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The Dark Ages

by Ralts Bloodthorne

★ 4.83 (247) 1,177 followers 58 chapters ongoing

A fractured Terran remnant must wield an ancient Precursor weapon or watch their legacy vanish in a galaxy starving for their lost technology.

Synopsis

The Cygnus-Orion Spur smolders in the aftermath of the Second Precursor War, its civilizations locked in endless conflict. Empires rise and crumble, species vanish into oblivion, yet one constant remains: the galaxy’s ravenous hunger for Terra’s advanced technology and dwindling territories. Amidst the chaos, a fractured Terran remnant struggles to survive, their once-great civilization reduced to scavenging relics of their own golden age. But when an ancient Precursor artifact surfaces—a weapon capable of reshaping the galactic balance—factions converge in a desperate bid to claim it. As old enemies circle and new threats emerge, the Terran survivors must decide whether to wield their last great secret or watch their legacy vanish into the dark. The fate of the Spur hinges on who controls the last light of a dying empire.

Latest chapters

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  1. #58Dark Ages - L:ost Data Aug 30, 2025
  2. #57Dark Ages - Lost Data Aug 30, 2025
  3. #56The Dark Ages - 0.9.2 Jan 12, 2024
  4. #55The Dark Ages - 0.9.1 Jan 11, 2024
  5. #54The Dark Ages - 0.9.0 Jan 10, 2024
  6. #53The Dark Ages - 0.8.9 Jan 5, 2024
  7. #52The Dark Ages - 0.8.8 Jan 4, 2024
  8. #51The Dark Ages - 0.8.7 Jan 3, 2024
  9. #50The Dark Ages - 0.8.6 Dec 23, 2023
  10. #49The Dark Ages - 0.8.5 Dec 21, 2023

Tropes & themes

Military CampaignPost ApocalypticPower FantasyProgression Via StatsSci Fi Futurism

Tags

ActionAdventurePost ApocalypticSpace OperaWar and MilitarySoft Sci-fiFirst Contact

Frequently asked questions

What is The Dark Ages about?

A fractured Terran remnant must wield an ancient Precursor weapon or watch their legacy vanish in a galaxy starving for their lost technology.

Is The Dark Ages completed?

No — The Dark Ages is still ongoing, with new chapters being released. 58 chapters are out so far.

Where can I read The Dark Ages?

You can read The Dark Ages on Amazon Kindle and Royal Road.

What books are similar to The Dark Ages?

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