The Pearl. A smooth round ball of a planet with an ocean hiding a secret. The water is near boiling, and the Jemmin don't want the Vorr or the Terrans to find what's hidden in the depths. What would make it worth it for the Jemmin to commit overwhelming forces to this out of the way system? And they aren't the only ones bringing max firepower to the game. The Metal Legion gears up for what they expect to be a pitched battle against a determined defense.
This box set collects books four through six of the Superdreadnought series, an action-packed, high-stakes, military sci-fi space-opera epic. Book 4: Once again, Superdreadnought Reynolds is caught between a rock and a hard place. But this time, it might involve the powerful long-lost Kurtherians. Book 5: Superdreadnought Reynolds has cornered his enemy and believes that Gulg technology will help him defeat the Kurtherian-armed Phraim-‘Eh. But what if it doesn’t? Book 6: The Gate drive is trashed, the locals are hostile, and they’ve run out of beer. It’s looking grim for the crew of the Reynolds as they continue their struggle to get home.
This bundle edition collects the first three audiobooks in the Superdreadnought series, an action-packed, high-stakes, military sci-fi space-opera epic. Book 1: Integrated with a superdreadnought, the artificial intelligence known as Reynolds takes his ship across the universe in search of the elusive Kurtherians. He comes to a revelation: he’s better in the company of living creatures. So now he needs a crew, he needs information, and he needs to continue his search-and-destroy mission. Book 2: The crew of the superdreadnought deploys on foot to win the hearts and minds of a planet's native population, and an interloper makes everyone take notice. Integrated with a superdreadnought, the artificial intelligence known as Reynolds and his humanoid crew continue their search for the elusive Kurtherians. Book 3: Krokus 4, the system’s nexus of intelligent life. Who are the Krokans? Who are the Orau? Are there any good guys to protect? Reynolds is positioned to keep the sides from killing each other while he and the crew try to figure out what's going on. With a healthy dose of skepticism, they dig deep trying to find the truth, all while fighting for their lives. It’s business as usual for the superdreadnought and his crew.
The Gate drive is trashed, the locals are hostile, and the crew has run out of beer.The galaxy has chewed up the Reynolds and spit it out. The search is on for the raw materials to make the parts they need to fix the ship. Who can stand up to the superdreadnought in a no-name galaxy at the edge of the universe? It's looking grim for a group hug, leaving the captain and crew with the choice of fight, flight, or diplomacy.Board the Reynolds and join the crew in their struggle to get home.
Superdreadnought Reynolds has cornered his enemy and believes that Gulg technology will help him defeat the Kurtherian-armed Phraim-'Eh. But what if it doesn't? With all guns blazing, the battle is joined, but the crew learns more about each other than the enemy. Even though it's a battle, the superdreadnought must win. Maybe that gives them an edge over the cult. Reynolds wants to take what he's learned back to Bethany Anne. He's ready to go home, even if only for a short while. The crew is behind him in his search for peace within his own fractured mind and his duty to the Federation and his loyalty to his crew.
The superdreadnought is hunting the cultists. The chase takes the ship and crew to Muultar, a planet tortured by three raging stars. Why would anyone live in such a place? But they do, and the Phraim-'Eh cult has found fertile recruiting ground. Their plan is nothing short of taking over the whole planet. How are they doing it? And who are those other aliens in the system, the ones who take issue with Reynolds? They seem more powerful than the superdreadnought. Are they the long-lost Kurtherians, and is Muultar ground zero?
Krokus 4. The system's nexus of intelligent life. Who are the Krokans? Who are the Orau? Are there any good guys to protect? It's a dog's breakfast from the word go. Reynolds is positioned to keep the sides from killing each other while he and the crew try to figure out what is going on. With a healthy dose of skepticism, they dig deep trying to find the truth. Underwater. In the vacuum of space. On another planet. Clues and answers can be found by only the most diligent. All while fighting for their lives. It's business as usual for the superdreadnought and his crew.
Battles in space, battles of wits, battles of ideologies-Reynolds in cyberspace, the crew on the ground. Everyone is engaged. The crew of the superdreadnought deploys on foot to win the hearts and minds of the native populations. The Grindlovians and the Telluride. Two races. One destiny. And an interloper is making everyone take notice. Integrated with a superdreadnought, the artificial intelligence known as Reynolds has recruited a humanoid crew to help search the universe for the elusive Kurtherians. His mission continues, and no one can stand in his way.
Integrated with a superdreadnought, the artificial intelligence known as Reynolds takes his ship across the universe in search of the elusive Kurtherians. While on his journey, he comes to a revelation: he's better off in the company of living creatures. He needs a crew. He needs information. And he needs to continue his search and destroy mission. Needing a crew and getting a crew are two completely different things. Reynolds is out of his element as he tries to reach out and make friends. Through it all, he has his vessel, the superdreadnought, the most powerful warship in the galaxy. Or so he believes.
Taking the battle deep into Arh'Kel territory, Colonel Jenkins, Major Xi Bao, and the newly promoted Captain Podsednik are challenged both in space and on the ground. Can they gain superiority in orbit while Legion mechs are landside? Can heavy metal win the ground?Working together. Fighting separately. Losing means losing the war. Win the battle. Win the prize. Humanity is poised to take its place as the leader of all races.Everything hinges on the Metalheads in their mechs.
Who kicks off the battle? Cannon fodder. Soften up the enemy. The Metal Legion. Old mechs crewed by former prisoners with nowhere else to go. They bear the brunt of the pain. Never fight fair when you're fighting for your life is the motto of the Metal Legion. They don't want to die, so they fight to win. The mechs stand tall or crawl or run or scamper. A dozen different designs held together by rough welds and sheer willpower. But the soldiers within, like Xi Bao, refuse to give up. Taking her armor underground, she finds the enemy in numbers far greater than she was told. Knee deep in the war, her crew gives their old mech new vigor for one last chance at glory. Metal Legion-climb the ramp and come along for the ride. Fire the mains and enjoy the company of the crew as they live for each other and as they fight for all humanity. Join the Metal Legion today.
The Metal Legion is committed to saving all, despite their differences, despite their loyalties. Leeroy Jenkins commits the Metalheads to a battle that makes them traitors to the Republic and enemies of the Solarians. It's the no-win scenario. Unless they can do the unthinkable. The stakes are high and risk higher as they bet everything they have in a single pitched battle to win the freedom of all humanity. Metal Legion-climb the ramp and come along for the ride. It'll be bumpy and hot, but the sound of the 15kg mains is worth it.
