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A Universe of Short Stories Awaits

Gunslingers of the Solarsphere is a group world-building project. Each contribution builds the lore, whether it is a short story, a writing prompt or a blog of ideas/changes.

Each series is a story or collection of stories within the Solarsphere universe. Different series can be as interconnected or distinct as desired, at the author's discretion. The idea is to have freedom of direction and creativity, and build off each other's adventures.

Featured series are linked as pages at the top of the blog. Links for all series labels are in the sidebar. Also, check out our featured audio track in the sidebar, and the Extended Universe page for more of our music.

Lore of the Solarsphere

In the early days of space-faring, humanity designed heat-resistant ships to study solar radiation. As they closely orbited the sun, one after one of these ships disappeared without a trace. People were perplexed, and in the fear of the unknown pulled back from advancing outwards.

Until one ship returned.

The Voice of the Void signaled Earth 14 months after vanishing, claiming to have suddenly warped to the surface of Pluto. A renewed interest in the mystery of the disappearing ships sparked a scientific gold rush.

Three centuries later, humanity has harnessed the power of space and time travel across the Solarsphere. In an age dominated by space-faring gunslingers, galactic exploration and epic battles, the possibilities are endless.

Please hang tight, we are working on our "Science" series which will better detail how the ships, livelihoods and space-time travel works in the Age of the Solarsphere!

Author Contributions and Contact Information

If you would like to contribute as an author, please email DrCmore (doctor.cmore@gmail.com).

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Popular Solarsphere Adventures

Tectonia #1 – Facade of Form

Sombrero Galaxy , 31.1 million light-years from Earth System #1129 In orbit of planet SG#1129/2, “ Tectonia ” Approximately 146.6 million kilometres from the nearest Solarsphere Life keeps moving, if you cannot adapt you will get trapped in the past . Captain Baxter rested his hand on the bulkhead, his heavy heart juxtaposed with the lack of gravity. The looming mission had caused him many nights of deep anxiety, but he trusted his science team to the end. He read the mission log from the Gunslinger’s Society for the 300 th time: “Jake, planet SG#1129/2 is an enigma. We received a mysterious radio signal from there, to our first probes in the system. Nothing else has come through since and we have been unable to collect any data on the planet. Figure out why our probes have pulled no data from it… If there are undocumented alien species, document them, interrogate them, and kill them if necessary. I want a full report, and do not return to the Terra Duomo until the m...

In the Black: Third Sheffield Compilation

Audio Clip #7 “Last week our golden gods left us. No more ceremonies, no more dancing, no more singing. Morale has wavered but not broken. For most of us at least. Actually, it feels like a haze has been lifted… as if the weeks of chanting with and praising those fluorescent beings were a dream. Gamma Draconis looms larger and larger on our horizon, metaphorically speaking. We are all focused on the advent of starting a new life there. Of honouring our past lives as well. Of honouring Dave. How could I have forgotten him so easily before…” * Captain Sheffield does not speak for a few seconds and audibly wrings her hands. “A haze… a dream.” *here there is a knock on the cabin door, and Captain Sheffield speaks briefly with a crewmate. Audio is muffled and inaudible. Captain Sheffield returns to the recording after 1 minute and 15 seconds. “That was Jorge. He’s worried about Liz. She has not been doing so well since our golden gods left us. Where the others have begun focusing...

Last Reveries

Just keep going Kip. Be strong for him. Be the thrusters fine-tuning his path. The journey out from Terra Duomo had been tiresome for Kip Grove. That is not entirely true, not just the journey. The months leading up to the journey had been even more tiresome, saving all the credit, scrounging parts to upgrade Marengo and her companion pod Fair Winds . But it started well before that too, with the years of decline and debate. Dad always provided. Long solo hauls out in the black for months on end mining in the belt, for Ma and me. This is what is best for him, so he can finally be at peace. Kip waited until Terra Duomo did a pass by Venus to disembark. Venus ’ solar orbit is nearly circular, meaning Terra Duomo would be at its’ closest point to the sun whenever they arrived. The scientific stations on Mercury are not home to many people, and do not require the administrative support and extensive re-supply that Terra Duomo provides throughout Earth system. “Short trips and la...

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