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To Aid and Protect
The peaceful world of Cenceti was facing destruction; an unknown energy ribbon was hurling through space destroying everything it touched. With no other choice, the furry, simian like humanoids have to abandon their home-world.
With the energy ribbon growing ever closer, the top Cenceti scientists and engineers turn to the task of evacuation; how do you transport millions of Cenceti off of a planet? The several large transport vessels, and twenty-five thousand spider shaped ships called arapods. The Cenceti engineers also create a master computer program to pilot the massive fleet in search of a new home; its programming was simple – aid and protect the Cenceti.
With the fleet – and the entire Cenceti civilization – now in space, the search for a new home begins. Many new planets are discovered, but none are suitable for the Cenceti…until they discover “Sanctuary” and the Cenceti make preparations to abandon the fleet. The computer, now sentient, knows that if the Cenceti leave it will not be able to aid and protect and seeks to find a way to keep them on the sphere. In its emotional infancy and instability, the computer destroys the Cenceti in the course of protecting them.
Left with nothing but its programming, the computer – called the IMA – roams the universe seeking a new civilization to aid and protect. The IMA discovers many worlds, and destroys several species of “primitives”, until picking up signals from a distant planet. From the signals, the IMA deduces the inhabitants are primitive and warlike – perfect for the computer to protect. The IMA has just discovered Earth.
The year is 2015 and World War III has just ended. The human race is not prepared when the IMA arrives in orbit, introduces itself, and promises Utopia if the humans will simply live in space. Humans divide into distinct groups and prepare for the survivalists, religious zealots, and the alien movement. When the humans refuse, the IMA destroys over half the population in a show of what happens without the computer’s protection.
The humans fight back, led by Major Alexander Hobbes and LtCDR Jacqueline Petrovsky, an Army Officer and Naval Aviator respectfully. With the assistance of local militia leaders, and an unexpected ally, the humans launch a counter-attack on land, in the air and in space; the International Space Station becomes the focal point of the fight for Earth.
The humans inflict heavy losses on the dwindling arapod fleet of the IMA, but suffer devastating losses of their own. When all seems lost, the humans initiate a last daring plan and provoke the IMA into attacking one more time. Can this daring plan save the human race…or will the alien computer dominate the remnants of humanity?
With the energy ribbon growing ever closer, the top Cenceti scientists and engineers turn to the task of evacuation; how do you transport millions of Cenceti off of a planet? The several large transport vessels, and twenty-five thousand spider shaped ships called arapods. The Cenceti engineers also create a master computer program to pilot the massive fleet in search of a new home; its programming was simple – aid and protect the Cenceti.
With the fleet – and the entire Cenceti civilization – now in space, the search for a new home begins. Many new planets are discovered, but none are suitable for the Cenceti…until they discover “Sanctuary” and the Cenceti make preparations to abandon the fleet. The computer, now sentient, knows that if the Cenceti leave it will not be able to aid and protect and seeks to find a way to keep them on the sphere. In its emotional infancy and instability, the computer destroys the Cenceti in the course of protecting them.
Left with nothing but its programming, the computer – called the IMA – roams the universe seeking a new civilization to aid and protect. The IMA discovers many worlds, and destroys several species of “primitives”, until picking up signals from a distant planet. From the signals, the IMA deduces the inhabitants are primitive and warlike – perfect for the computer to protect. The IMA has just discovered Earth.
The year is 2015 and World War III has just ended. The human race is not prepared when the IMA arrives in orbit, introduces itself, and promises Utopia if the humans will simply live in space. Humans divide into distinct groups and prepare for the survivalists, religious zealots, and the alien movement. When the humans refuse, the IMA destroys over half the population in a show of what happens without the computer’s protection.
The humans fight back, led by Major Alexander Hobbes and LtCDR Jacqueline Petrovsky, an Army Officer and Naval Aviator respectfully. With the assistance of local militia leaders, and an unexpected ally, the humans launch a counter-attack on land, in the air and in space; the International Space Station becomes the focal point of the fight for Earth.
The humans inflict heavy losses on the dwindling arapod fleet of the IMA, but suffer devastating losses of their own. When all seems lost, the humans initiate a last daring plan and provoke the IMA into attacking one more time. Can this daring plan save the human race…or will the alien computer dominate the remnants of humanity?
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First published November 22, 2010
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About the author
R. Kyle Hannah
18 books24 followersWith a face for radio and a voice for silent movies, writing was his only recourse.
Award Winning Author R. Kyle Hannah is a self-professed geek and lover of all things sci-fi. He began writing in high school as an outlet for an overactive imagination. Those humble beginnings, combined with real life experiences from a 29-year career in the Army, have spawned a half-dozen full-length adventures and a handful of short stories.
“Reminiscent of Arthur C. Clark” is how Writer’s Digest describes his first novel, To Aid and Protect.
His TIME ASSASSINS Trilogy (Time Assassins, Assassin’s Gambit, & Assassin’s End) has met great praise from authors and readers alike. The series is a time travel adventure that chronicles futuristic assassins who travel back in time and rewrite alternate timelines into our history. The trilogy features a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner and an amazon Best Seller.
His next two-book series (The Tri-System Authority - The Jake Cutter Conspiracy, and The Tri-System Authority - The Reign of Terra) is slated for release in 2018.
Kyle has several other projects in the works, including Harvest Day, Atlantis Falling, and a screenplay adaptation of his first novel, To Aid and Protect.
He is married, with two children, and lives in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama.
He has many convention appearances scheduled throughout the year. You can find his schedule on his website: www.rkylehannah.com.
You can find him:
On FACEBOOK at www.facebook.com/rkylehannahwriter
On Twitter @rkhannah
On Instagram rkylehannah
On the web at www.rkylehannah.com
Award Winning Author R. Kyle Hannah is a self-professed geek and lover of all things sci-fi. He began writing in high school as an outlet for an overactive imagination. Those humble beginnings, combined with real life experiences from a 29-year career in the Army, have spawned a half-dozen full-length adventures and a handful of short stories.
“Reminiscent of Arthur C. Clark” is how Writer’s Digest describes his first novel, To Aid and Protect.
His TIME ASSASSINS Trilogy (Time Assassins, Assassin’s Gambit, & Assassin’s End) has met great praise from authors and readers alike. The series is a time travel adventure that chronicles futuristic assassins who travel back in time and rewrite alternate timelines into our history. The trilogy features a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner and an amazon Best Seller.
His next two-book series (The Tri-System Authority - The Jake Cutter Conspiracy, and The Tri-System Authority - The Reign of Terra) is slated for release in 2018.
Kyle has several other projects in the works, including Harvest Day, Atlantis Falling, and a screenplay adaptation of his first novel, To Aid and Protect.
He is married, with two children, and lives in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama.
He has many convention appearances scheduled throughout the year. You can find his schedule on his website: www.rkylehannah.com.
You can find him:
On FACEBOOK at www.facebook.com/rkylehannahwriter
On Twitter @rkhannah
On Instagram rkylehannah
On the web at www.rkylehannah.com
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November 21, 2011
Wow!!!!! For the author's first novel, it was a great read!!!! It reminded me of Alien Nation, V, Star Trek, and Independence Day all rolled into one!!!! I really liked the Cenceti population!!! I could see this novel made into a movie for either Chiller TV or Sci-Fi!!!! Once again the creation by a humaniod being (although advanced) causes the potential destruction of humankind!!! Utopias are once again proven to be a falsehood. Overall, it appears that humankind or a kindred being will be the potential downfall of the species. It begs the question of once again, without freedom of will, is there truly a perfect society?
August 21, 2021
Great debut! Only two complaints that bumped it down from 5 stars. First, the editing for the book was below subpar. Many, many words and sentences were jarbled. (I bought my version at Megacon, Orlando, 2021) Second, the battle on Earth was a solid third of the book. This in itself could've been fine, but I was disappointed that the Cenceti had no more leading role to play after their appearance.
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