Favorite Sci-fi Universe - Page 5

Andybaby · 06-14-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ham88

Hey! I don't think anyone has mentioned any of Ben Bova's stuff. It pretty good. I haven't read all of it. I don't remember what the name for the universe is. I'm sure you could find it fairly easily as most of his work occurs in the same universe (well, solar systems).

Orion Universe.

Solar system/planets of ben bova universe are the two that I've heard of.

sabredog · 06-14-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackVoid

My favs:

- Warhammer 40K

Funnily enough I have been playing the miniatures game on and off for 20+ years. I find WH40K a fascinating and very gothic/dark setting. Some of the books are superb and others are very bizarre.

For a good series within that universe, set 40,000 years into a very bleak, dark and brutal future, try;

Gaunts Ghosts - Dan Abnett.
Eisenhorn and Ravenor - Dan Abnett
Souldrinkers - Ben Counter
Ultramarines - Graeme McNeill
Ciaphas Cain - Sandy Mitchell

There are others, but these stand out for me.

That reminded me of the Classic Battletech setting. Like all these vast gaming tie ins, there are many books available but only a few good reads. In that regard, Michael Stackpole is the better pick. Once Wizkids got the franchise from FASA, it all went pear shaped.

sirbruce · 06-14-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Andybaby

Orion Universe.

Solar system/planets of ben bova universe are the two that I've heard of.

His Star Watch Universe is different from the Orion Universe.

Andybaby · 06-15-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sirbruce

His Star Watch Universe is different from the Orion Universe.

I know. that's why they were in different paragraphs, and in the second I mentioned that they were 2 different universes Ive heard of.

sirbruce · 06-15-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Andybaby

I know. that's why they were in different paragraphs, and in the second I mentioned that they were 2 different universes Ive heard of.

Ahh, frankly, I didn't understand what you second sentence was referring to at all.

Andybaby · 06-15-2009, 03:47 PM

the exact name is the gran tour series (had to go wiki it)

its about the colonization of the solar system/planets. this is the series that "mars" is a part of. probably one of his most famous books

Ham88 · 06-15-2009, 07:34 PM

I'm entirely incapable of choosing a favorite scifi universe , but this is probably not it, but worth mentioning is Sean McMullen's Greatwinter series, great concept, but not the best, in my (not) humble opinion.

ahammer · 06-16-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sabredog

That reminded me of the Classic Battletech setting. Like all these vast gaming tie ins, there are many books available but only a few good reads. In that regard, Michael Stackpole is the better pick. Once Wizkids got the franchise from FASA, it all went pear shaped.

wizkids does not have it anymore Catalyst Game Labs has it now. they have been talking about maybe putting more novels out for SR and battletech.

sabredog · 06-16-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ahammer

wizkids does not have it anymore Catalyst Game Labs has it now. they have been talking about maybe putting more novels out for SR and battletech.

Very true and it is good to see new novels coming out in the series. I would hope they shove the lamentable Jihad dross aside, but that would be hard to do.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 06-16-2009, 10:42 PM

I really like the "natural" feel of the Whedon's Firefly universe, as well as Bova's Kinsman series books. I have an appreciation for realistic, but still very interesting.

Clarke's universe was also as interesting, for similar and different reasons: He made even the fantastic sound possible, if only because there was so much of space for the fantastic to be residing in.

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06-15-2009, 03:47 PM	#66
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	the exact name is the gran tour series (had to go wiki it) its about the colonization of the solar system/planets. this is the series that "mars" is a part of. probably one of his most famous books

06-15-2009, 07:34 PM	#67
Ham88 Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maine, United States Device: Ectaco Jetbook	I'm entirely incapable of choosing a favorite scifi universe , but this is probably not it, but worth mentioning is Sean McMullen's Greatwinter series, great concept, but not the best, in my (not) humble opinion.

06-16-2009, 10:42 PM	#70
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I really like the "natural" feel of the Whedon's Firefly universe, as well as Bova's Kinsman series books. I have an appreciation for realistic, but still very interesting. Clarke's universe was also as interesting, for similar and different reasons: He made even the fantastic sound possible, if only because there was so much of space for the fantastic to be residing in.