lucendacier

Mechwarrior: Wild Rose

Fiction EN ↓ 33 episodes

A Battletech fiction written by a fan looking to add a little bit to this great setting. Set in the Jihad era, a young woman finally catches a break in the form of an unfamiliar mech she’s uniquely qualified to pilot. Mechwarrior and Battletech are not mine. Rachel McCloud and the Bristol are creations of James Long. Sound FX from Freesound.org. Prefer the written word? Full print version of each chapter is posted for free at Scribblehub. Most posts include art by some amazing artists in the Battletech community.

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lucendacier

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Fiction

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Latest episode

Jun 15, 2025

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Episodes

Connections - Chapter 7 15.06.2025

In the finale of Connections, the truth finally comes out, and Eden is forced to make a choice that will change the course of her life.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's March 2025 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to...

Connections - Chapter 6 07.06.2025

Eden finds Raven, and gets a few answers as she tries to find her path.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's February 2025 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, o...

Connections - Chapter 5 31.05.2025

Some much-needed downtime is interrupted as Eden realizes something about her crew.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's February 2025 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actu...

Connections - Chapter 4 24.05.2025

In this chapter, Eden is on a mission again, only to find her thoughts are not as focused as they should be.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's February 2025 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing his...

Connections - Chapter 3 17.05.2025

In the cooldown from the attack on the Lyran base, Eden has to face some hard truths.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's February 2025 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the ac...

Connections - Chapter 2 10.05.2025

The action picks up as Eden and her team go on a daring strike against a Lyran base.  But Eden has to deal with her own memories bubbling up along the way.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's February 2025 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan add...

Connections - Chapter 1 04.05.2025

The pint-sized ProtoMech pilot returns in the first chapter of her new adventure!  She must prove her loyalty and deal with a new addition to her team while hiding her own secrets.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's February 2025 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are...

Past and Present 06.10.2024

In this short story, a Blakist pilot jumps into battle in space, at war with her enemies and her past.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's September 2024 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history....

Think Like a Cat 30.06.2024

In this short story, a freeborn cadet starts on his Trial of Position, with all the odds stacked against him.   This story appeared in Magistracy Monthly's April 2023 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing histo...

The Great Trash Can Run 27.05.2024

In a stand-alone short story, an underdog enters himself in a crazy race to find his fortune on Solaris VII.   This story is not related to Wild Rose.  It did, however, appear in Magistracy Monthly's January 2024 volume.  Go check out Magistracy Monthly, it's a really good BattleTech fan zine: https://www.patreon.com/magestrixriley/posts   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding...

Chapter 25 (Finale) 24.03.2024

The fight is over.  Now Marie and the Hussars have to see what kind of future awaits the survivors.   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, or anyone else who contributed to the series over the years. Any property used here is done under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law.   Sound FX by htt...

Chapter 24 23.03.2024

The pirates may be beaten, but the fight isn't over yet.  Marie has to find the strength to see this through to the end.   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, or anyone else who contributed to the series over the years. Any property used here is done under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright l...

Chapter 23 03.02.2024

Aboard their DropShip, the pirates suddenly find they have a very big problem.   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, or anyone else who contributed to the series over the years. Any property used here is done under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law.   Sound FX by https://freesound.org/  ...

Chapter 22 03.02.2024

The spaceport becomes a battlefield as Marie makes a final desperate move against the pirates.   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, or anyone else who contributed to the series over the years. Any property used here is done under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law.   Sound FX by https://...

Chapter 21 28.11.2023

Marie has gotten herself and Rachel clear of danger, but where does that leave them?   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, or anyone else who contributed to the series over the years. Any property used here is done under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law.   Sound FX by https://freesound....

Chapter 20 06.10.2023

Marie finds herself in a tight spot, and has to find a way to save what she values most.   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, or anyone else who contributed to the series over the years. Any property used here is done under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law.   Sound FX by https://freeso...

Chapter 19 27.08.2023

In this chapter, the truth comes out for Marie, and for someone else.   BattleTech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual owners, or anyone else who contributed to the series over the years. Any property used here is done under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law.   Sound FX by https://freesound.org/   Rachel M...

Chapter 18 23.07.2023

In this chapter, Marie is left on observation duty, and finds what being a successful warrior can involve.   Author's note: my apologies that the sound quality is not the best for this one, as I recorded it away from my usual location.  I hope to be back up to snuff in time for the next chapter.   Battletech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing hi...

Chapter 17 02.07.2023

In this chapter, the Hussars get debriefed, and find that a win isn't always a win.   Author's note: thank you so much for everyone who's been patient with me while I've been delayed with life things.  I love writing this story, and love that people will listen to it.   Battletech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piece to this series' amazing history. Go support the actual...

Chapter 16 11.05.2023

In this chapter, Marie and Caradin go to root out the pirate base, and Marie finds out just what that involves.   Author's note: thank you so much for everyone who's stuck it out through Chapters 14-16, especially this one which has been delayed coming out.  This was a big moment in the story and I wanted to do it right.     Battletech and Mechwarrior are not mine. I am a fan adding my little piec...

Chapter 15 16.04.2023

In this chapter, the Hussars face the pirates on the field of combat, and Marie finds herself matched against something she wasn't expecting.   Author's note: Chapters 14-16 are effectively parts 1-3 of one event. I've done my best to make them self-contained, but chapters 14 and 15 may still feel like they have abrupt endings. I'd rather put them out sequentially like this on my schedule, rather...

Chapter 14 25.03.2023

In this chapter, the Hussars deploy as a complete unit to root out the pirates at long last. Hopefully their own liason won't get them in too much trouble.   Author's note: Chapters 14-16 are effectively parts 1-3 of one event. I've done my best to make them self-contained, but chapters 14 and 15 may still feel like they have abrupt endings. I'd rather put them out sequentially like this on my sch...

Chapter 13 04.03.2023

In this chapter, Marie recovers from the training mission, and reveals her past and motivations to her lieutenant.  Whether this is a smart move remains to be seen...   Text version available on Scribblehub and Space Battles , which include art done by some talented BattleTech artists: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/559158/mechwarrior-wild-rose/   https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/battle...

Chapter 12 11.02.2023

In this episode Marie takes flight, only to find that flying a nearly-forgotten 'Mech is not as easy as she'd hoped.  Her skills will be tested sooner than she expected...   Text version available on Scribblehub and Space Battles , which include art done by some talented battletech artists: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/559158/mechwarrior-wild-rose/   https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/b...

Chapter 11 21.01.2023

In this episode we see the fallout from the attack on the convoy, and Marie experiences revelations about the pirates and her own teammates.   Text version available on Scribblehub and Space Battles , which include art done by some talented battletech artists: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/559158/mechwarrior-wild-rose/   https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/battletech-mechwarrior-wild-rose...

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