Behold, Humanity! Series by Ralts Bloodthorne, Heather Dawn, Rick Ronor

The Unified Civilized Council, which has ruled for over a hundred million years has discovered new species in the Long Dark. Strange and unknown species that seem to have no rhyme or reason about them. Compounding the problem is the reappearance of the ancient Precursor Autonomous War Machines. Even worse is the fact that the newly discovered Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems appear to be the only force capable of stopping the murderous robotic starships, some the size of small continents... moreThe Unified Civilized Council, which has ruled for over a hundred million years has discovered new species in the Long Dark. Strange and unknown species that seem to have no rhyme or reason about them. Compounding the problem is the reappearance of the ancient Precursor Autonomous War Machines. Even worse is the fact that the newly discovered Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems appear to be the only force capable of stopping the murderous robotic starships, some the size of small continents.The first book in the Behold Humanity! series, this covers the initial meetings as well as the initial battles between the living and the terrible machines. less

The Unified Civilized Council has been assaulted by hundreds of Harvester Class Precursor Autonomous War Machines, each the size of Australia, and each bent on eliminating life in order to secure and harvest the resources of the galaxy for themselves. The only force able to stand up to the PAWM is the recently discovered Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems... moreThe Unified Civilized Council has been assaulted by hundreds of Harvester Class Precursor Autonomous War Machines, each the size of Australia, and each bent on eliminating life in order to secure and harvest the resources of the galaxy for themselves. The only force able to stand up to the PAWM is the recently discovered Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems. The Mad Lemurs of Terra and their allies are more than willing to stand against the PAWM forces, even as the Unified Council flees from every battle. This is presenting its own problem as the Confederacy holds fast to a belief that the Unified Council does not.The Right of Self Determination. less

The Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems has come to the defense of the Unified Civilized Species Council, moving an astounding weight of metal and troops into UCC space. With the Unified Military Council unable to withstand the Precursor Autonomous War Machines more and more local species and local system leaders are calling for assistance from the Terran Confederacy... moreThe Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems has come to the defense of the Unified Civilized Species Council, moving an astounding weight of metal and troops into UCC space. With the Unified Military Council unable to withstand the Precursor Autonomous War Machines more and more local species and local system leaders are calling for assistance from the Terran Confederacy.In the Telkan System, successfully defended against the Precursor Autonomous War Machines only a year before, a new threat is unveiled as the Unified Council reveals the instruments that carry out their million year long plans. A plot against the Mantid diplomat Dreams of Something More carries forth. Finally, the cost of the war begins to come home to many.Behold: Humanity! is faithfully recreated from the "First Contact" series on Reddit's /HFY. less

The situation on Telkan has become desperate, the Unified Civilized Council has struck at the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems, their allies, and any Terran civilization they can locate. The diplomat Dreams of Something More has found herself discovering terrible secrets, and even worse things are approaching to challenge all of the players... moreThe situation on Telkan has become desperate, the Unified Civilized Council has struck at the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems, their allies, and any Terran civilization they can locate. The diplomat Dreams of Something More has found herself discovering terrible secrets, and even worse things are approaching to challenge all of the players.The Cygnus-Orion Galactic Arm Spur is rapidly descending into open warfare between the Precursor Autonomous War Machines, the Unified Civilized Council, the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems, the Dwellerspawn, and whoever is willing to pick up a weapon and board a spaceship.On Telkan, Vuxten has found himself facing off against a world ending threat, hoping to just hold it off long enough to allow the civilians to evacuate.But will even the might of V Corps (Old Blood), the newly minted Telkan Marine Corps, and the Terran Space Force Navy be enough to save the planet's native population? less

The Council/Confederacy Conflict is rapidly gaining speed, with hundreds of stellar systems burning and under attack. The Unified Council, having struck at the Confederacy with bioweapons and having made great gains, is unprepared for the Confederacy's counter-attack and the arrival of "Heavy Metal" in dozens of systems... moreThe Council/Confederacy Conflict is rapidly gaining speed, with hundreds of stellar systems burning and under attack. The Unified Council, having struck at the Confederacy with bioweapons and having made great gains, is unprepared for the Confederacy's counter-attack and the arrival of "Heavy Metal" in dozens of systems.Terrible weapons and projects are being released by both sides, the autonomous war machines have regrouped and returned, and everyone is caught in the middle of the largest conflict since the First Precursor War. The burden of Citizenship falls on Confederate citizens as the recall notice goes out and what some thought of as myths and legends are returning to remind everyone of their existence.From POW's to mail clerks to vampire*.exe to the Gestalts, everyone and everything is being dragged into the war. less

The Unified Civilized Council has struck at the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems and struck hard with biological, genecracker, and nanite warfare, causing tens of billions of deaths and wiping out the populations of entire systems. The Unified Council is using the Confederacy's refusal to turn systems liberated from the Precursor Autonomous War Machines as the cassus belli for their attacks and have struck without a declaration of war, going straight for their non-conventional tactics... moreThe Unified Civilized Council has struck at the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems and struck hard with biological, genecracker, and nanite warfare, causing tens of billions of deaths and wiping out the populations of entire systems. The Unified Council is using the Confederacy's refusal to turn systems liberated from the Precursor Autonomous War Machines as the cassus belli for their attacks and have struck without a declaration of war, going straight for their non-conventional tactics. The murderous Precursor Autonomous War Machines have returned after spending nearly a year refitting, rearming, and reactivating reinforcements and have attacked Council and Confederacy where they find them.The Confederacy is not the helpless victim the Council or the PAWM thinks it is, and the Terran Confederate Space Force has arrived with the roar of HEAVY METAL IS HERE! in dozens of systems.Unknown to any of the combatants, a new player has entered the game that will change the entire war for the worse. less

The Cygnus-Orion Galactic Arm Spur is engulfed in warfare. A four way brawl with its roots a hundred million years prior, with the Lanaktallan Unified Council on one side, a strange invader from a dying universe on another, the Precursor Autonomous War Machines, strengthened by alliances, coming back into the fight, and, of course, the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems.The war has spread to dozens, hundreds of different systems with no signs of stopping... moreThe Cygnus-Orion Galactic Arm Spur is engulfed in warfare. A four way brawl with its roots a hundred million years prior, with the Lanaktallan Unified Council on one side, a strange invader from a dying universe on another, the Precursor Autonomous War Machines, strengthened by alliances, coming back into the fight, and, of course, the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems.The war has spread to dozens, hundreds of different systems with no signs of stopping. Each side is grimly digging in for the long haul. The vile Atrekna, invaders from another dimension, view the entire universe as their possession as it is within their ability to quickly overwhelm an entire universe if they are not stopped early. The Precursor Autonomous War Machines have banded together to face off against the Terran Confederacy, realizing that they face a foe like no other they have other locked weapons with.The Terran Confederacy's war machine marches forward, with sinister projects in the works that will change the fate of the entire Galactic Arm Spur.However, the Lanaktallan launched a desperate plan a year prior and that plan is about to come to fruition.The question Is the fruit poisoned? less

The Confederacy/Council Conflict (The Big C3) rages on, the Orion-Cygnus Galactic Arm Spur is wracked by fighting with entire planets burning. The Precursor Autonomous War Machines are back with new tricks, the Atrekna are making more moves and seem to be more entrenched than the Confederacy suspected, and the Lanaktallan Great Herd has invaded the home worlds of the prime species of the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems... moreThe Confederacy/Council Conflict (The Big C3) rages on, the Orion-Cygnus Galactic Arm Spur is wracked by fighting with entire planets burning. The Precursor Autonomous War Machines are back with new tricks, the Atrekna are making more moves and seem to be more entrenched than the Confederacy suspected, and the Lanaktallan Great Herd has invaded the home worlds of the prime species of the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems.The Sol System is awash with fire and flame as the Lanaktallan discover that the millions of ships they brought are nothing more than chaff before Fortress Sol. The Immortals and the Black Fleet have joined the fight even as the Lanaktallan discover that TerraSol is like nothing they have ever encountered.The rest of the spur is engulfed in fire and flame. Third Armor, led by Trucker, is advancing into the teeth of the enemy. First Telkan, with (now) Lieutenant Vuxten, are being blooded in their first major engagement. The dead Admiral Thennis returns on the show-bridge of the Steamboat Willy , punishing all who dare assault Sol.Dreams of Something More has found herself on a mysterious journey, led by the mantid seer in her diplomatic team, with an unknown destination. Brentili'ik wrestles with her re-election.Herod and Sam, part of Legion's black box program, will discover that their parent's madness far exceeds their wildest nightmares as they begin to touch upon the truth behind the Terran SUDS.And Great Grand Most High of Armor A'armo'o discovers the magic of memes!Book Eight of the Humanity! series, takes the reader from Chapter 287 to Chapter 327.5 of the nearly 1,000 chapters of the series. It is largely unchanged from the original series on Reddit's HFY subreddit, mainly edited for spelling, grammar, and clarification.There is no new material from the web-series. less

The full weight of the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems, long awaited, is finally arriving in Unified Council Space. Despite the original deployment having been sent to fight the Unified Council, things have changed drastically in the time it took the military forces to cross the Confederacy and the Long Dark... moreThe full weight of the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems, long awaited, is finally arriving in Unified Council Space. Despite the original deployment having been sent to fight the Unified Council, things have changed drastically in the time it took the military forces to cross the Confederacy and the Long Dark.The Atrekna have arrived, the Precursor Autonomous War Machines have rebuilt, refit, and returned with new stratagems, and the Lanaktallan Unified Council has activated the remaining hundreds of millions of ships to try to hold off the Confederacy's vaunted Heavy Metal forces. Old favorites and new introductions continue the chronicle of the Second Precursor War as the war continues and the casualties mount. less

The Confederacy/Council Conflict has been interrupted by the return of the vile Atrekna, who view the entire universe as nothing more than resources for their own people to collect. The Lanaktallan cannot withstand the Confederacy military forces, the Precursor Autonomous War Machines, or the Atrekna's biological war systems and are on the edge of collapse. The Confederacy has been caught in between maneuvers, with its most powerful units out of position... moreThe Confederacy/Council Conflict has been interrupted by the return of the vile Atrekna, who view the entire universe as nothing more than resources for their own people to collect. The Lanaktallan cannot withstand the Confederacy military forces, the Precursor Autonomous War Machines, or the Atrekna's biological war systems and are on the edge of collapse. The Confederacy has been caught in between maneuvers, with its most powerful units out of position. The Atrekna are everywhere, overrunning world after world.Lowly gunner Ha'almo'or finds himself thrust into a desperate situation that will test his mettle in ways he could have never imagined. Vuxten has found himself, once again, trapped below ground while his command worries he's going to blow apart part of the continent. The Night Terran continues to terrorize the Lanaktallan politicians, embarrassing the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Planets. Dreams of Something More discovers the terrible truth of the past. P'Thok returns as he faces off against the terrible Grunch and totally on purpose and not at all accidentally saves Christmas.For the natives of the Cygnus-Orion Galactic Arm Spur there are only two choices.Victory or Death. less

The Terran Xenocide Event has hit the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems hard. Over 60% of their active duty military is down and dead, entire fleets are crewed only by a handful of beings, whole armies have just slumped to the ground. The Council/Confederacy Conflict has ensured that every planet is armed and ready, but the Atrekna are the wrong foe... moreThe Terran Xenocide Event has hit the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems hard. Over 60% of their active duty military is down and dead, entire fleets are crewed only by a handful of beings, whole armies have just slumped to the ground. The Council/Confederacy Conflict has ensured that every planet is armed and ready, but the Atrekna are the wrong foe.Able to gate in troops and war material without the need for ships or vast logistics lines, the Atrekna appear to be an unbeatable foe who can manipulate space and time to ensure they always get the right outcome.With Hesstla being invaded by the Atrekna, Dambree embraces old reflexes and flees with her family for the safety of the only home she knows. Vuxten finds himself in charge of the entire Telkan Marine Division when the commanding officers all fall down dead. General NoDra'ak, critically wounded, finds himself trying to coordinate a planetary assault gone terribly wrong.With the Atrekna overwhelming planet after planet, the death of nearly every Terran has left both the Unified Council and the Terran Confederacy reeling.However, unknown to everyone else, the Detainee has escaped her confinement in Hell and walks the mortal world once again. less

Humanity lies dead.The Atrekna are landing nearly unopposed on thousands of planets.The day looks dark and many are losing hope.But the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems is more than just the Terrans.The Treana'ad War Hordes charge into battle against the enemy. Black Mantid Special Forces own the night. The Telkan Marine Corps spits their defiance into the faces of the invaders from a dead universe... moreHumanity lies dead.The Atrekna are landing nearly unopposed on thousands of planets.The day looks dark and many are losing hope.But the Terran Confederacy of Aligned Systems is more than just the Terrans.The Treana'ad War Hordes charge into battle against the enemy. Black Mantid Special Forces own the night. The Telkan Marine Corps spits their defiance into the faces of the invaders from a dead universe. The Lanaktallan desert the Unified Military Council by the hundreds of thousand to join with the Confederacy.Even further, just because you have killed a Terran does not mean its over.V Corps, led by Trucker, makes planetfall in corpse filled boots, slamming into the thickest concentration of the enemy.In Lanaktallan Space, Dreams of Something More arrives to accept the Unified Council's surrender.And the Digital Omnimessiah has returned. less