BattleTech: Rules of Engagement by Blaine Lee Pardoe

Author:Blaine Lee Pardoe [Pardoe, Blaine Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Catalyst Game Labs
Published: 2023-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

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CLAN GHOST BEAR FIELD COMMAND POST

CONSTANCE

DRACONIS COMBINE

8 APRIL 3050

“How bad was it?” Star Colonel Chou Vong asked as Star Commander Cymril Tseng entered the command dome. Cymril’s head throbbed from sinus issues, but even so, he could catch the hint of sweat in the air. On the portable holotable, the map of the battle zones on Constance were displayed.

“Bad enough,” Cymril replied. “They had carefully laid minefields. I lost one of my Summoner’s legs. My Star needs a complete refit. Two days minimum.”

“Mines…a weapon of bandits,” spat Vong. “They are fighting dishonorably. This should have been over in a matter of minutes—now it is dragging into days. My command Trinary was ambushed this morning. These Combine warriors have proven themselves to be dezgra. I will pull in the rest of our Cluster and wipe them out. Jorgensson’s Delta Fighter Binary will bomb and strafe the survivors into oblivion. I am finished with these hit-and-run tactics.”

“I intend to claim one of them as my bondsman,” Cymril said. “The one that led their holding action the first day. He is in a medically induced coma, but will survive.”

“I just told you they were unworthy,” Vong cautioned.

“He had no part in the events that followed. He stood against us all to buy his people time to retreat. He knew the odds and stood his ground anyway. The heart of the Ghost Bear beats in his chest.”

“He is old…perhaps too old. Do you not agree, quiaff?”

“Neg,” Cymril said. “He is within the age range of our warriors. I think he has much to offer.” Anyone who would stand against our Cluster in defiance is more than worthy.

Vong shook his head. “Do as you will, it is your right. But know this, such rede-bound warriors may find it difficult to assimilate to our Clan. You will have a great deal of work ahead of you.”

“I am up to it,” Cymril replied. I do not wish to forget this fight, and my bondsman will ensure I never will.

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