Heir to the Dragon

by Robert N. Charrette

Book Overview

Challenged to prove his worth, Theodore Kurita, heir apparent to the Draconis Combine, begins a twenty-year odyssey of lethal encounters and narrow escapes, at the end of which he must confront his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555600956
• ISBN13: 9781555600952
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: FASA Corp.
• Length: 337 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Kurita rules!

Are you sick and tired of that endless praise on Davion-Steiner holy crusade against the Evil Everybody Else? Do you hate to see the greatest concept in the science fiction history being spoiled by infantile moral preachments? Do you end up asking over and over again: WHY DO THE DAVION BASTARDS ALWAYS WIN??? Why are the authors so panicked about different ways of thinking that they cowardly refuse to give the other side even a slightest chance? Well, if you feel that way, 'Heir of the Dragon' is the book you need. For the first time, some fairness is brought into the Battletech series. Mr. Charrette shows you the universe from inside of the Draconian empire. The book's written with a deep understanding of Japanese way of life and the Kuritas are actually described as human beings rather than mindless animals that must be exterminated at any price.Before you read this book, it is absolutely necessary that you read the previous volume - 'Wolves on the Border'. If you haven't read 'Wolves...' (I made that mistake), many things that happen in 'Heir...' will be difficult to understand. In fact, it's a good idea to keep 'Wolves...' at hand while reading 'Heir...' to refresh your memory occasionally. Even if you don't like 'Wolfes...', don't let it keep you from reading 'Heir...' It's much better, I promise!'Heir of the Dragon' is the book that awoke the fascination about Japan in me. And it helped me hold through the Battletech series until my patience was rewarded by the Clan wars.

The best Battletech novel set before the clan invasion!!!

Michael Stackpole may have a talent for intrigues and fast action,but Robert Charette is the better author.His novel is very well written and its got atmosphere,depth and realism. "Heir.." describes the life of Theodore Kurita as son of the Coordinator of the Draconis Combine. The novel provides you with an in-depth look at the inner workings,the philosophy and the life in House Kuritas realm and its still the best source for anyone interested in the Draconis Combine, especially for Battletech Game Masters. In addition to that,it covers the time from Theodores birth til the 3040s,and so it gives you an overview of the Inner Sphere history of the whole era too.You should note that this book is also the only source in novel-form for the war of 3039,a very interesting chapter in the history of struggling between the houses Davion and Kurita.

A glimpse inside the Dragon....

A chance to view the inner workings of House Kurita! Honor, Duty and Courage, this book has it all. This book documents the forging of a great leader, Theodoore Kurita. It really breathes life into this character as well as the Draconis Combine! A must read for any BT reader!

Story Of Theodore Kurita's Salvation of the Draconis Combine

A wonderful "insider's" view of the sometime murky and always volatile world that controls the DC. An interesting blend of courage and cowardness, innovation and stagnation, honor and treachery. The first book in the BattleTech World I had ever read that was sympathetic to the Draconis Combine.

A must read for Battletech fans

This book tells the story of Theodore Kurita's becoming Coordinator of the Draconis Combine. Told before the Clan invasion, it offers a glimpse at the fragmentation of the Inner Sphere, specifically, the War of 3039. Readers get a reprieve from the mostly pro-Davion storyline to see the development of a major player in the Inner Sphere. Theodore is an excellent character who, as the storyline progresses, continues to be well-developed.