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*** EDITED - 24th April - Fixed some typos and made a few tweaks. ***

Hey everyone,

I just finished the next chapter, so here you go! I've edited the first 20k or so, but my editors have only just received the ending, so please let me know if you spot any typos.

Anyway, enough preamble... it's showtime!

Cheers

Tefler

Comments

Cignal

Thanks Tefler

SGU29

Thanks a lot Tefler, hope you & your family are safe & healthy

Braw

cheers mr

commatoes

well my evening plans have changed

TF4EVA

my plans too!!! Thank you thank you and thrice thank you!!

Mjk154

Thanks Tefler

Tefler

I just removed the "part 1" from the first heading. Ignore that (I split the chapter into two halves for editing purposes).

Kris

It's Christmas.... :)

Who Me

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Steve

Sweet, thank you sir!

GDay (FMS)

Thank you very much Tef, have a wonderful weekend and keep you and yours safe and well.

a Norman knight

Your the Man, Tefler! Great evening ahead!

Tony

You are the BEST!!!!

Nchalada

Fabulous. Can't wait to read it

Evan

Wonderful! Thank you, Tefler!

BobTheBrit

Oh my! Thanks T, bloody good chapter...nothing like a cliffhanger lol

Wolf4205

It'll be really interesting to see where this goes. Clearly we're far from a resolution for John and his parents, and for how vehemently he denies them it's obvious it's still tearing him up. Jehanna also seems to want to talk to him about it, which seems like a perfect opportunity to give John a slight push to at least open a dialogue. Having two pressing disasters show up with the Brimorians and and the influx of matriarchs seems like a good opportunity for some form of redemption for Rahn and Jessica (at least it strikes me that there's going to be some form of redemption for them, especially Rahn, otherwise why keep them alive?). Maybe they offer some form of assistance to help mitigate further destabilization around this corner of the galaxy by helping out with the Brimorian problem? Or this is all wishful thinking by me. I just don't see any progression for John and his parents if they don't do something to go out of their way and help the Invictus and crew.

Bp Hlpt

Thanks, Tefler!

commatoes

OK, is it just me or has Tef modified his narrative style in this chapter? The parallel plot lines are broken up and the sections alternate, e.g. Rachel at cryo stasis healing Abi, a break, then resuming the plot line later with the critical burn victims. I do not remember Tef doing this in the past. If so, I prefer the past way where every scene is done beginning to end and then move on to the next scene. But this is a style issue and I will continue reading either way.

Str8NotNarrow

She covered her hand with her own, then smiled and used the other to reach for his cock, Think that should be "covered his hand"

commatoes

Tef, not really a typo but a first pass inconsistency of style. The Angel of Terra is fully capitalised but the [T]he Savior of Unity City is not.

Rat

epaulets > epaulettes diaphonous > diaphanous Also, damn, what a fun read. I'd buy that for a dollar! Actually, I actually did. Yay!

Evan

Tefler, it was a great addition! Thank you. I don’t expect another chapter this month, but this one was most welcome, indeed! I wonder what will happen when Daphne is asked to replay Jessica’s message requesting to speak with John, as well as her reaction when his response was delivered to her… or if Daphne will show the second transmission without being asked… and who will it be shown to…

Kensyi

Loved it Tef, but there is a huge problem with this chapter you desperately need to fix. It ended and now I need more. But also that was just what I needed. Hoping the next one comes out soon.....I know I'm being greedy but I can't help it, it is such an amazing story.

Steve

Hi Tefler!

Steve

ugh... I can’t write like I normally do. Anyway, another really fun chapter. When the stay in place order happened in my area at the beginning of the month I started rereading the whole story. I think it was the fourth time for the early chapters but for the last 20 chapters or so it was just the second time I’d read it. It had gotten a little distant and abstract for me just reading one chapter per month. I must say I just get more impressed the longer you do this. I’ve basically read the whole thing non-stop for two weeks and the rhythm of the story is simply .... cool! I read most of it on Literotica because I like the format there; it’s easy for me to step away and not lose my place. I also enjoyed seeing the newer comments. I haven’t read a lot of the comments from the other patrons here so I’m not sure if this has been asked, but has anyone really done a proper interview with you about your writing? I did listen to part of a recording of you answering questions on a soundcloud page. I assume I found that here but I really can’t remember at the moment. What I remember about that is that no one was asking you what I would have asked you. I suppose my questions would be more about your experience at the beginning of creating the story and the process of ‘getting serious’ about the story. I’m also curious about how you physically do a story this big. If I try to imagine writing something like this I think I would need a really BIG wall to keep my alien empires and characters straight. Anyway, I’m rambling. I feel very fortunate to have seen this story the day you posted it on Literotica and I have enjoyed the TSM story AND your story these last few years. Congratulations, I look forward to seeing how both stories unfold. Peace, Steve

Kurt Robertson

I can't believe that no one has turned over any nymph hearts or grave sites for the reward.

Kinky-Kong-Keith

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK! Gutted! I mean, I wasn't expecting John to be happy by any stretch of the imagination by Jess and Rahn's reappearance, but I hoped he would at the very least be willing to hear her out. Dammit Rahn, man up and do what you got to to fix this, whatever it takes. you got it in you buddy! If not, hopefully Jehanna can convince John to at least hear Jess out. As for the Khatri smack down, I gotta say, I'm kinda getting worried. I know the crew have dealt with bad guys before with just as much ruthlessness, I can't quite put my finger on it but it just gave me a bad sense of foreboding. You know the old quote, 'those who fight monsters' and all that. But shit, the battle of Kinta will be a hoot. Can't wait!

CJ Mora

Shit! Just when I thought it couldn't get any crazier, you throw in a wedding, a mass execution, and a nymph all in the same chapter! Great job, Tefler, bringing all that mess together! Wow!

IronLance

My apologies, Tefler. My first thought on seeing "Canon in D" was The Piano Guys "Rockelbel Canon" and Steve Sharp Nelson's reasoning why it's the worst piece for a cellist to play all the way through. LOL

AK Furry

Great chapter as always! This sentence jumped out at me on my first quick read through: “Alright, let’s get the bastards who tried to kill my dad,” I believe that should be Calara’s Mother instead.

Malcolm Clark

Damn reading that took far less time than I thought it would.

Arrowglass

Another stimulating and provocative chapter! You never fail to excite...to amaze...to surprise...to regale us!!!

zingowner

"...desperate to fulfil her master's desires." fulfill?

Matthew Marrinan

Great to see another episode in this great story, Tefler. Another Nymph being saved is a wonderful bonus, and look forward to their sister being freed from the Brimorian leader. One question - Is there a reason the chapters are saved as Word docx format rather that PDF for example? The chapter opens in Word which isn't the easiest for reading on a tablet...

J B

When Abi gets carried away with Sakura, Sakura really should jump unexpectedly twice, making Abi 'meep!' each time. 'meep meep' - zoooom!

J B

Hrrrm, the dreadnaut has a charged wormhole generator. I wonder what they'd barter for to lead a strike force of Terrans and/or the Invictus to Tamolith's defense?

Hugo

Thanks Tef. Makes a tough day a bit better. Good timing.

prsstarid

The new Lenarran was quite the surprise but it makes total sense that corrupt powerful family who has been in power for years would have one. Perhaps they should look at that demographic for more Lenarran's.

AK Furry

‘Nymphs gets unsettled“. Get?

Solarias34

I've always wondered why is it called the "Terran Federation"? It's clearly a military dictatorship. The characters always talk about how the admirals "rule" the Federation, there's never anything more than a token mention of laws if only to show how the characters are trampling all over them. And there's definitely never been any glimmer of civilian oversight.

prsstarid

I had to read the Khatri confrontation scene over again. I never get all the details on the first read but at the end of the first read I was wondering who was left on the Invictus to be firing down on the mansion. For a bit I thought it was Helene or Daphne since all the Lenarrans flew out after their sister, and to my knowledge neither Helene or Daphne had training on how to use the guns. However after reading it again it had to be Irillith since Tashana was on the Raptor. For some reason I thought they were both on the ground with John and the rest. Tashana normally is.

prsstarid

I was hoping that the need for the Invictus to get to Kinta in time to stop the Brimorians, would require John to ask for the help of wormhole generator on Larn's old ship. Thereby opening up the initial line of communication between his parents but with them starting to slingshot around gravitational objects in the core worlds, it looks like they plan on getting there their normal way.

prsstarid

Perhaps Rahn can call John and ask that Alyssa release the mental shield on Jessica so she can go back to being a thrall and being how she was again. Perhaps that might be a wake up call to John.

Dan Ferguson

Good to another chapter TSM from you, your one of my favorite authors. Was also glad to see you didn't write pagas and pages of John's escapes in the Bedroom. I'm more into the action scenes and doing good deeds and taking care of bad guys. Can't wait to see what happens to Johns relationship with his mother. Keep writing please we need your diversions during all this craziness going with the Virus.

cp

John's after action speech seemed off. I understand his personal attachment to the situation, but with how many others were hurt and the damage done to Olympus it would make more sense for him to say this was about those attacking the Terran Federation. It would also work very well on the PR side, even if they had to rerecord that interview.

Big Dude

Great writing, attention to detail, character development. Bravo Tefler!

ClarasBestFriend

Honestly this made my week. Thank you! Not to be whiney but... If they reconnect with Rahn, do you think that the Progenitor tech could maybe help a certain AI friend of ours return?

Cignal

Tefler never mind, it was how I picked it up as I was doing a compare. Thanks

Shane Sylvia

I'm disappointed with how John reacted to his mother's call. I get the anger but that was way to much like how an inhuman would react to me. And I'm saddened by how Alyssa has failed to enlighten John to how she removed his father's control over his mother, seams to me that would have helped mitigate his anger some.

Shane Sylvia

Sti,l loving the story keep up the awesome work! Thank you sir!

Simorthelast

Stellar writing,Tef! However instead of merely praising you like i always do, i I thought I would give share my critical thoughts! I usually love the side stories that accompany the buildups to major plot points. In particular I enjoyed David Gibbons' and Commander Wessons' arc leading up to the battle of Terra! And the love story of Larn'kelar and Ailanthia was beautifully tragic... The only side story im not feeling is the whole Tom/Mason thing. I dont know if its been in the background too long or if the characters just arent as compelling as your other minor characters, but even having read through chapter 120 at least 3x start to finish, I cannot keep straight who is who and who did what. Hopefully with an imminent confrontation with the brimorians, you'll be able to tie up those threads soon and get to juicier plot threads...other than that Tef, I am firmly invested in your story and eargerly await whatever happens next!

ClarasBestFriend

Is there any chance, given that it's only the 24th that we could get... Dare I even hope... Another chapter (or half!) this month???

Jim lynch

Loved it yet again tefler keep em coming please

BigWooSon

Word has a Save As PDF function, or it did a while back.

Ryan Soar

Yehaww another brilliant chapter, the story you are developing is a masterpiece in breadth and each chapter is eagerly anticipated. Well done sir I look forward to more of this fantastic epic tale.

Nonconformist

Dear Tefler, I think the immortality of Lynnette and Lina is incorrect because in chapter 40 Rachel tells them in her presentation that as long as the girls keep swallowing down John's cum the will live forever. Since John isn't going to feed them cum as long as they are with Charles they will age until Charles' dies. I realize that at that time John can renew their youth but in reality they aren't immortal until after they reunite with John and the girls. If I am right shouldn't this be discussed in some way within the story before we get too far along? That said I may have missed something in the storyline that has changed since chapter 40 that allows them to be immortal without having to regularly swallow John's cum. I'm only pointing out something that I think is inconsistent with the story but can be easily addressed. I hope you will comment back and share your thoughts. Thank you.

Str8NotNarrow

sculpted abdominal muscles of a fully-fledged Lionesses..... should just be lioness, singular.

Nonconformist

This comment ties in with my earlier one. In this chapter John tells Charles that Lynnette and Lina ( if she accepts ) would be devoted to him the rest of his life. I'm sure they would be devastated at his death, so in an earlier chapter after the" Battle of Terra " Rachel gave Charles a health update and stated she had added 20 years to his natural life span. With that in mind it is conceivable that Rachel could do so for all 3 of them every 5 years or so in order to stave off the heart break of losing Charles. Also Lynnette's secret will come out and if she is able to stay Fleet Admiral John and the girls will always have a ally in the federation. I am not trying to write your story Tefler but since I've already read 131 twice as you can guess I'm bored. I don't comment often but with nothing worthwhile to read I have taken to commenting. I really enjoy this story, It is my favorite both here and on Amazon. While reading other books waiting on the next chapter of TSM's is always in the back of my mind. Thank you again.

Str8NotNarrow

as usual, an excellent chapter. I enjoyed the subplots that continue to emerge and look forward to the many reveals that are being lined up. much appreciated

Nonconformist

Dear Tefler, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much.

Darrion

I was really hoping to read about his parents more this chapter. Instead there was a wedding. I liked the chapter. Hopefully we can see things get patched up so John can train with his father. Also #FreeFaye

Kinky-Kong-Keith

Are there any details from previous chapters from which we can make reliable estimates on how quickly the Invictus can reach Kinta? Because it just might be that not even John and co. can reach Kinta in time to stop the Brimorians. The battle could be over and Kinta devastated by the time they arrive. As others have suggested, there is the Larn's wormhole generator option, but if I'm correct it just might be John's ONE and ONLY option. He may be forced to actually return Jessica's call. Storywise, this would be a great way to start the reconciliation process.

rich ed

Brilliant as ever Tefler. Thank you. I was surprised that John did not give Charles a portable shield, plus Lina, Henry and Abi. (Or he did and it was not mentioned).

Mitch Powers

Keep up the great work Tefler and thanks for sharing your story with us. It’s wonderful!

Philip Hannum

Has anyone thought about the resolution that Rachel and her father had in the hospital? Calara got resolution with her father and gave Alyssa a HUGE boost in love power. Why didn't the same thing happen when Rachel got resolution with her father? I mean that cuff-link scene was pretty powerful in my mind.

Timothy Lucas

How's it possible that every chapter is a cliffhanger? Gahhhhh Excellent writing as always teff. Ignore all the idiot's trying to influence the story the way they think it should be wrote or what they think should be added. Your genius writing is what keeps us on toe curling edge from chapter to chapter!!!!! Keep doing what you're doing! You rock!

Bp Hlpt

A question to consider: Is the Invictus closer to Kinta or to the Brimorian's home world? In stead of racing to Kinta, why doesn't John go directly to the Brimorian's home world and tell them to call off the attack on Kinta "or else?" Of course, they will stop the Kinta attack, temporarily, unbeknownst to the Brimorians giving the Maliri time to get there, the Brimorians will go ahead and do something stupid, trying to get the drop on John, giving him an excuse to "take care of business", rescue the Nymph, rescue and avenge the Abandoned, etc, etc. I know John and company weren't planning to take care of the Brimorians until later, but if they're going to have to make an extra stop now anyway, this will end up saving them time in the long run. Just a thought. Of course, if tefler is using this an an excuse to "force" John to begin reconciling with his parents, then never mind. LOL

Big Dude

Or Bp Hlpt, John calls Mom to tell Dad to go kick some fish ASS while he comes to placate the Kintark by liberating the Brimorian takeover of other Kintark worlds with the Maliri. My 4 Farthings

Dave2282

Dave2282 I really don't understand why a master strategist like Callara has allowed John et al to be distracted by minor distractions like repositioning Callara's family a few weeks quicker than would have otherwise happened, staying for a wedding, stopping to eliminate a defeated Admiral in hiding, and now presumably dashing off to Kinta to defeat the Brimorrans. The only thing that matters is getting access to Maelnerak's homeworld so Dana can learn his technical secrets and the activate his hypergate in time for the Maliri to requisition the derelict Larathyran fleet of ships before the next Progenitor jumps in and starts blowing up worlds. Seems like they're just knowingly, dangerously wasting time on minor distractions that don't matter in the grand scheme of things . ...Look a squirrel!!! 2h

Arrowglass

It is ALL about priorities...their priorities!!! The Fernandez family is NUMERO UNO...number one! As such, that distraction among others, did NOT keep Calara focused on the end game in her planning including possibilities like the Brimorians changing their tactics and heading straight for Kinta. My 2 farthings!

Lee Sherman

Actually, the Malari have additional fleet assets on the Brimorian boarder, Ederale could send them to the boarder in a show of force, while talking to lord athorlia or however its spelled and intimidate him with a mutual defense treaty between kintark and malari. Brimorians don't know yet about the fleet heading to kinta and the bulk of the fish guys forces are in kintark space, and with the fleet coming to brimoria space via the kirrix side which is defenseless, fish guys move the kirrix boarder fleet to reinforce the fed boarder. with the malari coming from 2 sides that may be enough to get the fish dudes to back down or at the least pause and assess the situation.

Sean Miller

Actually, looking at the empire maps Kinta isn't any further away than the outer rim. The Invictus should be able to reach it in about a day.

BigWooSon

can we have another ceremony so that my parents can attend? may we have another ceremony so my parents may attend?

BigWooSon

My previous post was a correction, I was trying to state each ‘can’ uttered by Abi should have be a ‘may’

Bp Hlpt

Actually, I think the second "can" should be "are able to", or staying with "can" is probably alright.

Bp Hlpt

Or Tefler could just change the sentence to: Okay... but on one condition: we have another ceremony so that my parents are able to attend. After all, she said that she had a condition, not a question.

Matt

Thanks for the new chapter you magnificent bastard.

AlyxHaestrom

Gah, I read too quick. Another beautiful chapter!

King James

Another great sadistic torturous chapter! One step closer...but in another direction. Always fun to see the new developments but I'm still anxious to see at least 3 or 4 story lines come to fruition. Ship upgrade... Confrontation with his mother... Trip to the Astral Plain.. Confrontation with his guide... Also... Maybe I missed it... But what happened to the planet that was actually a big weapon? Somebody figured it out but I don't recall if that was explored further... I don't think it was ever activated... And not the "big gun" this had a defensive grid that was created by another ancient species

rich ed

This has been bugging me. "McGregor ’61", wondering how old is this bad boy actually? And how much a bottle, I would like one

Krowsingre

Thanks for the chapter :)

Anon Anonymous (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-07 11:00 I've been thinking about how John's parents will be reunited with him. I think they will have to step in and save him at some point from another Progenitor. I could be off base, but this seems to be the most likely and realistic outcome that sees them reunited.
2020-05-01 01:06

Benjamin Barnes

What about the girl that the admiral's wife had "prepared"?

Evan

The one thing that’s bothersome to me about this chapter is that Jade was able to scan Ailita‘s thoughts and learned that she had been passed down through generations of the family… but if her memories were completely wiped between each master, how would she know this?

TP

I have a question about Ailita - when John fed her shouldn’t she have gone into a trance with her first feeding and then slept for 14 hrs instead of talking with him?

PLRus--Founding member of the TSM F5 club.

They do sleep it off for 14 but none of the girls were knocked out instantly....they are just very tired. This seems to be from John beginning to work on their bodies and minds. Notice John didn't do that immediately with Ailitia as she started her glow pattern after the beginning of the conversation.

Kensyi

Starting reread number 5 and it kinda makes me sad that John never calls Alyssa 'Al' in recognition for what she itroduced herself as. It isn't anything ground breaking but with all the times Dana brings up all the time on the fool's gold, he never cracks an "Okay Al"

Tefler

John is quite formal with how he addresses all the girls, using their full name, except where he calls them "honey". The one real exception is Dana, who he occasionally calls Sparks. That's not because it's a nickname, but because it was her actual name until she decided to change it. :-)

Anon Anonymous (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-07 11:00 I don't know if I missed it, but if Dana/Sparks can make Runes on their rifle rounds, couldn't she do the same thing on the Invictus projectile weapons to negate enemy shields and increase payload?
2020-05-02 01:05

John Thayer

I thought they were going to talk to Lynnette about the outer rim possible rebellion when they were at Olympus? I also thought Mateo was assigned to Webers old ship, not the Thor?

Bp Hlpt

I hope Tefler comments about whether Dana's runes are only active when she is "thinking" about them. I had been under the impression that they were more permanent than that, sort of "engraved", even if only psychically.

Alex Janzen

Finally got to reading the last chapter. Loved it as always, but does anyone else foresee the... tendency to dish out "justice" with no mercy or remorse becoming a problem? I dont mind John becoming a space emperor or something to the effect but if they keep slaughtering the bad guys so enthusiastically it would probably create an atmosphere of fear that will breed enemies that will find new and interesting ways to be irritating.

Alex Janzen

The problem is that while Alyssa can read minds, she is still fallible and can make mistakes, as seen with the admiral who felt guilty over having an abortion when she was young - one of the time that she took the time to look at the perceived crime before rendering judgement. And if the tables were turned, and someone of greater power was judging John and crew in the same way, would they be considered guilty? Very likely because they are looking at what has been done, not so much why or what brought them to such a place. Even ignoring that, while we can be sure since we are given insight into the characters minds, in universe characters have no such luxury. All they see is brutal carnage followed by "They were bad, trust us". There is a lot of leniency given the heroic actions and lives saved but without a true understanding of the circumstances, all most would see is horrific slaughter. If it continues, the attitude of the public would change and there are those undoubtedly brave - and stupid - enough to try and do something about it. This is an entirely new set of problems since it becomes far less black and white when the people you are trying to protect start thinking you are the bad guy, and really can't understand the context of your actions.

Hermit1157

Wow. I think you should stop trying to expect PC "humanity" from a species that are apex predators. It would have been brutal if the feline nymphs ate their prey. Everyone knows that cats like to play so expecting human morality from them is ludicrous. Also humor, that many "civilized" people would gasp at is the coping mechanism that people who deal with the dregs of society that keeps the sane. Think soldiers and law enforcement personnel. Baen’thelas means 'Righter of Wrongs' and has nothing to do with "slap on the wrist", PC, justice. The Righter of Wrongs does what is needed, not what is politically correct.

Carmina.burana123

In the interview with jehanna John calls him a craven worm. Do you mean cavern worm?