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Mechwarrior: Dark Age #7: Temptation and War (A Battletech Novel) (Mechwarrior: Dark Age)

Loren Coleman

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Darn good read 4 out of 5 stars.
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Through a mistake, this is actually a review of Coleman's earlier novel in the same series, entitled A CALL TO ARMS.

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I have just finished rereading this novel, having purchased it several years ago and enjoyed it then.

Comparing it to several other of the Battlemech novels, I find it "a cut above."

Coleman does very well with the blow-by-blow battle scenes. He seems to have some genuine knowledge of battlefield tactics and armored warfare that adds credibility.

One welcome surprise in the novel were some excellent characters. The "mystery warrior," the beautiful Tassa Kay, is a delight. Raul, the protagonist, is better realized than in many of the Battletech books.

The gist of the story is as follows: a "loser" has failed his mech trials and lost his place in the regiment. Along comes a "double invasion" of his planet -- first, by the Steel Wolves Clansmen and secondly, by an interloper mech group, the Swordsworn. Guns blaze, the situation gets hot . . . and the "loser" is now pressed into service by his old regiment as one of the very few experienced Mechwarriors available on-planet.

Playing his cards "one hand at a time," so to speak, Raul finds himself drawn increasingly into the heart of the war. As some of Raul's commanding officers are killed, and as Raul receives some "battlefield promotions," he finds himself leading larger and larger military units, finally becoming a kind of post-facto battlefield commander. Raul is gutsy and not afraid to take chances,and he begins to turn the campaign towards victory.

Last but not least, there are two romances with two beautiful women that complicate this poor guy's life.

Great book for the plane -- keeps you turning pages. You will find better writing quality than is the case with many of these Battletech--Dark Age novels.

Fortress Republic (Mechwarrior: Dark Age, No. 18)

Loren Coleman

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Depth and detail. An excellent book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I refuse to go into detail and spoil any of this book for you, but I am on my second read, and it is excellent reading, even as it was the first time. A book that draws you into the grand schemes and petty details of the Inner Sphere even further, an excellent link in the series, providing a delicious mix of intrique, character and action.

As varied, dense and full of different flavors as a three-inch-deep pizza!

Damn fine 5 out of 5 stars.
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As always, Loren Coleman brings us back to the things that matter in this universe. This one picks up directly after Sword of Sedition (the ending of which left us thirsting for more) and successfully advances the metaplot (or macroplot?) of the BattleTech universe by detailing startling new developments in the Republic and the Federated Suns. In addition, he's weaving the threads that tie the Dark Age back to the original series (in case you thought they forgot about that time period). Coleman's prose is crisp and always exciting. The ending, once again, leaves us in agony, but I fear we'll have to wait another year to see how this one resolves.

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As Prince's Champion of the Federated Suns, Julian Davion struggles amidst political turmoil and the changing fortunes of war, and ex-Knight and now-Senator Conner Rhys-Monroe still leads the fight to destroy the Republic from within. But he is expertly opposed by Countess Tara Campbell, leader of the Highlanders-and the Republic's best hope in a situation that is shifting like blood-drenched quicksand.

Mechwarrior Republic of the Sphere: Battleforce Set (Mech Warrior)

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MechWarrior 2: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series.)

Joe Grant Bell

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Some cheat codes if you want some. 5 out of 5 stars.
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While typing these codes don't forget to hold down ctrl, alt, and shift while typing. Invulnerability blorb enolagay you nuke everything in the level(also you need blorb on) coldmiser you have no heat for the missiles to track. dorcs you meet the makers of the game flygirl gives you jets mightymouse infinite jets gankem kills your target except a dropship or building unless it's hostile to you cgankem is the same as gankem just more in the trials of grievences in the mech positioning type your name as Hobbes, Calvin, or Enzo. Hobbes gives you turantula and Elemental SO does Calvin Enzo Gives you Elemental Turantula AND battle master BUT you have to have a battle master download patch. Signed by Alex

very detailed. 5 out of 5 stars.
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it details everything about mechwarrrior 2 and i think it should be released for mech 3

Mechwarrior: Dark Age #21: Principles of Desolation(A BattleTech Novel) (Mechwarrior)

Jason M. Hardy, Randall N. Bills

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Very good author 5 out of 5 stars.
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I picked up a Jason M. Hardy book once on impulse and have never regretted it. I may not be a good reviewer but I can say that I have now enjoyed three books by this author and find his writing style to be excellent. This fellow can really tell a story. I recommend the book very highly.

Whole lot of nothing... 2 out of 5 stars.
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I really enjoyed Hardy's "The Scorpion Jar" and was really looking forward to this one, but was, unfortunately, really disappointed. Sure, we find out a secret about Danai and two big arrangements are made between Liao and its neighbors, but nothing really happens in this book. Danai, as the primary focus of the book, is supposed to draw us in, but I never really developed any attachments to her. Sure you feel sorry for her misfortune, but she is a less-than-convincing character. She's surrounded by cliches (the serious strategist, the cocky, sex-obsessed guy, the sympathetic relative) and really leaves the reading thinking "um, ok, then what?" Of the last 10 Mechwarrior books, the only ones I have really enjoyed have been the ones relating to the main storyline (i.e. - The Scorpion Jar, The Sword of Sedition, and Fortress Republic), which is really the same way the Battletech series went. I've just started "Wolf Hunters" and I'm really dreading another bust, but I'm trying to keep with the story. Truth be told, you really wouldn't miss anything by skipping any of the tangental novels. Decisions, decisions...

Editorial Review:

For more than a year, "divine leader" Daoshen Liao has relentlessly pushed his Capellan Confederation forces in their invasion of The Republic. Now the time comes for the next stage of his conquest-which will begin not with an enemy, but within his own family.

Royalty and Rogues (Battletech/Mechwarrior RPG)

Christopher Hussey

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Mechwarrior 2 - Mercenaries: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games)

Joe Grant Bell

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You may have made it to Khan of your Clan in MechWarrior 2, but an even bigger challenge awaits in this new quot;prequel"
from the BattleTech universe. Combat-hardened pilots like you must cast aside loyalty and honor in your quest for money, power, and fame. Throw out the rule book and pick up MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries -- The Official Strategy Guide. You get:
Complete campaign and mission details -- how to pick them, how to prepare for them, which enemies you'll face, and the weapons that will make them wince
Mech specs -- From controls to maneuvering to maintenance, everything you need to pilot your 'Mech like the mercenary to need to be to succeed
Advanced combat techniques from the man who wrote the book on MechWarrior 2 and MechWarrior 2 Expansion Pack
Tips, hints, warnings, and so much more!These mercenary tricks aren't available anywhere else for love or money. Get 'em here! Get 'em now! And
get cracking!
About the Author
Joe Grant Bell is the author of numerous electronic entertainment game books, including Hexen: The Official Strategy Guide (Prima). His articles about games and gaming appear in Computer Games Strategy Plus magazine.

Mechwarrior's Guide to Solaris VII (Battletech/Mechwarrior)

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Adventure awaits on the Game World of Solaris VII, where death is a sport and the stakes are your life: The first in a series of MechWarrior's Guides, this book combines source material and complete information for campaigning on Solaris VII, along with a full-length adventure for MechWarrior, Third Edition. Also included are detailed 'Mech dueling rules, in high demand since the original Solaris VII box set went out of print. Adventure awaits on the Game World of Solaris VII, where death is a sport and the stakes are your life: The first in a series of MechWarrior's Guides, this book combines source material and complete information for campaigning on Solaris VII, along with a full-length adventure for MechWarrior, Third Edition. Also included are detailed 'Mech dueling rules, in high demand since the original Solaris VII box set went out of print.