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Taken Liberty

Taken Liberty

Steven H. Wilson

Aer'La only wants to be free...The Confederated Worlds are unparalleled as a society of free people, yet, somehow, slavery still manages to exist. Aer'La, a non-human, was bred to serve as a pleasure slave. Years ago, she escaped her masters and masqueraded as a human, joining the Confederate Navy, where she worked her way up to ship's Bos'n under the heroic Captain Jan Atal. Now, Aer'La's secret has been discovered by Atal's superiors, the media, and the world at large. Branded a sociopath, she learns that even a free society isn't willing to grant freedom - or justice - to all.Library Journal says: "The author of the Arbiter Chronicles, an award-winning audio drama, vividly brings to life a cast of compelling characters while telling a story that measures the cost of freedom. The far-future military setting should appeal to fans of David Weber's "Honor Harrington" series as well as the military sf of David Drake."
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Taken Liberty author Steve Wilson relates the events which led up to Taken Liberty, as they were originally presented in the Arbiter Chronicles Radio Drama series. Includes clips from the never-before-podcast radio shows.

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The Arbiters meet their new fellow officers: Deputy Captain Phyn Darby and Midshipman Sestus Blaurich. It's not love at first sight. They learn that Darby and the ship's Physician are scheming to turn Aer'La over to the Admiralty. Metcalfe is accosted by Blaurich and his thuggish friend.

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The Arbiter have their final confrontation with Harl as Atal reveals a few things he's kept to himself. And then there's a funeral...

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Harl demands to search the Titan for the missing Aer'La; Cernaq's telepathy leads him to a wrenching discovery.

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Aer'La's friends learn of her dilemma. Metcalfe and Cernaq fear she may be suicidal.

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In a spaceport tavern, we meet Terry Metcalfe and the other Arbiters, the young officers who work under Captain Atal. After a barfight and the appropriation of their shuttle, they report to the Confederate Naval Vessel /Titan /to face one of the most daunting threats in space: a press conference.

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Bos'n Aer'La relates the story of her childhood as a slave to Captain Atal.

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Cernaq and Metcalfe formulate an illegal plan to help Aer'La

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Admiral Fournier arrives to place Titan under lock-down and supervise Aer'La's arrest.

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The Varthan slaver, Harl, brings his accusation of Aer'La as a murderer to the public.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Taken Liberty have?

Taken Liberty currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Taken Liberty cover?

The podcast is about Scifi, Space, Fiction, Action, Opera, Adventure, Podcasts, Freedom, Science Fiction and Military.

What is the most popular episode on Taken Liberty?

The episode title 'Chapter 13: Revelations - Taken Liberty - A Tale from the Arbiter Chronicles' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Taken Liberty?

The average episode length on Taken Liberty is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Taken Liberty released?

Episodes of Taken Liberty are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Taken Liberty?

The first episode of Taken Liberty was released on Aug 1, 2006.

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