Eridani Light Horse Chronicles

Series · 10 books · 2021

By Jason Schmetzer, Randall N. Bills, Chris Hussey, and more

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BattleTech

Conflicts of Interest

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP… Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast. What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era. Part Conflicts of Interest by Joel As part of the Star League Defense Force, the Eridani Light Horse battled the army of a madman for a dozen years, and helped bring peace to the Inner Sphere. But a new threat is rising as House Lords jockey for position and power, and soon the men and woman of the ELH face another terrible decision—stay and try to protect the Inner Sphere from being engulfed in war again, or leave...perhaps forever...

BattleTech

No Tears

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP… Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast. What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era. Part No Tears by Craig A. Reed, Jr. : During the First Succession War, a tragedy borne of spite strikes the Eridani Light Horse on the Draconis Combine world of Sendai, and they will stop at nothing to exact their revenge.

BattleTech

Dying Dignity:

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP…Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast.What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era.Part Dying Dignity by Chris For a raid into the Lyran Commonwealth, the Eridani Light Horse teams up with the Black Warriors, a band of former Star League troops much like the Light Horse. But something about this mission does not add up…

BattleTech

The Hand That Feeds:

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP…Other mercenary units fly flags on two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast.What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era.Part The Hand That Feeds by Randall N. During the Third Succession War, the Eridani Light Horse undertakes a recon-in-force to the planet Benet for their new employer, House Davion. But when a Draconis Combine ambush threatens the entire operation, it is up to a group of brave Light Horsemen MechWarriors to cover the retreat…no matter what the cost.

BattleTech

There's No We In Mercenary:

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP…Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast.What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era.Part There's No We In Mercenary by Jason Hansa: On the battlefields of the Fourth Succession War, the Eridani Light Horse faces down the fearsome Warrior House Hiritsu, but defeating the Capellan force might require the ultimate sacrifice.

BattleTech

Failings in Teaching

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP…Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast.What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era.Part Failings in Teaching by Daniel A former Light Horse soldier has retired to the classroom, instructing House Davion recruits at the New Avalon Institute of Science, but the true war lies in the past he cannot reconcile…

BattleTech

View from the Ground:

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP… Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast. What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era. Part View from the Ground by Alan The Star League has been re-formed, and the Eridani Light Horse, now a broken unit, resumes serving under the new First Lord’s banner. What does this mean for the Light Horse’s future and its centuries of tradition?

BattleTech

No Dust, No Wear:

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP… Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast. What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era. Part No Dust, No Wear by Jason The Eridani Light Horse regiment, serving as the Star League’s representative in the Clan Homeworlds after the Great Refusal, is beset by angry Clans who seek to destroy them for threatening their way of life. Colonel Sandra Barclay must do everything in her power if her command is to survive…

BattleTech

The Day When Heaven Was Falling:

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP… Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast. What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era. Part The Day When Heaven Was Falling by Jason During the Dark Age, an invasion force from Clan Jade Falcon arrives at Hesperus II intent on conquest. The Eridani Light Horse must help the Lyran defenders hold the line…but at what cost?

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BattleTech

Strong as Steel:

2021

TRADITIONS RUN DEEP… Other mercenary units fly flags at two flagpoles at their headquarters, one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast. What triumphs and tragedies shaped the Eridani Light Horse and its traditions? What drove them to become a force to be reckoned with, an elite mercenary unit with one of the longest histories and the deepest traditions in the Inner Sphere? Witness the unit’s origins in the Star League and follow their evolution all the way through the Succession Wars and the Clan Invasion to their downfall in the Dark Age and their resurrection in the uncertain future of the ilClan era. Part Strong as Steel by Michael J. In the uncertain future following the fall of the Republic of the Sphere, the Eridani Light Horse name has reemerged, but can this reborn unit live up to the weight of its own storied history?

Authors

Falls ihr es beim Durchsehen meiner Seite und meiner Bücher noch nicht gemerkt habt: Ich bin ein Nerd – und ich stehe dazu. In meiner Freizeit spiele ich Brett- und Kartenspiele und mit Battletech sogar ein ausgewachsenes Science Fiction Tabletop-Spiel – für dessen Hersteller ich so ganz nebenbei auch noch hin und wieder als Autor tätig bin. Zufälle gibt’s… ;) Meine erste Geschichte habe ich in der ersten Klasse geschrieben, die ist aber nie fertig geworden und ich gehe davon aus, dass das kein großer Verlust für die Welt ist. Das war schließlich in der ersten Klasse, da erwartet niemand ein großes Meisterwerk. Tatsächlich habe ich aber schon in der Grundschule die Aufsätze im Deutschunterricht geliebt, weil ich dort Geschichten schreiben konnte. Auf dem Gymnasium ging das dann nicht mehr und Aufsätze befassten sich mit ganz anderen Dingen – sehr enttäuschend. Irgendwann fing ich dann wieder an Kurzgeschichten zu schreiben und habe die auch online gestellt. Die sind derzeit aber auch offline und ich habe keine konkreten Pläne sie alle wieder online zu stellen. Wer eine auftreiben kann, der hat damit aber immerhin etwas Seltenes gefunden. 2011 bekam ich dann mit Technical Readout Prototypes meine erste Schnupperstunde an “echter” Autorenarbeit. In dem Buch darf ich gleich fünf Einträge mein Eigen nennen. Nach und nach wurde das dann mehr und mittlerweile war ich immerhin an vier Battletech-Veröffentlichungen als Autor beteiligt – mehr ist auf dem Weg. Damit wollte ich es aber nicht bewenden lassen und kam durch eine Freundin dann 2012 auf Bookrix. Nachdem ich mir die Seite etwas angesehen hatte habe ich prompt mit dem Schreiben meines ersten vollständigen Romans begonnen, da ich endlich eine Möglichkeit sah, etwas zu veröffentlichen und ein weites Publikum anzusprechen – etwas das mir zuvor gefehlt hat und Veröffentlichungen damit recht deprimierend machte, es sah sie ja nie jemand. Im Februar 2013 erschien dann mein erster Roman. Schattengalaxis I – Die letzten Tage stellt den Einstieg in das Schattengalaxis-Universum dar. Was ursprünglich nur als ein einzelnes Buch geplant war, mit dem ich Bookrix und meine eigenen Schreibkünste testen wollte, formte sich schnell zu einem größeren Universum. Heute ist die Schattengalaxis als Trilogie ausgelegt, mit einigen Kurzgeschichten, um das Universum drumherum zu beleben und abzurunden. Dass es dabei ewig nur bei einer Trilogie bleibt wage ich aber zu bezweifeln, denn die Schattengalaxis bietet viel Raum für weitere Geschichten, selbst nachdem die aktuelle Trilogie abgeschlossen ist. Aber mit dem dritten Buch, das ich derzeit schreibe, ist dann erstmal Schluss – Kurzgeschichten wird es aber weiterhin geben. Pläne für die Zeit nach der Reihe habe ich auch schon. Dazu verrate ich aber erst etwas, wenn es soweit ist. Nebenbei schreibe ich derzeit übrigens an einer Geschichte für Kinder – die vollkommen unabhängig vom Rest existiert, einfach weil ich eine schöne durchgeknallte Idee hatte, die umgesetzt werden wollte. Über kleine grüne Monster. ;)

Alan Brundage

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