Virtual War Alpha Centauri

Author : Steven J. Shelley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1521036195

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Virtual War: Alpha Centauri by Steven J. Shelley Pdf

Humans have been at war with the Irians for twelve years.With heavy casualties and depleted resources on both sides, opposing military leaders come up with a novel solution.It is agreed that the newly-discovered Alpha Centauri system will be fought virtually, inside a dynamic role-playing game.Using cutting-edge Immersion technology, human and Irian engineers unite to design the game. The rules are simple: two armies of 100 pixel runners will compete for each of the three habitable planets in the Alpha Centauri system. The species with the most victories will be permitted to colonize the system for real, putting them in a strong position to win the war. For Major John Talbot, chosen leader of the human virtual army, the chance to play such an amazingly detailed game is a dream come true. The price of failure, however, doesn't bear thinking about ...VIRTUAL WAR: ALPHA CENTAURI is the first in an exciting series of science fiction LitRPG novels.

Author : Gloria Skurzynski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1439116083

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Virtual War by Gloria Skurzynski Pdf

Imagine a life of virtual reality -- a childhood contained in a controlled environment, with no human contact or experiences outside of the world of computer-generated images. Corgan has been genetically engineered by the Federation for quick reflexes, high intelligence, and physical superiority. Everything Corgan is, everything he has ever seen or done, was to prepare him for one moment: a bloodless, computer-controlled virtual war. When Corgan meets his two fellow warriors, he begins to question the Federation. Now Corgan must decide where his loyalties lie, what he's willing to fight for, and exactly what he wants in return. His decisions will affect not only these three virtual warriors, but all the people left on earth.

Author : G. Skurzynski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1417720034

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Virtual War by G. Skurzynski Pdf

In a future world where global contamination has necessitated limited human contact, three young people with unique genetically engineered abilities are teamed up to wage a war in virtual reality.

Author : Ryan Lekodak
Publisher : PAPER WAR
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798989654512

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Virtual War by Ryan Lekodak Pdf

With a malevolent artificial intelligence grasping for power, the future of humanity hangs in the balance. It's the year 2043, and our heroes are doing everything they can to save the world from Helene, a power-mad AI intent on taking control of society at every level possible. Will their combined brute strength, brilliant minds, and unflappable courage be enough to save the world as they know it? With so many mysteries still to be solved and time running out, these unlikely warriors face increasingly impossible choices. Will they ever discover what happened to the millions who vanished without a trace three years earlier? Is there a way to harness Helene's technology and use it for good? As the battle for survival continues, the conflict enters a new realm entirely: the virtual world. Will fighting the AI on its turf increase their chances of victory, or will they end up trapped in a confusing landscape, unable to return to the lives they know? Only one thing is certain: neither side can stop until the other is defeated.

Author : Michael Ely
Publisher : Pocket Books/Star Trek
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Imaginary places
ISBN : 0671040782

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Dragon Sun by Michael Ely Pdf

A growing rebellion beneath the surface of the planet Chiron threatens Sheng-ji Yang's dreams of immortality. Meanwhile, Lady Deirdre Skye's life is in jeopardy as the Planetary Council withholds vital supplies, and orders her to turn over research data on the life force awakening on Chiron's surface. Though an ocean apart, Yang and Skye seek an alliance to overcome the forces arrayed against them.

Author : Mark Harris
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781789015928

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A Virtual Reality by Mark Harris Pdf

What would it feel like to actually travel back in time? How meaningful or dangerous could it be to embark on such a voyage? Where on earth might a suitable candidate and launch site be found? And when would be the chosen era for a journey to the past? Divorcee David, an early-retired journalist residing in the university city of Cambridge, can and will answer these intriguing questions as he is offered a unique and mind-blowing opportunity to travel back in time to medieval Cambridge - despite having to satisfy a requisite pre-condition that is, literally, quite alien to him. His journey will take him on a transit across the centuries; including encounters with two special women. David invites you to accompany him on this incredible, unpredictable and perilous exploit in what was, to him, a virtually real world. For some of those involved, the story would end tragically; for others, life and happiness will prevail. But who is destined for which ending...? Readers of time travel fiction will delight in this first person account that plays with the laws of physics and engages with the history of its characters. Take a seat in a time travel venture that will grip you until the surprising final pages. Praise for Mark Harris’ other works: “Mark Harris’ style makes for easy reading and comprehension. He paints the background to each story with a delicate, gentle, and at times humorous touch.” - D J Coppel, BJR “I enjoyed this book more than I could ever have thought possible.” - Reggie Ross, Belfast Jewish Recorder

Author : Ernest Cline
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307887450

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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. “Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.”—USA Today • “As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.”—Entertainment Weekly A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself. Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he’s beset by rivals who’ll kill to take this prize. The race is on—and the only way to survive is to win. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly • San Francisco Chronicle • Village Voice • Chicago Sun-Times • iO9 • The AV Club “Delightful . . . the grown-up’s Harry Potter.”—HuffPost “An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart.”—CNN “A most excellent ride . . . Cline stuffs his novel with a cornucopia of pop culture, as if to wink to the reader.”—Boston Globe “Ridiculously fun and large-hearted . . . Cline is that rare writer who can translate his own dorky enthusiasms into prose that’s both hilarious and compassionate.”—NPR “[A] fantastic page-turner . . . starts out like a simple bit of fun and winds up feeling like a rich and plausible picture of future friendships in a world not too distant from our own.”—iO9

Author : David Weber,Steve White
Publisher : Baen Books
Page : 789 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743499125

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The Stars at War II by David Weber,Steve White Pdf

The war wasn't going well. The alien Arachnids were an enemy whose like no civilized race had ever confronted.

Author : Michael Ely
Publisher : Pocket Books/Star Trek
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computer games
ISBN : 0671040790

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Twilight of the Mind by Michael Ely Pdf

A century has passed since events of "Alpha Centauri #2: Dragon Sun." Civilization is braced for final reckoning. Science and faith collide as the fanatical Believers of Sister Miriam vie with the technological might of Prokhor Zakharov in a merciless war of destruction. Five besieged factions join the battle against Miriam's zealots as the planet Chiron prepares itself for a new era.

Author : William Gibson
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307831194

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Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson Pdf

William Gibson, author of the extraordinary multiaward-winning novel Neuromancer, has written his most brilliant and thrilling work to date . . .The Mona Lisa Overdrive. Enter Gibson's unique world—lyric and mechanical, sensual and violent, sobering and exciting—where multinational corporations and high tech outlaws vie for power, traveling into the computer-generated universe known as cyberspace. Into this world comes Mona, a young girl with a murky past and an uncertain future whose life is on a collision course with internationally famous Sense/Net star Angie Mitchell. Since childhood, Angie has been able to tap into cyberspace without a computer. Now, from inside cyberspace, a kidnapping plot is masterminded by a phantom entity who has plans for Mona, Angie, and all humanity, plans that cannot be controlled . . . or even known. And behind the intrigue lurks the shadowy Yazuka, the powerful Japanese underworld, whose leaders ruthlessly manipulate people and events to suit their own purposes . . . or so they think.

Author : Gary Westfahl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781440866173

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Science Fiction Literature through History [2 volumes] by Gary Westfahl Pdf

This book provides students and other interested readers with a comprehensive survey of science fiction history and numerous essays addressing major science fiction topics, authors, works, and subgenres written by a distinguished scholar. This encyclopedia deals with written science fiction in all of its forms, not only novels and short stories but also mediums often ignored in other reference books, such as plays, poems, comic books, and graphic novels. Some science fiction films, television programs, and video games are also mentioned, particularly when they are relevant to written texts. Its focus is on science fiction in the English language, though due attention is given to international authors whose works have been frequently translated into English. Since science fiction became a recognized genre and greatly expanded in the 20th century, works published in the 20th and 21st centuries are most frequently discussed, though important earlier works are not neglected. The texts are designed to be helpful to numerous readers, ranging from students first encountering science fiction to experienced scholars in the field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Multimedia systems
ISBN : STANFORD:36105022255173

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NewMedia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computer games
ISBN : UCSD:31822035130228

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Computer Gaming World by Anonim Pdf

Author : Judith Reeves-Stevens
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743454186

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Prime Directive by Judith Reeves-Stevens Pdf

Following in the bestselling tradition of Spock’s World and The Lost Years, this is a white-knuckled Star Trek tale of mystery and wonder that spans the galaxy in a vivid race against time. Starfleet’s most sacred commandment has been violated. Its most honored captain is in disgrace, its most celebrated starship in pieces, and the crew of that ship scattered among the thousand worlds of the Federation. Thus begins the epic tale Prime Directive. Journey with Spock, McCoy, and the rest of the former crew of the Starship Enterprise to the planet where their careers ended. A world once teeming with life that now lies ruined, its cities turned to ashes, its surface devastated by a radioactive firestorm—all because of their actions. There, they must find out how and why this tragedy occurred and discover what has become of their captain.

Author : Jerry Spinelli
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780440416777

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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Pdf

ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A modern-day classic from Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, this beloved celebration of individuality is now an original movie on Disney+! And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’ s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Don’t miss the sequel, Love, Stargirl, as well as The Warden’s Daughter, a novel about another girl who can't help but stand out. “Spinelli is a poet of the prepubescent. . . . No writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.” —The New York Times