Impetus of War
Follow on novel to Highlander Gambit, this is set shortly after the events in that book.Former Capellan Loren Jaffray is now XO of the Northwind Highlanders. Taking a contract with the Draconis Combine, they are tasked with retaking one of their planets currently controlled by Clan Smoke Jaguar.
Jaffray comes up with an audacious plan to take the fight to them, but because of his heritage, there is some opposition.
Lots of 'Mech action in this novel, with the Inner Sphere troops at a major disadvantage against the Clans, leading to some tense moments.
