RAN
Robert G. Williscroft
Told entirely from the point of view of an incipient spacefaring reptilian race whose two Apollo-like astronauts are abducted by space aliens (Humans). That's right—we're the aliens!
"RAN: A Civilization in Hiding is hard, mind-stretching science...
Location:
United States
Networks:
Robert G. Williscroft
Trenton Bennett
Oort Chronicles, The
Starman Press
English Audiobooks
INAudio Audiobooks
Description:
Told entirely from the point of view of an incipient spacefaring reptilian race whose two Apollo-like astronauts are abducted by space aliens (Humans). That's right—we're the aliens! "RAN: A Civilization in Hiding is hard, mind-stretching science fiction of the highest order." Professor John B. Rosenman, Norfolk State University. Humans and Asterians construct a huge starship, Andromeda, and set out on a voyage of discovery to the Cold Spot in the Cosmic Microwave Background—first stop, the star Ran in the constellation Eridanus. They discover an incipient space-faring saurian civilization that has deliberately hidden itself from the rest of the galaxy, fearing the military might of the civilizations they have observed through their electronic transmissions. The voyagers are pulled into internal conflicts on the planet Arcan, first between two technologically advanced nations and then between them and a less advanced theocracy. When they eventually depart on their continuing voyage, they take a contingency of Arcans with them. Performed by Trenton Bennett — featuring his acclaimed character voice work — with full sound effects, original music, and an illustrated PDF companion with images, diagrams, glossary, and supplemental material. Duration - 11h 8m. Author - Robert G. Williscroft. Narrator - Trenton Bennett. Published Date - Thursday, 08 January 2026. Copyright - © 2024 Robert G. Williscroft ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:37
Author's note
Duration:00:02:44
Prolog
Duration:00:01:27
ChaptPart One—First Contact: Chapter One, Arcan-One Space Capsule, Mission Controler one
Duration:00:05:31
Chapter Two—PS Andromeda, Mission Control
Duration:00:26:02
Chapter Three—PS Andromeda, Amred City
Duration:00:42:30
Chapter Four—PS Andromeda, Amred City
Duration:00:38:53
Chapter Five—PS Andromeda, Amred City, Ceffidia
Duration:00:28:29
Chapter Six—Arcan Cislodan Space, Amred City
Duration:00:08:47
Chapter Seven—Ceffidia, Amred City, Cislodan Space
Duration:00:30:47
Chapter Eight—Ceffidia, PS Andromeda
Duration:00:18:10
Chapter Nine—PS Andromeda, Ceffid, PS Andromeda
Duration:00:34:42
Chapter Ten—Ceffidia, PS Andromeda, Dragon City, Lodan L4
Duration:00:47:55
Part Two—The Great Dragon: Chapter Eleven, The Great Assembly Hall, Dragon City , Lodan L4
Duration:00:31:01
Chapter Twelve—The Geroptic Nation, Lodan L4, The Village Of Cordan
Duration:00:57:04
Chapter Thirteen—PS Andromeda, The Geroptic Nation, The Village Of Cordan
Duration:00:34:16
Chapter Fourteen—Cislodan Space, Lodan L4, PS Neil Armstrong, Dragon, The Village Of Cordan
Duration:00:26:24
Chapter Fifteen—PS Andromeda, Dragon City, PS Neil Armstrong
Duration:00:19:06
Chapter Sixteen—PS Neil Armstrong, The Village Of Cordan, Lodan L4
Duration:00:19:31
Chapter Seventeen—PS Andromeda, The Village Of Cordan, Dragon City, Amred & Ceffid
Duration:00:33:13
Chapter Eighteen—PS Andromeda—Conference Room, Amred City, Amred, The Village Of Cordan
Duration:00:20:21
Chapter Nineteen—Amred Battlefield, Stasis Sphere, Amred City
Duration:00:22:27
Chapter Twenty—PS Andromeda, Dragon City
Duration:00:37:01
Chapter Twenty-One—Dragon Temple, The Tribunal Hall
Duration:00:51:53
Chapter Twenty-Two—The Great Assembly Hall
Duration:00:17:19
Epilog—Federation Headquarters ,Federation Detention Facility, PS Andromeda
Duration:00:11:17
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:47