Synopsis: Stranded on the hell-planet of Arachnea, the last remnants of the human Fleet fight to survive in a world overrun by insectoid monsters and a sentient ecosystem gone mad. It is a war they are destined to lose, as with every century that passes, more of the ancient science lies forgotten, replaced by myth and superstition.
That is, until assistant navigator Rene stumbles upon a dormant Divine Engine, mightiest weapon of the ancestor-gods. Now armed with a forgotten power that can move mountains and boil the seas, can he reclaim humanity's rightful place as the masters of Arachnea? Or will this glimpse into the past unearth a deadly secret?
Release Schedule: Two chapters a week at the least. Extra chapters of this story are also available on Royal Road, the link is provided below.
Royal Road link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/82984/engines-of-arachnea
Engines of Arachnea is really good. It's a grounded story about an inhospitable alien world and the shreds of humanity fighting tooth and nail for their survival on it, everyone grasping for whatever straws they can. Very much so looking forward to continue reading this.
(It's also really well written! Some of the most popular stories on this site struggle to use proper sentences and flow absolutely terribly, but Engines of Arachnea has a writing style that suits its theme and doesnt make me feel like I'm reading a book for 8 year olds)
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