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THE TRUE FATE OF CLAN WOLVERINE...Every member of modern Clan society knows of the Not-Named Clan, the one that was erased from history for perpetrating acts of heresy against the Way of the Clans. But what truly happened to Clan Wolverine?Long before the Clans invaded the Inner Sphere in 3049, their ancestors escaped the brutal Succession Wars by braving uncharted space and forming a new society, only to plunge back into the ravages of war once more.The year is 2822. The Pentagon Civil War is long over, and Operation Klondike saw ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky's twenty Clans victorious over the petty warlords who had conquered the Pentagon worlds. But with no true enemies left to fight, the nascent Clans have lost their laser-sharp focus, and begun straying from the ilKhan's vision.Khan Sarah McEvedy, leader of the progressive Clan Wolverine, sees the dangerous path the ilKhan is steering his Clans onto, but she cannot follow them without compromising her beliefs or her honor. Unsure whom to trust among the scheming Clans, she must navigate the political waters of the Grand Council with caution and resolve, or suffer the deadly consequences. As her enemies seek to engineer her Clan into the ultimate scapegoat, Khan McEvedy must do everything she can to ensure her Clan survives, or they will all be hunted down and destroyed.Written by BattleTech veteran Blaine Lee Pardoe, Betrayal of Ideals tells the complete story of the true history of Clan Wolverine. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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I have to admit book was not what I expected. The way Wolverines were first put on the path of destruction, and then the way other Clans and Kerensky were manipulated towards final decision to destroy this Clan, it was so realistic and similar to historical purges that I was stunned. Even McEvedy's decision to give her people chance for survival, if everything else fails, it was so heartbreaking and fatalistic, I have to admit it reminded me of the Atreides' faith on Dune - while one member of Clan is alive, Clan lives. Kerensky seems to be a rather .... unstable guy and while he was initially manipulated, very soon he will continue with the pogrom because it would be very hard to go back after all the lies and destruction and second, because he sees in this opportunity to further strengthen his rule.
Similar to Dune, ending is bitter, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Kerensky's maniacal adherence to his rule (and I have to admit I am still little bit puzzled why he is so much feared and obeyed, I guess he has some control over the very Clans, and his Wolves are also not something to forget about - again I am not so much knolwedgable of the lore so still gaps to fill) and decision to utterly destroy the Wolverines will finally make him the master of the lore and Clan history (his solution for Snow Raven Kahn's doubts and fear was so terrifying, only made worse with the calmness with which he uttered the words). This purge of history and gain of full control of all knowledge related to the destruction of Wolverines and location of Inner Sphere will, ironically, give surviving Wolverines means to remain hidden. Nevertheless Kerensky's command to exterminate all the Clan's remnants will continue to hound them in centuries to follow (and as it turns out not just them).
This is a strange universe, I have to admit. Ruthless, based on genetic manipulation and eugenics, tight social and technological control (unfortunately all of the elements that also mark our times) where obliteration of one's Clan can come as easily and as soon as "proofs" are provided (again very similar to the way stories and "spins" are created in our times - once condemned, there is no way back).
For me, I have found another SF universe to enjoy, to stand side by side with Warhammer. I hope that at some time there is (or will be) a novel with more information on Wolverines after the purge (same as was provided for Fidelis). I can only say, long live the Minnessota Tribe.
Only issue I had with the novel was editing - at some points author would mix up characters so I would not know who is doing what and at some parts of text some words were clearly missing. While this was annoying it did not take much of the overall experience.
For fans of SF action, adventure and very interesting blend of military and politicking, and of course exciting combat between gigantic humanoid mecha, highly recommended. ( )