The Fall Years: Roswell (Volume 1)
All roads lead to stagnation.
About: In this alternate history, the Roswell Incident is much more of a defining moment in human history, as it sees us make first contact with an alien race, known as the Kaskari. Unfortunately, for humanity this comes at a bad time as both the planet and the Moon are under siege from different forces, each trying to shift the balance of power in their favour. It falls upon a humble Kaskari engineer named Vadir Kor to navigate not just a new world, but an ancient threat his people had believed they had long left behind.
Survivor - Vadir Kor is a survivor on a ship besieged. If he is to survive, he must take his chances on the planet below or perish like everyone else.
The Welcome Wagon - There is nothing worse than uncertainty. With Lazarus fallen, and two alien crash sites. The future of humanity hangs on our capacity to understand that which came from another world.
One Small Step for a Kaskari - Vadir is alive and shaken by all that's happened so far. But it doesn't take long for him to realise what must come next. To avenge his people and save the Earth. The Dauntless must be destroyed.
One Giant Leap for All Mankind - To gain the trust of those around him, Vadir must convince them he means no harm. And from Vadir's memory, Sergeant Munroe discovers the tragic beginnings that would doom the Dauntless Spirit.
The Enemy of my Enemy - Vadir helps the Welcome Wagon free the trapped A.I. from where it rests. He is determined to not only prove himself but free the planet from the nightmare that looms in its future.
Is My Friend? - James Forrestal has the monumental task of dealing with the large alien ship and its possible contents. One solution lies with the Welcome Wagon and their new alien friend Vadir Kor.
The Way Ahead - Vadir and the Welcome Wagon discuss how they plan to enter the large ship and speculate on what still lives within it...
What Lies Within? - Vadir alongside the Welcome Wagon finally enter the downed vessel, uncertain of what's lying in wait for them and whether they'll even make it out alive, when all is said and done.
The Monsters at the Gate - Vadir and the Welcome Wagon delve further into the Dauntless Spirit and encounter survivors along the way.
A Father's sins, passed to his Son - A Great Mind is born in death.
The Great Illusion - Who can you trust when you can't even trust your own eyes?
The Greater Madness - Sergei has come to Lazarus to find his father. Instead he will find only despair and loss as his people set in motion, the Fall and all that comes after...
The Greatest Sin - After locking down the city, intending to hold it to ransom for the Soviet Imperium. Things take an unexpected turn as other forces at place finally take the stage.
Like Fish in a Barrel - Sergei and Chernov traverse the tunnels beneath Lazarus and even they aren't free of the Deterrent scourge.
The Path of Least Resistance - As Lazarus falls, Sergei and Chernov navigate the underground and are soon forced into a difficult circumstance.
The Seventh Circle - Sergei and Chernov are forced to align with the group occupying the Orcus prison. They alongside Orcus agree that a message must be transmitted to Earth.
The Road to Hell - Sergei alongside Chernov and Orcus make their way toward the Hermes Comm Array with the hopes transmitting a distress message.
Monument to the Fall - The ones responsible for all this show themselves and Sergei is forced to accompany them in their mission to takeover Lazarus.
The Path to Power - All roads lead to Lazarus and the Fall.
A Slave Obeys - As Lazarus looses his hold over the only safe part of his city. He is soon confronted by Archon and Sergei.
War in Heaven - History repeats. Once more the Kaskari have returned to wage war against their ancient enemy. But this time, they now have to deal with troublesome humans.
Harbinger - The Deterrent, True Mortalis and humans each launch their attack on the Dauntless. Hoping to claim it for themselves.
Aggressive Diplomacy - Sergei is separated from Lazarus and Archon. Now alone he is forced to fend for himself and reunite with them at the bridge.
Mercy - Sergei awakes from the crash and at the request of Lazarus seeks the body of the downed ship's Captain.
Circling the Wagon - The Wagon crosses paths with Sergei and are forced to fight him in order to secure the access key and continue with their mission
Strength of Will - After narrowly surviving their last Mortan encounter, the remaining members of the Welcome Wagon question Vadir on how they can resist mental invasion like him.
From the Past - The Welcome Wagon move to secure the future of Mankind but the Deterrent stands against them every step of the way.
To Salvage the Future - The Welcome Wagon fight their way back to the shuttle and prepare to complete the mission and destroy the ship once and for all.
The Point of No Return - The Welcome Wagon run the gauntlet against a growing number of Deterrent Mortalis. This may soon be the end of the road for them.
The Art of Self Destruction - The Welcome Wagon are overwhelmed and Captain Miller takes a dangerous risk to become something new altogether.
The Fall - The last remaining members of the Welcome Wagon make their stand while Vadir aims to destroy the Dauntless and end the Deterrent threat...
Epilogue - From one hell and into another. Vadir's journey is not yet finished, but the Fall Years has only just begun.