Book Series: Mechwarrior Dark Age

Katana Tormark's family was disgraced by a traitor. To regain her clan's honor, she challenges House Kurita's right to rule the Combine. Undermining their authority, Katana is pushing them into a conflict with the Republic they don't want. But Warlord Mitsura Sakamoto has his own desire to rule, and and he's not going to let Katana stand in his way.

Newly elected Exarch Jonah Levin is facing censure from the senators of The Republic. Wary even of his own Paladins, Levin agrees to a summit of Inner Sphere leaders on Terra-praying his enemies won't use the gathering for an assassination attempt.

Knight Errant Alexi Holt must protect the planet Wyatt for the Republic. But her biggest challenge is saving Tucker Harwell-a genius possessing unmatched HPG skills-from the invaders who want to kidnap him for his knowledge. A reactivated HPG makes Wyatt a target for both the Oriente Protectorate and Clan Spirit Cat. But unsavory characters will seek to control the biggest prize of all-the man who can fix an HPG-Tucker Harwell.

Exarch Damien Redburn has called for the election of his replacement. As Paladins assemble, vying in the nomination process, Heather GioAvanti and Jonah Levin investigate suspicious activities swirling around this high-level gathering.

The Clan Sea Fox is about to be torn asunder. ovKhan Sha Clarke wants to rule his own faction of warriors, and take his rightful share of wealth, glory, and power. But ovKhan Petr Kalasa knows Sha is plotting a rebellion, and will stop him at any cost.

The Republic world of Skye is bracing itself for another onslaught from the Jade Falcon Clan. The planet's only hope lies with Jasek Kelswa-Steiner and his Stormhammers-forging an alliance that may be worse than surrender.

A Clan Jade Falcon force has struck into Steiner space on a mission to eradicate the Steel Wolves - but their real goal is to take Terra, the heart of The Republic. It's up to Tara Campbell, hero of The Republic, to unify the disparate forces sent to Skye into an army capable of stopping the Jade Falcon's drive toward the cradle of humankind, or to die trying…