'As a clansman,' Star Colonel Hadon Mattlov wrote,' I knew how it was like to go through brutal trials and face ruthless foes. And that is all my life was, until the clan invasion finally begun. Like most, I was ready to take back Terra and restore the star league, but something about the Inner Sphere seemed different. It was much more vacant, much emptier. It seemed as if there was nothing left to conquer.
When I got my action, it was very disappointing, for it was merely light resistance that were piloting highly out-dated battlemechs. What was the challenge in that? I heard of a Star Colonel not far from me who had it worse. Serving as back water mop up, but at least he had decent action. Yes, I was stationed at the front lines, but I had little fighting to satisfy my crave for battle.
But it is not me to complain, nor would any other Jade Falcon officer complain openly. I should just accept the events as they come, and stop this unClanlike thinking of future events.
Speaking of events, I have heard that Kael Pershaw was in the sector, and it made me wonder what he was up to. Possibly just here to deliver news that only high ranking officers may hear. My unit may be a frontline assault force for the Jade Falcon Watch, that is not secret at all like the actual Watch, but I am no Galaxy Commander. I had also heard of the Falcon Guard’s defeat at Twycross. Such a pity, for Adler Malthus was a good friend of mine, but it brought great shame. That was a foolish mistake made by a great warrior. I should rest, for I am swaying back and forth persistently. More will come tomorrow.'
