Resourceful, ruthless, beautiful, apparently without fear, Scout Lieutenant Cassie Suthorn of Camacho's Caballeros is as consummately lethal as the giant BattleMechs she lives to hunt. Only one other person in the freewheeling mercenary regiment has a hint of the demons which drive her.
When the Caballeros sign on to guard Coordinator Theodore Kurita's corporate-mogul cousin in the heart of the Draconis Combine, they think they've got the perfect gig: low risk and high pay. Cassie alone suspects that danger waits among the looming bronze towers of Hachiman--and when the yakuza and the dread ISF form a devil's alliance to bring down Chandrasekhar Kurita, only Cassie's unique skills can save her regiment.
All she has to do is confront her darkest nightmares....
Tactical Mech Combat: BattleTech is a turn-based tabletop wargame where players command giant humanoid combat vehicles called BattleMechs ('Mechs). Players engage in strategic battles, managing movement, weaponry, and heat levels to outmaneuver and outgun opponents.
Rich Science Fiction Universe: Set in the 31st century, BattleTech's expansive lore encompasses political intrigue, interstellar warfare, and the rise and fall of noble houses. The game's universe is detailed through novels, sourcebooks, and ongoing publications like Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine.