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This wiki is designed to be a comprehensive encyclopedia of the military science fiction [http://www.baen.com/series_list.asp?letter=S#Starfire Starfire novel series] created by David Weber and Steve White.
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This wiki is designed to be a comprehensive encyclopedia of the military science fiction [http://www.baen.com/bookdata/catalog/series/letter/S] created by David Weber and Steve White.
   
 
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A partial fictional history of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfire_(board_wargame) Starfire universe] can be enjoyed by reading these books in the following order.
 
A partial fictional history of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfire_(board_wargame) Starfire universe] can be enjoyed by reading these books in the following order.
   
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A. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-401-the-stars-at-war.aspx The Stars at War], by David Weber and Steve White, printed August 2004, is an omnibus consisting of the following two novels :
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A. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-401-the-stars-at-war.aspx The Stars at War], by David Weber and Steve White, [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/0743488415/0743488415__c_.htm printed August 2004], is an omnibus consisting of the following two novels :
   
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1. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-93-crusade.aspx Crusade], by David Weber and Steve White, copyright 1992.
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1. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-93-crusade.aspx Crusade], by David Weber and Steve White, [http://www.baenebooks.com/10.1125/Baen/0671721119/0671721119__c_.htm copyright 1992].
 
Nearly a century after the First Interstellar War, the fanatical Theban Church of Holy Terra now emerge to liberate the Holy mother home world of the apostate Terran Federation from their sinful alliance with the satanic Khanate of Orion.
 
Nearly a century after the First Interstellar War, the fanatical Theban Church of Holy Terra now emerge to liberate the Holy mother home world of the apostate Terran Federation from their sinful alliance with the satanic Khanate of Orion.
   
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2. [http://www.baen.com/chapters/indeathp.htm In Death Ground], by David Weber and Steve White , copyright 1997.
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2. In Death Ground, by David Weber and Steve White , [http://www.baen.com/chapters/indeathp.htm copyright 1997].
 
The Fourth Interstellar war begins when the Grand Alliance engages in mutual self defense against the horrific onslaught of the Arachnid Omnivoracity in their quest for more protein sources.
 
The Fourth Interstellar war begins when the Grand Alliance engages in mutual self defense against the horrific onslaught of the Arachnid Omnivoracity in their quest for more protein sources.
   
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B. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-400-the-stars-at-war-ii.aspx The Stars at War II], by David Weber and Steve White, printed July 2005, is an omnibus consisting of these two novels : The Shiva Option, and a revised and expanded version of Insurrection, copyright 2005.
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B. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-400-the-stars-at-war-ii.aspx The Stars at War II], by David Weber and Steve White, [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/0743499123/0743499123__c_.htm printed July 2005], is an omnibus consisting of these two novels : The Shiva Option, and a revised and expanded version of Insurrection, copyright 2005.
   
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3. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-373-the-shiva-option.aspx The Shiva Option], by David Weber and Steve White, copyright 2002.
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3. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-373-the-shiva-option.aspx The Shiva Option], by David Weber and Steve White, [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/0671318489/0671318489__c_.htm copyright 2002].
 
Trapped behind enemy lines, Survey Flotilla 19 makes friendly diplomatic contact with a traumatized but powerful empire, The Star Union (of Crucis), who join the Grand Alliance with renewed determination to resume their fight against the Arachnid menace.
 
Trapped behind enemy lines, Survey Flotilla 19 makes friendly diplomatic contact with a traumatized but powerful empire, The Star Union (of Crucis), who join the Grand Alliance with renewed determination to resume their fight against the Arachnid menace.
   
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4. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-229-insurrection.aspx Insurrection], by David Weber and Steve White, copyright 1990.
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4. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-229-insurrection.aspx Insurrection], by David Weber and Steve White, [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/0671720244/0671720244__c_.htm copyright 1990].
 
The Terran Republic fights for independence against the overbearing power and corporate control of the Terran Federation.
 
The Terran Republic fights for independence against the overbearing power and corporate control of the Terran Federation.
   
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5. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-133-exodus.aspx Exodus], by Steve White and Shirley Meier, copyright 2006.
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5. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-133-exodus.aspx Exodus], [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-134-exodus-earc.aspx Exodus - eARC], by Steve White and Shirley Meier, [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/1416520988/1416520988__c_.htm copyright 2006].
 
Evacuating their civilization from their sun going nova to seek a new home world, the xenophobic Arduans have a cultural clash with the Grand Alliance, and both must fight for survival.
 
Evacuating their civilization from their sun going nova to seek a new home world, the xenophobic Arduans have a cultural clash with the Grand Alliance, and both must fight for survival.
   
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6. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-1326-extremis.aspx Extremis], by Steve White and Charles E. Gannon, copyright 2011.
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6. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-1326-extremis.aspx Extremis], [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-1362-extremis-earc.aspx Extremis - eARC],by Steve White and Charles E. Gannon, [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/9781439134337/9781439134337__c_.htm copyright 2011]. [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/A9781439134337/A9781439134337__c_.htm Advance Reader Copy Unproofed],
 
The fighting continues as the Arduans and the Grand Alliance learn more about each other, and try to reach across their challenging communications gap.
 
The fighting continues as the Arduans and the Grand Alliance learn more about each other, and try to reach across their challenging communications gap.
   
 
Charles E. Gannon is collaborating with Steve White on book 7 :
 
Charles E. Gannon is collaborating with Steve White on book 7 :
   
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7. [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-2909-imperative.aspx Imperative], [http://www.baenebooks.com/p-2912-imperative-earc.aspx Imperative - eARC], by Steve White & Charles E. Gannon, [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/9781476781198/9781476781198__c_.htm copyright 2016], [http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/A9781476781198/A9781476781198__c_.htm Advance Reader Copy Unproofed],
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7. ? [http://www.marscon.net/steve-white/ Imperative] ? [http://www.spectrumliteraryagency.com/gannon.htm TBD 2015] ? ( cryptic tag line ) [http://dailydragon.dragoncon.org/interviews/engage-an-interview-with-charles-e-gannon/ “Things are about to get messy—messier than they’ve ever been.”]
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? [http://www.amazon.com/Imperative-Starfire-Steve-White/dp/1476781192 will be published by Baen (2016 March)] ? [http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/w/steve-white/imperative.htm Fantastic Fiction] ? [http://www.libertycon.org/index.php/pros?pid=184 forthcoming] ? [http://www.dragoncon.org/?q=guest_details_page/2398 forthcoming] ? [http://www.spectrumliteraryagency.com/gannon.htm TBD 2015] ? ( cryptic tag line ) [http://dailydragon.dragoncon.org/interviews/engage-an-interview-with-charles-e-gannon/ “Things are about to get messy—messier than they’ve ever been.”]
   
 
Charles E. Gannon has a contract to write book 8 :
 
Charles E. Gannon has a contract to write book 8 :
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; Authors
 
; Authors
   
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* [[David Weber]] , [http://forums.davidweber.net/viewforum.php?f=8 Starfire Forum]
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* [[Stephen V. Cole]] , created Starfire game series
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* [[David Weber]] , [http://forums.davidweber.net/viewforum.php?f=8 Subforum Starfire], [http://www.baen.com/author_catalog.asp?author=dweber Baen books]
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* [[Steve White]]
 
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* [[Steve White]] , [http://www.baen.com/author_catalog.asp?author=swhite Baen books]
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* [[Shirley Meier]]
 
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* [[Charles E. Gannon]] , [http://www.charlesegannon.com/Starfire%20World%20Page.html Starfire World Page]
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* [[Shirley Meier]] , [http://www.baen.com/author_catalog.asp?author=smeier Baen books]
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* [[Charles E. Gannon]] , [http://charlesegannon.com/wp/shared-worlds/starfire/ Shared World Starfire] , [http://www.baen.com/author_catalog.asp?author=cgannon Baen books]
   
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; Gaming
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Additional historical details can be found in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions of Starfire games, gaming supplements, and related publications.
  +
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* [http://www.starfiredesign.com/starfire/introduction/ Starfire Design Studio] , [https://www.facebook.com/starfireboardgame Facebook]
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* [http://www.starfiredesign.com/forum/index.php Community forum index]
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* [http://www.starfiredesign.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=149 Subforum Starfire novels]
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* [http://www.zazzle.com/starfiredesignstudio Gifts]
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* [http://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Nexus_Index Nexus magazines] published by Task Force Games. There are articles by David Weber and Steve White and many others. Can be found on SDS Legacy Supplement CD.
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* [http://www.starfiredesign.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 Subform fan fiction] There are many other fan fiction web sites not listed here, that are external from the SDS forum.
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* [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Starfire_series Games] an incomplete list. Some games were designed by David Weber.
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* Free quick introductory gaming : from the [http://www.starfiredesign.com/starfire/downloads/index.php Downloads page], click the SEARCH button, and find :
  +
** various counter sets or countersheets
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** Quick Start Rules (version 201206) , adapted from 5th and 6th edition Starfire / Ultra Starfire & Solar Starfire
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** Solar Starfire Training Scenarios: Phase 1 , adapted from 6th edition Starfire = Solar Starfire
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** Quick Start Rules - Advanced (version 201209) , adapted from 6th edition Starfire = Solar Starfire
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** Quick Start Rules - Final (version 201302) , adapted from 6th edition Starfire = Solar Starfire
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** Quick Start Miniature Rules , modified from 5th and 6th edition Starfire for miniatures / Ultra Starfire & Solar Starfire
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* [http://www.shapeways.com/designer/StarfireDesignStudio Gaming miniatures] [http://www.starfiredesign.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2836 stands] [http://www.litko.net/tags/starfire bases] [http://www.starfiredesign.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2624 initial subforum miniatures] too many subforums to list here.
   
 
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; Wars
 
   
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; Wars
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{{col-2}}
 
* [[ISW-4]]
  
* [[ISW-4]]
   
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*
   
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; Races
 
   
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; Races and Organizations
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* [[Terran Federation]]
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* [[TFN]]
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* [[Terran Federation Marine Corps (TFMC)]]
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* [[OADC]]
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* [[KON]]
 
* [[Arachnids]]
  
* [[Arachnids]]
   
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; People
 
; People
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* [[Vanessa Murakuma]]
  
* [[Vanessa Murakuma]]
 
* [[Andrew Prescott]]
  
* [[Andrew Prescott]]
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* [[Hannah Avram]]
 
* [[Ivan Antonov]]
  
* [[Ivan Antonov]]
 
* [[Raymond Prescott]]
  
* [[Raymond Prescott]]
 
* [[Kevin Sanders]]
  
* [[Kevin Sanders]]
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* [[Oscar Dieter]]
  
* [[Oscar Dieter]]
 
* [[Marcus LeBlanc]]
  
* [[Marcus LeBlanc]]
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* [[Ursula Elswick]]
 
* [[Ursula Elswick]]
   
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; Locations
 
   
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{{col-begin}}
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; Locations
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{{col-2}}
 
* [[The Romulus Cluster]]
  
* [[The Romulus Cluster]]
   
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* [[K-45]]
   
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; Battles
 
   
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; Battles and Events
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{{col-2}}
 
* [[The battle of alpha one]]
  
* [[The battle of alpha one]]
   
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*
   
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; Task Forces
 
   
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{{col-begin}}
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; Task Forces
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{{col-2}}
 
* [[survey flotilla 27]]
  
* [[survey flotilla 27]]
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*
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; Hull Types
 
 
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{{col-begin}}
 
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; Ship Hull Types
 
* [[Supermonitors]]
  
* [[Supermonitors]]
 
* [[Monitor]]
  
* [[Monitor]]
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* [[Light cruiser]]
  
* [[Light cruiser]]
 
* [[Destroyer]]
  
* [[Destroyer]]
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* [[Gunboat]]
  
   
 
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; Carrier Hull Types
 
* [[Fleet Carrier]]
  
* [[Fleet Carrier]]
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* [[Escort carrier]]
  
 
* [[Light carrier]]
  
* [[Light carrier]]
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* [[Escort carrier]]
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; Small Craft
 
* [[Fighter]]
  
* [[Fighter]]
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* [[Gunboat]]
   
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* [[Auger class SD]]
  
* [[Auger class SD]]
 
* [[Acid class SD]]
  
* [[Acid class SD]]
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* [[Belleisle-B class Battleship]]
  
* [[Belleisle-B class Battleship]]
 
* [[Antelope class BC]]
  
* [[Antelope class BC]]
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* [[Dunkerque class BC]]
 
* [[Danger class cruiser]]
  
* [[Danger class cruiser]]
 
* [[Hun class survey cruiser]]
  
* [[Hun class survey cruiser]]
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* [[Cleaver class CL]]
  
* [[Cleaver class CL]]
 
* [[Cataphract class CLE]]
 
* [[Cataphract class CLE]]
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* [[Dunedin class CLE]]
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; Carrier Classes
 
* [[Sand-Fly class escort carrier]]
  
* [[Sand-Fly class escort carrier]]
   
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; Small Craft Versions
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* [[F3]]
   
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* [[OWP-6]]
  
* [[OWP-6]]
 
* [[OWP-5]]
  
* [[OWP-5]]
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* [[Argive]]
  
* [[Argive]]
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*
   
 
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; Weapon Systems
 
; Weapon Systems
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* [[Standard missile]]
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About Star Fire Wiki

This wiki is designed to be a comprehensive encyclopedia of the military science fiction [1] created by David Weber and Steve White.

Books

A partial fictional history of the Starfire universe can be enjoyed by reading these books in the following order.

A. The Stars at War, by David Weber and Steve White, printed August 2004, is an omnibus consisting of the following two novels :

1. Crusade, by David Weber and Steve White, copyright 1992. Nearly a century after the First Interstellar War, the fanatical Theban Church of Holy Terra now emerge to liberate the Holy mother home world of the apostate Terran Federation from their sinful alliance with the satanic Khanate of Orion.

2. In Death Ground, by David Weber and Steve White , copyright 1997. The Fourth Interstellar war begins when the Grand Alliance engages in mutual self defense against the horrific onslaught of the Arachnid Omnivoracity in their quest for more protein sources.

B. The Stars at War II, by David Weber and Steve White, printed July 2005, is an omnibus consisting of these two novels : The Shiva Option, and a revised and expanded version of Insurrection, copyright 2005.

3. The Shiva Option, by David Weber and Steve White, copyright 2002. Trapped behind enemy lines, Survey Flotilla 19 makes friendly diplomatic contact with a traumatized but powerful empire, The Star Union (of Crucis), who join the Grand Alliance with renewed determination to resume their fight against the Arachnid menace.

4. Insurrection, by David Weber and Steve White, copyright 1990. The Terran Republic fights for independence against the overbearing power and corporate control of the Terran Federation.

5. Exodus, Exodus - eARC, by Steve White and Shirley Meier, copyright 2006. Evacuating their civilization from their sun going nova to seek a new home world, the xenophobic Arduans have a cultural clash with the Grand Alliance, and both must fight for survival.

6. Extremis, Extremis - eARC,by Steve White and Charles E. Gannon, copyright 2011. Advance Reader Copy Unproofed, The fighting continues as the Arduans and the Grand Alliance learn more about each other, and try to reach across their challenging communications gap.

Charles E. Gannon is collaborating with Steve White on book 7 :

7. Imperative, Imperative - eARC, by Steve White & Charles E. Gannon, copyright 2016, Advance Reader Copy Unproofed, ? will be published by Baen (2016 March) ? Fantastic Fiction ? forthcoming ? forthcoming ? TBD 2015 ? ( cryptic tag line ) “Things are about to get messy—messier than they’ve ever been.”

Charles E. Gannon has a contract to write book 8 :

8.  ? Oblivion ? TBD

Authors
Gaming

Additional historical details can be found in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions of Starfire games, gaming supplements, and related publications.

  • Starfire Design Studio , Facebook
  • Community forum index
  • Subforum Starfire novels
  • Gifts
  • Nexus magazines published by Task Force Games. There are articles by David Weber and Steve White and many others. Can be found on SDS Legacy Supplement CD.
  • Subform fan fiction There are many other fan fiction web sites not listed here, that are external from the SDS forum.
  • Games an incomplete list. Some games were designed by David Weber.
  • Free quick introductory gaming : from the Downloads page, click the SEARCH button, and find :
    • various counter sets or countersheets
    • Quick Start Rules (version 201206) , adapted from 5th and 6th edition Starfire / Ultra Starfire & Solar Starfire
    • Solar Starfire Training Scenarios: Phase 1 , adapted from 6th edition Starfire = Solar Starfire
    • Quick Start Rules - Advanced (version 201209) , adapted from 6th edition Starfire = Solar Starfire
    • Quick Start Rules - Final (version 201302) , adapted from 6th edition Starfire = Solar Starfire
    • Quick Start Miniature Rules , modified from 5th and 6th edition Starfire for miniatures / Ultra Starfire & Solar Starfire
  • Gaming miniatures stands bases initial subforum miniatures too many subforums to list here.

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Wars


Races and Organizations


People
  • Oscar Dieter
  • Marcus LeBlanc
  • Bettina Wister
  • Li Han
  • Ursula Elswick


Locations


Battles and Events


Task Forces
  • survey flotilla 27


Ship Hull Types
Carrier Hull Types
Small Craft
Base Hull Types


Ship Classes
Carrier Classes
Small Craft Versions
  • F3
Base Classes


Ships
Carriers
Bases


Weapon Systems


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