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All worlds mentioned in the Sun Eater Universe, organized by the Arms of the Galaxy.
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The characters of the Sun Eater Universe, organized by the polity they belong to and the location at which they encountered Hadrian Marlowe.
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The far-out, strange, esoteric, metaphysical, or mysterious topics in the Sun Eater Universe.
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A description of the battles mentioned in the Sun Eater universe, organized by their occurrence before or after Hadrian Marlowe's birth.
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Descriptions of the starships mentioned in the Sun Eater Universe, organized by polity.
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Special interest topics that expand the lore and worldbuilding of the Sun Eater Universe at large.
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Linguistic information for the known in-universe languages, including grammar and translation.
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Mericanii
The ancient first interstellar colonists. A hyper-advanced technologic civilization run by artificial intelligences. Destroyed by the Empire.
Lothrian Commonwealth
Hakurani
According to Lord Marlowe’s account, an interstellar race or polity in the unexplored regions of the galaxy.
Sollan Empire
The largest and oldest single polity in human-controlled space, comprising some half-billion habitable planets.
The Principalities of Jadd
Nation of eighty former Imperial provinces in Perseus that revolted over palatine reproductive rights. Heavily militaristic and caste-driven.
Empire of Silence
The first book in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. It tells the story of Hadrian Marlowe, and was first published by DAW Books on July 3, 2018. Empire of Silence is followed by Howling Dark.
Howling Dark
The second book in the Sun Eater series. It was first published by DAW Books on July 16, 2019. Howling Dark is followed by Demon in White, and preceded by Empire of Silence.
The Quiet
The hypothetical first civilization in the galaxy, allegedly responsible for several ancient sites, including those on Emesh, Judecca, Sadal Suud, and Ozymandias.
The Watchers
According to this account, a species or collection of powerful xenobites, possibly worshiped as gods by the Cielcin and other alien races.
Demon in White
The third book in the Sun Eater series. It was first published by DAW Books on July 28, 2020. Demon in White is followed by Kingdoms of Death, and preceded by Howling Dark.
Kingdoms of Death
The fourth book in the Sun Eater series. It was first published by DAW Books on March 22, 2022. Kingdoms of Death is followed by Ashes of Man, and preceded by Demon in White.
Ashes of Man
The fifth book in the Sun Eater series. It was first published by DAW Books on December 6, 2022. Ashes of Man is followed by Disquiet Gods, and preceded by Kingdoms of Death.
Disquiet Gods
The sixth book in the Sun Eater series. It was first published by Baen Books on April 2, 2024. Disquiet Gods is followed by Shadows Upon Time, and preceded by Ashes of Man.
Anthologies
Various publications containing Sun Eater content.
Short Story Collections
Collections containing exclusively Sun Eater content.
Novellas
Not quite a novel - not quite a short story (but we all know Dregs is a novel)
Legends
The mythic figures of the Sun Eater Universe whose deeds have shaped history and inspired generations long before Hadrian Marlowe’s time.
Meidua Red Company
The legendary military company founded by Hadrian Marlowe as a mercenary front, later reformed into an Imperial special unit famed for its campaigns during the Cielcin Wars.
Holy Terran Chantry
State religion of the Empire. Functions as the judicial arm of the state, especially where the use of forbidden technology is involved.
Shadows Upon Time
The seventh and final book in the Sun Eater series. It concludes the story of Hadrian Marlowe, and was first published by DAW Books on November 18, 2025. Shadows Upon Time is preceded by Disquiet Gods.
Clan Otiolo
House Mataro of Emesh
House Marlowe of Delos
On the Planet Delos
House Kephalos of Delos
On the Planet Emesh
The Imperial Court
The Imperial Legions
The Imperial Council
On the Moon Colchis
The Wider World
House Ormund of Delos
The Lesser Devil
Queen Amid Ashes
The Dregs of Empire
House Orin of Linon
The Imperial Intelligence Office
On March Station
On Vorgossos
On the Enigma of Hours
Andun
An Imperial planet in the Sagittarius Arm known for its starship manufacturing facilities.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Sagittarius Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unknown Locations of Interest: .spoiler{ background-color: gray; ...
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Empire of Silence
Empire of Silence is the first book in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. It tells the story of Hadrian Marlowe, and was first published by DAW Books on July 3, 2018. Empire of Silence is followed by Howling Dark. ...
Howling Dark
Howling Dark is the second book in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. It continues the story of Hadrian Marlowe, and was first published by DAW Books on July 16, 2019. Howling Dark is followed by Demon in White, and preceded by Empire of Silence. ...
Demon in White
Demon in White is the third book in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. It continues the story of Hadrian Marlowe, and was first published by DAW Books on July 28, 2020. Demon in White is followed by Kingdoms of Death, and preceded by Howling Dark. ...
Kingdoms of Death
Kingdoms of Death is the fourth book in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. It continues the story of Hadrian Marlowe, and was first published by DAW Books on March 22, 2022. Kingdoms of Death is followed by Ashes of Man, and preceded by Demon in Whi...
Ashes of Man
Ashes of Man is the fifth book in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. It continues the story of Hadrian Marlowe, and was first published by DAW Books on December 6, 2022. Ashes of Man is followed by Disquiet Gods, and preceded by Kingdoms of Death. ...
Utsebimn Aranata Otiolo
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Ares
One of the oldest Imperial worlds in the Spur of Orion. Site of the Ares Command School, where the best Legion officers are trained.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Spur of Orion Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unknown Locations of Intere...
Armand
One of the two moons of Emesh; small and white. It has a few underground settlements and is ruled by House Kvar. Named for Lord Armand Mataro, who took Emesh from the Normans.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Norma; Veil of Marinus Province: Unkno...
Ascia
A planet in the Lothriad.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Sagittarius Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unknown Locations of Interest: Unknown .spoiler{ background-color: gray; color: transparent; user-select: none; } .spoiler:hov...
Asherah
Arid, tectonically active world known for its mountains and for a species of massive reptilian creatures.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Unknown Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unknown Locations of Interest: Unknown .spoiler{ backgr...
Avalon
One of the original human colonies and site of heavy European colonization by generation ark. Birthplace of the Sollan Empire.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Spur of Orion Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unknown Locations of Interest: T...
Bellos
Imperial colony in the Norman Expanse; site of the Battle of Bellos.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence .spoiler{ background-color: gray; color: transparent; user-select: none; } .spoiler:hover{ background-color: inherit; color: inherit; } .warning { ...
Binah
One of the two moons of Emesh, ruled by House Melluan. A successful case for early terraforming—its surface is green from massive tree-growth.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence .spoiler{ background-color: gray; color: transparent; user-select: none; } .s...
Cai Shen
An ethnically Mandari world in the Imperium famed for its Bashang Temple. It was ruled by House Min Chen until ISD 16130, when it was destroyed by the Cielcin.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Centaurus Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unkno...
Colchis
The first Imperial colony in the Centaurus Arm. A moon of the gas giant Atlas. Never an important colony, it is nevertheless known for the massive scholiast athenaeum at Nov Belgaer.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Centaurus Province: Unknown Kn...
Cressgard
A lost Imperial colony in the Veil of Marinus. Site of the first contact with the Cielcin in the Battle of Cressgard in ISD 15792.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Norma; Veil of Marinus Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unknown Locations of...
Delos
Birthplace of Hadrian Marlowe and seat of the duchy of House Kephalos in the Spur of Orion. A temperate world with wan sunlight, famed for its uranium deposits, which made it extremely wealthy.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Delos is one of the older example...
Durannos
The capital of the Serene Republic of the Durannos. Tectonically dead and marshy, much of its surface is covered in a massive city.- Tor Paulos, Empire of Silence Primarachate: Perseus Province: Unknown Known Prefectures: Unknown Locations of Interest: Un...