Áom is a humanoid Framandi character in the science fiction space adventure novel Framandi Alliance authored by Rashid Ahmed. At 6'3", Áom is of average framandi height and looks very human, resembling a character right out of ancient Mayan art. A framandi leader, Áom is a nickname given by transhuman twins Jón and Ásta, when the framandi was introduced to them as the 'Adviser of Masked'. "The Masked" are a group of framandi who are dedicated to keeping the framandi largely invisible in space. Ever since an intergalactic conflict devastated their planetary system, the framandi became cautious ..read more

Rafael Borrego is a second generation transhuman (born five years after the twins Jón and Ásta) and is a main character in the science fiction space adventure novel Framandi Alliance authored by Rashid Ahmed. Born: 7th March 1988 in Havana, Cuba. 5'8", Pisces. Competencies: Space technology design, quantum hardware and software development, gravity and gaupa (quantum bubble communication) tech engineering, molecular manufacturing, defense strategy. Rafael was instrumental in designing and deploying the solar system’s solar radiation focusing satellite network, using concentrated beams against ..read more

Shun is a first generation AI in the science fiction space adventure novel Framandi Alliance authored by Rashid Ahmed. Shun means ‘Fast’ in Japanese. Shun is a first generation, self-learning, self-modifying, quantum computing AI, which aids Lýsi researchers in evolving its own hardware and software; from its earlier parallel processing technology. Initially Shun’s hardware operated on nascent quantum computers which liberally drew on conventional distributed networked processors for linear tasks. Shun was brought up and taught human values by transhuman twins Jón and Ásta. The AI’s core syst ..read more

Áox is a humanoid Framandi character in the science fiction space adventure novel Framandi Alliance authored by Rashid Ahmed. A framandi leader, Áox is a nickname given by transhuman twins Jón and Ásta, when the framandi was introduced as the 'Adviser of Explorers'. At 5'7”, Áox is short for a framandi and looks quite nearly human, resembling a character right out of ancient Mayan art. The framandi 'Explorers' are a group of framandi who are dedicated to expanding the framandi footprint across habitable, unoccupied planetary systems. The framandi have prominent cheek bones, wide foreheads, sl ..read more

Stefán Gunnarsson is a character in the science fiction space adventure novel Framandi Alliance authored by Rashid Ahmed. He is a bio specialist and surgeon. Born: 14-Nov-78, Male, Reykjavík, Iceland. 6'1", Scorpio. Capabilities: Synthetic biology, biotechnology, genetics, xenology, surgery, botanist, wicked problem solutions, xeno medicine. Stefán worked with closely Lei while on Átt, on a project aimed at modifying and growing an assortment of edible plants in space. Ásta took a liking to him which mushroomed into a fledged relationship ..read more

Sven de Vries is a character in the science fiction space adventure novel Framandi Alliance authored by Rashid Ahmed. He is a space operations specialist and lead astronaut on Átt (a multi-SSEV and bio module vessel). He's from Delft in The Netherlands. Born: 22nd August 1971. 6’1”, Leo. Competencies: Space operations, vessel design, defense strategy, space manufacturing, materials science, medic, wicked problem solutions. His surname "de Vries" means "the Frisian" (Dutch province of Friesland/ Frisia), a recognizable and intrinsically Dutch name ..read more

Max Andersson is a character in the science fiction space adventure novel Framandi Alliance authored by Rashid Ahmed. Previously a covert operative a private defense company (PDC) Rakkniv (meaning razor), based out of Malmö in Sweden, Max infiltrated Lýsi’s Kuril Island facility where he was captured. Max switched sides after he learnt about Lýsi’s activities, choosing to become a member of the group on being invited. Soon after, Max was put in charge of strategy for Earth and Solar System defense. Lýsi code-name: Kilima. While physically healthy Max has two stab wounds, one between the rib-c ..read more

Kei is a second-generation quantum computing AI hived off from the AI Shun, and is mentioned in Framandi Alliance by Rashid Ahmed Kei means ‘wise’ in Japanese. The AI was named so, because it inherited Shun’s knowledge. Kei like Shun, utilized self-learning programming to evolve its own personality and computing efficiency. Kei was responsible for conducting space-based operations and oversaw all autonomous and automatic systems ..read more

Hyper-real, imaginative, far-reaching. Author: James S. A. Corey  | Genre: Hard Science Fiction, Space Opera You’ve probably seen The Expanse on Amazon Prime Video by now. But, even if you have, the James S. A. Corey duo, have penned a masterwork novel series, beginning with Leviathan Wakes, a rousing must-read book to kick off your free dive into this mind-expanding space opera. Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon IN The characters are unique and the traits they portray are in depth. Pulling in language and regional nuances from across Earth, the writers have captured multi-cultural ..read more

Fabled science fiction with deep description world building. Author: Frank Herbert | Genre: Galactic Empire, Space Operas Dune conjures up imagery of galactic trade in ‘spice’, controlled and driven by warring dynastic families. That’s if you’ve only heard of the book. Once you’ve read it though, Dune is so much more. Herbert captures social, economic, political and species distinctions at a galactic scale. Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon IN The book takes patience to read, not because it isn’t interesting, but because it is vividly descriptive. And if you’re imaginative enough, you’l ..read more