Beyond the Gate

Cercians, Book 4

By: S. H. Jucha

Narrated by: Nicole Poole

Attacks against Cercia appear never-ending, and each mercenary fleet escalates the planet’s danger. The conclave desperately feeds resources to the Malia system to aid its defense. In addition, Minimalist, Luther, and Morgoth double the number of EMP platforms above and below Cercia.

With controllers embedded in the EMP platforms, Commander Nira Racine of Outpost Fourteen: Colony Five and the fleet’s SADEs possess the capability to target attacking ships and missiles.

Cremsylon speaks to Orion, the SADE handling Metter drone production. Despite being unfamiliar with the drones’ defensive value, Cremsylon seeks permission from the Metter triumvirate to load dreadnaughts with the conclave versions to aid Cercia.

Simultaneously, conclave fleets pursue the means by which to change the social fabrics of races. The first wave under Admiral Mila Pappas undertakes a mission to procure another Onda faction as an ally. Having destroyed a Juta fleet at Castern, Mila isn’t anxious to engage this faction.

At Da-fer, volunteers who help the hamlet subs swell in number until the swath of the planet that supports these destitute individuals is covered by helping hands. Kelley proposes expanding to other Elite planets. However, they don’t know what might await the fleet at a second Elite system.

The Retribution accompanies the protectors’ Trident, as Miranda and Z investigate the Messinants. Their focus is on the newly discovered massive gate dubbed Messinant ship-gate-one. Each piece of information brings the conclave closer to engaging the ancient, secretive race.

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The Cersian Story Continues

S. H. Jucha continues to keep the momentum going in the Cersian series. Great to see our favorite SADEs and Protectors overcome challenges.

Another good book

The story continues with new developments and continuous improvements throughout the region. Looks forward to the new book coming in the next few months.

Uplift stories are getting repetitive

No real opposition, repetitive stories of uplift, and other races being amazed by technology. Not really sure why I’m still listening

disappointing

this is dissapointing ending (atleast for me) to silver ship series. Too many names and no central character.