Tag: Scifi

Feb
03

Walk the Crossroads | Episode 20: Mecha of Avalon

The Mecha of Avalon have fought in long wars, and are used by many factions. From the terrifying Eoten, the valiant Chevalier, to the fearsome mysterious Wak’a. Plumb the secrets of these bio-logical weapons, and learn the technologies that give them life.

Jan
26

Founding an Imprint

School is just around the corner as the second and final semester at Brookes approaches. Sure there is a lot of work to be done between the months of June and September; and I’ll need all that time to achieve the major project before me. It feels kind of strange in a way, but I’ve […]

Jan
07

What the Sierd are Avalonic Starships? Part 2

“Its a hard enough life, full of toil an’ strife we astraliners undergo!” The life of those who work the star lanes is far from easy and is one filled with trouble. Every astraliner knows that the Sea of Stars is far from forgiving. Only a few thin layers of seal protect everyone who sails […]

Dec
22

What the Sierd are Avalonic Starships? Part 1

“Drop to Sail-shift and prepare to fire.” The Avalonic Starship is a thing of terror, beauty, and over-wrought elegance. A recreation of ancient sailing vessels that once plied the seas of Elys and Aru. These combinations have changed over time as the need for design and defense have further evolved the ongoing standardization of solar […]

Nov
20

November Update on the Frontlist

Two months ago we published a projected front list for our future imprint (that’s our publishing house 😀 in Publisher Lingo), and so far things are a bit behind. Most of this has had to deal with a few minor setbacks, and none of them luckily are related to the writing of Threefold Seer (which is at […]

Nov
04

What the Sierd is Avalonic Technology? Part 3

“To know war, is to truly live.” -Ice-Razor proverb The Ice-Razor School has a simple proverb, “To know war, is to truly live. To know peace, is to await death.” A saying that epitomizes the near constant state of war that has existed since the First Expansion Era. Even when the Faeru were at peace […]

Oct
21

What the Sierd is Avalonic Technology? Part 2

“We hold the power of the gods, a frightening revelation.” -Cyrus the Elder, Scholar of Duzahk We return to discuss the complexities of Avalonic Technology, and the various applications which can be used found throughout the Avalon Cluster. Previously we discussed the expansion of Propulsion, Created Intelligence, and Cybernetic invention. This week we pick up […]

Oct
19
Oct
16

Saving Matt Damon Again – A Review of the Martin

“I’m going to science the shit out of this.” -Mark Watney Before I begin, I will openly admit, I have not read “The Martian” novel by Andy Weir. I plan on reading it, but for now I will be just reviewing the move starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastina, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, and Chiwetel Ejofor. […]

Oct
06

Themes: Space is an Ocean

“Take me out to the black, tell ’em I ain’t coming back!” -The Ballad of Serenity Space is big. very big. That’s just obvious. But in writing, movies, and shows there is a sense of how to treat the notion of space. This can be seen in certain early space operation series such as Star […]