“Laches faded away, leaving Miriam standing facing Hyperion, the Metigen who had orchestrated the slaughter of over fifty million people a short year ago. There were limits to even deals with the devil, lines which should never be crossed…but she was beginning to wonder when she might find one.” Science FictionAliensScifiSpace ExplorationSpace TravelSpaceshipsSpace OperaAlien InvasionMilitary Science FictionGalactic EmpireGalactic War Book:Relativity Source: Relativity
“Caleb shoved back from the table and stood to retreat to the kitchen. “No. Find another plan.” “There is no other plan. This isn’t even a plan, merely a nugget of an idea for the start of a plan that’s certain to fail and end in your deaths.” AdventureScience FictionAliensScifiSpace ExplorationSpaceshipsSpace OperaAlien InvasionMilitary Science Fiction Book:Relativity Source: Relativity
“She returned his salute with a sly smile—a rare enough event that he eyed her suspiciously. “Admiral Solovy, are you wearing a shit-eating grin because we won here today, or is there something else I should know?” “There’s something else you should know.” Science FictionAiArtificial IntelligenceScifiSpaceshipsSpace OperaMilitary Science Fiction Book:Abysm Source: Abysm
“Any Earth Alliance military personnel who, whether through affirmative acts or by inaction, assist these seditionists are guilty of treason and will be held accountable. To all present military personnel: you have five minutes to respond accordingly.” She chuckled. “Bet more than one scuffle just broke out on board those ships.” “Any second thoughts?” Her head shook tersely. “We’re all traitors now.” “It’s not traitorous to want to be free.” Science FictionScifiSpaceshipsSpace OperaMilitary Science Fiction Book:Apogee Source: Apogee
“Chaos that closely resembled panic awaited. Shuttles raced to the presumed safety of the planet below while fighters crisscrossed the perimeter of the station. Platoon-sized formations of frigates and several cruisers formed up and accelerated away. To where the approaching attackers were located? She didn’t give a damn what her mother said in public. This was a bona fide insurrection.” SpaceScience FictionAiArtificial IntelligenceScifiSpace ExplorationSpaceshipsSpace OperaMilitary Science Fiction Book:Abysm Source: Abysm
“Nisi flashed his charismatic, mysterious smile. “Now, with this in mind, are you ready to take the next step?” Despite Caleb’s attempts at caution—at circumspection and even suspicion—the man’s words stirred his blood. They teased the possibilities of the power within his reach, real power extending far beyond parlor tricks and personal protection to a place where the course of life itself could be changed. “I am.” AdventureScience FictionAliensAiArtificial IntelligenceScifiSpace ExplorationSpace OperaMilitary Science FictionScience Fiction Adventure Book:Rubicon Source: Rubicon
“The Anadens have a somewhat different perspective on death.” “On account of not having to deal with it, sure. Personally, I think their little immortality contrivance has destroyed the value of life for them.” “It brought you back.” “Thus I reserve the right to be hypocritical on this particular topic.” AdventureScience FictionAliensArtificial IntelligenceScifiSpace ExplorationSpaceshipsSpace OperaMilitary Science FictionScience Fiction Adventure Book:Requiem Source: Requiem
“The ceiling shattered, and the vacuum created yanked her into the air. Her face grazed a shard of the ceiling as it broke off. Then she was in space. Her left hand unlatched the breather mask and slid it on while her right felt for the helmet trigger. Her finger slipped past it, fumbled back for it. Found it. Pressed it.” AdventureScience FictionAliensArtificial IntelligenceScifiSpace OperaMilitary Science FictionScience Fiction Adventure Book:Requiem Source: Requiem