Author Topic: Upcoming Releases Volume XIII: Unlucky Release Edition (Read 206370 times)

Bosefius · « **Reply #1380 on:** 23 January 2019, 10:21:29 »

The celebration of BattleTech’s 35th Anniversary begins today! We’ve got all-new products now available to thank our longtime fans and set the stage for the future.

http://bg.battletech.com/news/now-available-new-battletech-products-and-35th-anniversary-apparel/

abou · « **Reply #1381 on:** 23 January 2019, 11:37:47 »

Picked up the PDF of the BattleMech Manual. In the back is the announcement of Forever Faithful by Pardoe.

"In Forever Faithful, a brand-new novel written by BattleTech master
and bestselling author Blaine Lee Pardoe, two men struggle to seize
control and guide the future of the shattered Smoke Jaguar Clan. But
in the end, only one can rise to rule over the scattered remains of the
Jaguars and reshape it into something even more true to the original
vision of the founder of the Clans, Nicholas Kerensky…"

I am Belch II · « **Reply #1382 on:** 23 January 2019, 12:01:07 »

Already got my Shirt Ordered.
Cant wait for the FLGS to have the Boxed Sets

Gaiiten · « **Reply #1383 on:** 23 January 2019, 13:40:56 »

Quote from: abou on 23 January 2019, 11:37:47

Picked up the PDF of the BattleMech Manual. In the back is the announcement of Forever Faithful by Pardoe.

"In Forever Faithful, a brand-new novel written by BattleTech master
and bestselling author Blaine Lee Pardoe, two men struggle to seize
control and guide the future of the shattered Smoke Jaguar Clan. But
in the end, only one can rise to rule over the scattered remains of the
Jaguars and reshape it into something even more true to the original
vision of the founder of the Clans, Nicholas Kerensky…"

So Trent versus Paul Moon, Round 2 ?

Wrangler · « **Reply #1384 on:** 23 January 2019, 14:13:32 »

Quote from: Gaiiten on 23 January 2019, 13:40:56

So Trent versus Paul Moon, Round 2 ?

Essentially, if you read novel Shadow of War or Prince of Havoc. You will read scene where Trent confronts Paul Moon in field hospital.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1385 on:** 23 January 2019, 14:34:13 »

Except the last we see of Trent is his being knocked off his feet by a Nova Cat Khan or saKhan to be a bondsman who can thus fight for the Cats against another Clan in the Home Worlds as part of the Great Refusal.

Wrangler · « **Reply #1386 on:** 23 January 2019, 14:41:02 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 23 January 2019, 14:34:13

Except the last we see of Trent is his being knocked off his feet by a Nova Cat Khan or saKhan to be a bondsman who can thus fight for the Cats against another Clan in the Home Worlds as part of the Great Refusal.

He did seem to be more brooding in that novel, more so than previous appearances.
Maybe it just turned out that he was out smarted from him losing his fight to control what remains of his Clan?

Technically we didn't see him die during the battle. I don't remember it being mentioned.

Cubby · « **Reply #1387 on:** 23 January 2019, 14:42:20 »

I need to go back and look, but I thought the strong implication--or maybe outright statement--in Prince of Havoc was that Trent had been killed fighting for the Nova Cats in the Great Refusal.

worktroll · « **Reply #1388 on:** 23 January 2019, 15:02:11 »

He got better?

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1389 on:** 23 January 2019, 15:11:45 »

Its never said in the novel, but I want to say it was implicated in a later SB or confirmed by something said on the boards by TPTB.

Tai Dai Cultist · « **Reply #1390 on:** 23 January 2019, 15:16:51 »

Quote from: worktroll on 23 January 2019, 15:02:11

He got better?

He burned EDG to survive "certain death".

Jaim Magnus · « **Reply #1391 on:** 23 January 2019, 15:36:39 »

Quote from: worktroll on 23 January 2019, 15:02:11

He got better?

He was only mostly dead. ::)

As far as I remember, Trent was missing at the end of the Great Refusal.

Wrangler · « **Reply #1392 on:** 23 January 2019, 15:55:30 »

He certainly wanted a release, but that didn't mean he didn't slip away. xp
We could end up finding out in Pardoe's novel. Lordy i hope it has option to Print-On-Demand. I like paper. No batteries needed. :thumbsup:

abou · « **Reply #1393 on:** 23 January 2019, 16:07:44 »

Hunh... I figured the novel had more to do with the Fidelis, but I didn't consider it dealing with the 3060s-era timeline.

Wrangler · « **Reply #1394 on:** 23 January 2019, 16:10:08 »

Quote from: abou on 23 January 2019, 16:07:44

Hunh... I figured the novel had more to do with the Fidelis, but I didn't consider it dealing with the 3060s-era timeline.

I know, maybe it does later on in the book. (shrugs)
It seems to be from description of the novel, as the origin of the Fidelis.

Lorcan Nagle · « **Reply #1395 on:** 23 January 2019, 16:20:38 »

It could be a series of episodes in Trent and Paul Moon's lives that leads to the formation of the Fidelis, with timeskips in between.

Cubby · « **Reply #1396 on:** 23 January 2019, 16:26:52 »

Basically how Blaine described it awhile back - "era-spanning" was the word he used, IIRC.

We'll have more to say on it soon. Plenty enough for everyone to digest today.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1397 on:** 23 January 2019, 16:44:44 »

Quote from: Cubby on 23 January 2019, 16:26:52

Basically how Blaine described it awhile back - "era-spanning" was the word he used, IIRC.

We'll have more to say on it soon. Plenty enough for everyone to digest today.

What are you trying to tamp down baseless speculation?

This is . . .

THE INTERNET!

SteelRaven · « **Reply #1398 on:** 23 January 2019, 16:47:15 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 23 January 2019, 16:44:44

This is . . .
THE INTERNET!

... your right, I should move on and do something more constructive.

*logs off for the day*

Cubby · « **Reply #1399 on:** 23 January 2019, 18:13:57 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 23 January 2019, 16:44:44

What are you trying to tamp down baseless speculation?

This is . . .

THE INTERNET!

Hah, I’d never dream of it. Just trying to break up the new info, so nothing gets missed and no one chokes.

The Wayfarer · « **Reply #1400 on:** 25 January 2019, 22:33:08 »

Well, first let me say I’m thankful for seeing BT shirts being available to purchase on the Catalyst web store. Went to buy one and my sizes are already sold out? A run of 200? Please....

Mike

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #1401 on:** 26 January 2019, 04:52:09 »

Just ordered both box sets and Shattered Fortress from Leisure Games in the UK.

SteveUK · « **Reply #1402 on:** 26 January 2019, 07:20:33 »

Me Too, both boxed sets now ordered.

Sharpnel · « **Reply #1403 on:** 26 January 2019, 07:41:03 »

Pre-ordered both box sets a while back from a 3rd party vendor. Also ordered one of the hoodies.

Joewrightgm · « **Reply #1404 on:** 27 January 2019, 09:55:58 »

Will the physical 35th anniversary cover battlemech manual be back in stock relatively soon?

Sartris · « **Reply #1405 on:** 27 January 2019, 10:53:03 »

It’s “at the printers” according to the front page post so hopefully soon

Talen5000 · « **Reply #1406 on:** 28 January 2019, 01:34:10 »

Quote from: worktroll on 23 January 2019, 15:02:11

He got better?

Yep - it's Traitor Trent and his Paranoid delusions vs Paul Moon.

Let us hope Paul doesn't take too long in shooting him down and dumping him in a vat of bleach.

Cubby · « **Reply #1407 on:** 28 January 2019, 14:01:07 »

Battletech's 35th Anniversary continues with the release of the novel "Forever Faithful" by Blaine Lee Pardoe.

SEMPER FIDELIS

In the year 3060, the reborn Star League has destroyed Clan Smoke Jaguar, conquered their home world Huntress, and scattered the few remaining Jaguar warriors to the winds. Now the League seeks to end the Clan invasion for good by using former Smoke Jaguars against their own people.

Meanwhile, two bitter enemies seek to salvage a future for the last Jaguars in existence: Trent, who betrayed his wayward Clan to help them regain their honor, and Paul Moon, a disgraced warrior torn between his pledged loyalty to the Star League and a duty to the Smoke Jaguar civilization he was born to protect.

But power-hungry predators lurk in Clan space, waiting for the right time to strike the vulnerable Star League forces. And to the victor will go the spoils: the priceless artifacts of a destroyed Clan and the sacred genetics of the final generation of Smoke Jaguar warriors.
Trent and Paul Moon must fight tooth and nail against would-be conquerors to save the soul of the surviving Jaguar people before they are consigned to the annals of history. But will their divergent plans tear the survivors apart, or lead them toward freedom?

"Forever Faithful" will be available on February 23rd (2/23) both as an ebook and Print on Demand (PoD).

http://books2read.com/BattleTechForeverFaithful

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1408 on:** 28 January 2019, 14:36:39 »

Well, if you never see the body . . .

cawest · « **Reply #1409 on:** 28 January 2019, 14:39:45 »

Quote from: Cubby on 28 January 2019, 14:01:07

Battletech's 35th Anniversary continues with the release of the novel "Forever Faithful" by Blaine Lee Pardoe.

SEMPER FIDELIS

In the year 3060, the reborn Star League has destroyed Clan Smoke Jaguar, conquered their home world Huntress, and scattered the few remaining Jaguar warriors to the winds. Now the League seeks to end the Clan invasion for good by using former Smoke Jaguars against their own people.

Meanwhile, two bitter enemies seek to salvage a future for the last Jaguars in existence: Trent, who betrayed his wayward Clan to help them regain their honor, and Paul Moon, a disgraced warrior torn between his pledged loyalty to the Star League and a duty to the Smoke Jaguar civilization he was born to protect.

But power-hungry predators lurk in Clan space, waiting for the right time to strike the vulnerable Star League forces. And to the victor will go the spoils: the priceless artifacts of a destroyed Clan and the sacred genetics of the final generation of Smoke Jaguar warriors.
Trent and Paul Moon must fight tooth and nail against would-be conquerors to save the soul of the surviving Jaguar people before they are consigned to the annals of history. But will their divergent plans tear the survivors apart, or lead them toward freedom?

"Forever Faithful" will be available on February 23rd (2/23) both as an ebook and Print on Demand (PoD).

http://books2read.com/BattleTechForeverFaithful

is this a reprint or a new book?