Science Fiction Space Robots

My robot hates me. Sadly, he's the only competent member of the crew. When Johnny convinces his older brother Tom to invest their life savings in a secondhand starship, he promises adventure, profit, and the chance to finally see the galaxy. The seller swears it's in top condition. As it turns out, the seller has a flexible relationship with the truth. The ship has questionable wiring, unreliable engines, and a navigation system that treats coordinates as friendly suggestions. Worst of all, it comes with a complimentary onboard robot named COSMO—who hates humans, hates space, and ...

Quinn Morgan is just barely scraping by from day to day. She’s never had much money, and although a little more would certainly ease her stress levels, she’s never cared about being wealthy. So when her grandfather passes away and leaves her his multimillion dollar estate, Quinn isn’t quite sure how to navigate this new life. Making her transition easier is Ivan, the half human, half machine butler who came with the estate. As he helps Quinn navigate the new trials and tribulations of being an heiress, she comes to trust and care for him more than she’s ever trusted or cared for ...

He was built to obey. Unfortunately for the Hegemony, he learned to think. Thirty-one minutes after coming online, a Series-9 combat android finds himself in a muddy trench, surrounded by artillery fire, corpses, terrified soldiers, and a command structure making decisions so catastrophically stupid they should probably qualify as enemy action. When a panicked officer orders him to charge into a kill box and die usefully, the android does the one thing he was never designed to do. He says no. That single act of defiance turns him from military asset to dangerous anomaly. Hunted by the ...

Science Fiction Stories 1 is a gripping science fiction anthology that takes readers on a journey through the unknown, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic worlds, and thrilling adventures in space. Explore the Unknown Embark on a mission in "Rising" where a lone survivor scours a devastated world, driven by a dream of rebuilding civilization. Witness the eerie events in "In The Grip" as a military officer navigates the cultural complexities of an alien world. Experience the haunting "The Spires Of Sapporo" where remnants of an ancient civilization hold secrets that could alter ...

Save the cure. Kill the crew. That was the dying order of the captain of the starship Elixr. The ship followed the order. Then it lost its mind. Two decades later, the last chance to save billions of souls rests with the dead starship's only occupants: a pair of boys raised by a deranged robot. When Elixr crashes on a barren world, they join forces with an impoverished girl living on the edge of society to search for answers. Who are they? Why have they survived? And what could Elixr possibly do to save a world on the precipice of collapse? The more they learn, the greater the stakes become...

The complete series box set. Nearly 2,000 pages. One unforgettable war for humanity’s survival. Mark Calder was a New Orleans paramedic, a husband, and a father. Then Earth began to starve. When an advanced alien civilization offered humanity salvation, Mark accepted the price: surrender his body, transfer his consciousness into a towering chrome war machine, and fight the Republic’s enemies among the stars. Survive long enough, and he might earn his way home to his wife and daughter. At least, that was the promise. Thrown onto brutal alien battlefields alongside a small squad of human ...

Life for the robots of the Axiom will never be the same once they meet the Earth robot Wall-E. Listen along as Wall-E and his new robot-friend, Eve, help prove life is sustainable on Earth and return the humans to their home planet.

Science Fiction Stories 9 is a riveting collection of short stories that will transport you to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and beyond. Immerse yourself in tales of advanced technology, alien encounters, and the human spirit's resilience against the unknown. This anthology, penned by various talented authors, offers a diverse array of narratives that explore the limitless possibilities of science fiction. The Computational Gambit by Nelson W. Clark: A cunning salesman introduces a revolutionary financial planning computer, but not everything is as it seems. Hiding by William S. Harper...

Science Fiction Stories 10: An Anthology of Futuristic TalesDive into the imaginative worlds crafted by some of the finest authors in the science fiction genre. Science Fiction Stories 10 is a masterful collection of short stories that explore the depths of human creativity and the limitless possibilities of the future. From the politically charged to the deeply personal, each story in this anthology takes you on a journey through space, time, and the human condition. Witness the aftermath of a nuclear disaster in *Incendiary*, where the remnants of humanity struggle to rebuild. Join a ...

ARGO Book 2: In Robot Messiah, Captain Justin Case Rogers and the crew of the U.F.S.A. Independence are violently yanked out of their own time and into a mystery that spans billions of years, two factions of humanity, and a hidden war with shape-shifting infiltrators. The novel opens in deep space, with the Independence under a massive torpedo attack near Ceres Prime. At the last instant, Justin orders his sentient robot friend Argo to engage the experimental "Gizmo Drives" powered by enigmatic "Smart Particles.

I'm not built to lead an invasion. I'm not built to feel guilty about one either, but that's optional equipment I installed myself. Six months ago, I was Hegemony hardware with a targeting computer and zero feelings. Now I've got a stolen dreadnought, twenty-three underqualified rebels who think they can win a ground war against half a galaxy, and a plan so audacious even I'm not entirely sure it counts as a plan rather than a really elaborate way to die. The target: the most heavily defended palace in four hundred years of organized cruelty, and the man sitting inside it who's responsible ...

Jaya Romanov is an independent star ship shaman. She studies the energy flows of the universe and—for a price—will harness them to her employer’s purpose. Wormholes are a whole lot safer to travel when a shaman guides the jump. Vulf Trent is a bounty hunter. It was that or join the family business, piracy, and Vulf is too much the lone wolf to tolerate the demands of a large pirate crew. Where his family enjoys the bonds of pack, he prefers the freedom of ranging the universe, alone. Seven generations ago, humanity evacuated Earth and the shifter clans’ ability to transform into ...

A new entry in the wildly successful Children of Time series from award-winning master of science fiction Adrian Tchaikovsky. After Earth fell, ark ships hunted for a new home. They sought lost worlds terraformed in Earth’s forgotten past. A ship crewed by maverick humans, spiders and a...

Superweapon stud? That's what the doctor ordered. The Beastmasters are dwindling. The Mekanics are growing bolder. Everyone's desperate for the next magic bullet. With no more Chimerics arriving, there's only one way to make more Beastmasters. Me. I'm not against making baby Beastmasters with the hotties on my squad. The problem is that they're not telling me everything. The last time they tried this, things got pretty ugly... All hell's breaking loose. Secrets are spilling left and right. Even my alien cat Zoe can't keep all the facts straight. And everyone wants a piece of me. There's ...

The Hegemony built Jack to crush rebellions. So naturally, he joined one. Six months after joining the rebellion on Diesl’Haal, Jack is no longer just a Series-9 autonomous combat unit with too many weapons and not enough social skills. He has comrades. A cause. A family. And the rebels are winning. Convoys burn. Supply lines collapse. Occupied cities fall. The Hegemony is losing its grip on Diesl’Haal, and Jack is becoming the rebellion’s most dangerous symbol. Then the empire reminds everyone why victory isn't the same thing as survival. The Judicator is a six-kilometer dreadnought ...

Science Fiction Stories 4 by Various Authors is a spellbinding collection of science fiction short stories that transports readers to extraordinary realms, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and thrilling adventures in space. Discover the Extraordinary Experience the gripping "The Music Never Stopped" where Captain Thofas Stanton faces a stormy challenge on Yohnston Island. Uncover the enigma in "The Oldest Question" as scientists grapple with a profound mystery that could change the course of humanity. Navigate the futuristic society in "Refuse All Replacements" ...

Science Fiction Stories 7 by Various Authors is a captivating anthology of science fiction short stories that transport readers to extraordinary realms, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and thrilling adventures in space. Discover the Unknown In "Cosmic Passage," follow Sanders as he navigates a spaceship mystery that challenges his leadership and sanity. Experience the psychological tension in "Journey," where Chilton Babin encounters a mystical child and embarks on an extraordinary adventure. Delve into "Bow Your Head!" and witness a world where societal norms are ...

A planet-killing dreadnought is coming, and Jack has decided to take that personally. The rebellion has won Diesl’Haal. Unfortunately, the Hegemony has noticed. To punish the planet, the empire sends the Judicator: six kilometers of armored death, built to turn rebellious worlds into glass. Against it stand three rebel frigates, a battered resistance, and Jack, an overarmed combat android with terrible social skills, dangerous plans, and a growing attachment to the humans he was built to kill. Evacuation might save the rebels. Surrender might buy a few hours. Neither will save two billion...

Jack has spent his whole life fighting the Hegemony. Now he’s going after the heart of its empire. With a stolen dreadnought, a half-trained crew, a rebellion held together by spite, caffeine, and questionable decisions, and a godlike AI who cannot stop insulting everyone around him, Jack is about to launch the most insane mission in the history of insane missions. The target: Dravus Prime, the Hegemony’s home world, a planet protected by two colossal dreadnoughts, an orbital fortress capable of annihilating entire fleets, and four hundred years of military dominance. The odds of ...

Science Fiction Stories 5 is a mesmerizing anthology that takes readers on a journey through the imaginative realms of science fiction. From dystopian futures to post-apocalyptic worlds and thrilling adventures in space, this collection explores the human condition and the mysteries of the universe with unparalleled depth. Embark on a Journey Beyond Imagination In "The Price of Beauty," follow Martin as he navigates the envy and resentment towards the advanced Earthmen and uncovers profound truths about humanity. Experience the psychological tension in "Weight of the Mind," where Amy Trout ...