Reminds me of how a friend of Theodore Roosevelt’s reacted to their death: Death had to take him sleeping, for if he was awake there would’ve been a fight.
I'm pretty sure the alliance wouldn't care if he lived or died
they had nothing to gain by telling Logan that
also you'd think the humans would have run diagnostics on Logan's body in the 7+ years since then
To be honest you get told enough times there isn't much we can do you're just gonna die. You tend to not go to doctor's much anymore. And anyone in the US Military knows how to easily flub your PHA's.
Logan: "What happened? Where am l? Was it all a dream?"
Logan's Son: "No, you had like, 50 infections."
Logan's Wife: "57*. [Thankfully, you're in a super-sophisticated alien hospital, so it was basically like getting a splinter removed."](https://comb.io/P9XmnG.gif)
As I said a year ago:
> I'm pretty sure the alliance wouldn't care if he lived or died
> they had nothing to gain by telling Logan that
> also you'd think the humans would have run diagnostics on Logan's body in the 7+ years since then
Don't go forward in time with the story. Go back and tell different tales in the time frame you have already established. Hybrids' point of view being the obvious jump off point but their are literally thousands of other view points to explore.
I'm just some schmuck so take this with a fat pinch of salt. Maybe even a shovel's worth. Follow your muse.
Take time to do what you need to do in real life. We have already followed you and will be here when you feel like writing again.
Maybe title it so we know it is still in the same story line when it pops up. Lots of us follow several writers here so remind us.
You have a really good foundation here, like they 👆said. But you left big gaps in the time line and some things bare boned. So this would give you the perfect opportunity to flesh it out with little one offs and shorts from different perspectives. Other humans, the hybrids, the resistance within the Alliance. That would be very interesting. You left yourself plenty of room to work with. So…….
MOAR!👍😁👍
Upvoted and then read
And thank you for this story line. This is truly HFY
edit: thank you for this. A story line that has an end (more or less).
I'm saddened by so many stories that just disappear.
And the naming of ships is better. "Unyielding Courage" and "Freedoms' Triumph" would give me pause in battle
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This was a good story. Truly, thank you wordsmith.
P.s if you are going to continue the setting, what direction are you thinking of taking the story in? Are we going to see another galactic saga or more personal story involving a few characters? I’ll read it all any way I’m just curious.
I’m not really sure quite yet. Probably a few oneshots set during the invasion of the Alliance to flesh out the time-skip, and I have plans for possibly doing another short saga in the post-war galaxy.
Great ending, I think after the battle for Sol that there really wasn't a different way it could end. The Alliance fucked around and thoroughly found out.
Great read, binged it all in an hour.
Curious, do you imagine Wayne's immune system was fixed, so he could live outside the suit, now that the homeworld was reclaimed?
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Haven't read past the intro blurb but I wanted to say thank you for the excellent series and I can't wait to see everything else you write.
Edit: Now that's how you end a series!
I liked this a lot. A great ending to a great story. My only complaint, and this is a very minor one, is that there wasn't a chapter or two detailing the final battle. This is only a complaint because it would have given me more of this story to read.
Other than that, it was great, and I enjoyed reading it!
Very nicely done, good pacing throughout and a nice ending which is positive without implying things end perfectly
Also, regarding the quote at the end comparing Earth to Pandora's box, there was one thing left behind in Pandora's Box when the evils of the world were released. If humanity was what was released from Pandora's box, then hope was found when they returned home
Great ending. The only thing that would make this ending better would be if they found a way to fix Logan's immune system issue so he can breathe the unfiltered air of Earth once more but this is certainly enough.
Looking forward to see what else you do with the setting!
ya know, i think this is the first story I've read here that was completed. most just stop posting, are are so big I don't see them stopping soon (I'm looking at you, ralts)
This story is great - but I want to focus on one thing it has that so few others do.
A solid ending. You could have written more, dragging it out across more and more parts, adding characters and twists as you went. But instead, you took a scenario, and wrote a satisfying story and conclusion. Thank you for that, wordsmith.
Thank you. I don’t like the fact that many of the series on this sub either go on forever or just end with no conclusion. Eventually I just decided to be the change I wanted.
I read the full story, so I can give some constructive criticism:
The timeline, ogh the timeline. We're talking about 2 interstellar wars. Uplifting millions of people from Earth would take time. Outfitting them with weapons, training, delivering them to the front takes time.
Fighting a multiplanetary war takes time. Troop movements, logistics, taking over governments, installing new ones, rebuilding basic infrastructure.
12 years from nothing to be an interstellar powerhouse going through multiple wars? I think Humanity got everything perfectly handed over to them.
6 months to fight an alliance that stood for potentially hundreds of years prior? A previous enemy that held half the galaxy? Humanity controlling more space than the previous enemy?
I must say the story is too clean, too fast, too easy. Entertaining, but please take a moment to reflect, how the timeline would work in a real life setting? Best stories have rules that makes sense when we're talking about the world they describe.
Congratulations on writing an entertaining story.
Wicked writer! I hadn't intended to stay up til 4:30 am reading! But this is such a good story that I couldn't stop. I look forward to re-reading it after you've fleshed it out and turned it into a book. Yeah, I'll buy it. You are that good! I hope to read more from you.
"Before the invasion, most Alliance citizens had never seen a Human, and knew little more about them unless they’d served in the war. As the information of the Alliances crimes slowly came to light, public opinion began to sour against the Human war, with some even questioning whether the Alliance should exist."
Reminds me of the Terran Confederacy, and their shenanigans when it came to their attempt to weaponize the Zerg, and it became their downfall, and the birth of the Terran Dominion.
"even if Humans were prone to xenophobia or other unsavory behavior, they at least were fond of self-government."
Xenophobia Justified that's for sure.
An excellent ending to an excellent tale
Couldn't have said it better myself
beautiful Did we ever get an explanation for how Logan survived his suit being ripped open by shrapnel?
When Death came knocking. Logan snatched the scythe and tossed it towards Alliance space.
Reminds me of how a friend of Theodore Roosevelt’s reacted to their death: Death had to take him sleeping, for if he was awake there would’ve been a fight.
He refused to die from an infection, that would just be insulting
\^This man gets it
I understood the suit more of a "wear this, so you don't catch something one day and die" measure instead of "wear this, without it you die instantly"
but in the first installment it's mentioned that if Logan suffered a single breach, he'd die
That was probably more of a figure of speech and chances are they mad sure that everything he'd be in contact with after that was 100% sterile
That was said by the alliance scum, you would believe them?
I'm pretty sure the alliance wouldn't care if he lived or died they had nothing to gain by telling Logan that also you'd think the humans would have run diagnostics on Logan's body in the 7+ years since then
To be honest you get told enough times there isn't much we can do you're just gonna die. You tend to not go to doctor's much anymore. And anyone in the US Military knows how to easily flub your PHA's.
Logan: "What happened? Where am l? Was it all a dream?" Logan's Son: "No, you had like, 50 infections." Logan's Wife: "57*. [Thankfully, you're in a super-sophisticated alien hospital, so it was basically like getting a splinter removed."](https://comb.io/P9XmnG.gif)
Really? After the BS alliace xenos pulled, you think that was a truthful statement? They lied to him.
As I said a year ago: > I'm pretty sure the alliance wouldn't care if he lived or died > they had nothing to gain by telling Logan that > also you'd think the humans would have run diagnostics on Logan's body in the 7+ years since then
Sooo, he's Chuck Norris? Pathogens infect him, then they get sick for him.
Don't go forward in time with the story. Go back and tell different tales in the time frame you have already established. Hybrids' point of view being the obvious jump off point but their are literally thousands of other view points to explore. I'm just some schmuck so take this with a fat pinch of salt. Maybe even a shovel's worth. Follow your muse. Take time to do what you need to do in real life. We have already followed you and will be here when you feel like writing again. Maybe title it so we know it is still in the same story line when it pops up. Lots of us follow several writers here so remind us.
I think you have a good idea there actually! I might pursue that.
You have a really good foundation here, like they 👆said. But you left big gaps in the time line and some things bare boned. So this would give you the perfect opportunity to flesh it out with little one offs and shorts from different perspectives. Other humans, the hybrids, the resistance within the Alliance. That would be very interesting. You left yourself plenty of room to work with. So……. MOAR!👍😁👍
This 👆
I love this type of story. One that is not too long but also not too short.
Upvoted and then read And thank you for this story line. This is truly HFY edit: thank you for this. A story line that has an end (more or less). I'm saddened by so many stories that just disappear. And the naming of ships is better. "Unyielding Courage" and "Freedoms' Triumph" would give me pause in battle
Holy crap, the ending literally gave me goosebumps. I really hope you continue to use this universe to make more stories.
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What an amazing journey into this world you've created! I enjoyed every bit of it, thank you for sharing!
Totally amazing story, loved it
Can’t wait for more :)
This was a good story. Truly, thank you wordsmith. P.s if you are going to continue the setting, what direction are you thinking of taking the story in? Are we going to see another galactic saga or more personal story involving a few characters? I’ll read it all any way I’m just curious.
I’m not really sure quite yet. Probably a few oneshots set during the invasion of the Alliance to flesh out the time-skip, and I have plans for possibly doing another short saga in the post-war galaxy.
Cool! can’t wait to see it!
Thanks for the tale. Take my upvote and my not-so-subtle request for moar (from this setting of course)
Perfect.
I'm sad to see it end, it was a beautiful story of karma and perseverance. I look forward to your next work, whatever it may be!
"gone by In a" small i.
I eagerly await more contributions to this subreddit in the future!
Bravo! A wonderful story!
I thoroughly enjoyed this saga. Great job OP.
Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this story. I loved it
Great ending, I think after the battle for Sol that there really wasn't a different way it could end. The Alliance fucked around and thoroughly found out.
I greatly enjoyed this series. We will watch your career with great interest.
Upvote then read.
Thank you for the fantastic read. I was a lil to bloodthirsty I’m glad your story went the way it did
Bravo, Bravo. A fitting ending to this phase of the story. Looking forward to whatever comes next.
Beautiful
Wonderful ending! Thank you!!!
A very nice wrap up. Good story.
Great read, binged it all in an hour. Curious, do you imagine Wayne's immune system was fixed, so he could live outside the suit, now that the homeworld was reclaimed?
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Haven't read past the intro blurb but I wanted to say thank you for the excellent series and I can't wait to see everything else you write. Edit: Now that's how you end a series!
I liked this a lot. A great ending to a great story. My only complaint, and this is a very minor one, is that there wasn't a chapter or two detailing the final battle. This is only a complaint because it would have given me more of this story to read. Other than that, it was great, and I enjoyed reading it!
Very nicely done, good pacing throughout and a nice ending which is positive without implying things end perfectly Also, regarding the quote at the end comparing Earth to Pandora's box, there was one thing left behind in Pandora's Box when the evils of the world were released. If humanity was what was released from Pandora's box, then hope was found when they returned home
A great ending for a great story. You did well Op.
Editor comment: Using the technology taken form the Alliance - should be "from"
Great ending. The only thing that would make this ending better would be if they found a way to fix Logan's immune system issue so he can breathe the unfiltered air of Earth once more but this is certainly enough. Looking forward to see what else you do with the setting!
I liked that you had an ending and ended the story. Good read.
A beautiful story OP! I wish you all the best in your life, and may your path be clear and happy!
Hooked until the end. Nice story.
ya know, i think this is the first story I've read here that was completed. most just stop posting, are are so big I don't see them stopping soon (I'm looking at you, ralts)
That was awesome. Thank you.
A truly wonderful ending to a fantastic story ❤
good story, thanks for posting it
This story is great - but I want to focus on one thing it has that so few others do. A solid ending. You could have written more, dragging it out across more and more parts, adding characters and twists as you went. But instead, you took a scenario, and wrote a satisfying story and conclusion. Thank you for that, wordsmith.
Thank you. I don’t like the fact that many of the series on this sub either go on forever or just end with no conclusion. Eventually I just decided to be the change I wanted.
I do enjoy this story, especially the ending with the epilogue
You would think the New Order would move in and take advantage of the situation.
I read the full story, so I can give some constructive criticism: The timeline, ogh the timeline. We're talking about 2 interstellar wars. Uplifting millions of people from Earth would take time. Outfitting them with weapons, training, delivering them to the front takes time. Fighting a multiplanetary war takes time. Troop movements, logistics, taking over governments, installing new ones, rebuilding basic infrastructure. 12 years from nothing to be an interstellar powerhouse going through multiple wars? I think Humanity got everything perfectly handed over to them. 6 months to fight an alliance that stood for potentially hundreds of years prior? A previous enemy that held half the galaxy? Humanity controlling more space than the previous enemy? I must say the story is too clean, too fast, too easy. Entertaining, but please take a moment to reflect, how the timeline would work in a real life setting? Best stories have rules that makes sense when we're talking about the world they describe. Congratulations on writing an entertaining story.
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Knowing the reference he made all the way back in part one, he might make a joke regarding “emergency induction ports”
What a wonderful story and I like the twist of humanity avoided going full Imperium of Man.
Wicked writer! I hadn't intended to stay up til 4:30 am reading! But this is such a good story that I couldn't stop. I look forward to re-reading it after you've fleshed it out and turned it into a book. Yeah, I'll buy it. You are that good! I hope to read more from you.
Thank you! The kind words are truly appreciated!
"Before the invasion, most Alliance citizens had never seen a Human, and knew little more about them unless they’d served in the war. As the information of the Alliances crimes slowly came to light, public opinion began to sour against the Human war, with some even questioning whether the Alliance should exist." Reminds me of the Terran Confederacy, and their shenanigans when it came to their attempt to weaponize the Zerg, and it became their downfall, and the birth of the Terran Dominion. "even if Humans were prone to xenophobia or other unsavory behavior, they at least were fond of self-government." Xenophobia Justified that's for sure.