The Re-Emergence

"It was just a myth. Just a damn legend passed down from corrupted databanks..."

A mysterious probe from a long-forgotten satellite network appears in the heart of the Maldaccian Empire, warning about the return of a mythological evil.

After being downloaded by the plucky but inexperienced crew of the imperial flagship, the consciousness of the ancient satellite, Unit-17, embarks on a galactic adventure to bring the empire back from the brink of an interstellar war they are not equipped to fight.

The Qesh’kal’s aging commander, Da’kora Corasar, trusts Unit-17’s intel implicitly, but not everyone aboard agrees. Tensions rise and loyalties are tested as they are thrust into conflict with an enemy of unimaginable power and malice.

A Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS) finalist

"A sci-fi made by, and for, sci-fi geeks—and since I am one of those, I loved that aspect. It's specifically space opera, and it's got a feel somewhere between 'Star Trek' and 'Battlestar Galactica.'"
— Kevin Carlson, Writing in Obscurity

"With worldbuilding, characters, and plot that is only comparable to Star Wars, Alan Dell's The Re-Emergence, a novella in the Augment Saga, is a promising start to an original and imaginative series that will no doubt stand the test of time."
— Maya Grimley, Maya's Reviews

"The Re-Emergence is a great novella, perfect if you like military sci-fi or the first contact themes, spiced with a bit of sentient AIs. Excellent as a self-contained episode, and really enjoyable to read!"
— Jamedi, JamReads

"I would recommend The Re-Emergence for fans of first contact sci-fi, those looking for themes of survival and resilience, and the play between technology and human nature."
— Ashley Brennan, FanFiAddict

"The Re-Emergence is a wonderful tale that brings together beings of all different backgrounds to form a singular crew."
— Tabitha Tomala, Behind the Pages