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Sci-Fi Primer Ron McKinnon
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This is the audio portion of my Youtube series about science-fiction novels.
Using the space simulation Elite Dangerous, I'll be visiting the star systems described therein and narrating some backstory. It can be helpful in following the story for the uninitiated, or good as a refresher for those who read these stories a long time ago.
Enjoy your visit, and check out the accompanying video (https://bit.ly/32kLU2t) if you want to get the most out of the experience. However if you're in a situation where podcasts are preferable then have a listen here!
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A novel for space truckers!
This one is for you space truckers.
We return to C.J. Cherryh's Alliance-Union universe in "Merchanter's Luck", this time to follow the exploits of a merchanter living at the margins of society and getting in way over his head.
Video version at https://youtu.be/kznxbf1ySGY
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The Alliance-Union Universe Part II
This episode concludes the story of Downbelow Station by C.J. Cherryh.
An interstellar chess game is playing out, with merchants, aliens, and station personnel caught in the middle.
It sets up the Alliance-Union universe in which many future adventures will happen.
If you would like to see more of this, please subscribe and/or leave a comment.
The song Signy Mallory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tlOztKm2ws
The video for this episode is available at: https://youtu.be/pcwmtmAq9nw
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The Alliance-Union Universe Part 1
Today's episode I think will be of particular interest to fans of Elite Dangerous, especially those of you who are into the lore of the game.
We will go into the history of the Alliance-Union Universe by C.J. Cherryh and start with the novel "Downbelow Station" at Tau Ceti.
If you would like to see more of this, please subscribe and leave a comment.
Fly dangerously, and o7.
The video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/e06XxEc8k5M
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Cygnus X-1: Flying Into A Black Hole
In this video I recreate the events of the 1977 song "Cygnus X-1" by the progressive rock band Rush at the first black hole ever discovered.
Come see!
Video available at https://youtu.be/XVkyWdq8QKs
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Maker Series 2: Procyon's Promise
Now to the conclusion of the Maker Series by Michael McCollum. I go over the main points of the sequel to Life Probe, Procyon's Promise, published in 1985. This one takes us all the way to the Aquila Dark Region.
For some reason, this has been my favourite installment to make up to date, perhaps because this book - that I had up to now not finished reading - has finally had its day.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and other science-fiction related topics. If you feel so inclined please leave a comment and/or subscribe to my channel and pass the word to those who might be interested.
The video for this episode is available at https://youtu.be/VNMz38NRWfc
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Maker Series 1: Life Probe
I just finished reading the two-part Maker series by Michael McCollum. Here is the first novel of the series, written in 1983, presented to you.
You may notice a remarkable similarity to another series that's popular today...
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and other science-fiction related topics. If you feel so inclined please leave a voice comment and/or subscribe to my channel and pass the word to those who might be interested.
You can see the video that goes with this episode at https://youtu.be/1g7YHRYEjQM
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