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Three Square Meals - Chapter 133 (Patreon)

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2020-05-31 23:43:42
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2021-01-10 18:22:07
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*** EDITED - FINAL VERSION - I cut the final 5k words and made that the intro to chapter 134, which now keep the Battle of Kinta contained within a single chapter. ***

Hey everyone!

I've completed all the additional scenes to end the chapter at the point I wanted. It's now just over 35k words, so I hope you enjoy the extra content.

Cheers

Tefler

Comments

Usher

Yay!!!

Steve

Thank you good sir!

Cignal

Thanks Tefler

BigWooSon

Damn you guys are fast!

Keigan

Thanks!!!

Robster

Thx Mister Tefler

Big Dude

Thank you sir!

Elliot Day

Sure it will be worth the wait!

Evan

Thank you, Tefler!

Robert Wrigley

I want to read it But I want to wait until it's all there. DAMN YOU TEFLER......

DeepSpace

Awesome thanks for the release.

GDay (FMS)

Thank you Tef, we greatly appreciate all of your hard work in bringing us your universe.

Arrowglass

Thanks for the early "FIX" to my TSM addiction!

Bp Hlpt

Thanks, Tefler!

BrianM

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the partial Chapter 133 and very much look forward to getting the rest tomorrow.

commatoes

Thank the maker!

Evan

“Do you think if has a lot of untapped abilities we don’t know about?” Should perhaps be: “Do you think it has a lot of untapped abilities we don’t know about?”

Evan

Excellent chapter, Tefler! Thank you so much! I can’t help wondering if Alyssa is going to use the devastating speed of the Invictus to cause its hyper wake to eliminate the communications between the invaders and their origin point… and I’m looking forward to finding out.

Arrowglass

Another top drawer Tefler tale...loved the differing vignettes...cannot wait for what I am sure will be a fantastic finish to this chapter!!!!

Justin Webb

I wish the astral fortress had not been destroyed, they barely got anything out of it.

Mr Smith

I just saw the down load for the chapter and didn't read everything that Tefler said in the post. I came away thinking that it was one evil cliffhanger, then I read the rest of post whooosh.

Jewbear

Great chapter, for some reason I had to download it from the website and couldnt do it from the app, the file I got from the app was a blank word doc with file name.

Taco1085

Mr. Tefler, what an amazing story, once again. love the hijinx Calara planned out for the Brimorian fleet... so fun to read and wonder what is going to happen next.

Stephen

Haha haha... The scene with the Shoal Commander is The Princess Bride in Space

Mark Kowitz

Thank you for the fix. I hated to see the fortress go like that but it made for a great read. I can't wait to read the rest of the chapter.

Jedi Khan

Well darn. Here I was hoping that after I finished reading what has been posted so far, the rest would be done and uploaded. Guess five hours isn't enough time, huh?

Crom

'Wait for it... WAIT FOR IT! Nope! Fuck it, I'm going in!'

Mr Smith

Is it wrong that got a flash of the fight between good John and evil John an thought of "Army. of darkness" ; Ash VS Ash. 🤔 {I blame the other movie reference} 😃 or worse yet a meme of John talking about his boom stick. Late night thinking can be insanely evil 😈.

Timbo

Gotta rush to work. Two words: TOTALLY MAGNIFICENT. Watching that prelate writhe as Calara’s traps functioned perfectly, one after the other, was priceless...

Kyle Kurk

Huge fan here love your work thnkyou for the early birthday present my birthday is june 9th so you made my day with all this rioting going on in my town i have something to do while im home

B S

Dammit even the unfinished chapters are ending on cliffhangers now!!!!!!!

citymorgue2 CM2

Ahh Tef always thinking about your drug addicted readers. I mean loyal readers! It's like smack (I imagine). Just cant get enough and always itching for more. But you never leave us hanging. Thank you kind sir.

ClarasBestFriend

Well, I binge-read hard last night, eagerly awaiting the last scenes!

ClarasBestFriend

And as eager as I am for more, wow. That was masterfully written! Loved it.

Shane Sylvia

Anther awesome chapter Sir Tefler! But for the record.... I HATE c,cliffhanger! Lol . I loved the conversation the girls had with John about his mom excellent work! Looking forward to the next chapter.

Raphael Goldfarb

Probably my first complaint... I thought the scene with Charles and Lynnette was disappointing. Charles was oversimplified and kind of manipulated and it didnt seem consistent with their characters. Rushed

W

I never know if its okay to start reading when I see a post like this. Will the unfinished parts be added to the end or will I accidentally miss a scene in the middle that’s added afterwards?

Arrowglass

QUESTION? John wishes he had been able to see what Tashana did about the personal enhancement runes. So, why doesn't Alyssa do the same thing as she did with the old "videos/projections" Tashana saw about Mael'Nerak and Valada?

Tony

F5?

Dean R White

It sounds as if Ch 134 is going to be an important one! Next Tuesday right?..........................lol

AlyxHaestrom

I still think Tamolith would make a sexy dragon-girl.

Ryan Soar

Tefler the only problem I have with your work is that I'm ravenously reading every new piece as quickly as I can (cause you've definitely got me hooked) and then I suddenly hit the end ... arrgggghh!! Seriously though another great piece to the story, can't wait to read the finished chapter. Bravo!

Tony

waiting is the hardest part is playing in my head

Tefler

I've added a couple more scenes with the Brimorians and Kintark. I'll add the rest tomorrow! :-)

TF4EVA

AWESOME!!!! Another cliff hanger ending.......

Mr Smith

He's not done with this one yet, he's going to be adding more this chapter.

Philip Hannum

So good. The suspense of the upcoming fight with the fish men and lizard men has me on the edge of my seat. Wow, so, so good.

Arrowglass

Typical Tefler triumph...he gives you something to get your teeth into...then he leaves you hanging by the same teeth!!! WELL DONE!!!

JoyofCal

One of the best chapters of TSM. Expecting the next will also be so stimulating.

MaydaysSin

AWESOME! I love these battles so much!

Str8NotNarrow

wonderful stuff, I'm glad to be back in the action and looking forward... perhaps too soon.... to chapter 134

Str8NotNarrow

"However, he did allow himself a confidant smile" s/b confident

Jedi Khan

Hehe. Calara sure is good at her job. She's turned the Brimorian commander into a nervous wreck and caused him to take leave of his senses. The Kintark stand a much better chance of survival now, but it's still going to be a close fight.

divovido

Are the new scenes added at the end or in-between?

Str8NotNarrow

it seems outrageous to me that Alyssa forgives herself for the outer room debacle. She says "Consider us even for what happened with the Outer Room colonies. I'm sorry I hurt you over that" that would been a fair statement from Lynette, but it is not a fair or mature statement from Alyssa. it's backwards

Str8NotNarrow

should say Outer Rim, not outer room

Hermit1157

Alyssa is plotting evil! I foresee the maiden flight of the Lion's Dragon Wing!

DigitalDreamer

Clearing his throat, the Shoal-Commander tried again. “Perhaps we should sent scouts into the asteroid field? It would be the ideal location for an ambush. The Kintark could have concealed more warships inside the cover of the belt.” **sent should be send**

DigitalDreamer

Given the parlous state of the Kintark defence fleets **perilous?** **defense** Merriam-Webster indicates parlous is obsolete with a definition of "dangerously shrewd or cunning" or "full of danger or risk."

citymorgue2 CM2

not a full chapter and you still leave us on a cliff hanger you inglorious bastard!

Jewbear

Looking forward to how this battle plays out, don't keep me waiting tefler

ringill

While we're waiting, congratulations to Tefler for a selection of Literotica 2019 Readers Choice awards, Sexiest Female Character to Alyssa in ch.113, Sexiest Male Character to John, also in ch.113 and Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Story to TSM ch.124.

SuperAzureReader

Really enjoying this. Also idk how his dad has any room to be mad about the fortress. There is no way that he would know that considering his guide holds a significant portion of the knowledge he should know. The guide his dad created. He literally had to keep trying to do stuff with no guarantee that it would work or risk dying at the hands of the progenitors. Feel bad for him in that regard

browser_69

Just in case Tefler ever see’s this. Firstly, thanks for the chapter it was great as always. It would have been great for Edraele to address the group instead of Alyssa parroting her words to John. I know Alyssa is more open with going into other people's heads and does this with the Maliri on several occasions, but with Tashana distraught it would have been a good time to see some of that mother daughter bridge mending that hasn’t been touched on yet. It would also be nice to see the other members of the crew adopt Johns distant gaze as they are talked to by their various matriarchs and the twins with each other. It would make sense for Irillith to be trying to console Tashana. We also finally get more on the Maliri with sinister plots at work which could very well be Sarinia’s plan B, I just hope that we can see Edraele solve or contribute in the solving of the issue. She was introduced as a powerful telepath and should be even stronger now, but I feel like she hasn’t done anything with that besides buffing John since fighting his guide. Like the other non-human races, the Maliri have limited screen time, it would be great to get even small sentence asides that bring up Edraele’s and the Matriarchs actions in the Protectorate whenever she appears or talks to John. Finally, I am curious how Rachelle held of John and Sakura so long with a single shield when they were using enhanced speed. I may be grossly underestimating her, but I got the impression that at least John only needed 2 blows on the same spot to get through. Is she spinning it faster than they can strike again, or can she react at a speed on par with their enhanced speed? It may be nice in the crews travel time to have John spend time with the new members Helene onwards (maybe robots too) as the rest of the crew are veterans, can run the ship, and have already had plenty of screen time, maybe after John defeats his guide though and they can comb his mind for the archives. Now none of these are criticisms, I love the story and it is the first work I have crowd-funded so congratulations. You are also the author while I am not even a writer, so feel free to disregard anything that I have said. Cheers.

Muledrvr

Sweet!! New scenes

dakota downey

Lol I agree with the kintark I pity the bastard who faces Calara in a game of tactics

Nchalada

I'm gonna wait till it's all done.. first end scene was great

Str8NotNarrow

There have been no sighting so far, Shoal Master s/ either have been no sightings or has been no sighting

Tefler

I added a bit more and it's past 30k now. I still want to conclude the Kinta battle in this chapter, but a few rl issues came up that cut into my writing time. I'll finish it off tomorrow. :-)

Chicken

Where did you add? I assumed at the end but was incorrect :)

Chicken

I scanned through all the *** looking any added sections in the middle but did not see them. Maybe it was just content added to existing sections. Thanks

Coulomb

I am pretty sure he extended the scene where

Coulomb

Oops.... accidentally hit done to soon. Typing on phone is a pain sometimes. Anyhow, I am pretty sure he extended scene third to last where he is reminiscing with Calara and Alyssa....

cp

I got a comparison tool on my phone just for this.

Timothy Lucas

Its just a couple pages at the end

Timothy Lucas

If you're using a phone like me...you have to redownload it

Bob Clarke

He added a couple of extra scenes at the end in the first edit, then in the 2nd edit extended the bit after Alyssa said "I've got a better idea..." - on the Word app I just searched for "better idea" & read from there down to the next *** & Brimorian fleet scene.

Lee Sherman

After reading about the tactics that Calara has used so far, i feel "almost" sorry for the fish boys, i'm sure there are even more surprises in-store.

mas99

I think Calara missed a huge tactical advantage in the last 2 chapters. In this chapter, we find out she knew about Alyssa's changes to John's mom and they told her their entire history. So, she should have pushed much harder to tell John so that they could use Jessica to make Rahn worm hole over to the Kintark. Just park there and when the Brimorians show up - smoke a few out of space, no problem. Tell them to all go home quietly and then follow them there to make sure they listen and do not massacre the abandoned. This way, the team could get to Genthelas sooner (therefore, to Brimorian planet sooner) and it would be a way for Jessica to prove to John she really has changed and can influence Rahn. Maybe Calara cannot see that far forward yet? I know Alyssa said no in the last chapter, but as close as those 2 are, Calara should have been able to change her mind.

Tefler

I added a couple of new scenes to round off a couple of points in this chapter. I'll crack on with the battle now. :-)

Arrowglass

Is there some way to use that last transmission from Jessica as a source. She sent a message and he responded back. Seems like that would be a start to broadcast another message to open the door?

Nonconformist

I couldn't tell from Tefler's comments from 2 hours ago. Is chapter 133 complete now? I don't want to stumble across any spoilers so I only read Tefler's comments right now unless he is discussing points in the chapter in response to comments. So, is it done yet?

Jeremy

So, are we at the final edit or is there more to come in this chapter?

Evan

Tefler, I really liked the new additions, especially the part with Lynette and Charles, but I did see one thing that bothered me in the later bit with John. It says: those wonderful women and I think it should be: these wonderful women because John’s thinking about the women in his life who are there, not some who are separate or distant. Minor, I know. :-) Also, totally as an aside, instead of John’s saying “There she blows...”, shouldn’t it be: “Thar she blows…” ;-) I was also very happy to see that my supposition was correct.

jerry661

Is the final version of 133 out yet?

Tefler

I've added a number of new scenes since the original release, taking it up to 32.5k. I'll be adding more to wrap up the battle. :-)

Arrowglass

Thank you...keep 'em coming!!!!

John Teeter

Lol, now you're just teasing us that want to wait for the complete chapter. Thank you for torturing us with a good story.

Mr Smith

i bow to your ability to make multiple cliffhangers in only one chapter.

Big Dude

Tefler, will you be planning to deliver two chapters this month?

Jammus1

Ahhhh!!! I love the battles!

Jammus1

I loves me a good ol’ fish fry. 😁

Jammus1

By the way, Tefler...If you kill John, I’ll never forgive you. It’s been eating at me.

Kensyi

So I have been rereading this with each update and it is amazing to read it that way, the build up to this battle is amazing. I can't wait for the full battle of Kinta.

TF4EVA

and we keep coming back......

Mr Smith

Yes we are all readochists

Jammus1

I swear to God...please don’t do that.

Mr Smith

John dying would be evil and tragic but not the worse ending. He could wake up on the Foolsgold and it was all a dream. Like the Newheart show. Mind you Tefler would have to go into hiding but it could happen. 😈

Big Dude

Tefler, does your document system count words differently?

Arrowglass

Since Athena can enter and exist on the Astral Plane without Alyssa being there too, would she be able to search for any other Kyth'faren fortresses and not be noticed or discovered by the Astral monsters?

Daniel

I really like this story and always look forward to the next chapter being posted. That being said, I don’t like it when a chapter is posted with a note saying more will be added. If I read it right when it’s posted, then when the new scenes are added, I have to try to figure out where the new stuff is to continue reading. Since I read on an iPad, it makes it kind of a pain. In the past, the new scenes were added within a day, so it wasn’t that big of a deal to just wait to read it the next day. With this chapter, I’m basically checking in once or twice a day to find out when the chapter will be completed before I start reading and it has been 5 days since the chapter originally posted. My question is, why post an incomplete chapter in the first place? Its not like you’re on a schedule or deadline, so I just don’t get the point? I understand some people are impatient to read any new content (I’m pretty impatient myself), but for me, it just isn’t worth the hassle on my part to read it when it is first posted only to then have to go back again (sometime multiple times) to finish reading it. Maybe if you could somehow mark where the new content is it would make it easier for people who read it when it is first posted to find and read the new content? Thanks for the great story and please keep up the great writing.

Tefler

Whenever I publish a chapter here, it's still a work in progress. There's going to be new dialogue and narration added based on feedback from patrons, and sometimes entire new scenes. I originally intended chapters to range from 25k - 30k words, so the original release of chapter 133 at 28k is "complete" in terms of size. I wanted to end the chapter at a specific point, so I've basically been adding extra scenes for free since then to reach it. I try to add "Final Version" to the post for a chapter when I'm done with it, but for the last few chapters, one of my editors was busy with rl issues. That meant I've slacked off with wrapping up the edits as I was waiting for his notes, but I'll try to get back to finishing the edits off in a more timely fashion. I know there are a few people that like to wait until a chapter is "done" before reading it, so apologies to them. :-)

TF4EVA

I guess chapter 133 could have stopped where it originally did and all the add ons appear in the final edited version except I suspect some of the scenes impact on the next chapter so 134 would not flow as intended. I understand the frustration of looking for the new bits (especially if they aren't just tacked on the end) but for me every time I read a TSM chapter I find new things, new insights etc so its not a biggy. Just grateful to receive the bounty provided and bless the hand and mind that brought such deliciousnesses to my table.... Definitely hanging out for 134

Frostfyre

If you can, another great help would be to repost the old chapters that have been edited to StoriesOnLine. Not the e-book versions, just the edited versions so those of us who obsessively reread TSM can bombard you with new edits instead of the same ones over and over, lol.

steve angel

Dear writer Tefler. I just want to thank you for your continued efforts. I love your writing. I love your story. I hate it when others complain about how you release the chapters. I like it when you release them in multiple parts. Those that want to wait can, and those who wish to read ahead can, so everyone can be happy. But everyone is a critic. I have read or listened to your writings 3 times. Plus just went back and did 58 forward again. I don’t read anything else know. I just go back through again. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! But please don’t just bring to an abrupt end. I pray that the ending will be well thought out. A am sure you will continue your excellent storytelling. I will read / listen to all your work in future.

steve angel

Sorry I should probably called you by your proper title “Grand Storytelling Overlord”

Grimlakin

Just want to know when it's story done ot edit done. ;)

John Jameson

I really like this gradual release of the final version of a chapter, as it reveals a lot about the storywritiing process to patreons, but also provides a more sustainable exposure to the story for addicts.

Tefler

I've updated the chapter again with some combat scenes. You can find the beginning of the new content by searching for a # symbol. I need to write one more scene, then I'll end the chapter there. :-)

MVFast

Crap! Why can’t you write faster than we can read? :)

Evan

Tefler, a few items: Plasma Cannon batteries recoiled congealed plasma leaked over Unless I’m mistaken, plasma wouldn’t congeal, given that state of matter, and I’m not clear why there would be any recoil to Plasma Cannon batteries. Perhaps saying that the plasma was spreading or flowing or cascading or… well, I’ll leave that up to you. :-) Libtegh whirled around to face the shoal master (and throughout the remainder of these paragraphs) You’ve been using Shoal Master as a title everywhere else, so I’m not sure why it’s lower-case here. Other than these minor nits, very enjoyable additions. Thank you!

Frostfyre

I get a broken link when i try to open the latest iteration.

Evan

I was just thinking of irony... The Kintark High Prelate is now fighting to get between an attacking armada and the Kintark home world, where his outnumbered forces will be the last line of defense, all the while hoping that allies will arrive in time… and hoping that her tactics have delayed the arrival of the invading forces enough so that the Maliri (and the Invictus) will arrive in time! Is anyone else seeing this and smiling?

David Shmilowitz

*Sees only one final scene to go* *Begins hammering F5 frantically*

G

How long are we looking at for the rest of 133? Are we talking hours, days or weeks? Want to read the whole thing in one go.

Heinz Molck

Tomorrow morning it should be available...

Tefler

The completed chapter is now up. Let me know if you spot any typos! :-)

Droidmek

Thank you for all your hard work.

Bp Hlpt

Thanks, Tefler!

Bob Clarke

Thank you O Master Wizard... it's been an interesting chapter! Already looking forward to 134 chop chop 😂

Mitch Powers

Dude!!!! Great chapter! I can’t wait for the next!!! This is the worst cliffhanger in quite sometime!!!! You are genius. Keep up the great work!

Evan

Yellow burst of light —> should probably be: bursts feelings he’d remembered all too well. —> should probably be: he remembered Besides, now we know —> should probably be: Besides, now that we know Very nice finishing point for the chapter, Tefler! Now, I have to go back to the beginning and re-read it all again, but I’m not going to do it today. It’s my Mom’s birthday so I’m going to try to do something to help her to make it an enjoyable day.

Jewbear

Where is my TARDIS when I need it... Bloody authors and their inability to crank out good stuff faster. Lol

Navekiller059

I’m so glad you posted the las little bit of this chapter. I’m very excited to see how the fight against johns guide plays out.

Arrowglass

What a rush...as usual he brings us screaming right up to a STOP...HOLD...WAIT...ANTICIPATION!!!!!!!!!!! Another WELL DONE!!!!!

eclipse

Yeah Great Chapter... well worth the wait for that... Have you finished the next one yet? (Joking) Actually you should release a paragraph a day... have everyone checking thier feed every hour :)

Brian Woods

So...well done. I was expecting a crazed attack on Kinta, but not the planetary bombardment on the scale you seem to have taken it, aka like Galon Prime. I was thinking more like Unity City and just a small section of the planet itself, but it feels like you went whole hog and started wrecking everything planetside. Over the top, of course, but likely necessary to set up whatever happens next in 134. To the story you have provided so far, I would assume you intend to have the guide fight on the way to Genthalas, judging by how vehemently John indicates his frustration at himself for a distraught Calara not foreseeing a crazed Shoal Master reacting badly. That says the Matriarch meetings will be either at the end of 134, or the beginning of 135. Either way, the Invictus refit will be top priority once they get home, plating the ship in whatever black metal equivalent they can come up with. Should be fun to see what’s up ahead!

Don's Projects

I had forgotten the excitement of reading and imagining as a Classic Tefler Space Battle develops. I absolutely love Tefler’s use of local vernacular for the different cultures.

BobTheBrit

Nice one Tef. You leave each chapter hanging, making us beg for more! Bravo!

Philip Hannum

Tefler, what is the last line of this chapter? I want to make sure I have downloaded the most up to date version of your chapter.

AlyxHaestrom

SO GOOD! Much anticipation for the next installment.

Deryck Stevenson

I must as always thank you for all your time, work and effort in writing this wonderfully entertaining and imaginative story it is always a highlight to follow on to the next chapter of this amazing ongoing story

Str8NotNarrow

excellent chapter. I'm sure I speak for hundreds when I say that I'm eager to get to it with John's guide.

Str8NotNarrow

typos ( found none before page 72 of 83) But I can't helping feel like an obnoxious SB "can't help feeling" btw, found it interesting to think of Kinta on orbital path 2, Mar'Trinark on orbital path 3 and the asteroid belt that hid the Kintark fleet on orbital path 4. That could mean massive distances between the objects, with their sun in the middle. quite lucky for all of that to line up with Calara's defensive needs. better to be lucky typo what are you orders s/b what are your orders confidant smile s/b confident is the comment "A thousands blessings to you, Tamalaz the Fortunate" meant to be Tamolith the Fortunate? I just wasn't sure. Zorlin could guess what that were planning s/b guess what they were planning? Besides, now we know how s/b now that we know how

citymorgue2 CM2

You bastard😉 3 cliff hangers in the 1 chapter. And finally J v PJ comes to a head and we have to wait another month 😭

Grimlakin

Just finished we are ramping up to a chapter 140 big climax. At. Least that's what it feels like!

Jim lynch

Ohh these chapters keep getting better and better I can’t wait for John to kick the ever loving shit out of his guide once and for all. Keep em coming tefler ASAP please you don’t need sleep or food you just keep writing this epic tale please.

John Teeter

Hmm, not a fan of the Charles and Lynette scene where she removes her engagement ring. Otherwise an excellent chapter as usual. Thanks for writing.

Big Dude

Someone asked about how far their sensors worked as they could see the Kinta bombardment. Wasn't it like over 2 parsecs with the progenitor sensors?

John Gregory

Brian Woods, you mentioned "During a drive the Walker's took to visit their son in hospital " where did you read that? I have read chapters 130 -133 3 times and not seen that bit. Am I missing a bit? Perhaps an update on one of the chapters?

CJ Mora

Great chapter! Really looking forward to the next one! Here's a typo that I found: "Yeah, they’re mostly a bunch of heartless assholes... but you’re letting the [our?] side down by falling apart over Charles,*

SuperAzureReader

You know I was thinking how in the heck Dana is gonna design a forge to make super strong metal and psychically charge it. And it may not be what you do but could they make a forge that is similar to the psi-shapers but inscribed with runes to amplify and other stuff plus some forbidden runes(maybe we have to see what they do first) that would massively reduce the energy needed to shape the metal and allow them to charge it with psychic energy like what Dana did when she repaired the ship on Arcadia but permanently. The metal forged can like be inscribed with runes like John's blade except a lesser version. I'm pretty sure something like that would slaughter progenitor ships once perfected. Though it might now allow for producing as many ships as a progenitor in the short term but they'd like be far better. Maybe include the psi-communicator a bit to help reduce the strain even more and might even allow for non telekinetics to use it

AlbertaJack

i remember some easter eggs suggesting a progenitor forge in trankaren space.

Big Dude

And what was that "thing" on Karran that Big Tony found with the ladies?

IronLance

A few questions I've been mulling over the last few days... When was the last time the TFed oligarchy actually made a visit to the outer rim colonies? If the outer rim colonies are so important that unrest has to be put down, then why does the oligarchy not have permanent bases in those regions? Right now, especially along Kirrix space, they have fleet patrols; but, that's like the British Empire of the 1800's sending a regiment or two to a territory with nothing but horses and wagons for a few months, and continuing to swap them out with new regiments. Even the Romans had fortifications in their far flung reaches. I think that if Devereaux is so worried about maintaining a peaceful connection with the outer rim colonies, she needs to get her ass out there and actually TALK with these people. You know, actually show that you give a shit, rather than just act like it by sending some transports with supplies. Maybe have plans in hand for establishing permanent bases to show that she is serious about not leaving them on their own again. Anyway, just a couple questions and my opinions. Looking forward to the next chapter.

MARK W TALBOT

I was thinking about upgrades Jehanna might enjoy. The obvious option would be to enhance her public relations role for the Lion. She could have Dana create some camera drones that she can psychically control to always have the perfect shots from multiple angles. Knowing Dana, they would probably also have offensive capabilities. With Faye out of commission, it would be useful if she was able to compile the footage for publicity reels of their adventures. Her abilities as an investigative reporter could also be enhanced to supplement the espionage skills of Sakura and the hacking skills of Irillith.

Bp Hlpt

I have never understood everyone's concern that John can't give power X to girl A because girl B already has it. What is wrong with having more than one girl capable of filling each role? When they split up on various missions, then someone with each role is able to be with each group. Even if they are all together, then they are able to help each other. Or on the ship they can take shifts for some of the tasks. There is no jealousy, so that won't be a problem. Even Edraele and the other Maliri matriarchs knew the value of this concept when they each had more than one assassin. If that ends up meaning that more girls are needed, that's fine with me. If the argument from the fans, and John, is they don't want the harem to get too big, then Edraele can assign Maliri girls duty on the ship to help on either a permanent or rotating basis. So what's the problem?

Malcolm Rickarby

I am hoping that John will soon have access to all of his powers and the spread and strength of what he can do will be limited only by Teflers imagination . With the girls powers ,I think that Rachel is the one that could use some backup in the healing department.

Robster

Would Faye return ????

Lawrence Hyde

Not a power that we've seen yet, but no doubt Jehanna would enjoy the ability to compel people to tell the truth without having them crap their pants in the process. Good power for an investigative reporter.

alan johnson

Your mecha need not be cooler than your enemies, you just have to win.

alan johnson

Always have at least five witty cliches ready at all times, you never know when you'll need one.

alan johnson

If you are going to win, win cool, if you are going to lose, lose cool. Bare victories and losses are for the common folk.

alan johnson

The more cannon-fodder they throw at you, the less often you can allow people see you reloading.

Tony

more importantly is it F5 time yet?

jesse

been getting anxious and fidgety for a week now no idea why.... realized i hadnt gotten my fix yet....

Robster

Yeah Jesse it is awfully quiet....

Duncan Smith

Waiting with baited breath for the next chapter 🥶🥶

Evan

Folks, remember, you still have up to another 34 hours, 10 minutes to go for another release this month. Not that I’m keeping track, of course…

Robert Hibbs

I hate the Astral Plane! I would rate every chapter that has a trip to the Astral Plane as a 1*. The trips there are depressing and exhausting to read and I have yet to understand why it needs to be part of the story. Yeah, I know that Xar’aziuth and the dead Progenitors exist there, but I find the trips there are a waste of words and time to read - the battles feel unending and by the end I have lost interest in whether John and crew live or die - just get it over with, exit the Astral Plane, and get on with the story. The rest of the story environments are awesome and entertaining - the Astral Plane is dark, ugly, unpleasant, and a mood killer for the rest of the story.

Robert Hibbs

I've just finished binge reading with a re-read of chapters 128 & 129 and 1st read of 130, 131, & 132 and now stuck on the Astral Plane at the beginning of 133. During my reading I noticed that John is really focused on figuring out how to beat the thrall armies of each of the Progenitors because the Progenitors are unbeatable until they exhaust their thralls. Then it hit me - maybe the real target is not each of the Progenitors, but instead their Matriarchs. John and a couple of helpers can attack and distract the Progenitor, while the rest of the Girls can hunt down the Matriarch. If the Matriarch is killed, won't that break the link of psychic energy between all the thralls and their Progenitor? The thralls will be saved and then Progenitor quickly wore down and killed. I'm sure this is not a new idea but I have not seen it. Sure seems simple to me - attack and fight the guilty while sparing the innocent.

Mike

This was mentioned during a conversation with Edraele after her personality was rebuilt. A Progenitor can drain energy directly from Thralls if needed, but they use a Matriarch as a conduit

Miguel Garcia Jr

So I have to ask....why should we care about Anna and Tom?

Bp Hlpt

Chapter 133 “There have been no sighting so far, Shoal Master. “There have been no sightings so far, Shoal Master. -or- “There has been no sighting so far, Shoal Master. He heard the squelch of his fruit being crushed and let out an anguish cry. He heard the squelch of his fruit being crushed and let out an anguished cry. -or- He heard the squelch of his fruit being crushed and let out a cry of anguish. but despite hitting the barrier with everything she’d got, but despite hitting the barrier with everything she had, Enclave forces safely navigated half the way across the field. Enclave forces safely navigated halfway across the field. flickered into existence on both flanks of the armada, then began to drew closer. flickered into existence on both flanks of the armada, then began to draw closer. “It looks like I was too late to spar with you, Master.” “It looks like I am too late to spar with you, Master.”