Revolution Space

I, Starship: A Space Opera #4

by Scott Bartlett

The late Henry Morgan has been a starship's AI for centuries

Being the governing mind of a military starship has not been without its challenges. He and his crew have overcome enough crises to fill several lifetimes. They've also technically lived for several lifetimes.

Now, the UES Interchange has been charged with overseeing humanity's expansion through the stars, as a hedge against extinction.

And with Corthaur's dark empire casting its shadow farther and farther across the galaxy, extinction is a real possibility.

Neither Henry nor his crew are remotely prepared for what is coming.

The overthrow of the galactic order is imminent.

What Henry has started to realize is, that probably isn't a good thing.

Download I, Revolution Space now and grab the edge of your seat for this bold new space opera.

Genres: Science Fiction

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2025

About the author

Scott Bartlett writes his books from inside a mech, which is inside the hangar bay of a light armored cruiser stationed just past Jupiter.

Certain parts of the last sentence may not be completely true.

Here are some more believable statements:

Scott was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland – the easternmost province of Canada.

During his decade-long journey to become a full-time author, he supported himself by working an assortment of jobs…

...salmon hatchery technician, grocery clerk, youth care worker, ghostwriter, research assistant, pita maker, and freelance editor.

In 2014, he succeeded in becoming a full-time novelist, and he’s been writing science fiction at light speed ever since.

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Reviews

[William S.]

Not well done

Although there are many opportunities for some excitement, the story plows through a boring progress of events. The interchange meets up with a sister ship that was presumed lost. The sister ship always seems to be unavailable during emergencies. The interchange, itself, has an escort mission of a colony ship. It seems that times have changed in that RM's have become a lost science. No new RM ships are being built. Everyone is caught up in the chaos of a revolution which gives our author a chance to expound upon his theory of what makes a good form of government. He makes some good points, but not many. Pyle is beginning to show his true colors, but he hasn't committed himself yet, and that is left for the next book which is a year away.

[C CHRISTOFOROU · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than just sci-fi

The Interchange with the reconstituted mind of Sargent Morgan (RM) is now helping to colonise other planets. This time to one that has a benevolent regent, basically like the UK has a king. Unfortunately, there are those, that feel that they can offer a better service by taking over and ruling their way. This could have some similarities to George Orwell's Animal Farm. Captain Seemey is beginning to trust the RM, fortunately. We have weird aliens as well to learn about.

[Gwen Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the outset of this series, I have been thoroughly enjoying the exploits of Sergeant Henry Morgan who passed away and his essence is the RM of a starship. He still has restrictions on him, but getting a new bot that he is able to move into is a better experience than before. The crew of the Interchange finally arrives at its destination and the inhabitants of the civilian ship they were escorting could come out of hibernation and set up a new colony, on a new planet, in a new galaxy. Such thoughts are mind-blowing. But there were disruptors on the ship that eventually had to be forced into hibernation. Too bad they were still a disenters. Some of the locals are of the same mind and when the two groups meet, look out. Captain Seemey is jailed and his replacement is too scared to be an action Captain, so she defers to Sergeant Morgan. The interaction between the different human groups and the Forthain of the planet is interesting to watch. Thank you, Scott Bartlett, for another wonderful I, Spaceship book. Eagerly anticipating the next book in this series.

[Gerry Hartman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Interesting Act in this Sweeping Space Opera!

If you have read the first 3 books in this series, you already know that this series is truly a space opera as the subtitle suggests - grand, a bit pretentious and pleasantly moralizing about the human condition. Revolution succinctly tells the tale of what happens when life gets too good for a society’s citizens - they tear it down. All the volumes have been amazingly engaging - it is hard to put down. Imaginative, and with a lot of action sequences- and most importantly the author keeps things moving, with no long slogs through exposition that plagues many other long multi-volume series. Character development is light (in keeping with opera) and the technical aspects plausible enough not to distract. Well done, Mr. Bartlett!

[Matthew W Seniff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 4 in the I Starship series. The Interchange and its ship full of colonists find there way to Wolf 359. After arrival the starship Interchange gets massive upgrades making it a real powerhouse. Henry is left in charge while the Interchange is undergoing major overhaul. There are many plotters who have their eyes on the Interchange and its colony ship with ill intentions. Things slowly get more and more complicated. This book is a real page turner and I can’t wait for the next installment.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Sidney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

Another well written book in the series that keeps you entertained and reluctant to put down! The INTERCHANGE is on her way escorting a new colony ship from earth. Two other colony ships left much earlier. Earth is trying again many generations later since no word has ever been received regarding their status. Plots within plots on Earth, on the INTERCHANGE and other outposts are leading to a deadly outcome. Fortunately, Sargent Morgan, the ship’s RM (reconstituted mind), is trusted more by Captain Seemly than before, but still reluctant to fully trust him.

[Manie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wheels within wheels within wheels. Maliciously so. That is what confronts Captain Seeley and Henry Morgan on board the warship Interchange as they get to accompany a colony ship to star system Wolf 359.
Even before departure
Along the way.
And at their destination.
With insurrection and planned catastrophe brewing all the way.
Phew!
Author Scott Bartlett certainly had me tiptoeing through all the suspense in Revolution Space
Enjoy.

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series and a good one it is. The Interchange is tasked with escorting a habitation ship to a new home (a nice Star Trek reference here, read and find out *smile*) and along the way there are plots and sub plots which make for interesting reading. The author has done a good job in continuing this story. I thoroughly enjoyed the story.

I received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[James Huffaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting good read


This was interesting. The worlds created were good, but it wasn’t a hard-core page turner. You didn’t have to read the next page in the next page in the next page. I was able to put it down and come back to and enjoy putting it down and coming back to it it was good. It was so well enough written that you didn’t have to go back and reread something to see what you had missed or forgot.

[Benjanim Lockett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh ,, its barely adequate

Where do I start? I've been reading this series from the beginning hoping the plot would pick up and get better,the characters would become less one dimensional and flat.
Its boring and dragged out I give up. If it wasn't free I wouldn't bother. Definitely wouldn't pay for this series

[Keith Tomaszewski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colonization

I like how the oddities of the crew are playing out.
The AI scientist reminds me of the Doctor in “Lost in Space”. He’s slow to act, even scared of the consequences of his actions.
I’m happy that the Captain is more relaxed towards the RM.
There were a couple of really slow periods, but I guess that’s the reality of space.
Thanks for the entertaining read.

[Alan Cobb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Excellent chapter in this series of book RM Morgan is just beginning to earn the captain's trust and various other badies are coming out of the woodwork. Full of the usual twists and turns, good characters and developing storyline well worth a day or two reading, buy it and enjoy I did.

[Brian Everson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life stays the same even in a different galaxy

In my mind the author has Really rounded out the characters and developed them nicely. In the next book I believe we will see Henry develop into the person/computer that he always should have been But not with all struggle.

[Pietrzyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy Mr. Bartlett's writing. The plots are interesting, the characters sketched out, and he gives a great deal to think about.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Momentous events…

The story begins with Seemey, Morgan and the Interchange just after the events of the last book. The newer society of Earth is less scattered & odd than the very frightening world where the dominant AI requires all “good” citizens to allow themselves to be implanted with a computer chip capable of not only monitoring their actions but potentially directing them as well, while another implanted GPS gives the Viceroy ability to track their every movement.

The new mission given the Interchange turns out to have even more dangers than the Captain & crew suspect, which raises the possibility of combat yet again.

Upon reading this again I have decided that I find it repugnant that so many individuals and groups have decided to actively engage in efforts to either oppose Henry or work to destroy the humans entirely (going from one extreme to the other). Worse because some of these players are human themselves…