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javamamanc's review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
brian's review
3.0
A new race of alien invaders called the Malach launch an attack on human inhabited worlds. After ripping their way through the Mk 18 Bolo on Wide Sky they head for the planet of Muir.
This planet is defended by Freddy and Ferdy, two Mk 24's, and their newly assigned commander, a maverick who is on his last chance.
The Malach are interesting aliens, described as being like velociraptor dinosaurs with 4 eyes and two pairs of arms.
As usual with this type of story, the upper brass have no idea, mistrust the AI built into the Bolos' (despite them being around for hundreds of years), and have programmed them with conflicting rules of engagement more designed to protect peoples property.
It's a bit predictable in places, but the story moves at a good pace and has some decent action pieces
This planet is defended by Freddy and Ferdy, two Mk 24's, and their newly assigned commander, a maverick who is on his last chance.
The Malach are interesting aliens, described as being like velociraptor dinosaurs with 4 eyes and two pairs of arms.
As usual with this type of story, the upper brass have no idea, mistrust the AI built into the Bolos' (despite them being around for hundreds of years), and have programmed them with conflicting rules of engagement more designed to protect peoples property.
It's a bit predictable in places, but the story moves at a good pace and has some decent action pieces
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