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universe10 books2003
Military science fiction.
“Get kicked out of the Academy and the family still hands you a ship.”
from the catalogue
Start with Trading in Danger →
includes Vatta's War, Vatta's Peace
DuneUniverse
universe78 books1963
Science fiction and space opera, about political intrigue, set in far future and other star systems.
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from the catalogue
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HonorverseUniverse
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Military science fiction.
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from the catalogue
Start with On Basilisk Station →
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Military science fiction.
“Sign a document at 65, saying you intend to join up 10 years later.”
from the catalogue
Start with Old Man's War →
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from the catalogue
Start with Once a Hero →
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The Saga of Seven Suns UniverseSeries
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