The Orbital Sword

Join the crew of the Orbital Sword in the ship’s library to discuss Thrawn by Timothy Zahn. How does one rise to power in the Empire? Well, with ambition and political savvy! Thrawn is loaded with political intrigue, epic battles, and plenty of twists and turns while it follows the rise of one of the most ruthless characters made popular in Star Wars: Rebels! We sincerely you enjoy our review of Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn!

 

 

Greetings and welcome aboard the Orbital Sword.  In this episode, David, Scott, and Jim look at Brisingr by Christopher Paolini.  As they have worked through the books to this point, it becomes apparent that Paolini’s writing has matured as well as his characters.  This one is full of battles that hardly ever slow down as … Continue reading

Greetings and welcome aboard the Orbital Sword.  In this episode, David, Scott, and Jim look at Brisingr by Christopher Paolini.  As they have worked through the books to this point, it becomes apparent that Paolini’s writing has matured as well as his characters.  This one is full of battles that hardly ever slow down as Eragon learns secrets about his own past and his cousin, Roran becomes a fierce warrior who deals out heavy casualties to Galbatorix’s minions.  We hope you enjoy this latest edition of the Orbital Sword!

 

Breeze through an atmosphere of fantasy as we take a closer look at the second book of Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle, Eldest. While this book moves rather slowly, there is a lot in it that sets the stage for the future conflict with the despotic ruler, Galbatorix. Eragon undergoes a change, Saphira learns, Roran comes into his … Continue reading

Breeze through an atmosphere of fantasy as we take a closer look at the second book of Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle, Eldest. While this book moves rather slowly, there is a lot in it that sets the stage for the future conflict with the despotic ruler, Galbatorix. Eragon undergoes a change, Saphira learns, Roran comes into his own as a leader, and Nasuada rules with competence.  You won’t want to miss the discussion and analysis that our crew lays down on this edition of the Orbital Sword!

 

After some mishaps with lost files and other difficulties, David, Scott and Jim have finally gotten their spice together and recorded their thoughts on the latest of the Dune series of books by Brian Herbert and Kevin J, Anderson, Navigators of Dune.  Join the Orbital Sword crew as we break it down. This is a special … Continue reading

After some mishaps with lost files and other difficulties, David, Scott and Jim have finally gotten their spice together and recorded their thoughts on the latest of the Dune series of books by Brian Herbert and Kevin J, Anderson, Navigators of Dune.  Join the Orbital Sword crew as we break it down.

This is a special episode that is also part of our other podcast The Dune Saga Podcast where we explored the entirety of the Dune universe in the controversial chronological order. To learn more visit dunesagapodcast.com

 

 

Join the crew of the Orbital Sword as we work our way through Robert Heinlein’s 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land, the story of a young man born on Mars, raised by Martians, and brought to Earth.  In 1962, this story won the Hugo Award for best novel and it has been touted by … Continue reading

Join the crew of the Orbital Sword as we work our way through Robert Heinlein’s 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land, the story of a young man born on Mars, raised by Martians, and brought to Earth.  In 1962, this story won the Hugo Award for best novel and it has been touted by the Library of Congress to be one of 88 “Books that Shaped America” in 2012. It is a controversial novel that has been banned in school libraries, and there is no shortage of controversy between our hosts.  Join David, Scott and Jim for this episode of the Orbital Sword!

 

Whether you think Climate Change and Global Warming is a real thing or not, Kim Stanley Robinson takes a look at what future life might be like in The Big Apple in his book, New York 2140.  Join the crew of The Orbital Sword as we give our impressions, both positive and negative.  The best part … Continue reading