The System States Rebellion Omnibus: Books 1-2

By: Dietmar Wehr

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Rumors of Glory, book 1:

Humanity has colonized over 500 planets under the not-always-benevolent administration of the Federation of Planetary States via the FED Army and Navy. Longstanding grievances over economic exploitation by Earth-based companies have grown into a full-scale rebellion, and attempted secession has been tried by many of the more successful colonies. The Rebels believe a peaceful separation is possible. The FEDs believe an easy and swift military resolution is available. Both dreams of glory are shattered by the reality of a civil war that is rapidly escalating in scope and violence.

Rumors of Honor, book 2:

The interstellar civil war between the breakaway System States Union and the Federation of Planetary States continues to escalate with the help of sophisticated planning computers on both sides. Rumors of Honor is military science fiction that includes space battles, ground battles, political maneuvering, strategic deception, personal triumphs, and personal tragedies. Watch as the necessities of war force protagonists on both sides to compromise their honor.

©2015 Dietmar Wehr (P)2016 Podium Publishing

Familiar story - excellent character/plot arcs

While the story of interplanetary rebellion is a familiar theme in space colonization novels, what distinguished this was was the careful creation of many interestingly written characters. While at times the story seems to languish on detail astrogation planning and maneuvers, the interplay between the characters makes up for these instances.

If you enjoy a good space opera, you'll not regret picking this one up.

Good

Was at times hard to follow the Story.
Got lost at times who is who.
Story jumped back an force a lot.

Definitely echoes of David Weber quality story telling

A good space styled soap opera action story. Definitely will be a series worth pursuing as the story unfolds in future books.

Jack Webb Dragnet style reader

Jack Webb Dragnet style reader
A full audio presentation in the spirit of Jack Webb and dragnet. Cadence, pauses and all.

Now I feel like I need a Space Viking refresher!

This is a great piece of fan fiction that fleshes out the truly awesome universe created by H. Beam Piper, and sets up the early founding of the Sword Worlds. When I heard the words “contragravity” and “spherical spaceships” I was, like, WAITAMINUTE WHATTHEHELL ! ! ! And I just kept hearing more and more HBP-isms.

LOL

Love it. Mr. Wehr does an excellent job of telling his story in almost exactly the same style as Piper, too. Jeffrey Kafer, whom I’ve never listened to before, did sn excellent job, although his female voices were non-existent. However, I still hope he does Space Viking, it’s mostly dudes talking anyway.

I am probably going to buy the third book of this series.

Enjoyed Story Desoute Narrator

Definitely a fan of Dietmar Wehr but not of the narrator's delivery.

First the Author. Mr. Wehr 's style of sci fi is often based on interplanatary space naval action. Some political machinations, but only as they serve to drive the ship action. Less character relationship, more science & technical orientation.

I'm not a science expert, but disclaimer aside, Mr. Wehr seems like he does his research & knows what he's talking about. His tech is believable. His space ships don't navigate on magic, they have a solid sounding background based on theoretically realistic principles & possibilities. And even a non-nerd likes me finds hearing about them interesting.

Now the narrator. To me, every character sounds the same which causes confusion as to who's talking. Whether in the middle of battle or describing the specifics of interstellar drives, delivery never fluctuates. Richard Burton reading the telephone book Jeffrey Kaffer(sp?) is not! BUT, Despite bad narration, the story survives & thrives. Some people actually like this narrator, (imagine that?!), so decide for yourself. Either way, the book's worth pursuing, so buy it!

Great book and series

Really like this series. Makes you listen close to keep up. I like having to pay close attention, it really gets you involved.

Excellent!

What made the experience of listening to The System States Rebellion Omnibus: Books 1-2 the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed the story line. If you like The Synchronicity War (an AWESOME series) you will like this series as well. You need to read / listen to all 3 books or your just going to be left hanging. In the end, they series has a clever and satisfying ending.

Who was the good guy and who was the bad?

Only a somewhat interesting series. There was no designated good side or bad side. This made it difficult to bond with any particular character.

George C Marshal

If your a fan of Gen Marshal and everything he did to win WW2 you should like this book, it goes deep into the numbers and logistics, it’s I nice twist on the genera