Introducing The Earthfleet Saga, A Sci-Fi Adventure Narrated in Earthfleet Time
CAN YOU GIVE US A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF YOUR BOOK?
THE EARTHFLEET TIMELINE
The year is 2554 (Old Calendar). Earth continues its recovery from the most devastating wars ever waged. Half of the planet is uninhabitable. The other half is overrun with refugees, those ill from effects of fission and fusion weapon use, and the diseases that followed. The human population has been reduced by nearly 60%, radiation levels worldwide range from dangerous to lethal.
Somehow, in the western North American continent, a pocket of survivors is building a new future. Having commandeered the three remaining space stations orbiting Earth, the main Lunar military establishment, and partnered with the two friendly Martian colony strongholds, Earth Alliance arises. With the best and brightest, in the space of only 50 years following the war, they began to deal with the devastation and desolation that was left.
In the late 2300’s, the Millennium Project and the Outward Presence Movement began. Generational ships, needing decades to cross the abyss of Space to the closest habitable planets, moved at less than the speed of light. Some never made their destinations, succumbing to the hazards of Space, or of humans confined too long in a limited, struggling, artificial environment. Yet some succeeded.
In the early 2400’s, the greatest breakthrough in spaceflight was made, and the Lightspeed Barrier was breached. Ships built for sublight travel were quickly modified. New ships were designed and built. Launchings occurred once per year, on the day that became known simply as Naissance. Problems with artificial gravity, environmental systems, and weapons for defence were branched off from the
discoveries made by HyperLight Systems.
And while many colonies flourished, others did not. Some became ill-managed. Others simply decided their best course of action was piracy. Several became openly hostile toward Mother Earth. Because politics, as always, never died. It only hid for a while. Waiting. Watching. Planning. Earthfleet arose, growing in size and power. A dream for many decades, it became a force within the Earth Alliance, a loose alliance of planets colonised by humans. Again, politics came into play, but this time, with the strength of Earthfleet behind it. It was a benevolent ruling system for the most part, but with teeth. And to this day, still is.
There are five known alien species. Three are xenophobic, adversarial, and, in two cases, openly hostile.
WHAT ARE YOUR BOOK USPs?
Adventure and thrill are at the centre of this trilogy. For nearly a hundred years Earthfleet has dealt with small skirmishes and open hostilities. But as with any advancing and expanding culture, confrontations have become more frequent. Disagreements over territories (planets and other resources) have required skilful negotiations in many cases, and the application of the “Big Stick” in others.
It is an interesting time to be alive… in the Olde Earth Chinese sense. And sometimes very, very dangerous.
CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF?
I worked a normal job all my life, from high school to my retirement in 2015. In 2005 I
began writing what likely turned out to be my Magnum Opus: The Ardwellian Chronicles epic fantasy adventure series. For thirteen years I wrote Ardwel; it’s peoples, places, and saga. Now, the Saga is complete and I started working on other things. I’ve read Science Fiction since I was in the third grade. I enjoy a mystery from
time to time. I don’t read horror, but I can write a pretty good tale of horror. Or dystopia. And I’m a First- Generation Trekker.
With my current collections of Epic Fantasy, Military SF, SF Adventure, and Vampire
Urban Fantasy, I’m always on the lookout for a new project or topic. I don’t like to do the same type of stories over and over, and I’m certainly not adverse to researching a new genre. After all, learning new things is a good way to give your brain a workout and put that information to use in a good story.
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They can find me on my website or contact me on Facebook.
To find out more about Dennis’s work, visit his Author Page on Amazon.
