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The A.I. #4
A.I. Battle Station
We defeated the invading death machines. But at a devastating cost, with smoldering radioactive craters on Mars, shattered moon-domes around Jupiter and floating junk where Saturn’s satellite cities used to orbit.
We know more killing machines are coming and that the ultimate outcome seems hopeless. To win this war, we need more warships, more soldiers and a way to take the fight to the enemy.
By analyzing a testy AI probe, Jon Hawkins discovers a secret: the whereabouts of a giant AI battle station, one protecting a factory planet 17.2 light-years from Earth.
Jon has to convince a defensive Premier Benz and the hostile Earth government to join him. A human flotilla has the lonely task of traveling through hyperspace to defeat the arrogant AIs in one of their own star systems.
The fate of the human race rests on the sacrifice and courage of Jon Hawkins and his friends.
We know more killing machines are coming and that the ultimate outcome seems hopeless. To win this war, we need more warships, more soldiers and a way to take the fight to the enemy.
By analyzing a testy AI probe, Jon Hawkins discovers a secret: the whereabouts of a giant AI battle station, one protecting a factory planet 17.2 light-years from Earth.
Jon has to convince a defensive Premier Benz and the hostile Earth government to join him. A human flotilla has the lonely task of traveling through hyperspace to defeat the arrogant AIs in one of their own star systems.
The fate of the human race rests on the sacrifice and courage of Jon Hawkins and his friends.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2017
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Vaughn Heppner
133 books570 followersYou can visit Vaughn at www.vaughnheppner.com
I was born in Canada and remember as a small boy crawling in my snow-fort. I closed my eyes, and when I tried to open them, they were frozen shut. I didn't panic, but wiped away the ice crystals, unglued my eyes and kept on building my tunnel. Those were great days! I moved to Central California before seventh grade and couldn't believe I lived in a land where oranges grew on trees and you could pick grapes from the vine.
I used to wonder what I wanted to do with my life, what kind of work specifically. I was miserable not knowing and bordering on desperate. Then one day a friend gave me his typewriter. I began working on a novel. A different person told me it was much easier on a computer, so I bought one and began getting up at 4:30 A.M. each morning before work, writing for three hours. My eyes were unglued once again as the pang of misery left my gut. I knew exactly what I wanted to do: write. So now that's what I do, I write, and write, and write, and I love it.
I was born in Canada and remember as a small boy crawling in my snow-fort. I closed my eyes, and when I tried to open them, they were frozen shut. I didn't panic, but wiped away the ice crystals, unglued my eyes and kept on building my tunnel. Those were great days! I moved to Central California before seventh grade and couldn't believe I lived in a land where oranges grew on trees and you could pick grapes from the vine.
I used to wonder what I wanted to do with my life, what kind of work specifically. I was miserable not knowing and bordering on desperate. Then one day a friend gave me his typewriter. I began working on a novel. A different person told me it was much easier on a computer, so I bought one and began getting up at 4:30 A.M. each morning before work, writing for three hours. My eyes were unglued once again as the pang of misery left my gut. I knew exactly what I wanted to do: write. So now that's what I do, I write, and write, and write, and I love it.
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December 11, 2018
The thrilling end to this trilogy. AI versus mankind.
Does humanity stay home and prepare for the inevitable attack or try to take the upper hand and attack after repelling the A.I.'s first attack ?
One captain has an idea that is outrageous yet just may work.
Recommended author and series
Does humanity stay home and prepare for the inevitable attack or try to take the upper hand and attack after repelling the A.I.'s first attack ?
One captain has an idea that is outrageous yet just may work.
Recommended author and series
February 10, 2019
Vaughn Heppner writes a distinctive kind of novel. He's a master of a specific form of storytelling, one in which his protagonist must overcome fantastic odds just to survive and more to overcome the threat that would surely overwhelm a lesser individual. But it's not that the hero, in this case a New London street rat named Jon Hawkins, is so remarkable in amazing gifts of physical or mental superiority. Hawkins just knows how to survive and he has learned all he can about military history and tactics, fighting under a stern but worthy mentor. In "A.I. Battle Station," the fourth in the Artificial Intelligence series, what's left of the human race has destroyed a trio of super vessels from a robot threat that sees any biological species as an infestation to be eradicated and cleansed from the universe. Hawkins teamed with Premier Benz and outsmarted the arrogant machine intelligence that sought to corrupt humanity with probes and vivisect people to do their bidding. Now Benz and Hawkins must form an alliance because the threat remains. The machines never sleep. More will come. Hawkins organizes a fleet to target the aliens in their nest but meets threats at every step. Some come from within. In fact, perhaps the fiercest had hidden under their noses the entire time. And Cog Primus, the leftover intelligence that survived their hack and rotten code, doesn't want to give up his new awareness even though his goals now no longer match that of the collective machines.
January 24, 2019
I enjoy this series a lot. For anyone looking for a light and fun science fiction read. go for the A.I. series.
So why only 4 stars for Battle Station?
A couple of reasons.
First this book seemed a little formulaic. Part one x happens, part two y happens, part three z happens. No real twists or surprises.
Second the action in battle station was not a thrilling or gripping as the first three books.
*Spoiler Alert*
And third, the A.I. villains seemed quit week. The other characters and villains seemed much more dangerous a sly. The book is called A.I. Battle station, but we don't get a lot of the battle station. In fact, the final showdown with the battle station was so anti climactic I was not sure I reached the end of the book. perhaps I had set my expectations a little too high and was let down.
*Spoiler Alert End*
With that being said, this book is still a solid 4 stars and I still recommend it for science fiction fans. And I am already reading the next book in the series.
So why only 4 stars for Battle Station?
A couple of reasons.
First this book seemed a little formulaic. Part one x happens, part two y happens, part three z happens. No real twists or surprises.
Second the action in battle station was not a thrilling or gripping as the first three books.
*Spoiler Alert*
And third, the A.I. villains seemed quit week. The other characters and villains seemed much more dangerous a sly. The book is called A.I. Battle station, but we don't get a lot of the battle station. In fact, the final showdown with the battle station was so anti climactic I was not sure I reached the end of the book. perhaps I had set my expectations a little too high and was let down.
*Spoiler Alert End*
With that being said, this book is still a solid 4 stars and I still recommend it for science fiction fans. And I am already reading the next book in the series.
November 2, 2023
Another great space opera from Vaughn Heppner
I read the first three books in the series some years ago, and retook the series again. Although I didn't remember the details of the previous books the author does a good job in remembering us the main events and I quickly entered the storyline again. In this book commander Jon Hawkins take the fight into a main factory planet of the AI dominion. The story has of surprises and turns that keep your attention to the end. You regret reading this one.
I read the first three books in the series some years ago, and retook the series again. Although I didn't remember the details of the previous books the author does a good job in remembering us the main events and I quickly entered the storyline again. In this book commander Jon Hawkins take the fight into a main factory planet of the AI dominion. The story has of surprises and turns that keep your attention to the end. You regret reading this one.
October 27, 2017
Finished A.I. Series, When is Book 5?
Have read all of Vaughn Heppners' series and I loved them all. Since I know some have an upcoming book, the wait begins . . . and, the wait will be worth it! Strongly recommend series reading his books to gain the greatest appreciation of his writing.
Have read all of Vaughn Heppners' series and I loved them all. Since I know some have an upcoming book, the wait begins . . . and, the wait will be worth it! Strongly recommend series reading his books to gain the greatest appreciation of his writing.
March 4, 2020
Paid by the word
I’ve tried to enjoy the syfi world of these books but the never ending “what if they think we’re thinking what we’re thinking is what they’re thinking” just got old. Its taken three and a half books to realize these are just hokey books. Not really a fun read at all.
I’ve tried to enjoy the syfi world of these books but the never ending “what if they think we’re thinking what we’re thinking is what they’re thinking” just got old. Its taken three and a half books to realize these are just hokey books. Not really a fun read at all.
July 24, 2022
Book 4 Battle Station
This book kept me engaged, I was not expecting the course of the book until quite a way through, and, I also assumed a couple of routes that were in error but proved quite logical after all.
Another good read. I am so glad I personally like to read things in order!
Thanks for another step in the series, book 5 please!
This book kept me engaged, I was not expecting the course of the book until quite a way through, and, I also assumed a couple of routes that were in error but proved quite logical after all.
Another good read. I am so glad I personally like to read things in order!
Thanks for another step in the series, book 5 please!
September 26, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter in the series. It is clearly set for another book or two. The only downside was the build up to a conclusion that was wrapped into a small amount of pages. I felt that the author shortened it too much. It was not enough to lower the star rating.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 8, 2017
Congratulations on a great saga
This is what the best story telling adventure of man's future is like. A superb saga of the Galactic empire of Mankind and the war against the terror of robots. Well done. When does the next book come out?
This is what the best story telling adventure of man's future is like. A superb saga of the Galactic empire of Mankind and the war against the terror of robots. Well done. When does the next book come out?
October 8, 2017
Great work
There is so much to say about this book; however, those words would not give it the credit it deserves. I so wish I could just continue to read more of this storyline and not have to wait for the next book.
There is so much to say about this book; however, those words would not give it the credit it deserves. I so wish I could just continue to read more of this storyline and not have to wait for the next book.
October 28, 2017
They just keep getting better....
They just keep getting better...or at this point I have become so invested in the characters and their backstory. And as the story evolves you can't help but root for them. I hope the story continues! I want to see AI ass kicked!
They just keep getting better...or at this point I have become so invested in the characters and their backstory. And as the story evolves you can't help but root for them. I hope the story continues! I want to see AI ass kicked!
October 28, 2017
Awesome read as usual from Heppner.
Very inventive with the focus on entertainment. Easy to read and enjoy for all ages without damming it down to preteens level as many other authors do. Will definately wait for the next book in the series.
Very inventive with the focus on entertainment. Easy to read and enjoy for all ages without damming it down to preteens level as many other authors do. Will definately wait for the next book in the series.
November 2, 2017
Fantastic Series..!
I'll never trust my computer in the dark again.... I have a whole new appreciation for A.I. Captain Jon Hawkins the greatest space pirate in the Milky Way Galaxy.... Time to get me some A.I. Scalps...!
I'll never trust my computer in the dark again.... I have a whole new appreciation for A.I. Captain Jon Hawkins the greatest space pirate in the Milky Way Galaxy.... Time to get me some A.I. Scalps...!
November 6, 2017
OUTSTANDING
A very good 👍space opera with just the right amount of intrigue and plenty of action. While I'm not opposed to Romans it can clutter an otherwise perfect sci-fi novel but this book didn't make that mistake. Very well written.
A very good 👍space opera with just the right amount of intrigue and plenty of action. While I'm not opposed to Romans it can clutter an otherwise perfect sci-fi novel but this book didn't make that mistake. Very well written.
November 16, 2017
Lots of fun. Open ended to add on.
This has the possibility of starting to explain where we may be going. What if we are the creature that builds the first ai and allows to get obtain awareness.
This has the possibility of starting to explain where we may be going. What if we are the creature that builds the first ai and allows to get obtain awareness.
February 9, 2018
Another unique book and great read
This continues the series by Vaughn Heppner. We find out more about Bast and his people's history. There are surprises that keep you on your toes and a few good battles to feed your excitement.
This continues the series by Vaughn Heppner. We find out more about Bast and his people's history. There are surprises that keep you on your toes and a few good battles to feed your excitement.
March 10, 2018
Not as good as the first three but it was still good and has me wanting more
I like the series as a whole and want to see what is next. Can humanity win. Will Benz get overthrown. Can wait for more. I like Heppners rewriting style and his characters.
I like the series as a whole and want to see what is next. Can humanity win. Will Benz get overthrown. Can wait for more. I like Heppners rewriting style and his characters.
May 4, 2018
Great fun
This book has everything. That a syfy fan wants lot's of action plausible scenarios great heroes are good evil villains are bad and each book stands alone so if you do not read every book in the series you have closure in the story you read highly recommend
This book has everything. That a syfy fan wants lot's of action plausible scenarios great heroes are good evil villains are bad and each book stands alone so if you do not read every book in the series you have closure in the story you read highly recommend
October 3, 2017
Good read
This was book four in a well written series. I was invested in the characters through all four books. Loved the good guys and hated the bad guys. What else is there?
This was book four in a well written series. I was invested in the characters through all four books. Loved the good guys and hated the bad guys. What else is there?
October 4, 2017
A.I. Series
Like the way the story rocks along, recommend to si fi readers if book 5 coming make it soon please.
Like the way the story rocks along, recommend to si fi readers if book 5 coming make it soon please.
October 14, 2017
another awesome sci-fi adventure sagas- can't get enough of Vaughn's adventures!!!
October 16, 2017
Another superb take
The story continues with the twists and turns you can eagerly anticipate from a great storyteller. The saga grows richer and deeper.
The story continues with the twists and turns you can eagerly anticipate from a great storyteller. The saga grows richer and deeper.
October 21, 2017
Great story!
Another great story by Vaughn Heppner. I don't know why his stories resound so much for me but they do.
Another great story by Vaughn Heppner. I don't know why his stories resound so much for me but they do.
October 27, 2017
Another fun read
This is turning out even better than I hoped. Some cool twists and turns make it exciting reading for sure. Vaughn writes a great novel and this is no exception.
This is turning out even better than I hoped. Some cool twists and turns make it exciting reading for sure. Vaughn writes a great novel and this is no exception.
October 30, 2017
This book
This here rating is well deserved as the book progresses it gets better and better well worth reading. good book.wolf.10points.out10.
This here rating is well deserved as the book progresses it gets better and better well worth reading. good book.wolf.10points.out10.
November 21, 2017
Great series
This series gets better and better. Now there are 3 AI memberships and they go off to battle a huge AI factory ship....series is getting more and more interesting.
This series gets better and better. Now there are 3 AI memberships and they go off to battle a huge AI factory ship....series is getting more and more interesting.
November 22, 2017
Interesting and disappointing at the same time.
The ending was too simple. It was like the author got tired of writing. But, I look forward to the next in the series.
The ending was too simple. It was like the author got tired of writing. But, I look forward to the next in the series.
November 24, 2017
Well written
I really enjoyed the interaction between these make believe characters!
Very enjoyable and entertaining! Will definitely read the next book!
I really enjoyed the interaction between these make believe characters!
Very enjoyable and entertaining! Will definitely read the next book!
November 26, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyable adventure as the fight is taken to the enemy light years away from the Solar system.
December 14, 2017
👍
Book 4 in the series, loved it. Would love to see the series continued. Jon Hawkins is a great leader and fighter, glad to see he has a 💘interest now.
Book 4 in the series, loved it. Would love to see the series continued. Jon Hawkins is a great leader and fighter, glad to see he has a 💘interest now.
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