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Imperium #4
The Depths of Neptune
The Tide Turns
Britannia is finally free from Carthaginian rule. Now it is up to Ky, a test pilot from the far future and current Consul of the new Britannic Empire, to take the fight to the Carthaginian Empire. The continent, with its vast resources and manpower, awaits. However, it takes more than new weapons to turn an ancient army based around heavy infantry into one out of the Napoleonic era.
New weapons, new tools and new tactics are ready to take Britannia into the industrial revolution, if only they can survive long enough to master them.
Britannia is finally free from Carthaginian rule. Now it is up to Ky, a test pilot from the far future and current Consul of the new Britannic Empire, to take the fight to the Carthaginian Empire. The continent, with its vast resources and manpower, awaits. However, it takes more than new weapons to turn an ancient army based around heavy infantry into one out of the Napoleonic era.
New weapons, new tools and new tactics are ready to take Britannia into the industrial revolution, if only they can survive long enough to master them.
473 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2023
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Travis Starnes
45 books90 followersTravis writes science fiction, fantasy, and thriller novels (and the occasional coming-of-age story), with the hope of transporting and enthralling readers. Publishing novels since 2015, Travis’s passion is creating worlds and characters that live and breathe, and experiencing the joy of those stories with his readers.
When not writing, Travis enjoys connecting with readers and other writers, managing the popular Complete Marvel Reading Order website, where he works on his other passion for comics and graphic novels, and spending time with his family.
When not writing, Travis enjoys connecting with readers and other writers, managing the popular Complete Marvel Reading Order website, where he works on his other passion for comics and graphic novels, and spending time with his family.
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September 14, 2025
This series maintained high quality throughout. The technology was believable, the battles well thought out, and the politics were tolerable.
Where this book finishes seems to be a good spot to take a break. All immediate threats have been dealt with. Nothing urgent is on the horizon. I plan to return though, when a little military violence is needed.
Note to the author: Jaundice is a sign of liver failure, not kidney failure.
Where this book finishes seems to be a good spot to take a break. All immediate threats have been dealt with. Nothing urgent is on the horizon. I plan to return though, when a little military violence is needed.
Note to the author: Jaundice is a sign of liver failure, not kidney failure.
August 21, 2024
The series really could just be one big book. It’s the only complaint i have, is that each book individually are relatively short. And so it is costing a lot to make it through the story.
May 3, 2024
More character development
I'm enjoying the series but it is mostly about battles and tactics. The author has created some intriguing characters but he doesn't flesh out their lives. I want to know more about Ky and Lucilla's private life. I want to know how Sophus copes as an individual dealing with emotional beings. I want to know what Hortensius does when he's not at the factorium. There are so many possibilities that the author just isn't touching on. It's starting to read like a battle history. The level of dead bodies has a real cost to the victors. He's not telling that part of the story.
I'm enjoying the series but it is mostly about battles and tactics. The author has created some intriguing characters but he doesn't flesh out their lives. I want to know more about Ky and Lucilla's private life. I want to know how Sophus copes as an individual dealing with emotional beings. I want to know what Hortensius does when he's not at the factorium. There are so many possibilities that the author just isn't touching on. It's starting to read like a battle history. The level of dead bodies has a real cost to the victors. He's not telling that part of the story.
October 21, 2023
Mighty Sailing Ships and Cannon
The story goes into great depth about how they built up for war using technology hundreds of years before their time. Surprisingly, as dull as preparations usually read Mr. Started makes the story strangely compelling. He does quite a bit of research on armaments and, while a fictional story, is surprisingly accurate. Very enjoyable fictional opera.
The story goes into great depth about how they built up for war using technology hundreds of years before their time. Surprisingly, as dull as preparations usually read Mr. Started makes the story strangely compelling. He does quite a bit of research on armaments and, while a fictional story, is surprisingly accurate. Very enjoyable fictional opera.
May 23, 2024
4 stars. A bit mixed on this book. It was overall pretty slow going as the new "Britannia Empire" built up it's technology in order to go after the Carthaginians. But as slow as this process necessarily made the book somewhat tedious, it's probably better than similar book series in which the protagonist(s) were able to transform ancient societies to modern technological capabilities within ridiculously short timeframes.
February 12, 2025
more good news
I really am fascinated reading how advanced technology might be advanced into an Iron Age society. It’s mind expanding to juggle how trade might intersect with weapons developed and medical advances with chemistry. Bottlenecks and the interdependence of machinery and materials are expertly explained by the author. So far Britannica has overcome each challenge and my curiosity persists: what next?
I really am fascinated reading how advanced technology might be advanced into an Iron Age society. It’s mind expanding to juggle how trade might intersect with weapons developed and medical advances with chemistry. Bottlenecks and the interdependence of machinery and materials are expertly explained by the author. So far Britannica has overcome each challenge and my curiosity persists: what next?
September 15, 2025
Literally can’t put this series down. Absolutely loving every second of it. Book 4 continued to push the story ahead as Ky and crew continue on their journey. Do agree that the books probably could have been combined for a more overall book as opposed split into 6 smaller books. But outside of that, just really enjoying this alternate universe.
September 16, 2025
The series is slowly getting better. Here we finally get things that are usually standard for books like this, new technologies like steam engines and rifles, and battles barely won by tech advantage and decent tactics. There's still some reliance on Ky's cyborg superhuman abilities, but not nearly as much as in the earlier books.
June 11, 2023
Great Alternative History
F you like “1632,” or “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” you will like this. Heavy on the benefits of technology while glossing over the consequences, but a good, fun read.
F you like “1632,” or “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” you will like this. Heavy on the benefits of technology while glossing over the consequences, but a good, fun read.
August 17, 2023
Great Read
Ky and Lucilla are busy preparing the Empire for an assault on the continent. New weapons and other advances are introduced. I like the action, humor, intrigue, and romance. I look forward to another book.
Ky and Lucilla are busy preparing the Empire for an assault on the continent. New weapons and other advances are introduced. I like the action, humor, intrigue, and romance. I look forward to another book.
August 22, 2023
Good Part 4
Series is moving well. The story development is good in this section. I enjoyed the growth and I'm looking forward to the design of the future parts of the story. Crush the Carthaginian menace just like Cato would like!
Series is moving well. The story development is good in this section. I enjoyed the growth and I'm looking forward to the design of the future parts of the story. Crush the Carthaginian menace just like Cato would like!
March 6, 2024
The series continues
I've been a fan of this series since the first book. It doesn't stint on the overall arc or raising a civilization from Iron age to industrialization, while still covering battles, and intrigue.
I've been a fan of this series since the first book. It doesn't stint on the overall arc or raising a civilization from Iron age to industrialization, while still covering battles, and intrigue.
January 23, 2025
The action is what drives this on for me. I enjoy the campaign across Europe that is unfolding but it seems like there is nothing that stop or even slow the MC and his plans. Is it possible to be a cozy bootstrap story?
June 1, 2023
Good Story
Enjoyed the story. Looking to the next book. The author maintained a pace and captivating characters. Recommend good series. Thanks
Enjoyed the story. Looking to the next book. The author maintained a pace and captivating characters. Recommend good series. Thanks
December 29, 2024
The mistakes and grammatical errors continue. Hire an editor
April 11, 2025
very happy with this series
Another highly entertaining read. A bit predictable but worth reading for the enjoyment of a good story. Can’t wait for the next one.
Another highly entertaining read. A bit predictable but worth reading for the enjoyment of a good story. Can’t wait for the next one.
August 9, 2024
Another spectacular chapter...
Long live the Empress! Long live the Empire!
Side note... please feel free to recommend series like this one!!
Long live the Empress! Long live the Empire!
Side note... please feel free to recommend series like this one!!
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