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Welcome to the official Universe Guide for The Forgotten series by author Dan Thornton.Here you’ll find an in-depth look at the world introduced in Book 1, Fleet of the Forgotten—from key characters and factions to advanced technology, alien threats, and the political fault lines that define Earth. The year is 2184. Earth is fractured: politically,…
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In the world of Fleet of the Forgotten, Earth and Mars no longer operate in isolation—military power is unified, strategic, and deeply interwoven with interplanetary diplomacy. This unity is enforced and embodied by the Interplanetary Security Alliance (ISA), a powerful multinational force born from necessity and codified in the Orbital Security Convention (OSC). As humanity…
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The Quantum Field Manipulation Propulsion (QFMP) drive, known as a “slip” drive by military crews, allows even the largest starships to reach speeds up to 20% the speed of light without using any propellant. Instead of conventional thrust, the drive manipulates the quantum vacuum, the constant sea of virtual particles that fills all of space.…
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The Cosmic Explorer Overview The Cosmic Explorer is a next-generation exploratory and scientific vessel constructed under the oversight of the Interplanetary Security Alliance (ISA). Originally commissioned as a research and exploration ship, she represents the cutting edge of human engineering in the late 22nd century. It serves as a bridge between humanity’s established interplanetary fleet…
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The Largest Object Constructed by Man Officially called the Earth-Moon Assembly Platform, it’s Earth’s largest orbital shipyard sits at the Lunar L1 point and is home to the headquarters of the ISA. A true industrial titan where nearly all of humanity’s warships are constructed. 12,000 Civilian and Military Personnel 326,869 Kilometers from Earth 8 Number…
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The Columbia Class Overview The Columbia-class battleship is the crown jewel of the Interplanetary Security Alliance (ISA) fleet—an awe-inspiring warship designed to embody power, unity, and deterrence in the harsh expanse of space. As the first and most iconic ship class of the ISA, the Columbia-class serves as a flagship, command hub, and symbol of…
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What is the ISA? The Interplanetary Security Alliance (ISA) is the centralized military arm of the OSC, tasked with defending Earth’s collective orbital and interplanetary interests. Built from the integrated space forces of every OSC member, it is a supranational fleet operating under a unified command structure—independent of any one nation. The ISA is the…
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What is the OSC? The Orbital Security Convention is the cornerstone treaty of interplanetary defense and cooperation in the world of Fleet of the Forgotten. Ratified in the wake of the catastrophic R5 terrorist attacks, the OSC unified Earth’s major powers and later, the Martian Republics, under a single mandate: no nation would maintain its…
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Author Dan Thornton’s debut novel, Fleet of the Forgotten, dives into the high-stakes world of military science fiction with gritty realism, heart, and a galaxy full of intrigue. We sat down with Dan to discuss the inspirations behind his universe, what makes military sci-fi unique, and how he approaches worldbuilding, character development, and realism in…
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When I began writing Fleet of the Forgotten, I knew I didn’t just want to tell a story… I wanted to build a universe readers could lose themselves in. From the halls of the ISA fleet academy, to humanities largest space station, The Forge, crafting immersive worldbuilding meant layering every scene with cultural depth, political…
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If you’ve finished Fleet of the Forgotten and are craving more, you’re not alone. The journey of Ryan Anders and his unlikely crew is just beginning, and the next installments will take readers even deeper into the vast, volatile galaxy. With more alien civilizations, thrilling espionage, high-stakes rebellion, and emotional character arcs on the horizon,…