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| ftl ship builder: Shipbuilder , 1935 |
| ftl ship builder: The Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-builder , 1935 |
| ftl ship builder: Ftl, Y'All! Amanda Lafrenais, 2018-08-28 Iron Circus' latest sci-fi anthology project: stories about a world where warp drives cost $200, and the cosmos is within reach of all humankind. |
| ftl ship builder: Shipbuilding & Shipping Record , 1927 |
| ftl ship builder: Empire Dawn Dietmar Arthur Wehr, 2018-09-16 The grand experiment of a democratic Commonwealth of Star Nations has failed. With colony after colony leaving the Commonwealth, Earth finds itself in desperate straits as ecological disaster and mass starvation looms in the near future. The collapse of the Commonwealth means there’s now a power vacuum but no shortage of ruthless egos looking to fill that vacuum. Will it be the Republic of Corona, the most prosperous and populous colony world or a resurgent Earth under a messianic leader or perhaps a power-hungry interstellar corporation? With stakes this high, political intrigue, backstabbing and betrayal are par for the course. Empire Dawn is the first of a two-book series that looks at how empires rise. For fans of military SF. Book Two (Empire Ascendant) can be pre-ordered now for publication in early December 2018. Excerpt: Stoner let out a sigh of relief when 007 cleared the atmosphere. The onboard radar still wasn’t showing any bogies, but the more powerful orbiting radars’ data was being relayed to all defense boats. A warble tone in his helmet’s speakers notified him that the Squadron’s lead boat had transmitted the tactical orders. Stoner read the orders on his console’s small screen and whistled in surprise. “What is it?” asked Mbutu. “Firing orders. We fire all our birds at the same time at the same target.” Mbutu nodded. “Makes sense if we want to overwhelm their defensive lasers.” Stoner said nothing. It did make sense, but he had a bad feeling about it for some reason. |
| ftl ship builder: [WOIN] Building A Universe Russ Morrissey, 2016-07-25 BUILD A SCIENCE-FICTION SETTING! This manual for the What's O.L.D. is N.E.W. roleplaying game system guides you though the process of designing a far-future game setting. With detailed rules for the creation of star systems, planets, civilizations, races, careers, monsters, and more, along with discussion on genre, theme, and technology, any GM should be able to create their own universe! Also included are guidelines on running a sci-fi roleplaying game, creating campaigns and adventures, and ideas for exciting premises, exotic locations, and interesting events! Finally, you'll also find an example description of the Sol solar system some 200 years into the future, a small selection of aliens and foes, and an introductory encounter to help your PCs get their first starship. This book requires the use of a What's O.L.D. is N.E.W. core rulebook. |
| ftl ship builder: Alliance Rising C. J. Cherryh, Jane S. Fancher, 2020-11-24 For years, the stations of the Hinder Stars, those old stations closest to Sol, have lagged behind the great megastations of the Beyond, like Pell and Cyteen. But new opportunities and fears arise when Alpha station, the oldest of them all, receives news of a huge incoming faster-than-light ship with no identification. The denizens of Alpha wait anxiously for news about the outsiders, each with their own suspicions about the ship and its motivations. Ross and Fallon, crew members of the Galway, believe the unidentified ship belongs to Pell and has come to investigate another massive ship docked at Alpha, The Rights of Man. Though Rights is under the command of the Earth Company, it is not quite perfected--and its true purpose is shrouded in mystery. James Robert Neihart, the captain of the strange ship--finally identified as one of the two largest ships of the Beyond, the Merchanter vessel Finity's End--has heard whispers of The Rights of Man and wonders at its design and purpose, especially as Sol has struggled to rival the progress of the Farther Stars. Now docked at Alpha, he must convince the crews that there is more to The Rights of Man than meets the eye. Because the reasons behind the creation of The Rights of Man, and its true plans, could change everything--not just for Sol, but for the Hinder Stars and the Beyond itself.-- |
| ftl ship builder: The Eagle Has Landed Neil Clarke, 2019-07-18 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, the endlessly-mysterious moon is explored in this reprint short science fiction anthology from award-winning editor and anthologist Neil Clarke (Clarkesworld, The Best Science Fiction of the Year). On July 20, 1969, mankind made what had only years earlier seemed like an impossible leap forward: when Apollo 11 became the first manned mission to land on the moon, and Neil Armstrong the first person to step foot on the lunar surface. While there have only been a handful of new missions since, the fascination with our planet’s satellite continues, and generations of writers and artists have imagined the endless possibilities of lunar life. From adventures in the vast gulf of space between the earth and the moon, to journeys across the light face to the dark side, to the establishment of permanent residences on its surface, science fiction has for decades given readers bold and forward-thinking ideas about our nearest interstellar neighbor and what it might mean to humankind, both now and in our future. The Eagle Has Landed collects the best stories written in the fifty years since mankind first stepped foot on the lunar surface, serving as a shining reminder that the moon is and always has been our most visible and constant example of all the infinite possibility of the wider universe. Table of Contents Introduction Bagatelle by John Varley The Eve of the Last Apollo by Carter Scholz The Lunatics by Kim Stanley Robinson Griffin’s Egg by Michael Swanwick A Walk in the Sun by Geoffrey A. Landis Waging Good by Robert Reed How We Lost the Moon by Paul McAuley People Came From Earth by Stephen Baxter Ashes and Tombstones by Brian Stableford Sunday Night Yams at Minnie and Earl’s by Adam Troy Castro Stories for Men by John Kessel The Clear Blue Seas of Luna by Gregory Benford You Will Go to the Moon by William Preston SeniorSource by Kristine Kathryn Rusch The Economy of Vacuum by Sarah Thomas The Cassandra Project by Jack McDevitt Fly Me to the Moon by Marianne J. Dyson Tyche and the Ants by Hannu Rajaniemi The Moon Belongs to Everyone by Michael Alexander and K.C. Ball The Fifth Dragon by Ian McDonald Let Baser Things Devise by Berrien C. Henderson The Moon is Not a Battlefield by Indrapramit Das Every Hour of Light and Dark by Nancy Kress In Event of Moon Disaster by Rich Larson Permissions About the Editor |
| ftl ship builder: The Journal of the American Society of Marine Designers American Society of Marine Desingers, 1918 |
| ftl ship builder: Return To A Trinity J.G. Chalmers, 2023-08-22 After a near hit with an unseen meteor, Earth fast-tracks the exploration and colonization of its moon, Luna, and its closest sister Mars. The fear of extinction drives humanity's ambitions. But after two and a half centuries of colonization, humanity was struggling. Mars and Luna had citizens that had deformed bodies due to the differences in gravity and radiation levels. Their life expectancy is no more than fifty years old. The leaders of Earth, the most powerful of the three planetary bodies looked at their own people. Growing in numbers with an ever-changing climate the future looked bleak. Longer than Mars or Luna but doomed non the less. So the leaders of Earth did what they always did, they looked for ever more elaborate and fantastical ways to run away from their problems and inflict them on another land. This time the land was Proxima Centauri B. An Earth like planet they could truly thrive on. So they dedicated every resource they could squeeze out of their planet and the two colonies. After ten years they had gouged Earth for minerals, poisoned Martian colonies with experimental tech, and worked the people of Luna to death in many cases. They had finally built humanity's hope for survival. The Quicker Than Light. Built on the theories laid out in the Alcubierre metric, the ship harnessed power equal to the sun in order to run its distortion drive. After Captain Wayne Hadfield, mission specialist Rakesh Dhumal, Lt. Avani-Marie Leavitt, Jr. Lt. Len Russell, Navigator Zahn Shen and civilian engineers Valentina Sarova and Gabriel Douglas take the craft out on its first flight they run into trouble quickly. After suffering a powerful surge in their systems they are thrown into normal space, traveling at 95 percent the speed of light. It took three days to repair the Quicker Than Light and get back into distorted space and home where they could be safe. However, outside the protection of distorted space, the ship experiences time dilation like they had never expected. When they finally get home, the crew finds that three hundred years have passed in what is now simply called The Sol Trinity system. Humanity survived and thrived without them or FTL ships. They solved their problems in reluctant partnerships. But now that the failed experiment that brought humanity together turns out to only have been a delayed experiment and not a failed one, a new sort of problem is brought about. And the now ancient crew struggles to come to terms with the new world they have come to live in, and the one they can never go back to. |
| ftl ship builder: The Earth Directive Graham McMurtry, 2013 The year is 5497. Mankind has spread throughout the universe and has colonized thousands of planets. In the Sol system on the 'Day of Peace' someone suddenly attacks Earth fleet unexpectedly. Years later in deep space the crew of the Oregon is awakened from stasis in deep space by a cryptic message from Earth Command. Earth has been attacked. The message is several years old and there has been no further communication from anyone anywhere. The ship turns around and returns to Earth and along with another Earth ship, the Texas. They find the enemy waiting for them surrounding Earth, and a fierce battle takes place in the skies over the planet. Humanity is facing extinction. Captain Steven Jones is forced fight a powerful enemy and unravel a mystery surrounding the fate of Earth and prevent it from happening again. |
| ftl ship builder: Megabook of Military SF and Technothrillers Dietmar Arthur Wehr, 2020-12-16 This megabook contains six complete novels where each one is the first novel in a series. In addition, there is also the first in a series of three, linked short stories, plus the first three chapters of six stand-alone novels including two technothrillers. Links to all series and stand-alone books can be found via the link to the author’s website which is included in the megabook. All the material in the megabook has been written by Dietmar Arthur Wehr, a USA Today bestselling author. |
| ftl ship builder: Search the Sky Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, 2023-08-05T15:02:41Z After noticing that interstellar spaceships are bypassing their destination planets because they’re not able to contact the inhabitants on arrival, a man is sent out to investigate what is happening to humanity. Traveling faster than light, he visits several worlds in his attempt to find the answer, including a world where age determines rank, a world where women are dominant and men are jailed for life for even suggesting the genders should be equal, a world where everyone has converted to a cult dedicated to the world’s original settler, and Earth itself. Originally published in 1954, Search the Sky is the second collaboration between Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth. The story is a satirical cautionary tale, exaggerating trends the authors saw in our own world. The pair would ultimately publish six novels and several short stories before Kornbluth’s death in 1958. Contemporary critics gave the book a positive reception, though they generally found the pair’s first collaboration, The Space Merchants, to be the stronger book. Search the Sky was reprinted in 1977, at which point Spider Robinson, writing in Galaxy magazine in September 1977, credited Pohl and Kornbluth with inspiring an “explosion” of satirical science fiction, adding that Pohl and Kornbluth “didn’t invent the notion of extrapolating-beyond-the-point-of-absurdity—but they gave it a quantum jump in sophistication, in relevance, hooked it into an enormously more subtle social consciousness—and gave it a bite like an angry chainsaw.” This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks. |
| ftl ship builder: Yachting , 1984-07 |
| ftl ship builder: Search the Sky Frederik Pohl, 2017-12-13 Something Was Very Wrong, Out There Among The Stars...The interstellar transport had touched down on six other colony worlds - and all six had been devoid of human life. Where was everybody? It was almost as if humankind, when separated by cosmic distances from Mother Earth, could not survive. |
| ftl ship builder: Beyond the Hallowed Sky Ken MacLeod, 2023-03-21 Mathematician Lakshmi Nayak receives a letter from her future self about faster-than-light travel. The equations work, and the letter itself seems to prove the possibility will someday be realized. But her paper on the topic is fiercely criticized, and she’s warned away by a sinister Alliance agent. After defecting to the Union, she gets an unexpected offer: “I can build your ship.” Shipbuilder John Grant learns of a secret project, which unknown to the world has been traveling to the stars for decades: Black Horizon. Biologist Emma Hazeldene works for Black Horizon on an alien world, Apis, whose life has clearly come from Earth, investigating rock formations that are thought to be an alien, crystal-like intelligence. But refugees exiled to a hard life in the wilds of Apis already know more than the scientists have ever suspected. Everything changes when the rocks wake up, with dire results. As secrets emerge and rival powers seize advantage, three worlds are shaken to their foundations—and all involved have to fight for their lives, and their futures. Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod begins a new space opera trilogy by imagining humankind on the precipice of discovery—the invention of faster-than-light travel unlocks a universe of new possibilities, and new dangers. |
| ftl ship builder: DAWN OF THE APOCALYPSE Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Jack London, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, William Dean Howells, Ayn Rand, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, Edward Bellamy, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Philip Francis Nowlan, Richard Stockham, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, E. M. Forster, Fred M. White, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, George Griffith, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, 2023-12-16 This meticulously edited Sci-Fi box set is packed with the selected dystopian novels & the post-apocalyptic classics. The ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Ayn Rand: Anthem Jack London: Iron Heel H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The First Men in the Moon When The Sleeper Wakes Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race Hugh Benson: Lord of the World Edward Bellamy: Looking Backward: 2000–1887 Equality Mary Shelley: The Last Man Edgar Allan Poe: The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion Owen Gregory: Meccania the Super-State Jonathan Swift Gulliver's Travels William Hope Hodgson: The Night Land Fred M. White: The Doom of London Series The Four White Days The Four Days' Night The Dust of Death A Bubble Burst The Invisible Force The River of Death Ignatius Donnelly: Caesar's Column Ernest Bramah: The Secret of the League (aka What Might Have Been) Milo Hastings: City of Endless Night Arthur Dudley Vinton: Looking Further Backward Gertrude Barrows Bennett (aka Francis Stevens): The Heads of Cerberus E. M. Forster: The Machine Stops Richard Jefferies: After London Samuel Butler: Erewhon Edwin A. Abbott: Flatland Anthony Trollope: The Fixed Period Fritz Leiber: The Night of the Long Knives Richard Stockham: Perchance to Dream Irving E. Cox: The Guardians Cleveland Moffett: The Conquest of America Richard Jefferies: After London William Dean Howells: A Traveler from Altruria Through the Eye of the Needle Philip Francis Nowlan: Armageddon–2419 A.D. The Airlords of Han (Sequel) Anonymous: The Great Romance Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: Sultana's Dream George Griffith: The Angel of the Revolution The Syren of the Skies (Sequel) |
| ftl ship builder: Mission to the Stars Ted Iverson, 2009-04 No great ball of flame erupts from StarDancer's cryogenic tanks, and no white-hot flames engulf the cockpit. Just silence and a trail of debris, frozen fluids and vapor are all that's left of Jeff and Jennifer Bindl's attempt to travel faster than the speed of light. Now, the four sons of the space travelers who lost their lives are thrust into the spotlight as the world's only private space corporation investigates the accident to determine what went wrong and how the impossible feat might yet be achieved. Alec, the oldest brother, must battle internal demons as he seeks to determine whether to join his brothers to pursue what their parents could never accomplish: FTL, or traveling faster than light. Ty and Orion, the twins in the middle, must assume positions of responsibility far earlier than anticipated. And the youngest, Zach, must show that his immense intellect can usher in a new era of creativity for space travel and world security. But in order to accomplish mankind's greatest achievement, the brothers must overcome a myriad of obstacles, danger and surprises as they seek their collective destiny in Mission to the Stars. |
| ftl ship builder: Current Industrial Reports , 1986 |
| ftl ship builder: The Greatest of Dystopian Classics of All Time Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Jack London, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, William Dean Howells, Ayn Rand, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, Edward Bellamy, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Philip Francis Nowlan, Richard Stockham, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, E. M. Forster, Fred M. White, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, George Griffith, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, 2022-11-13 In 'The Greatest of Dystopian Classics of All Time,' the anthology curated and introduced by DigiCat, we embark on an odyssey through a multitude of grim futures portrayed by some of the most iconic names in classic literature. This compendium consists of seminal works that have laid the groundwork for dystopian narratives, including the prescient social commentary of Wells and Shelley, and the ambitious extrapolations of Rand and London. It is noteworthy that the collection encapsulates the evolution of the genre, presenting stories ranging from the disturbingly prophetic to the darkly satirical while maintaining a literary style that seamlessly weaves advanced socio-political themes with groundbreaking speculative thought, fitting neatly into the larger literary context of speculative fiction that challenges the status quo. Edgar Allan Poe, one of the luminary authors featured, contributes 'The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion,' a short story bearing his quintessential Gothic flair. Renowned for his masterful horror and macabre poetry, Poe had an intricate understanding of the human psyche, which is reflected in his foray into apocalyptic fiction. The inclusion of his work alongside such established dystopian narratives underscores the genre's capacity to adapt and thrive across different literary traditions and eras. Poe's fascination with the somber and the grim aligns exceptionally with the tone of dystopian classics, encapsulating the reader in a contemplation of human fragility and the chilling repercussions of societal collapse. This collection is more than a historical artifact; it is a timely reminder of the perennial power of dystopian fiction to mirror our deepest anxieties and caution against potential futures. 'The Greatest of Dystopian Classics of All Time' is recommended for scholars and enthusiasts of classic literature alike. It promises to be a well-spring of inspiration and a stark reflection on the paths humanity might tread, its pages calling to those with a penchant for the thought-provoking and a taste for the prophetic. Engaging with this work is to engage with the minds that laid the philosophical and aesthetic foundations for generations of speculative fiction to come. |
| ftl ship builder: Building New Worlds, 1946-1959 John Boston, Damien Broderick, 2013-02-13 Building New Worlds is a history of a pivotal decades-long episode in the birth and growth of today's science fiction. Enthralling and amusing, it's written with affection and wit. This is no dry, modishly theorized academic analysis. Nor is it a rah-rah celebration of the Good Old Days. Here is a candid and astute reader's response to a magazine that, by today's standards, was often comically bad--but was also immensely important in its time, and improved, like the Little Engine (or maybe Starship) That Could. New Worlds is best remembered today as the fountainhead of the New Wave of audacious experimental SF in the second half of the 1960s, under editor Michael Moorcock. But these first pioneering issues, from 1946-59, were edited by the magazine’s founder, John Ted Carnell (1912-72). Carnell was a pillar of the old-style UK SF establishment, but gamely supportive of innovators--most famously, of the brilliant J. G. Ballard, Brian W. Aldiss, and John Brunner, whose early work he nurtured. The story of how New Worlds got started, survived, and got better is essential to the history of the genres of the fantastic in the UK--and indeed, the world. And huge fun to read. Watch for the companion volumes, New Worlds: Before the New Wave, and Strange Highways, dealing with New World's companion magazine, Science Fantasy. |
| ftl ship builder: Earth Ship Protectress John Ricks, 2015-11-10 Dr. Freddy Anderson is on an important mission to save the world from destruction. Guarded by Navy SEALs, the ten-year-old super genius inventor is doing his best to balance his work designing a shuttle and developing a way to travel faster than the speed of light with a personal life that includes his first girlfriend ever. Unfortunately completing his mission is becoming exceedingly more difficult as aliens search his mind to learn how he demolished their greatest ship. Freddy is destined to become the strongest healer and telepath in the known universe. But just as the world learns of an impending earth-destroying disaster and panics, Freddy discovers the disaster is worse than what he originally believed it would be. As he starts the world on a new course that will either spiral out of control or rescue the human race from itself, now only time will tell if Freddy will succeed or if life as he knows it will change forever. Earth Ship Protectress shares the continuing tale of a young genius’s journey as he realizes the power of love, attempts to stop an evil plan, and inadvertently sets the stage for the battle of his life. |
| ftl ship builder: Yachting , 1985-11 |
| ftl ship builder: THE PORTAL OF TIME: Sci-Fi Time Travel Collection Mark Twain, Ayn Rand, Andre Norton, H. Beam Piper, Lester Del Rey, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Philip K. Dick, August Derleth, H. G. Wells, 2023-11-19 THE PORTAL OF TIME: Sci-Fi Time Travel Collection spans a breathtaking landscape of science fiction, utilizing the motif of time travel to explore an array of intricate themes, from the paradoxes of existence to the ethical dilemmas of technological advancement. Within its pages, readers will encounter a spectrum of literary styles, from the satirical wit of Twain to the philosophical depth of Rand, the imaginative world-building of Norton to the speculative intrigues of Dick. This anthology is a testament to the richness of sci-fi literature, showcasing standout pieces that have shaped the genre. The collection reflects not only on the potential futures and pasts but also on the very craft of storytelling, making it a significant contribution to the field. The diverse assembly of authors included in this anthology brings forth a unique blend of perspectives, backgrounds, and insights. From the venerable H.G. Wells, considered one of the fathers of science fiction, to the trailblazing narratives of Philip K. Dick, each contributor has left an indelible mark on the genre. This anthology aligns with various literary and cultural movements, from the early foundations of speculative fiction to mid-century modern explorations of the human condition through fantastical lenses. The compilation serves as a bridge connecting differing ideologies and storytelling approaches, enriching readers' understanding of time travel as a narrative device. THE PORTAL OF TIME is an indispensable collection for those eager to explore the depths of science fiction and time travel. It offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the innovative ideas and profound thematic explorations characteristic of the genre. This anthology is not just a journey through time but a dialogue between some of the most influential voices in science fiction, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the complexity and versatility of the genre. For educators, enthusiasts, and newcomers alike, this collection provides a comprehensive and enlightening exploration of time travel narratives, making it a must-read for anyone looking to understand the breadth and evolution of science fiction literature. |
| ftl ship builder: SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, William Dean Howells, Ayn Rand, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, John Jacob Astor, Edward Bellamy, Andre Norton, Murray Leinster, H. Beam Piper, Lester Del Rey, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Kurt Vonnegut, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Francis Bacon, Philip Francis Nowlan, Robert Cromie, Philip K. Dick, August Derleth, Richard Stockham, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, E. E. Smith, Stanley G. Weinbaum, E. M. Forster, Fred M. White, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Edwin Lester Arnold, George Griffith, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, Gustavus W. Pope, 2023-11-19 SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection stands as a monumental anthology, embracing a vast array of themes such as exploration, the human condition, and the endless possibilities of science and technology. It unites a remarkable spectrum of literary styles, from the pioneering works of Mary Shelley and H.G. Wells to the modern musings of Philip K. Dick and Kurt Vonnegut. Within its pages, readers will find a rich tapestry of speculative thought, ranging from the utopian visions of Edward Bellamy to the dystopian warnings of Ayn Rand, showcasing the evolution of the genre and its profound impact on contemporary literature. Notably, the collection doesnt shy away from the obscure or the avant-garde, offering pieces that have defined and expanded the boundaries of the science fiction genre. The authors represented in this anthology come from diverse backgrounds, each contributing their unique voice to the grand choir of speculative fiction. From the scientific romances of Jules Verne to the cosmic adventures of E. E. 'Doc' Smith, the collection spans over two centuries of literary history, embodying key cultural and literary movements such as Romanticism, Modernism, and the Golden Age of Science Fiction. These authors, many of whom were pioneers in their own right, have collectively influenced generations and helped to shape the trajectory of science fiction as a serious literary endeavor, making it a reflective mirror of humanity's greatest hopes, fears, and philosophical inquiries. SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection is an indispensable treasure trove for enthusiasts and scholars alike, presenting a unique opportunity to explore the myriad worlds of science fiction. Readers are invited to embark on a journey through time and space, to engage with the works of giants upon whose shoulders the genre stands. This anthology does not merely offer stories; it provides a panoramic vista of humanity's greatest imaginative achievements, encouraging a deeper understanding of our sociopolitical landscapes and the human psyche. Whether a long-standing aficionado or a curious newcomer to the genre, this collection promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire, making it an essential addition to any literary library. |
| ftl ship builder: The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, William Dean Howells, Ayn Rand, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, John Jacob Astor, Edward Bellamy, Andre Norton, Murray Leinster, H. Beam Piper, Lester Del Rey, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Kurt Vonnegut, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Francis Bacon, Philip Francis Nowlan, Robert Cromie, Philip K. Dick, August Derleth, Richard Stockham, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, E. E. Smith, Stanley G. Weinbaum, E. M. Forster, Fred M. White, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Edwin Lester Arnold, George Griffith, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, Gustavus W. Pope, 2023-12-29 The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics is an unparalleled compilation that traverses the broad spectrum of science fiction, showcasing the rich diversity and profound depth of this genre. From the proto-science fiction elements of Mary Shelley's groundbreaking work to the complex social commentaries of H.G. Wells, and the pioneering space operas of E.E. Smith, this anthology celebrates the multifaceted nature of science fiction. It navigates through various literary styles, from adventure-laden narratives and speculative technological wonders to dystopian visions and philosophical explorations, offering readers a comprehensive journey through the evolution of the genre. Standout pieces include timeless classics that have become cornerstones of science fiction, reflective of the era's technological aspirations and societal fears. The contributing authors and editors, a constellation of literary luminaries, bring together an extraordinary range of perspectives, each infusing the collection with unique insights grounded in their distinct historical and cultural contexts. Authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells are credited with the genesis of speculative fiction, while pioneers like Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe introduced elements that would define the genre. This anthology not only highlights seminal works that contributed to the development of science fiction but also aligns with various literary movements, from Romanticism to Modernism, enriching the readers' understanding of its thematic diversity. The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the expansive universe of science fiction. It is an essential read for aficionados and newcomers alike, providing a broad compilation that celebrates the genre's ability to question the known and imagine the unknown. This anthology encourages readers to explore the depths of human imagination, the ethical dilemmas of science and technology, and the endless possibilities of alternative realities. It is an invitation to traverse time, space, and dimension through a literary lens, fostering a deeper appreciation of the genre's contribution to culture and society. |
| ftl ship builder: Tenebrea Rising Roxann Dawson, Daniel Graham, 2002-11-12 On the planet Klamdara, several members of the elite fighting force of the Alliance known as the Tenebrea -- including their leader, Hal K'Rin -- are imprisoned, dying, and hoping for rescue. On the planet Cor, that hope resides in Andrea Flores, one of the Tenebrea's best operatives, and her ragtag group of wilderness clones. But Andrea has never lost sight of her true reason for joining the Tenebrea: to take revenge upon the murderers of her husband and daughter. However, the rescue of K'Rin leads Andrea to an awful truth that he is hiding about Andrea's past, one that will throw her quest for revenge into chaos! Andrea Flores's long, difficult road to avenge the deaths of her loved ones comes to a head in the shocking conclusion to the Tenebrea trilogy! |
| ftl ship builder: Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, William Dean Howells, Ayn Rand, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, John Jacob Astor, Edward Bellamy, Andre Norton, Murray Leinster, H. Beam Piper, Lester Del Rey, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Kurt Vonnegut, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Francis Bacon, Philip Francis Nowlan, Robert Cromie, Philip K. Dick, August Derleth, Richard Stockham, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, E. E. Smith, Stanley G. Weinbaum, E. M. Forster, Fred M. White, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Edwin Lester Arnold, George Griffith, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, Gustavus W. Pope, 2023-12-02 The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales' represents an unparalleled amalgamation of literary brilliance spanning several centuries, embracing a myriad of voices that have shaped the science fiction genre. With works ranging from the pioneering speculative visions of Mary Shelley and H.G. Wells to the complex dystopias of Ayn Rand and Kurt Vonnegut, this collection showcases a breathtaking diversity in storytelling and thematic exploration. The assemblage stands out for its incorporation of early sci-fi novellas that paved the way for modern science fiction, alongside seminal apocalyptic narratives that question the very essence of humanity and our place in the universe. Standout pieces delve into uncharted galaxies, unravel dystopian societies, and craft tales of lost worlds with an imaginative fervor that continues to inspire and challenge the literary canon. The contributing authors and editors, drawn from various epochs and cultures, bring with them a rich tapestry of backgrounds, each contributing uniquely to the tapestry of science fiction. Icons like Edgar Allan Poe and Philip K. Dick are presented alongside lesser-known but equally influential figures such as Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain and Gertrude Barrows Bennett, offering insights into the genre's evolution and its intersections with historical, cultural, and literary movements. This diverse authorship ensures a multifaceted exploration of themes such as colonialism, technological innovation, and existential risk, presenting a comprehensive narrative of humanitys hopes, fears, and philosophical inquiries. This collection is an indispensable treasure trove for anyone seeking to delve into the depths of science fiction, offering an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the genre's evolution from its inception to contemporary times. Readers are invited to embark on a journey through time and space, exploring the farthest reaches of human imagination and the myriad ways in which these visions of the future reflect our current realities. The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set' is not merely a compilation of stories; it is a dialogue between generations of storytellers, a scholarly expedition into the heart of speculative fiction, and a compelling invitation to ponder what lies beyond the known universe. |
| ftl ship builder: Leviathan Wakes James S. A. Corey, 2011-06-15 From a New York Times bestselling and Hugo award-winning author comes a modern masterwork of science fiction, introducing a captain, his crew, and a detective as they unravel a horrifying solar system wide conspiracy that begins with a single missing girl. With over 10 million copies sold, The Expanse has become one of the biggest science fiction phenomenons of the decade. Now a Prime Original series. HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES Humanity has colonized the solar system—Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond—but the stars are still out of our reach. Jim Holden is XO of an ice miner making runs from the rings of Saturn to the mining stations of the Belt. When he and his crew stumble upon a derelict ship, the Scopuli, they find themselves in possession of a secret they never wanted. A secret that someone is willing to kill for—and kill on a scale unfathomable to Jim and his crew. War is brewing in the system unless he can find out who left the ship and why. Detective Miller is looking for a girl. One girl in a system of billions, but her parents have money and money talks. When the trail leads him to the Scopuli and rebel sympathizer Holden, he realizes that this girl may be the key to everything. Holden and Miller must thread the needle between the Earth government, the Outer Planet revolutionaries, and secretive corporations—and the odds are against them. But out in the Belt, the rules are different, and one small ship can change the fate of the universe. Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written. —George R. R. Martin The Expanse Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath Leviathan Falls Memory's Legion The Expanse Short Fiction Drive The Butcher of Anderson Station Gods of Risk The Churn The Vital Abyss Strange Dogs Auberon The Sins of Our Fathers |
| ftl ship builder: The Beginning Melvin Duncan, 2006-03 A(c)TX 939-582 John Blake first has memories of a cave in the distant past. He grew up with a tribe of cave dwellers and then moved out on to the Steps of what would become Russia. He met the plains raiders and wared against them. They killed his first love and he tried to destroy them all. He continued to move South until nations started to form. He fought wars for control of the land until the industrial revolution at which time he started to invest in new ideas. Many of these investments paid off. One investment took man to the stars where John Blake founded an empire. He has to fight the dreaded Wolfen and the swarm to protect the Empire. Come along as he explores ancient civilizations. Meet the computer being, ONE, who is much more than one may think a computer capable of being, one of them, a beautiful woman. Read and suffer the pain as his friends and loved ones die and leave him to carry on. |
| ftl ship builder: Yachting , 1982-03 |
| ftl ship builder: Eye of the Storm Brenden Shouse, A SOLDIER. A BROKEN CYBORG. A ROBOT WITHOUT A HOME. Can one crew change the galaxy?Kane is a soldier who ran from his academy when he saw the evil of the government he’d been born to serve.Will the crew of an aging starship pull him back into the conflict he’s so desperately trying to avoid?Will a soldier, a genetic freak who shouldn’t exist, be able to save everyone, or will he become the very thing he’s fighting?Start reading the first installment of the Defenders series now! |
| ftl ship builder: Avoiding Armageddon Walter Sierra, 2018-05-30 There is no available information at this time. Author will provide once available. |
| ftl ship builder: SINISTER BLUE WALTER GANZER, 2010-05-19 A coming of age in the tradition of the nineteenth century with some twenty fifth century twists. Space travel and intrigue with a friendship building happy ending for most. |
| ftl ship builder: Alliance Unbound C. J. Cherryh, Jane S. Fancher, 2024-10-15 The 2nd novel of The Hinder Stars series returns to an intergalactic corporate conflict, set in the Hugo Award–winning Alliance-Union Universe. With deft prose and complex characters, Alliance Unbound is thought-provoking science fiction that shrewdly examines the technological and sociopolitical challenges of humanity’s journey to the stars. When Cyteen opened up faster-than-light travel, it gave the technology for free to any ship that could reach it; and with that technology, it provided a map of jump-points, points of mass enabling starships to navigate hyperspace safely. The map of jump-points, however, stopped with the route to Alpha—thus excluding Sol, and Earth, and the Earth Company, whose gateway to the stars was Alpha. Cyteen knew exactly what it was doing with its gift. Sol and the EC could still reach Alpha with sub-light pusher-ships as it always had—but Sol and the Earth Company no longer had any authority in the Beyond. But Sol intends to take back control of its star-stations and stop Cyteen's unbridled expansion, however it can. To do that, they are willing to starve Alpha and concentrate their efforts on a huge FTLer capable of carrying military force. |
| ftl ship builder: Beyond the Reach of Earth Ken MacLeod, 2023-03-21 'IF YOU LIKE SCIENCE FICTION YOU WILL LOVE THIS. . . A ROLLICKING GOOD READ' Scotsman on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MACLEOD'S BEST BOOK TO DATE' SFX on Beyond the Hallowed Sky THE FERMI ARE AWAKE. With the invention of faster-than-light travel there is nowhere that humanity cannot go. New worlds are discovered, but with them come new dangers. At the heart of the discovery is the Fermi, mysterious beings that have survived on alien worlds for longer than humanity has existed. But now the Fermi are awakening, and they do not seem pleased to find humans in their midst. But for Lakshmi Nayak and the crew of the Fighting Chance, danger is a lot closer to home. Their search for answers will take them to places, and worlds, they never expected. Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod returns with book two in the Lightspeed trilogy, a gripping tale of first contact and dark conspiracies set among the stars. Praise for Ken MacLeod: 'An exceptional blend of international politics, hard science, and first contact' Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MacLeod is up there with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you absolutely have to read' SFX 'Prose as sleek and fast as the technology it describes. . . watch this man go global' Peter F. Hamilton on Star Fraction 'Ken MacLeod has an enviable track record of extrapolating from current trends to produce mind-bending novels of ideas' Guardian Also by Ken MacLeod: Lightspeed Beyond the Hallowed Sky Fall Revolution The Star Fraction The Stone Canal The Cassini Division The Sky Road Engines of Light Cosmonaut Keep Dark Light Engine City Corporation Wars Trilogy Dissidence Insurgence Emergence Novels The Human Front Newton's Wake Learning the World The Execution Channel The Restoration Game Intrusion Descent |
| ftl ship builder: Yachting , 1984-04 |
| ftl ship builder: Thunder of Vengeance Dietmar Arthur Wehr, 2017-09-03 The Thunder of Vengeance concludes the Thunder in the Heavens series. The war with the Tyrell has entered a lull as both sides ponder the results of the battle at Omega2. The Tyrell are now building their own carriers and humans are about to deploy their new stinger concept but the path to victory will not be easy for either side. Humans and their Alliance allies cannot afford another catastrophic battle and the Tyrell are only just beginning to realize what kind of opposition they are now facing. A series of battles will bring both sides together in one final, massive battle that will decide the war. Can Cate Harrow and Gort Eagleton survive and avoid disaster? This ebook also contains the first novella in a new series (Tales of the High Avenging Angel) Excerpt: LeClair was just about to give the order to deploy the RD2s into their pre-jump positions when the tactical display double-pinged and the icons representing Bismarck Sea and Valley Forge suddenly began flashing to denote damage of some kind. Before he could say anything, Waterloo’s icon started flashing too. “What the hell is happening?” snarled LeClair. “Admiral, Waterloo has multiple hull breaches and the number is continuing to grow!” LeClair recognized the voice of Waterloo’s C.O. “Valley Forge reports they’re under attack, Admiral!” shouted the com technician. “But from where dammit?” yelled LeClair. “We have to jump away, Admiral!” Waterloo’s C.O.’s voice was on the ragged edge of panic. “NO!” shouted CAG. “The squadrons don’t have a rally point! If we jump away now, they’ll never find us again!” “And if we stay long enough to give them a rally point, we might not be able to jump away at all!” said the C.O. The CAG started to say something, but LeClair cut him off. “We jump right now! Fleet Commander to all units, emergency jump NOW. I repeat NOW!” |
| ftl ship builder: Dimensional Parser Chronicles Richard H Hoeper, 2023-05-04 The Dimensional Parser Chronicles is a sci-fi graphic novel about an archaeological discovery made three thousand years in the future. At that time the Research Director at the Orion Archaeological Institute has released an announcement: “Recently, our archeological efforts found ancient data artifacts. The artifacts are over 3000 galactic units old and will rewrite the history of our exodus to the stars. They were discovered in ruins on a small satellite orbiting a red planet 54 light years away. There are two sets of discs. One set, written by an alien anthropologist, describes the early civilization of our forbearers’ star system. The other set, translated from media of that time, describes the development of our first interstellar ships. Today we are releasing the initial image translations and recordings from this discovery.” From the field notes of the alien anthropologist: Third Planet: Inhabited Discovered: 3,560 Gal Units (Currently, 4,638) One Intelligent Species Biped Motion Local Time in Rotation Units, Orbit Units Satellite Survey Abstract of Primitives’ Culture: Stone Age Nomadic to Bronze Age Agrarian Social Structures, beginning iron age, primitive violence typical of newly developing sentient species, signs of recent rapid intelligence growth (possible mutated intelligence gene), primary observation is destructive primitive emotions are conflicting with newly developing social structures. Never have we encountered a species at this stage of development, an infant civilization in progress. I would like to visit the surface for closer observation, but this has not yet been cleared with the home system. We have released a series of small innocuous drones on the planet - disguised as local flying creatures - to record the primitives in various places around the planet. These drones will transmit to satellites which in turn will send data to this lab for research and correlation. With the ban on travel to the planet, this will suffice for our research efforts now. It is hoped that I will be allowed to touch the surface. |
| ftl ship builder: New Scientist and Science Journal , 1979-07 |
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