam tries to rescue two orphan children who were working for the Irregulars, but finds himself captured by them in turn—they are in league with the attackers. Professor Hannan, himself of El Giza origin, had conspired with the attackers who are revealed to be a [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] [[Warrior House]] (confirmed to be [[House Kamata]] in a subsequent story). | ||