The Burned Book

The Burned Book Audio Demo

With The Burned Book audio version funded, I thought my regular readers would enjoy a brief demonstration of the fun that's in store for them. Without further preamble, it's my pleasure to present the demop version of The Burned Book, Chapter 5, read by the incomparable Wes Thompson! Remember: This…
October 2, 2024No Comments
The Burned Book

Burned Book Prologue

Every once in a while, I like to unlock the occasional piece of insider material to give readers who aren't yet Neopatrons a taste of what they're missing. Without further ado, please enjoy your delcassified preview of the prologue to my upcoming dark fantasy epic The Burned Book. Nameless Pass…
May 17, 20244 Comments
Voyage of Egeria

Preview: The Voyage of Egeria

My promise of a new short story set in my acclaimed Soul Cycle cosmos became a centerpiece of the sleeper hit campaign for my upcoming SC prelude novel The Burned Book. And while I put my hand to the plow in the word-fields and never looked back, today I must…
February 1, 20244 Comments
Sandalphon final

Combat Frame Data: XCD3 Sandalphon

Technical Data Model number: XCD3 Code name: Sandalphon Nickname: XSeed Classification: prototype Three-series combat frame Manufacturer: Ehud Red with MRV, PAX, and Saeculum support Operator: PAX First deployment: CY 99 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 18. meters, 19.8 meters with wing nacelles Weight: 88 metric tons Armor…
June 16, 20232 Comments
Joan Lafitte

Spacecraft Data: Joan Lafitte

Joan Lafitte Technical Data Class: Gulf-class frigate Name: Joan Lafitte Classification: light frigate partly reconfigured as a freighter Manufacturer: Augusta Yards Operator: Roberts’ Raiders, Orleans colony, PAX First deployment: CY 74 Crew: 4 command crew and up to 24 other passengers and crew standard; helmsman and 2 crew, skeleton Keel:…
May 26, 20232 Comments
Xorn

Combat Frame Data: χ/0RN

χ/0RN Technical Data Code name: χ/0RN Nickname: Xorn, Hellmouth, Tripod Classification: subterranean combat frame Manufacturer: Ynzu >Operator: Ynzu First deployment: Unknown Crew: 1 pilot in full-immersion cockpit Height: 26 meters Weight: 120 metric tons Armor type: Fractal diamond isomer armor Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output 6815 KW Propulsion: atomic tunneler: top speed 230 kph;…
May 12, 2023
Ynzu-Controller-craft

Combat Frame Data: Queen Anne

Queen Anne Technical Data Code name: Controller Craft γ Nickname: Queen Anne, Super Nid Classification: Ynzu Controller attack spacecraft Manufacturer: Ynzu Operator: Ynzu First deployment: CY 99 Crew: 1 pilot in full-immersion cockpit Length: main body 45 meters Weight: 220 metric tons Armor type: Fractal diamond isomer armor Powerplant: cold…
May 5, 2023
Siegfried

Combat Frame Data: YX-35A-01 Siegfried

Model Number: YX-35A-01 Code Name: Einherjar Siegfried Classification: XSeed Destroyer Manufacturer: Sciuridae Technical Solutions Operator: Systems Overterrestrial Coalition First Deployment: CY 99 Crew: 1 pilot, 2 onboard AI Height: 21 meters Weight: Dry weight 162 metric tons, full weight 188 metric tons Armor Type: Carbyne laminar armor Powerplant: 2 super…
April 28, 2023
Grenzmark IV

Combat Frame Data: XCF-026 Grenzmark IV

XCF-026 Grenzmark IV Technical Data Model number: XCF-026 Code name: Grenzmark IV Nickname: Grenfour Classification: prototype multipurpose high-speed combat frame Manufacturer: BEC Operator: UCP, MRV, PAX First deployment: CY 99 Crew: 1 pilot in panoramic cockpit in chest Height: 19.5 meters, 21 meters with outboard winglets Weight: dry weight 64…
April 21, 20236 Comments
Glaucus

Combat Frame Data: Glaucus

Glaucus Technical Data Model number: N/A Code name: Glaucus Nickname: Glauc, Whip Classification: ground assault combat frame Manufacturer: Ynzu Operator: Ynzu First deployment: CY 98 Crew: 1 pilot in full-immersion cockpit Height: 18 meters Weight: 68 metric tons Armor type: Fractal diamond isomer armor Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output 3646 KW Propulsion: EM impellers: 5x 17,800 kg, 4x 35,000kg;…
October 21, 2022