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Armada Wars #4.2
Forge Ruinous
In all its long history, Forge Ruinous has never once fallen to a hostile force.
Even Tankers need down time, and Buzzard Company's Third Platoon has set up camp within the ancient walls of that most revered outpost.
Freshly delivered from the hell of the Mattakavi offensive, they are looking forward to a short rest before they plunge back into the horrific war waged upon the Imperial Combine by the creature known only as Voice.
But something is not quite right on the surface of Lopama. Or, to be more precise, beneath it. Forge Ruinous should be silent. Forge Ruinous should be still.
It is neither.
The fourth expansion episode set in the Armada Wars universe, "Forge Ruinous" occurs during the first half of the novel "From Shattered Stars".
Even Tankers need down time, and Buzzard Company's Third Platoon has set up camp within the ancient walls of that most revered outpost.
Freshly delivered from the hell of the Mattakavi offensive, they are looking forward to a short rest before they plunge back into the horrific war waged upon the Imperial Combine by the creature known only as Voice.
But something is not quite right on the surface of Lopama. Or, to be more precise, beneath it. Forge Ruinous should be silent. Forge Ruinous should be still.
It is neither.
The fourth expansion episode set in the Armada Wars universe, "Forge Ruinous" occurs during the first half of the novel "From Shattered Stars".
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First published January 1, 2025
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R. Curtis Venture
15 books13 followersR. Curtis Venture was born in the United Kingdom in the late Seventies. His first great passion was for science fiction, both in books and on the screen, and he spent his childhood years imagining other worlds. A graduate of Applied Biology, he is — through an unlikely but plausible series of circumstances — now employed full-time in the legal sector.
When not consumed in a creative binge, his free time is mostly spent hiking up mountains or through forests, camping in the wilderness, reading widely, or working towards the current goal of 2,000 films watched.
When not consumed in a creative binge, his free time is mostly spent hiking up mountains or through forests, camping in the wilderness, reading widely, or working towards the current goal of 2,000 films watched.
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November 24, 2025
Forge Ruinous is a gripping, high-stakes installment in the Armada Wars universe, combining military sci-fi precision with suspenseful, character-driven storytelling. It’s the kind of narrative that immerses readers immediately into a war torn galaxy, where tension simmers beneath every surface and danger can strike from the most unexpected quarters.
Buzzard Company’s Third Platoon is at the heart of this story, freshly scarred from the Mattakavi offensive and seeking a brief respite within the legendary walls of Forge Ruinous. Venture expertly balances the camaraderie, exhaustion, and resilience of these soldiers with the looming threat that the ancient outpost is far from the sanctuary they hope for. The eerie sense that “Forge Ruinous should be silent. It should be still. It is neither,” creates a palpable tension that keeps readers on edge throughout.
This expansion episode also enriches the broader Armada Wars universe, giving loyal fans both action-driven sequences and subtle worldbuilding that deepen the stakes of the ongoing conflict with the creature known as Voice. Venture’s attention to military detail, combined with immersive worldbuilding and suspenseful plotting, makes this installment a must read for fans of intense sci-fi adventures.
Forge Ruinous will resonate strongly with readers who enjoy military science fiction, space opera, and serialized adventures where camaraderie, strategy, and high tension collide in explosive ways.
Buzzard Company’s Third Platoon is at the heart of this story, freshly scarred from the Mattakavi offensive and seeking a brief respite within the legendary walls of Forge Ruinous. Venture expertly balances the camaraderie, exhaustion, and resilience of these soldiers with the looming threat that the ancient outpost is far from the sanctuary they hope for. The eerie sense that “Forge Ruinous should be silent. It should be still. It is neither,” creates a palpable tension that keeps readers on edge throughout.
This expansion episode also enriches the broader Armada Wars universe, giving loyal fans both action-driven sequences and subtle worldbuilding that deepen the stakes of the ongoing conflict with the creature known as Voice. Venture’s attention to military detail, combined with immersive worldbuilding and suspenseful plotting, makes this installment a must read for fans of intense sci-fi adventures.
Forge Ruinous will resonate strongly with readers who enjoy military science fiction, space opera, and serialized adventures where camaraderie, strategy, and high tension collide in explosive ways.
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