Space Colony

Series finale! The Deliverance is on the brink of destruction. The planet is more dangerous than anyone realized - the crossroads of a war millennia in the making - and the colony is Ground Zero. But the courage of a few can move mountains, and the fight isn’t lost yet. The enemy thinks they have Caleb right where they want him. They ought to think again.

When a colonist dies in tragic circumstances, just a few sols before a major terraforming experiment, Dr. Jann Malbec begins to suspect that all is not what it seems. Her fears begin to grow when every attempt she makes to investigate the death is thwarted by the ruling council on Mars. In desperation, she resorts to secretly recruiting a recently arrived colonist, Mia Sorelli, an ex-cop with a troubled past, to quietly look into the incident. But Mia has some very good reasons why she left her old life on Earth behind.

The crew of the Sirocco has made it back to Concordia—only to find the Scythians got there before them. Their planet has been invaded, the human population has been enslaved, and the fight for freedom seems hopeless. But that doesn’t stop the Concordians from trying.

Legend of the Fog. GENESIS. There was a border world. This was a time when people served personnel at space stations. Remember there was no gravity and people needed an extra pair of hands and a tail to remain upright. Many of the bodies of these people were quite damaged through radiation too. Over the years, a meteorite of large diameter was formed, probably through explosions over the years. Anyway, a large number of people lived in this area, which was a place of protection from enemies and radiation. Water sources were formed, buildings were built, even churches, with people of faith ...

A corporate aristocracy descended from Africa rules a colony on a distant planet. Life here is easy—for the rarified and privileged few. The aristocrats enjoy a powerful cybernetic technology that extends their life spans and ensures their prosperity. Those who serve them suffer under a heavy hand. But within this ruthless society are agents of hope and change. In a secret underwater laboratory, a separatist cult has created a threat to the aristocracy. The Primes are highly intelligent, manipulative products of genetic engineering, designed to lead a rebellion.

The good news is that the Rangers have reinforcements on the way. The bad news is that the aliens do too. Can the Colonial Rangers hold back the aliens long enough for the starship Marco Polo and the 2,000 Rangers aboard her to get there? Things have been mostly quiet since the battles at the end of the summer at the New Hope Colony. The aliens have been licking their wounds and wondering what the humans might do next. The Rangers are also licking their wounds but that doesn’t mean they are standing pat. The Rangers want to strike first but how and where? Maybe the Hot Tub Brain Trust ...

A broken ship. No way to get home. A species of hive warriors wants them for food. With their ship damaged by intense battle, they land on a distant, uninhabited planet and discover a single, ancient artifact - a ringed fortress of unknown purpose buried deep inside a mountain. Inside the fortress, they discover what may be a portal to a new world - too good to be believed. On their side of the portal the planet is lifeless, barren, rocky, with howling winds and tremendous lightning storms. On the other side of the portal is a gorgeous, lush, forested world that appears to make humans ...

Colonel Sean Quinn is stranded in another universe, along with 2,000 people under his command. They've been hiding from the enemy long enough, now it’s time to return home. Outnumbered against a superior foe, Sean must risk everything in a daring operation, but the mysterious enemy has a few surprises of their own. Meanwhile, a division threatens to tear the colony apart and Connor Gates is caught in the middle.

In their relentless pursuit to transform the storm-ravaged planet, colonists embark on a daring mission to terraform the hostile environment, defying all odds. Despite the harsh living conditions and the constant challenges of adapting to a new world, the indomitable human spirit prevails, fostering a sense of humanity and a glimmer of hope amidst the adversity they face. During their exploration, the intrepid colonists stumble upon a colossal, deteriorating spacecraft. This alien vessel holds a special significance for Wuhan Industries, igniting their fervent curiosity as it potentially ...

Michael Prasad knows he shouldn’t go out on the Mars surface alone. It’s dangerous. His parents have forbidden it. And the anxiety he feels almost every time he puts on a spacesuit makes it nearly impossible for him to leave the safety of the colony. But when his best friend, Lilith, suggests they sneak out one night, he can’t resist the chance to prove everyone - including himself - wrong.

Seven ships to conquer a world. In the 23rd century humanity is now using implants, marketed as the replacement to cellphones, to give themselves a virtual heaven on Earth. Unfortunately for them, the Heuristic Integrated Sentient System, the AI that created the implants, has other ideas. After ruthlessly culling the population, HISS relents, allowing a few thousands of the most militant to escape off-world, only because the price of their extermination is too high, and not for lack of trying. Now, Sofia Franke, former crippled refugee from the planet Charybdis, is piloting the frigate CFS ...

What do you do when you find yourself in the middle of a fight you didn't start? Whatever you need to do to survive. As an unprecedented enemy grows beyond measure, Dean is faced with a choice to confront the demons of his past or let them kill him in present. The future of two species hang in the balance. No pressure. But war is never easy, and the stakes have never been higher. Dean will need all of his allies and more if he hopes to make it out alive.

Marcus has spent his entire life toiling in the shadowy depths of the Lunar mining colony, along with his companions. Their mission? To extract crucial resources and energy essential for sustaining the distant colonies on the lunar surface. Despite the demanding and solitary nature of their work, Marcus clings to the promise of a brighter future, hoping for a more prestigious position and even a chance to experience life on the fabled surface colonies in his twilight years. Living under the stringent rule of an unseen authority, the miners adhere to strict schedules and endure unyielding ...

EPISODE 25: In 2040, a terminally ill poetess is planning her suicide when a new law comes to power: it is illegal to die. The global government needs people to populate terraformed planets. Winning a prestigious award, she becomes a spokesperson for the United Nations, helping to abolish death in the world forever. (Standalone version) Available also in print as part of the STARCALL Anthology, Vol.3, illustrated by the author. The eBook version is not illustrated to save on file size (1mb vs. 300mb).

“NO PLAN IS NOT THE SAME AS NO HOPE.” When the Maymar colonists found twin planets circling a far-off star, they chose Una to be their new home and left Dua alone. Led by the Mayland family for three generations, they have carefully executed the founders’ Plan for steady growth, and life has become as predictable as the rising and setting of Dua in the sky. But twins don’t like to be separated. And not everything can be planned. When the discovery of miraculous healing water triggers a chain of events no one could have predicted, Cara and Tom Mayland must adapt or their colony will ...

Captain Sass Collier steers her motley crew across the treacherous planetary rings, seeking solutions to the steady health decline of Mahina Colony. Tantalizing clues point to Sagamore, Mahina’s sister moon. To get there, Sass needs to upgrade her vintage skyship to a spaceship. Her crew's would-be heroes need to earn their space legs. And ex-cop Sass is probably the wrong person for the job.

"The funniest, most brutally honest take on Mars colonization you’ll ever read!" Ever dreamed of leaving Earth behind and starting a new life on Mars? Think again. In "MARS! Or Bust!", J.P. Ames takes you on a laugh-out-loud journey through the absurd, uncomfortable, and downright terrifying realities of living on the Red Planet. What’s waiting for you on Mars? No running water. Say goodbye to showers, flushing toilets, and casual hydration. No privacy. Your "home" is a glorified tin can where everyone hears everything. No escape. Once you’re there, you’re stuck—forever. No ...

Governor Antony Lemkin has done the unthinkable as a politician--voluntarily stepping down from his post in protest of Earth's escalating war with the Aryshans. With war drums beating and the machinery of government going full force, there's little he can do to but voice his dissent, until mega-industrialist Fabio DePino presents him with a plan: build a new Earth, far away from humanity's conflicts.

In the last few months, Alex and his family have survived a rampaging alien attack and a murderous plot on behalf of the hardened criminal Lucius Serrano. Throughout that turmoil, the colony of Vesta has seen the return of peaceful days, but peace is an increasingly fleeting idea, especially when two representatives from the Directorate of Interstellar Research arrive in Vesta.

One of the greatest adventures in the future of humanity will be to construct, work, and live in space-based structures. In this audiobook, we look at the history of ideas for living in space, proposed space colony designs, and technology. The details of current life-support technology on the International Space Station are reviewed, as well as what technologies will be required for the development of large-scale space colonies and other things in terms of financing and materials.