Rasalhague, April 3, 3034 Three weeks ago Prince Haakon Magnusson proclaimed the independence of the new Free Republic of Rasalhague. Even as spokesmen for House Kurita gave press statements welcoming the new nation, conservative die-hards within the Draconis Combine prepared a very different response. Skandia, May 3035: Ronin Warhammer faces off against Rasalhague Phoenix Hawk during relief of Jotunheim Warlord Ivan Sorenson, who might have been a voice for moderation, was assassinated before he could declare himself. Marcus Kurita is quoted as saying "If the Old Tree cannot stand the Winds of Storm, and the Young Tree is eager to bow to them, those few who know Honor must send the wind back whence it comes". Marcus has seen an opportunity and acted; he is a major leader in the attacking forces. Kanrei Theodore Kurita expressed the official opinion of his House when he dubbed these rebels Roninor masterless. He has refrained from other comment out of respect for Marcus' daughter, Keeper of the House Honor Constance Kurita. Sources close to him say he is prepared a force to aid Rasalhague against rebel Kurita forces. Fighting is fierce on Vipaava, Last Frontier, Jezersko and Trondheim. Radstadt has repelled its first invasion force, while Kempten seems likely to fall. DropShips are en route to Skandia, Maule, Utrecht, Altenmarkt and Dehgolan. Look for the fighting to continue for some time; each force has a deep commitment in this conflict. BattleTechnology News Service Andurien Revolt Causes Marik Stroke Skye Crisis Defused! Janos Marik Recovers! Kurita Old-Line Military Revolts! A Very Mixed Unit: Ronin Wars Back to BattleTechnology 10 Table of Contents Back to BattleTechnology List of Issues Back to MagWeb Magazine List © Copyright 1988 by Pacific Rim Publishing. This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com