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The Interstellar Age

Peer into the future in The Interstellar Age, a science fiction podcast chronicling humanity’s epic journey to the stars. In this series, a fictional 26th century historian looks back on the dramatic events that defined our “interstellar age,” from Earth’s Third World War, to first contact with alien intelligences, to exploration, colonization, and the star-spanning conflicts that shaped the galaxy.Set in the universe of author Dylan McFadyen’s Si Vis Astra series, The Interstellar Age uses gripping narratives to bring to life centuries of richly imagined future history, developed over two decades. Whether you’re a fan of epic history (real or imagined), military sci-fi, or simply exploring humanity’s future in space, The Interstellar Age offers a thrilling glimpse into a possible tomorrow.

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    Si Vis Astra... 2280 to 2310

    SEASON FINALEAfter the Free Worlds survive the Kyran onslaught, the Terran Union begins to fracture, the corporate colonies expand—and something is discovered at the edge of the galaxy that will change them all forever...Read a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Watch this episode on YouTube.The Interstellar Age will continue next year in Season Three: …Para BellumTheme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

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    The Frontier Wars, Part 3: 2272 to 2279

    Wolfe's surprising victory over the aliens bought the wildcat alliance time—but not much of it. Now, they must prepare for the coming onslaught. If Frontier falls, all of humanity might be next...Read a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Watch this episode on YouTube.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  3. 22

    The Frontier Wars, Part 2: 2271 to 2272

    Commodore Dahl prepares to lead the combined wildcat fleet to engage the alien invaders in a decisive battle. The hopes of all the independent colonies are flying with him—but are they flying into a trap?Read a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Watch this episode on YouTube.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  4. 21

    The Frontier Wars, Part 1: 2270 to 2271

    As evidence of alien attacks mounts, the wildcat colonies band together to defend themselves. But the threat is far greater than any of them realize—and with no help coming from Earth, their internal divisions could unravel the defense before the battle even begins.Read a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Watch this episode on YouTube.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  5. 20

    The Kyrans: 500 BTSY to TSY 2270

    By the mid-23rd century, humans and virgonids had been searching for alien civilizations among the stars for hundreds of years with little success. All the while, one had been lurking nearby—like a hunter stalking its prey.Read a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Watch this episode on YouTube.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  6. 19

    Scramble For The Stars: 2105 to 2248

    Equipped with a revolutionary new propulsion technology, humanity looks to the stars with renewed hope and purpose. But who will get the opportunity to go—and what will they find in the cold depths of space?Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Watch this episode on YouTube.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  7. 18

    Dawn of An Age, 2082 to 2104

    Following the resolution of the First Contact Crisis, humanity and the virgonids work together to expand their horizons beyond their immediate stellar neighborhood. If they succeed, a new age of exploration will have begun—but at what cost?Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  8. 17

    The First Contact Crisis: August to September 2082

    As the alien ship races toward Earth bearing the rescued Destiny astronauts, panic spreads—and a conspiracy at the heart of the Global Democratic Alliance prepares a sinister welcome...Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  9. 16

    The Virgonids: 10,000 BTSY to TSY 2082

    Few could have guessed, in the middle years of the 21st century, that a remarkable alien civilization had evolved a mere eleven light years from Earth—and had been observing humanity for over a century.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  10. 15

    Destiny: January to August, 2082

    The Destiny spacecraft sets off for Mars, and the hopes and dreams of the human race go with it. When disaster strikes, the world holds its breath...Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  11. 14

    A House of Peace Built On Sand: 2070 - 2081

    As humanity struggles to rise from the ashes of the Third World War, we reach for the stars—not knowing that someone is already out there waiting for us.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  12. 13

    Special Update - Lessons of War

    I'm releasing a novel set in the universe of The Interstellar Age—but I need your help.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/333231041/lessons-of-wara-cutting-edge-military-sci-fi-series-starterTheme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  13. 12

    The Last World War: 2061 to 2065

    The Third World War is finally over; Earth is unified as never before. But can peace last—or is a civilization-destroying conflict just a matter of time?Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

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    Endgame: July 2060 to March 2061

    The final, apocalyptic showdown of the Third World War begins in China. The Allies have the initiative - but the PLA has a terrifying surprise waiting for them.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

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    Downfall: 2059 to 2060

    After liberating Europe, a much more daunting task lies ahead for the Allies: facing down the PLA in their own backyard.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  16. 9

    Liberation: 2058

    The Allies launch the first campaign to take back Eurasia from the PRC and its authoritarian partners. An Allied defeat now might well hand the initiative, and the world, back to the Axis.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  17. 8

    The Allies Strike Back: 2057 to 2058

    The Allies struggle to wrest control of the seas back from the Authoritarian Axis. In two battles at sea, the final course of the Third World War will be decided.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  18. 7

    The Storm Breaks: November 2056 to April 2057

    The overstretched PLA finally grinds to a halt in North America and Australia. Turning survival into victory will push the new Allied armies to their limits.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

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    Fortress Breached: January to November, 2056

    The Allies' last bastions are breached by a seemingly unstoppable PLA. But will the reach of the Authoritarian Axis finally exceed its transhuman grasp?Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  20. 5

    Autocracy Ascendant: 2053 - 2055

    After a series of devastating surprise attacks, the augmented PLA and their authoritarian partners march across the globe. The forces of the US-led Global Democratic Alliance rally to stop them - but things have changed since the 2020's.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  21. 4

    Metacrisis: 2052 - 2053

    As tensions between the West and the Authoritarian Axis rise, a seemingly unrelated crisis erupts in the Indian subcontinent. But this is just a prelude to an even greater catastrophe - one that certain leaders are only too eager to bring about.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

  22. 3

    The End of the American Century: 2025 - 2051

    As the United States recedes from the unipolar world it created, other powers rush in to fill the gaps. Is conflict between them inevitable?Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

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    Introduction

    Welcome to the Interstellar Age.Find a transcript of this episode on our Substack.Theme music: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/[email protected]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Peer into the future in The Interstellar Age, a science fiction podcast chronicling humanity’s epic journey to the stars. In this series, a fictional 26th century historian looks back on the dramatic events that defined our “interstellar age,” from Earth’s Third World War, to first contact with alien intelligences, to exploration, colonization, and the star-spanning conflicts that shaped the galaxy.Set in the universe of author Dylan McFadyen’s Si Vis Astra series, The Interstellar Age uses gripping narratives to bring to life centuries of richly imagined future history, developed over two decades. Whether you’re a fan of epic history (real or imagined), military sci-fi, or simply exploring humanity’s future in space, The Interstellar Age offers a thrilling glimpse into a possible tomorrow.

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