Combat Frame Data: XCD-103

Combat Frame Data: XCD-103

XCD-103 Eisenpferd    Technical Data Model number: XCD-103 Code name: Eisenpferd Nickname: Iron Horse Classification: heavy assault combat frame Manufacturer: Browning Engineering Corporation Operator: HALO First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 19 meters Weight: dry weight 105 metric tons, full weight 165 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne laminar armor Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output…
March 14, 201919 Comments
Fear the Future

Fear the Future

Recently I was honored to appear on the 100th episode of the JimFear138 podcast. Listeners are always in for a good time when Jim and I get together, and this time may have been the best yet. On this very special episode, we delve into the lore behind Combat Frame…
March 11, 20192 Comments
Combat Frame Data: XCD-104

Combat Frame Data: XCD-104

Editor's note: Stick around for the big announcement immediately following the CF data sheet. XCD-104 Eschaton Technical Data Model number: XCD-104 Code name: Eschaton Nickname: N/A Classification: close quarters stealth attack combat frame Manufacturer: Browning Engineering Corporation Operator: HALO First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 18 meters Weight: 95 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne…
February 28, 201911 Comments

CY 40 on Superversive SF

Last night I returned to the Superversive live stream to discuss my current crowdfunding campaign for Combat Frame XSeed: Coalition Year 40. Host Benjamin Wheeler and I talked Combat Frame XSeed, I gave some tantalizing details about the forthcoming sequel, and offered new writers some action and pacing writing tips.…
February 25, 20192 Comments
XCD-102

Combat Frame Data: XCD-102

  XCD-102 Emancipator   Technical Data Model number: XCD-102 Code name: Emancipator Nickname: N/A Classification: transformable attack-use combat frame Manufacturer: Browning Engineering Corporation Operator: HALO First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in head Height: 19 meters Weight: 105 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne laminar armor Powerplant:…
February 14, 201910 Comments

Back Combat Frame XSeed: CY 40!

Can you believe it's already been four months since our triumphant crowdfunding campaign for Combat Frame XSeed? My team of international publishing experts has been hard at work, and it's now my pleasure to announce that the Indiegogo campaign for the highly anticipated sequel is now live! This is your…
February 11, 201910 Comments
Combat Frame Data: XCD-101

Combat Frame Data: XCD-101

XCD-101 Ezekiel Technical Data Model number: XCD-101 Code name: Ezekiel Nickname: Zeke Classification: space use electronic warfare combat frame Manufacturer: Browning Engineering Corporation Operator: HALO First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 19 meters Weight: dry weight 100 metric tons, full weight 130 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne laminar armor Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output…
February 8, 20198 Comments

A Triumph of Mecha Action

The hits keep coming! Benjamin Wheeler is the latest reviewer to rave about Combat Frame XSeed. Brian Niemeier’s masterpiece, Combat Frame XSeed, is out! Check it out here. Combat Frame XSeed is one of the #Gundam4us books I’ve been looking out for for quite some time. It’s a triumph of…
February 6, 2019

The Best of East and West

Nathan Housley reviews Combat Frame XSeed at the Castalia House Blog: Brian Niemeier brings the same otherworldly imagination from his award-winning Soul Cycle to the mecha genre, creating an homage to Gundam and Tom Clancy. At a time where military science fiction has ossified into space marine wars of attrition and…
February 4, 20192 Comments

XSeed at Large

Longtime reader Wolfman at Large shares his video review of my new mecha mil-SF novel Combat Frame XSeed. The characters are where this book shines. It's an ensemble cast. Every character has a cohesive motivation and worldview that at least explains their actions. It's also noteworthy that all the characters…
January 31, 20192 Comments