Lancer Strike Trilogy
Lancer Strike Trilogy | |
|---|---|
| Short story (3 parts) by Jason Schmetzer | |
| Publication | |
| Published | 8 September 2013— 22 September 2013 |
| Publisher | BattleCorps |
| Pages | 10 (8+2 scenario) (Part 1) 11 (9+2) (Part 2) 11 (9+2) (Part 3) 32 (26+6) (Total) |
| Chronology | |
| Era | Succession Wars era |
| Timeline | 11 May 3022 |
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The Lancer Strike Trilogy is a serialized short story in three parts by Jason Schmetzer that was published online on BattleCorps between 8 September and 22 September 2013. An accompanying scenario by Ken' Horner is attached to each of the three story parts.
The story narrates the exploits of a company of the Federated Suns' Third Crucis Lancers under Captain Cedric "C-Ball" Pratt during an attack on a supply depot in the Ki'rin Mountains on the Draconis Combine world of Al Na'ir, juxtaposed against the actions of the defenders from the Fifteenth Dieron Regulars.
Plot Summary
Part 1: Tripwire
- published 8 September 2013
| “ | During the Federated Suns' attempt to gain a foothold on Al Na'ir in 3022, Draconis Combine defenders are tasked with delaying part of the heavy assault force at all costs, but not all of the Combine MechWarriors are convinced their sacrifice will be worth the effort. Part 1 of 3. | ” |
- accompanying scenario by Ken' Horner: Forced March I
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Part 2: Not One
- published 15 September 2013
| “ | In Part 2 of the Lancer Strike Trilogy, a reserve company of the Fifteenth Dieron Regulars must defend the regiment's staging point, but the Third Crucis Lancers outmass them. Can the company hold out long enough for reinforcements to arrive? | ” |
- accompanying scenario by Ken' Horner: Forced March II
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Part 3: Relative
- published 22 September 2013
| “ | The fate of the Davion invasion of Al Na'ir is revealed. Will the company survive the Draconis Combine's counterattack? Find out in the final part of the Lancer Strike Trilogy! | ” |
- accompanying scenario by Ken' Horner: Return Game
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Featured Characters
Third Crucis Lancers
15th Dieron - Recon Company
15th Dieron - Reserve Company
15th Dieron - Reinforcements
Others
- Former First Prince Ian Davion (mentioned)
- Coordinator Takashi Kurita (mentioned)}}
Featured Units
- Third Crucis Lancers
- Fifteenth Dieron Regulars
- Legion of Vega (mentioned)
- Sword of Light (mentioned)