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Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! Light Novel #4
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Light Novel) Vol. 4
CYBER-MAID OF ALL TRADES
With their wild vacation behind them, Hiro and his crew finally reunite the count and his granddaughter. Then it’s time for him to get cozy with his new robotic maid! He takes her in for an upgrade, which makes her stronger and sexier than ever. When duty calls, will Hiro and his heavily armed android be able to take down a cybernetic soldier and put the noble feud to rest?
With their wild vacation behind them, Hiro and his crew finally reunite the count and his granddaughter. Then it’s time for him to get cozy with his new robotic maid! He takes her in for an upgrade, which makes her stronger and sexier than ever. When duty calls, will Hiro and his heavily armed android be able to take down a cybernetic soldier and put the noble feud to rest?
258 pages, Paperback
First published December 10, 2020
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March 28, 2022
Having survived one major assault by Chris' uncle, they are not in the clear yet even when working for Serena and her pirate hunting unit. In the mean time, there is also Mei, the newest addition to the crew. Resolving things is easier said then done.
The story is much like the previous volumes, although not with as much eye roll moments as volume 3. The story itself is not not too deep, the characters somewhat tropy, although the setting itself does set it apart. A bit of world building in this. I enjoyed it for what it is, and I will keep reading the series, but not the best within the genre...
The story is much like the previous volumes, although not with as much eye roll moments as volume 3. The story itself is not not too deep, the characters somewhat tropy, although the setting itself does set it apart. A bit of world building in this. I enjoyed it for what it is, and I will keep reading the series, but not the best within the genre...
July 8, 2022
Vol. 4 was good, but
Vol 4 was good, but after reading Vol1 and Vol 2, there was an issue with Vol 3.
When I bought Vol 3, what I got was a comic version of Vol 2. It appears that there is no Vol 3 to be had via Amazon.
Vol 4 was good, but after reading Vol1 and Vol 2, there was an issue with Vol 3.
When I bought Vol 3, what I got was a comic version of Vol 2. It appears that there is no Vol 3 to be had via Amazon.
July 9, 2024
This is a fun series to read and imagine. He is now escorting nobility which is going to give Hiro a chance to earn more and allow him to buy a mothership. I really am looking forward to the next volumes and see what kind of craziness Hiro can manage to do with a much bigger ship.
April 10, 2023
Still quit exciting journey, and now adding robot into harem, but she is really useful companion for MC
October 21, 2023
Fantastic!
Fantastic book! I loved this book! Such amazing character development. I simply can not wait for the next book to come out!
Fantastic book! I loved this book! Such amazing character development. I simply can not wait for the next book to come out!
December 4, 2023
Another good volume. I like that we are starting to get a better view of the galactic situation at large. The fembot maid is a good addition to the crew. Looking forward to what’s next.
February 26, 2023
The affairs of the nobility are fraught with strangeness and uncertainty. The nobility has a good amount of internal bickering, territorial disputes, and authoritarian political détentes. So, why, then, does Captain Hiro and the crew of the Krishna find themselves butting into the affairs of Count Abraham Dalenwald of a distant star system? Few good things come from dabbling in the affairs of nobles. But in Hiro's case, the poor guy doesn't really have a choice.
REBORN AS A SPACE MERC v4 closes the short saga of Hiro's saving and subsequent defense of an orphaned girl (Christina Dalenwald). The previous volume poked and prodded what might happen if happenstance happened too urgently; the current volume takes its time spelling out the details of the consequences thereof. The Krishna teams up with Lieutenant Commander Serena Holz' pirate-hunting crew to smack down a few pesky rebels, while elsewhere plays the role of bodyguard and teammate to Count Dalenwald to fend off a local rebellion. Nobles. Troublesome bunch, aren't they?
The current volume doesn't stock its pages with as much kinetic action as the novel series' previous volumes, but the author manages to incorporate just enough dogfighting and space slaughter to keep the pace. Similarly, the current volume keeps things superficial, in terms of character dynamics, by dwelling on the crew's latest addition (Mei, the maid android) only long enough for a brief recap of the protagonist's origin story and relational curiosities.
Readers interested in seeing Captain Hiro simultaneously impress and make a mess of his relationship with nobility will enjoy REBORN AS A SPACE MERC v4. However, readers vying for a slightly deeper, more invested (or extended) conflict will be left wanting. For example, while one doesn't doubt how fun it is to see Hiro don his heavy exoskeleton and mow down some enemies alongside a maid android specked for battle, the fight scenes are scant and the tussle with the baddie at the end is anticlimactic.
Of better news, the book's fine-tuning of the author's universe-building shines in spots. Space travel earns acute focus, as the Krishna ventures from the Cierra System, via interstellar gate, through multiple neighboring star systems, on toward Dalenwald's neighborhood, the Dexar System. The scope and scale are difficult to fathom, for both reader and protagonist, but the notion of an intergalactic empire capable of governing such a wide expanse is very intriguing.
Also of note, everyone's favorite drunken, lovelorn military lady spills the beans on a curious what-could-have-been moment for Hiro. Apparently, Hiro's shot at knighthood isn't out of the question (e.g., What would happen if he worked for Dalenwald full-time?). Neither is an opportunity to push his way into the upper echelon of the Grakken Empire. Apparently, there's this thing called the First-Magnitude Star's Cross of Brilliance, or Gold Star, for short. It's essentially the highest civilian-soldier distinction and earns one the salary and status of a low-level noble (Serena: "Given the right battlefield, I'm sure you could get one," p. 87).
REBORN AS A SPACE MERC v4 is a fun but less demanding volume of the novel series. The novel's most remarkable highlight is oddly buried early in the very first chapter, whereupon Hiro discusses Simulation Theory (or, the simulation hypothesis) with Mei, concerning his origin. The space merc counters the maid's commentary with a truly phenomenal, almost throwaway bit of existential dithering: "[I]t sounds more likely that instead of somehow entering a video game universe, I came out of a video game or some other universe that's simulated inside this one" (p. 20). Since the first volume, this novel series has broken the isekai mold in small but deliberate (purposeful) ways, and one would find it extraordinary for the author to continue peppering small snippets of commentary, such as this, in future stories.
As for the current volume, Chris was a bit of an annoyance, and so it's probably best if she's shuttled elsewhere. Too many clingy characters can feel draining. Although one questions the English-language publisher's unforced error of placing Dr. Shouko on the back cover when the character isn't even mentioned in the novel. Regardless, the current volume is a fine but less compelling addition to Hiro's wayward saga.
REBORN AS A SPACE MERC v4 closes the short saga of Hiro's saving and subsequent defense of an orphaned girl (Christina Dalenwald). The previous volume poked and prodded what might happen if happenstance happened too urgently; the current volume takes its time spelling out the details of the consequences thereof. The Krishna teams up with Lieutenant Commander Serena Holz' pirate-hunting crew to smack down a few pesky rebels, while elsewhere plays the role of bodyguard and teammate to Count Dalenwald to fend off a local rebellion. Nobles. Troublesome bunch, aren't they?
The current volume doesn't stock its pages with as much kinetic action as the novel series' previous volumes, but the author manages to incorporate just enough dogfighting and space slaughter to keep the pace. Similarly, the current volume keeps things superficial, in terms of character dynamics, by dwelling on the crew's latest addition (Mei, the maid android) only long enough for a brief recap of the protagonist's origin story and relational curiosities.
Readers interested in seeing Captain Hiro simultaneously impress and make a mess of his relationship with nobility will enjoy REBORN AS A SPACE MERC v4. However, readers vying for a slightly deeper, more invested (or extended) conflict will be left wanting. For example, while one doesn't doubt how fun it is to see Hiro don his heavy exoskeleton and mow down some enemies alongside a maid android specked for battle, the fight scenes are scant and the tussle with the baddie at the end is anticlimactic.
Of better news, the book's fine-tuning of the author's universe-building shines in spots. Space travel earns acute focus, as the Krishna ventures from the Cierra System, via interstellar gate, through multiple neighboring star systems, on toward Dalenwald's neighborhood, the Dexar System. The scope and scale are difficult to fathom, for both reader and protagonist, but the notion of an intergalactic empire capable of governing such a wide expanse is very intriguing.
Also of note, everyone's favorite drunken, lovelorn military lady spills the beans on a curious what-could-have-been moment for Hiro. Apparently, Hiro's shot at knighthood isn't out of the question (e.g., What would happen if he worked for Dalenwald full-time?). Neither is an opportunity to push his way into the upper echelon of the Grakken Empire. Apparently, there's this thing called the First-Magnitude Star's Cross of Brilliance, or Gold Star, for short. It's essentially the highest civilian-soldier distinction and earns one the salary and status of a low-level noble (Serena: "Given the right battlefield, I'm sure you could get one," p. 87).
REBORN AS A SPACE MERC v4 is a fun but less demanding volume of the novel series. The novel's most remarkable highlight is oddly buried early in the very first chapter, whereupon Hiro discusses Simulation Theory (or, the simulation hypothesis) with Mei, concerning his origin. The space merc counters the maid's commentary with a truly phenomenal, almost throwaway bit of existential dithering: "[I]t sounds more likely that instead of somehow entering a video game universe, I came out of a video game or some other universe that's simulated inside this one" (p. 20). Since the first volume, this novel series has broken the isekai mold in small but deliberate (purposeful) ways, and one would find it extraordinary for the author to continue peppering small snippets of commentary, such as this, in future stories.
As for the current volume, Chris was a bit of an annoyance, and so it's probably best if she's shuttled elsewhere. Too many clingy characters can feel draining. Although one questions the English-language publisher's unforced error of placing Dr. Shouko on the back cover when the character isn't even mentioned in the novel. Regardless, the current volume is a fine but less compelling addition to Hiro's wayward saga.
December 28, 2025
We are at book four now, so I am pretty comfortable with what this series is. The pacing and the humor are the same; nothing is changing there, which makes for an easy read. The main character is still pretty straightforward, but his interactions with the crew keep things fun. Highlights this time include a showdown with a noble in a mech suit and a robot maid armed to the teeth, both of which fit perfectly with the series’ over-the-top charm. It is not trying to be deep or groundbreaking, but it knows what it is and leans into it well. For fans of the earlier volumes, this one keeps the momentum going.
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