Combat Frame Data: MC4I-04D Tyrant Manticore

Combat Frame Data: MC4I-04D Tyrant Manticore

MC4I-04D Tyrant Manticore Technical Data Model number: MC4I-04D Code name: Tyrant Manticore Classification: Mass production long range indirect fire support/air defense artillery/dedicated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) platform Manufacturer: Colonial Defense License Design Operator: Extrasolar Colony Defense First deployment: CY 84 Crew: 1 Pilot/gunner, 1 dedicated electronics specialist/assistant gunner, 2 onboard Gremlin AI Size: Length 58.3…
Combat Frame Data: CF-06-04A Goblin King

Combat Frame Data: CF-06-04A Goblin King

CF-06-04A Goblin King Technical Data   Model Number: CF-06-04A Code Name: Goblin King Classification: Mass production flight-capable combat frame Manufacturer: Colonial Defense License Design Operator: Extrasolar Colony Defense First Deployment: CY 82 Crew: 1 Pilot, 1 Erlkoenig Battle Director AI, 2 Gremlin Cyberwarfare AI Height: 17.5 meters tall Weight: Dry…
Combat Frame Data: AS-03B Goblin

Combat Frame Data: AS-03B Goblin

AS-03B Goblin   Technical Data   Model Number: AS-03B Code Name: Goblin Classification: Mass production armored combat suit Manufacturer: Colonial Defense License Design Operator: Extrasolar Colony Defense First Deployment: CY 81 Crew: 1 Pilot, 1 Goblin Combat AI Height: 3.5 meters tall Weight: Dry weight 6.8 metric tons, full weight…
Combat Frame Data: The Dome

Combat Frame Data: The Dome

NHX-01A Dome    Technical Data Model number: NHX-01A Nickname: The Dome Classification: transforming mobile artillery combat frame Manufacturer: New Haven Colony Operator: New Haven Colony First deployment: CY 98 Crew: 1 pilot in central cockpit Height: 12 meters Weight: dry weight 99 metric tons, full weight 121 metric tons Armor type: orihalcum alloy Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output 2950 KW…
Combat Frame XSeed: S Preview

Combat Frame XSeed: S Preview

My loyal readers have been waiting patiently for news about my next Combat Frame XSeed book, and patience should be rewarded. Without further ado, here is a sample chapter from Book 1 in a brand-new XSeed series--Combat Frame XSeed: S. Cassone Extrasolar Colony, Common Year 98 Second Lieutenant Dex Trapper…
Combat Frame Data: XCD-001-4

Combat Frame Data: XCD-001-4

  XCD-001-4   Technical Data Model number: XCD-001-4 Code name: XSeed Classification: energy weapon optimized Sentinel use combat frame Manufacturer: ISBC Operator: CDF, UCAF First deployment: CY 56 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 19 meters Weight: dry weight 65 metric tons, full weight 75 metric tons Armor type: "1D" carbyne…
Combat Frame Data: MCF-121 Defender XSeed

Combat Frame Data: MCF-121 Defender XSeed

  MCF-121 Defender XSeed    Technical Data Model number: MCF-121 Code name: Defender XSeed Nickname: Defender, Def Classification: mass production, carrier defense combat frame Manufacturer: Astraea Operator: United Commonwealth-Protectorate Navy First deployment: CY 71 Crew: 1 pilot in panoramic cockpit in chest Height: 19.2 meters Weight: Dry weight 55 metric tons, full weight 70…
Combat Data: VCD-2  Roter März

Combat Data: VCD-2 Roter März

VCD-2 Roter März Technical Data Model number: VCD-2 Name: Roter März Classification: Vercingetorix-class destroyer Manufacturer: Browning Engineering Corporation, from a Kazoku design Operator: HALO First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 6 command crew and up to 100 other passengers and crew standard; helmsman and 12 crew, skeleton Keel: 180 meters Beam: 45 meters…

The Magic Is Missing

This exclusive preview of my new entertainment industry exposé sheds light on what befell the sense of fun and wonder that once defined beloved franchises. You probably have a favorite movie franchise, TV show, or comic book series that hooked you as a kid. It’s a good bet that many…
XCD-103 + XCD-102 Heavy Armor Eisenpferd

XCD-103 + XCD-102 Heavy Armor Eisenpferd

XCD-103 + XCD-102 Heavy Armor Eisenpferd Technical Data Model number: XCD-103 + XCD-102 Codename: Heavy Armor Eisenpferd Nickname: Heavy Armor Iron Horse Classification: high mobility assault heavy armor Manufacturer: Lunar Underground modification of Browning Engineering Corporation designs Operator: HALO, Wehrbund Bavaria First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest + 1 copilot and 1 gunner/navigator…