“Mostly Hype” is a novelette published in the collection Low-Key Calamities in 2023. While invading Augustine, NorthStar Fleet sets out to disprove their own hype about Tanner.
Synopsis[]
NorthStar had invaded Augustine, and the few Archangel defenders has to evacuate under fire. Tanner was cut off from the evacuation point, and once NorthStar forces learned of his presence he turned into their focus.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Tanner Malone
- Brandt, a marine
- Michelle Janeka
- Brent Collins, a marine
- Kilmeade, a marine lieutenant
- Bennington, a NorthStar sapper
- Patrick, a NorthStar sergeant
- Thawan, a NorthStar soldier
- Martin Ravenell
- Jesse Baldwin
- Keane, a marine sergeant
- Carson, a NorthStar soldier
- Alicia Wong
- Stevens (mentioned only)
- Morales (mentioned only)
- Freeman (mentioned only)
- Vargas (mentioned only)
- Costa (mentioned only)
- and many poor civilians, soldiers, spacers, and sappers
Locations & organizations[]
- Augustine
- St. Bernadette
- St. Catherine
Continuity[]
The story is set in July 2278, according to the story introduction. Chronologically it falls between “Losses” and Dead Man’s Debt.
Trivia[]
A concept study by artist Brittany Torres of what would become the cover for Low-Key Calamities was the inspiration for the story—the art came first and then the story.[1]
Publication History[]
“Mostly Hype” was first published on Elliott Kay’s Patreon on January 8 2023. It was re-published in Low-Key Calamities on February 21, 2023.
References[]
- ↑ Cover Preview: Low-Key Calamities! (Elliott Kay’s Patreon, February 20, 2023)