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2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« on: 30 November 2011, 09:38:07 »
They say war changes a man...

... and it's often difficult to tell if those changes are better or worse. But when a Lyran MechWarrior on Tharkad just after the Word takes hold is assigned a haunted 'Mech...


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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #1 on: 30 November 2011, 11:09:35 »
I actually really liked this story.
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #2 on: 03 December 2011, 08:23:39 »
Superb story.  Our russian community in awe from it.

I know, that Gar cannot survive the blakist occupation, but may we have some more stories about him? 
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #3 on: 05 December 2011, 08:14:16 »
Sounded like the start of a great new series. Finally some more input on the Blakist assault on Tharkad.
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #4 on: 05 December 2011, 09:54:49 »
 O0 I love the story. I hope it will be a on going series. I love Gar sister in the story. I love the part when she said  "BUSTED" ;D
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #5 on: 05 December 2011, 12:46:24 »
meh. this story didn't really do anything for me, and it was fairly predictable. although i say that this isn't really my type of story, so it may just be that.
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #6 on: 05 December 2011, 12:48:16 »
finally got around to reading this one. it was okay i had some problems with the description of the zeus and the dialogue wasn't the best.

i will say this: i was predisposed to dislike it, i don't like 'ghost' stories, and the fact that it was lyran (on tharkad during the jihad no less) wasn't enough to make up for it.
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #7 on: 11 December 2011, 00:14:15 »
Quote from: Siberian-troll on 03 December 2011, 08:23:39
I know, that Gar cannot survive the blakist occupation

I wouldn't bet on that.

"Among the new crop of Tharkad nobility attending was the new Baron Ansgar Shurasky and his lovely wife, Wilva. The baron, a hero of both the Federated Commonwealth Civil War and the Jihad, still looks pale and drawn from years of combat. He was wearing a LAAF dress uniform with his new rank of colonel and the Alliance Star around his neck. Wilva looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder Steiner-blue dress."

Source:  http://www.battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=619

This is one of my favorite BattleCorps stories from 2011.  It is an interesting story of a person who, despite not being well, steps forward to do the best he can when the need arises.  Craig Reed has written a few stories this year and I look forward to future stories from him.
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #8 on: 11 December 2011, 04:26:51 »
 :o
Wow - I had totally missed that news item. Thanks for the quote!
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #9 on: 11 December 2011, 04:45:15 »
Quote from: DechanFraser on 11 December 2011, 00:14:15
I wouldn't bet on that.

Thank you, I missed that too.
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #10 on: 12 December 2011, 00:34:46 »
It wouldn't surprise me if that particular news brief was written by the author of this story...  ;D

Or, failing that, the story was probably inspired by that note.
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #11 on: 12 December 2011, 05:22:18 »
I read the story a few days ago, and I have to say, although it might be predictable, it was nonetheless good entertainment!
And I would love to see a follow-up!
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Re: 2011-11-30 Thirteen [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #12 on: 13 December 2011, 03:59:41 »
I'm normally not a fan of "ghost" stories, but I liked this story (despite the ghost).
Hopefully we'll see more of Gar and the fight against blakist occupation.
Quote from: DechanFraser on 11 December 2011, 00:14:15
"Among the new crop of Tharkad nobility attending was the new Baron Ansgar Shurasky and his lovely wife, Wilva. The baron, a hero of both the Federated Commonwealth Civil War and the Jihad, still looks pale and drawn from years of combat. He was wearing a LAAF dress uniform with his new rank of colonel and the Alliance Star around his neck. Wilva looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder Steiner-blue dress."

Source:  http://www.battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=619
Cool, thanks! I normally skip this news items. Nice to see one with a link to a story.
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