Panzer
Appearance
Panzer | |||
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| Short story (2 parts) by Jason Schmetzer | |||
| Publication | |||
| Published | 6 June 2008 (Part 1) 10 June 2008 (Part 2) | ||
| Publisher | BattleCorps | ||
| Pages | 20 (Part 1) 20 (Part 2) 40 (Total) | ||
| Chronology | |||
| Era | Succession Wars era | ||
| Timeline | 12 December 3027 — 29 December 3027 | ||
| Series | |||
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Panzer is a short story in two parts by Jason Schmetzer that was first published online on BattleCorps on 6 and 10 June 2008. In 2012, it was republished as omnibus with its prequel story, Sniper, under the title Sniper in EPUB format.
Plot Summary
Part 1
- published on: 6 June 2008
| “ | Along the Marik border Halsten's Brigade has a deserved reputation for tenacity and victory, but that reputation is earned by the blood and tears of the men who fight. Under the eye of the media, Sniper Jones must find out why he fights. | ” |
Part 2
- published on: 10 June 2008
| “ | Alone and already shorthanded by a sapper attack, the small Brigade force must rally and try to force an engagement with the Marik ‘Mechs. Halsten’s Brigade didn’t earn its reputation by turning tail when they’re kicked, and Sniper Jones knows it better than most. | ” |
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Featured Characters
- Sergeant Frederick "Sniper" Jones
- Donner Hale, a journalist from the Donegal Broadcasting Company
- Stefan Amaris (mentioned)
- Natasha Kerensky (mentioned)
- Archon Katrina Steiner (mentioned)
- Colonel Frederick Steiner (mentioned)
- Sergeant Cabot
- Private Landau
- Private Shaw
- Private Kittredge
- Colonel Halsten (mentioned)
Featured Units
Featured Places
Featured BattleTech
BattleMechs
- BattleMaster
- Centurion
- Crusader
- Hunchback
- Quickdraw
- Trebuchet
- Wasp
- Atlas (mentioned)
- Phoenix Hawk (mentioned)
Vehicles
- Schrek PPC Carrier
- Brutus Assault Tank
- Demolisher Heavy Tank
- Saladin Assault Hover Tank
- Manticore Heavy Tank (mentioned)