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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

ENDLESS DARKNESS: a Stellar Empire story from @robfike.com (Ch. 3) The DEEP REACH finds herself dropping out of subspace into a chaotic mess. Will the crew … and the ship … stay intact?? stellarempire.substack.com/p/endless-da...

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ENDLESS DARKNESS — Chapter 3

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER ELEVEN: [ E M E R G E N C Y. ] Ch. 11 of Book 1 of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire #stories

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 11

TWO WORLDS REPUBLIC SHIP ‘Hound’ BRIDGE

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 17/03/2026

ENDLESS DARKNESS: a @stellarempire.bsky.social story (Ch. 2) The crew of the DEEP REACH prepare themselves for a potential salvage haul, but the edge of known space carries threats… and so does the ship itself. stellarempire.substack.com/p/endless-da...

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STELLAR EMPIRE (@stellarempire.bsky.social)

Welcome to Stellar Empire, a vast and growing sci-fi universe filled with interesting species, technologies, and struggles between different powers all vying to be the Stellar Empire. | Created by @jamr-media.bsky.social

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

ENDLESS DARKNESS: a Stellar Empire story from @robfike.com (Ch. 2) The crew of the DEEP REACH prepare themselves for a potential salvage haul, but the edge of known space carries threats… and so does the ship itself. stellarempire.substack.com/p/endless-da...

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ENDLESS DARKNESS — Chapter 2

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER TEN: Admiral Fisker revels in his victory, and partakes in his unique tastes… Ch. 10 of Book 1 of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire #stories

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 10

COMMONWEALTH CRUISER ‘Snow’ WARD ROOM

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 14/03/2026

ENDLESS DARKNESS: a @stellarempire.bsky.social story (Ch. 1) Meet the crew of the DEEP REACH, a ragtag group coming from Longshot space, a hotbed for mercenary and pirate activity. But even these rough characters can bite off more than they can chew! stellarempire.substack.com/p/endless-da...

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

ENDLESS DARKNESS: a Stellar Empire story from @robfike.com (Ch. 1) Meet the crew of the DEEP REACH, a ragtag group coming from Longshot space, who may have bitten off more than they can chew. stellarempire.substack.com/p/endless-da...

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ENDLESS DARKNESS — Chapter 1

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER NINE: WAR takes its toll on Volm's crew. Ch. 9 of Book 1 of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire #sciFRIDAY

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 9

TWO WORLDS REPUBLIC SHIP ‘Firestorm’

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER EIGHT: Hiding amid the rings of Somari 8, Volm feels his crew beginning to crack… Ch. 8 of Book 1 of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire #stories

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 8

TWO WORLDS REPUBLIC SHIP ‘Hound’ REAR COMPARTMENTS

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 11/03/2026

As part of my @stellarempire.bsky.social story ENDLESS DARKNESS, I threw in these really [ redacted ] translators with heavy censoring, courtesy of a sci-fi soda company called PopWorks Made with Adobe Project Neo and Photoshop.

3D art of A sci-fi translator communication box from a fake company called PopWorks (a joke combining Willy Wonka and Coca-Cola)

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER SEVEN: Volm and the "Hound" run, racing away from Fisker into the rings of Somari 8. Ch. 7 of Book 1 of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stories #stellarempire

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 7

TWO WORLDS REPUBLIC SHIP ‘Hound’ BRIDGE

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JAMR.fun @jamr-media.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER SIX: Experimental ordnance incoming… Prepare for impact. How will Volm's crew respond? Ch. 6 of Book 1 of the EMPIREFALL CHRONICLES, set in the @stellarempire.bsky.social universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire #sciFRIDAY

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER SIX: Experimental ordnance incoming… Prepare for impact. How will Volm's crew respond? Ch. 6 of Book 1 of the EMPIREFALL CHRONICLES, set in the STELLAR EMPIRE universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire #sciFRIDAY

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 6

COMMONWEALTH CRUISER ‘Snow’ FLAG BRIDGE

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🚀 Two fleets. 🛸 One galaxy. ⚔️ No mercy. STELLAR EMPIRE: SKIRMISH is a fast-paced, head-to-head bluffing card game set in an epic sci-fi universe. Every card is a calculated risk. Every move could win the war. Ready to command your fleet? 👉 Get it here: jamrfun.square.site/product/stel...

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JAMR.fun @jamr-media.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER FIVE: Volm and Fisker mark a supply station as their battleground… but who comes out on top? Ch. 5 of Book 1 of the EMPIREFALL CHRONICLES, set in the @stellarempire.bsky.social universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER FIVE: Volm and Fisker mark a supply station as their battleground… but who comes out on top? Ch. 5 of Book 1 of the EMPIREFALL CHRONICLES, set in the STELLAR EMPIRE universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 5

COMMONWEALTH CRUISER ‘Snow’ PILOTHOUSE

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JAMR.fun @jamr-media.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER FOUR: What insidious fate lies ahead for the shark-like Cartolangious crew on Fisker's ship? Ch. 4 of Book 1 of the EMPIREFALL CHRONICLES, set in the @stellarempire.bsky.social universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER FOUR: What insidious fate lies ahead for the shark-like Cartolangious crew on Fisker's ship? Ch. 4 of Book 1 of the EMPIREFALL CHRONICLES, set in the STELLAR EMPIRE universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire #stories

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 4

TWO WORLDS REPUBLIC SHIP, ‘HOUND’

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER THREE: Newly-promoted Commodore Volm prepares for the challenges ahead and the political tensions of war. Ch. 3 in Book 1 of EMPIREFALL CHRONICLES, part of the STELLAR EMPIRE universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stories #stellarempire

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 3

COMMODORE VOLM’S READY-ROOM

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JAMR.fun @jamr-media.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER TWO: Introducing Admiral Fisker, Volm's adversary. His arrogance is only surpassed by his cruelty. Ch. 2 of Book 1 in the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the @stellarempire.bsky.social universe stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER TWO: Introducing Admiral Fisker, Captain Volm's adversary. His arrogance is only surpassed by his cruelty. Enjoy ch. 2 of the 1st book of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stellarempire

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 2

Admiral Colin Fisker lowered the headset, watching over his sub-Lieutenant’s shoulder.

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

BORN OF ASH AND IRON - CHAPTER ONE: Join Captain Volm in the first chapter of the first book of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe. stellarempire.substack.com/p/born-of-as... #scifi #stories #stellarempire

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Born of Ash and Iron — Chapter 1

Join Captain Volm in the first chapter of the first book of the Empirefall Chronicles, set in the Stellar Empire universe.

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 06/01/2026

CAN'T WAIT!

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JAMR.fun @jamr-media.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

ENDLESS DARKNESS The crew of the Deep Reach thought they laid claim to an enticing salvage, but what they found at the edge of Long Shot’s galactic arm was something else entirely… Chapter 1 from @robfike.com: stellarempire.substack.com/p/endless-da... @stellarempire.bsky.social

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ENDLESS DARKNESS — Chapter 1

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

ENDLESS DARKNESS — A STELLAR EMPIRE STORY The crew of the Deep Reach thought they laid claim to an enticing salvage, but what they found at the edge of Long Shot’s galactic arm was something else entirely… Read chapter 1 from @robfike.com here: stellarempire.substack.com/p/endless-da...

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ENDLESS DARKNESS — Chapter 1

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The crew of the Deep Reach thought they laid claim to an enticing salvage, but what they found at the edge of Long Shot’s galactic arm was something else entirely… [ ENDLESS DARKNESS ] by @robfike.com Coming Soon! #sciencefiction #scifi #stories

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 25/11/2025

@stellarempire.bsky.social alien art drop: The ‘Squelcher’, a primordial nest of worm-like creatures—operating as a collective organism. It is a legend of the ancient SE universe, before the Rhyno era. Its mask - a faux face - is made from bone of its digested prey.

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Andrew Sears @searsandrew.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

This was such a fun chapter to write. Taking a break from the war to visit Declanian home life was something I really wanted to do and combining it with Kele’s dismissal was perfect timing for it. Check it out, and let me know what you think!

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Are you a Sci-Fi writer looking to get the word out for your stories? Join the Sci-Friday community on Substack! 🛸 Science Fiction is filled with endless possibilities and writers making worlds come to life! singulardream.substack.com/p/the-sci-fr...

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The Sci-Friday Tag List

A one-stop shop for who's participating in Sci-Friday on Substack.

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

SCI-FI SHORT STORY SERIES 👾📖 Republic Ascendant — Chapter Six "Justice for the Dead" In orbit, railguns speak; on the council floor, knives do. Read it today: stellarempire.substack.com/p/republic-a... #SCIFIbooks #SCIFI #ScienceFiction

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Republic Ascendant — Chapter Six

Book two in the Empirefall Chronicles follows the story of the fall of the Rew Confederacy and the rise of the Rogers Republic.

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 31/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in partnering with us on @stellarempire.bsky.social artwork. Come join the @jamr-media.bsky.social discord so we can continue the conversation and share ideas! discord.gg/BeVfKV2H

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Join the JAMR Discord Server!

Check out the JAMR community on Discord - hang out with 14 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 25/10/2025

Hey, sci-fi concept artists! @searsandrew.bsky.social, @dyc3r.bsky.social, and I are looking for illustrators who want to work on brining our growing scifi IP @stellarempire.bsky.social to life! #scifi #conceptartists cc @conceptartworld.bsky.social

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STELLAR EMPIRE @stellarempire.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Welcome to Stellar Empire, a vast and growing sci-fi universe filled with interesting species, technologies, and struggles between different powers all vying to be THE Stellar Empire. #SCIENCEFICTION #SCIFI

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Rob Fike @robfike.com · 22/10/2025

I am absolutely stoked for this game.

BIG RETRO RED LETTERS: COLONIST CO.

Retro Sci-Fi cartoon illustration of a colony structure with a big vintage billboard with two astronauts on an alien world, with the headline Become a Colonist!

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Anders Edwards @andersedwards.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Sounds awesome, love seeing big sci-fi worlds being built—fellow author here, cheering you on! 🚀

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