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 the 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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Season One: The Third World War

2025 - 2065

Episode 0: Introduction

Welcome to The Interstellar Age.

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Episode 1: The End of the American Century

As the United States recedes from the unipolar world it created, other powers rush in to fill the gaps. Is conflict between them inevitable?

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Episode 2: Metacrisis

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.

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Episode 3: Autocracy Ascendant

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.

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Episode 4: Fortress Breached

The Allies' last bastions are breached by a seemingly unstoppable PLA. But will the reach of the Authoritarian Axis finally exceed its transhuman grasp?

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Episode 5: The Storm Breaks

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.

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Episode 6: The Allies Strike Back

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.

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Episode 7: Liberation

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.

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Episode 8: Downfall

After liberating Europe, a much more daunting task lies ahead for the Allies: facing down the PLA in their own backyard.

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Episode 9: Endgame

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.

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Episode 10: The Last World War

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?

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Season Two: Not Alone

Episode 1: A House of Peace Built on Sand

Coming Summer 2025!

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