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Battletech 11: Blood of Heroes

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The new generation is a great replacement for the old mechwarriors of the Gray Death Legion, mixing them with veterans like McCall just to spice things a little (McCall is too good to be missing). BUT, almost 3/4 of the book are just talk, and planning, and guessing, etc. I know all what surrounds a mech confrontation (I'm a player), and I don't need more than 200 pages to remind me. Where are the great fights that draw our hearts to the Gray Death Legion? Except for Davis Clay, the rest are just faceless warriors. And to make things worst, the book does not end, and doesn't tell you where is the second part (by the way, does somebody know so I can buy it?) If you want to know all the activities that surround a mech battle (in detail, I assure you), read it, if not, well, is better to grab a board and a couple of dice and start blowing away some armor.

I loved the Price of Glory, and Blood of Heroes was a great continuation of the adventures of the Gray Death Legion. I liked the shift of main characters, going from Grayson and Lori to their son Alex, McCall, Caitalin, and DeVillar. Alex is a good character, although he's kind of a spaz in a mech, with the slugging match he takes his Archer into against a Battlemaster. Not too bright. I loved the book, and I can't wait for more.

For all of us Battletech fans, this is MUST read,especially if you're a true fan of the Gray Death Legion. After reading 'The Price of Glory', I thought I'd never hear from the Gray Death Legion again, but low and behold, they are back and with a vengenace. This book gives a great rundown of the second Skye Rebellion from the 'little mans' point of view. BUY IT!

I thought that this book was incredible good. I have to admit that it was a little slow in the begining(I've found very few that aren't), but after about the second chapter it picks up and keeps on going. It was well thought out with all those Mech's that you love but it also made you really think about the price war takes on a command...