Post by Christian Soldier on Aug 28, 2007 11:02:38 GMT -5
The following is my synopsis, more or less, for my WIP. The title is just a convenience and will change when I finish the book. I'll save further comments for after the synopsis.
SSG Jasper and third squad were apart of the initial invasion of SX-315, a planet under the control of the Kie'Ha. Within twenty days, third squad was hit with an HE/EMP round that incapacitated them all. With one dead and nowhere else to go, Jasper took third squad back along the axis of advance. The first two days showed only light resistance and slow movement due to PFC Clyde's broken leg. That night, while he was on guard, Jasper was approached and bonded my Mo, a Terran cat. Now Bonded, and a telepath, Jasper had to learn his new skills quickly for them to have been useful.
While struggling to learn skills that were foreign to him, Jasper worked to get his team safely through heavily patrolled territory. PFC Sandra Bannecheck started to argue and fight with her NCO concerning his attachment and infatuation with Mo. Shortly after, Jasper's Talent helped him to locate an ambush and turn it. Though the victory was desperately needed, two more of his squad started bickering. Staff Sergeant Jasper had to exert his authority to prevent them from killing each other.
Finally within extraction range, Jasper called his superiors. Before extraction could be accomplished, an enemy command post had to be neutralized. In a daring move, Jasper and SPC James Bannecheck use the CP's own defenses against itself; however, this hard victory was won at the cost of SPC Bannecheck's life. With the enemy forces in chaos, Jasper and his squad were finally extracted to Division HQ. Thinking only of peace and quiet, Jasper and his squad were taken straight to Division HQ where they were debriefed. Without warning or reason, the squad was separated while a heated debate formed around Jasper's fate. Eventually, Jasper is remanded to Terra for retraining as a deep scout.
First thing I think you'll notice is that it's short. Maybe not too short, but it is, none the less, short. Hopefully, it will flesh out as I work up the next steps, again. I also have full character synopsis that go into more depth. In addition, there will be a prologue/introduction type thing and an epilogue, but they don't count in my eyes. Oh, and the final attack will more than likely be drawn out...which means more casualties. Frag, I hadn't gotten that far, yet. Well, I'll wait till later to work on that.
As for the book itself, I plan to use first person and I will try to stick to the main character as much as possible. My MC is Staff Sergeant Jasper, the squad leader. Also, the Bonding mentioned has been discussed in an earlier
post.
As it becomes necessary, and/or available, I will share more data. Till then, feed back would be appreciated. Thanks!
God Bless - CS
SSG Jasper and third squad were apart of the initial invasion of SX-315, a planet under the control of the Kie'Ha. Within twenty days, third squad was hit with an HE/EMP round that incapacitated them all. With one dead and nowhere else to go, Jasper took third squad back along the axis of advance. The first two days showed only light resistance and slow movement due to PFC Clyde's broken leg. That night, while he was on guard, Jasper was approached and bonded my Mo, a Terran cat. Now Bonded, and a telepath, Jasper had to learn his new skills quickly for them to have been useful.
While struggling to learn skills that were foreign to him, Jasper worked to get his team safely through heavily patrolled territory. PFC Sandra Bannecheck started to argue and fight with her NCO concerning his attachment and infatuation with Mo. Shortly after, Jasper's Talent helped him to locate an ambush and turn it. Though the victory was desperately needed, two more of his squad started bickering. Staff Sergeant Jasper had to exert his authority to prevent them from killing each other.
Finally within extraction range, Jasper called his superiors. Before extraction could be accomplished, an enemy command post had to be neutralized. In a daring move, Jasper and SPC James Bannecheck use the CP's own defenses against itself; however, this hard victory was won at the cost of SPC Bannecheck's life. With the enemy forces in chaos, Jasper and his squad were finally extracted to Division HQ. Thinking only of peace and quiet, Jasper and his squad were taken straight to Division HQ where they were debriefed. Without warning or reason, the squad was separated while a heated debate formed around Jasper's fate. Eventually, Jasper is remanded to Terra for retraining as a deep scout.
First thing I think you'll notice is that it's short. Maybe not too short, but it is, none the less, short. Hopefully, it will flesh out as I work up the next steps, again. I also have full character synopsis that go into more depth. In addition, there will be a prologue/introduction type thing and an epilogue, but they don't count in my eyes. Oh, and the final attack will more than likely be drawn out...which means more casualties. Frag, I hadn't gotten that far, yet. Well, I'll wait till later to work on that.
As for the book itself, I plan to use first person and I will try to stick to the main character as much as possible. My MC is Staff Sergeant Jasper, the squad leader. Also, the Bonding mentioned has been discussed in an earlier
post.
As it becomes necessary, and/or available, I will share more data. Till then, feed back would be appreciated. Thanks!
God Bless - CS
