Lost Starship Series · #6
The Lost Planet
Last voyage, Captain Maddox entered a distant star system with a Swarm fleet. The sheer numbers were staggering, a 100-1 advantage against all human spacecraft. If the highly aggressive, racist insects gained hyper-spatial tube technology — allowing them to cross a thousand light-years in seconds — it would mean Armageddon for Earth.
Star Watch desperately needs something powerful to offset the annihilating Swarm numbers. As if on cue, Professor Ludendorff declares he has discovered the whereabouts of ancient Builder technology, a tech so potent it could defeat the Swarm.
Star Watch takes the bait, ordering Captain Maddox to find the lost planet holding the ancient technology.
Ludendorff has a plan involving androids to lure his arch rival — Methuselah Man Strand — to his doom.
The crew of Starship Victory knows nothing of this and thus blindly enters a web of intrigue and danger. The captain will need the AI Galyan, Valerie and Riker like never before. Humanity’s hope against the coming Swarm holocaust rests on the outcome.
THE LOST PLANET is the sixth book in the LOST STARSHIP SERIES.
The series
In the cold, uncharted depths of space, a single discovery can ignite a universe of chaos—and the Lost Starship Series unravels that very mystery. Vaughn Heppner takes readers on an extraordinary journey through a galaxy teetering on the brink of war, where long-forgotten technology holds the key to humanity’s future—or its destruction.
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The series begins with the discovery of a derelict starship, abandoned for centuries and cloaked in secrets. As a group of explorers stumbles upon this ghostly vessel, they awaken forces far beyond their control. From ancient alien artifacts to dark conspiracies, every twist and turn propels them deeper into a galaxy filled with danger, intrigue, and unfathomable power.
What sets Lost Starship apart is its rich world-building, blending high-stakes space opera with complex character dynamics and ethical quandaries. Heppner’s universe is one of shadows and hidden truths, where alliances are fragile, and survival is never guaranteed. The characters—flawed yet determined—must navigate treacherous political landscapes, face personal demons, and reckon with a past that refuses to stay buried.
At its heart, this series is about discovery—of new worlds, forgotten histories, and the unknown within ourselves. Each page pulls readers further into a sprawling, multi-layered narrative that explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the price of power. Whether it’s the allure of forbidden technology or the dangers of trusting the wrong allies, the Lost Starship Series constantly challenges its characters, and its readers, to question what it means to be human in a galaxy filled with both wonder and peril.
With breathtaking action, intricate plotlines, and a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the final page, this series is a deep dive into the dark heart of space exploration. If you’re searching for a story that blends cosmic adventure with profound character journeys, Lost Starship is the voyage you’ve been waiting for.
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#2 · 2015The Lost Command 
#3 · 2015The Lost Destroyer 
#4 · 2015The Lost Colony 
#5 · 2016The Lost Patrol 
#6 · 2016The Lost Planet 
#20 · 2023The Lost Portal 
#21 · 2024The Lost Cyborg 
#22 · 2024The Lost World 
#23 · 2025The Lost Dimension 
#24 · 2025The Lost Battleship 
#25 · 2026The Lost Maddox 
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