Crossroads at Outreach
Crossroads at Outreach | |||
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| Short story by Kevin Killiany | |||
| Publication | |||
| Published | 3 February 2005 | ||
| Publisher | BattleCorps | ||
| illustrator(s) | Chris Lewis | ||
| Pages | 41 | ||
| Chronology | |||
| Era | Civil War era | ||
| Timeline | 14 November 3066 — 20 November 3066 | ||
| Series | |||
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Crossroads at Outreach is a short story by Kevin Killiany that was first published online on BattleCorps as the second part of the Chaos Irregulars series. The story was later republished in the BattleCorps anthology Chaos Born in 2013.
Beginning with this story, BattleCorps subscribers could vote among several options presented at the end of the story to determine how the story would continue.
Teaser Text
| “ | Join Kevin Killiany as he continues the adventures of the Chaos Irregulars. This time, at the end of the story, you'll find a link to a forum that describes how to participate in deciding where the Irregulars go next! Voting ends at midnight on Feb. 9th 2005, so get reading! | ” |
Plot Summary
Newly formed from the remnants of the decimated Peregrine's Hussars and Sorensen's Strikers mercenary commands, the Chaos Irregulars have arrived on Outreach with its hiring halls and hope to secure a contract. To improve their default "Green" rating with the MRBC because of being a new unit, they also go through a costly evaluation procedure.
The original units from which the Irregulars formed were very different in outlook, combat style and leadership style and have some difficulties integrating into a single unit under joint command. Captains Ariel Peregrine and Obadiah "Jake" Jacoam also have different ideas about how and where to find possible employers.
On 18 November 3066 the evaluation exercise takes place, with the Broadsword Legion acting as opposing force. The evaluation goes well, and the integration of the Irregulars' two component units is also improving. Shortly afterwards, the Irregulars have not one, but three job offers on the table.
Featured Characters
- Clairmont, broker in Harlech on Outreach
- Master Sergeant Reema Chowla of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a Mongoose
- Lieutenant Grainger "Gray" Christian of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a Spector
- Lieutenant Avery Clint of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a QKD-5A Quickdraw
- Lieutenant Tony Davis of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a Phoenix Hawk
- Colonel Ada Gubser, commander of Smithson's Chinese Bandits (mentioned)
- Lieutenant Jarmae "Jars" Heather of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a QKD-4G Quickdraw
- Captain Obadiah "Jake" Jacoam, commander of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a Grasshopper
- Jacques of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a TBT-7M Trebuchet
- Colonel Kari Marita, commander of the Broadsword Legion, piloting a Thug
- Colonel Olstein, professor of the Outreach Mercenary Training Command
- Sergeant Major Pauls of the Chaos Irregulars
- Captain Ariel Peregrine, commander of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a HUR-WO-R4O Huron Warrior called The Colonel
- Sergeant Proctor, commander of the Chaos Irregulars's Footmen
- Force Commander Sorenson, commander of Sorensen's Strikers & Able Company (mentioned)
- Precentor Martial of ComStar Victor Ian Steiner-Davion (mentioned)
- Troy "Too True" Truman of the Chaos Irregulars, piloting a DV-7D Dervish
Featured Units
- Chaos Irregulars
- Broadsword Legion
- Peregrine's Hussars (mentioned)
- Smithson's Chinese Bandits (mentioned)
- Sorensen's Strikers (mentioned)
- Wolf's Dragoons
Featured Places
- Acamar (mentioned)
- Ludwigshafen (mentioned)
- Small World (mentioned)
- Outreach
- Wallis (mentioned)