Engines of Arachnea [A Science Fantasy Epic]

Arachneans Anonymous Discord link: https://discord.gg/GWu66nk7rk What to Expect:  A. A focus on survival, exploration, science fiction and a smidgen of horror. B. Competent protagonists who learn and adapt to their surroundings, and who have wildly conflicting goals and perspectives. C. Gigantic set piece battles between bioengineered insect-inspired cultures and a hypermilitarized human race. D. A space opera confined to a single solar system full of wonders and horrors in equal measure.  E. A mysterious history which unravels throughout the course of the book.  F. Giant Bugs and Giant Robots G. Giant Robots Punching Giant Bugs, and Vice Versa 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: One chapters a week at the least.  Read up to 5 advanced chapters on Patreon! Link is below:  Patreon The "Smash those Bugs" artwork for the advertisement was done by the talented sedeless. Request commissions at their x.com page here: https://x.com/sedeless/media https://www.instagram.com/sedelessgrapes?igsh=MTdydml0enUybWdtaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr The "Beat Back the Bugs" artwork for the advertisements was done Liaq: request commissions at their Instagram page: Laiq (@laiqart) • Instagram photos and videos