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…
September 25, 20206 Comments
Aircraft Data: YFS-100

Aircraft Data: YFS-100

YFS-100 Courtesy of ArtAnon Studios Technical Data Model number: YFS-100 Classification: Experimental atmospheric entry capable fighter Manufacturer: Browning Engineering Corporation Operator: Human Liberation Organization First deployment: CY 20 Crew: 1 pilot and 1 gunner/navigator in standard cockpit Length: 17 meters, wingspan 16.70 meters Weight: 101 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne…
August 4, 20202 Comments
Another Triumph

Another Triumph

The crowdfunder for Combat Frame XSeed: S concluded yesterday on Indiegogo. Here's the final tally: A few relevant metrics: We set a new funding record. That record is higher than the total amount raised from the prior 2 campaigns combined. Almost half of all contributions came directly from Indiegogo itself,…
June 26, 202020 Comments
Combat Data: Orpheus

Combat Data: Orpheus

Orpheus Technical Data Name: Orpheus Classification: battles cruiser Manufacturer: hull laid down by lost race of CE-399,  modified by Maximus Darving, completed by HALO Operator: HALO, Secta First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 4 command crew and up to 1000 other passengers and crew standard; all operations can be handled by Orpheus A.I.…
June 12, 2020
XSeed: S Campaign Updates

XSeed: S Campaign Updates

Yesterday I wrote about the emerging neo-patronage model of artist compensation, and my current Indiegogo campaign for Combat Frame XSeed: S is bearing out a lot of those concepts. My previous campaigns were all successful, but I've never had one with this kind of popular response and velocity. In less than…
June 9, 202017 Comments
Combat Frame Data: Jigoku

Combat Frame Data: Jigoku

Jigoku    Technical Data Model number: N/A Code name: Jigoku Nickname: Aqua Dragon Classification: transformable biomass extraction combat frame Manufacturer: Unknown Operator: Secta First deployment: Unknown, before CY -2000 Crew: 1 pilot in full-immersion cockpit in core Height: 16 meters Weight: 62 metric tons Armor type: Synthetic diamond armor Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output 3176 KW Propulsion: EM drives: 4x 15,500 kg,…
June 4, 20207 Comments
Combat Frame XSeed: S Is Now Funding

Combat Frame XSeed: S Is Now Funding

The most highly anticipated crowdfunding campaign of 2020 is here! Now is your chance to get early access to book 1 in a bold new series of the XSeed saga: Combat Frame XSeed: S! An unstoppable scourge lays siege to Earth  Can humanity survive a world-destroying force that has never…
May 26, 202029 Comments
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…
May 21, 20206 Comments
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…
May 15, 20204 Comments
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…
May 1, 202013 Comments