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    The Thirty Century War
    The Thirty Century War
    The Thirty Century War
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    The Thirty Century War

    By Ronald E. Hudkins

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    A Short Science Fiction Story set 300 decades into Earth’s future toward the end of what had become a thousand year hostile alien space warrior invasion it was realized the planet just might be doomed. The constant alien evasions, fighting ships and explosions just outside the planet’s atmosphere had caused grievous Earth changes. The Earth’s ozone layer now pink was a sure sign humanity was, if nothing else, on the verge of being extinguished.

    Three planets spewing forth three races of space soldiers engaged in battle after battle in what appears to be a war of certain extermination for them all. Just how will it play itself out? This millennium year conflict chronicles the final days of what seems to be a forever war between the human race and other aliens. It documents the final desperate space battles for a planet plunging swiftly into the abyss of total extermination. Is it even possible for any commander in these destructive final days leading human or alien soldiers to celebrate victory? Only the most brave and enduring shall realize the outcome of

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRonald E. Hudkins
    Release dateJan 29, 2014
    ISBN9781310233098
    The Thirty Century War
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    Ronald E. Hudkins

    Ronald E. Hudkins (1951-Present) was born in Canton, Ohio and grew up in Massillon, Ohio. He was drafted into military service in 1970 where he remained up until 1993 when he retired honorably from the U.S. Army, Military Police Corps. During his service and after, he attended many universities that include Kent State University, Maryland University, Central Texas College (European Branch), Blair Junior College, Hagerstown Junior College and Phoenix University. He mostly completed general studies but declared two majors in the areas of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Although he was an intelligent student he was never on the Dean's List, or voted a most likely to succeed candidate. He did not graduate with any specific degree however if you were to consider all his credits and self-study he could reasonably be considered a Rogue Scholar.

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      The Thirty Century War - Ronald E. Hudkins

      The Thirty Century War

      By Ronald E. Hudkins

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      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright © Ronald E. Hudkins 2014

      All Rights Reserved

      ISBN-13: 978-1493780501

      ISBN-10: 1493780506

      In accordance with the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, the scanning, uploading and electronic sharing of any part of this book without the permission of the publisher constitute unlawful piracy and theft of the author’s intellectual property. If you would like to use material from the book (other than review purposes) prior written permission must be obtained by contacting the publisher in writing @ Ronald E. Hudkins, 169 Countrymens Way, Durango, CO 81303-7882.

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      Dedication

      I dedicate this book to my wife, Ginny, who has been my partner in life and business.

      To my children Katie, Nikki and Jesse – your growth provides a constant source of joy and pride.

      This book is dedicated to the mentors, acquaintances, friends, and family of Ronald Hudkins; my wife, children, Otis Hohimer, Carol Thompson, Bill Poulelis, Owen and Dulcy Howard, Cindy, Medina Family, Hise Family, Lindholm Family, Lewis Family, Arellano Family, Les and Jan Burrow, Bard and Bobby Heroy and other friends and acquaintances too numerous to list here I am sorry to say.

      Last but not least

      To you the reader

      I hope that you have at least half as much fun in the reading of this short science fiction tale as I’ve had in the writing of it. Please visit the source you purchased this book and leave your comment(s).

      Book Content Description

      Set 300 decades into Earth’s future toward the end of what had become a thousand year hostile alien space warrior invasion it was realized the planet just might be doomed. The constant alien evasions, fighting ships and explosions just outside the planet’s atmosphere had caused grievous Earth changes. The Earth’s ozone layer now pink was a sure sign humanity was, if nothing else, on the verge of being extinguished.

      Three planets spewing forth three races of space soldiers engaged in battle after battle in what appears to be a war of certain extermination for them all. Just how will it play itself out? This millennium year conflict chronicles the final days of what seems to be a forever war between the human race and other aliens. It documents the final desperate space battles for a planet

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