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Written by Alexa Chipman Read by David Ault With two crew members behind enemy lines, can H.M.S. Lydia destroy the rebel ship without losing her officers in the crossfire? Music by: Blackmore's Night, Avalon Rising and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Michael Hudson Commander Wilkinson sends the XO undercover onto the Welsh ship—will she complete her mission, or be captured in the process? Music by: Blackmore's Night, Avalon Rising and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Marleigh Norton H.M.S. Lydia finds a way to detect attacks from the Welsh ship, who turns to psychological warfare instead. Music by: Blackmore's Night Avalon Rising and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Kim Gianopoulos The Welsh ship begins guerrilla warfare against Lydia—but young Pendennis can sense her approach. Music by: Blackmore's Night Avalon Rising and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Miles Reid-Lobatto What is an Earth ghost ship doing orbiting a moon? And what evil entity devoured her crew? Music by: Blackmore's Night Avalon Rising and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by David Ault Lt. Pendennis finds the corpse of a tree floating in space and becomes possessed by its spirit. Music by: Blackmore's Night Avalon Rising and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Gareth Bowley When making a routine maintenance docking at a space station, H.M.S. Lydia encounters a virus which cripples the ship. Music by: Blackmore's Night and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Marleigh Norton A marine is thrown into jail for murder—only witnesses insist he did no more than argue with the man. Captain Gibson must persuade the alien judges to have mercy. Music by: Blackmore's Night and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written & Read by Alexa Chipman First contact is made with a new alien race. They warn of an incoming attack by rebels intent on conquering Earth—but can their account be trusted? Music by: Blackmore's Night and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Alex Gilmour Chef works hard at an exotic dish for visiting alien ambassadors, and barely pulls it off in time due to an unfortunate accident in the galley. Music by: Blackmore's Night and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Bernadette Groves An unknown alien vessel appears with a language even Lydia cannot translate. It is up to the young communications officer to decipher if they are friend or foe. Music by: Blackmore's Night and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Channe Nolen Sophie returns to Thebes, finding a city devastated by war—is it still her home? Or should she seek to return to Oxbridge? Find out in the conclusion to the novella. Music by: Kevin MacLeod "Exotics", "East of Tunesia", "Temple of the Manes" Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Tanja Milojevic Sophie attempts to flee with little Narmer, but Set pursues them across the desert. Music by: Kevin MacLeod "Exotics", "Movement Proposition", "Truth of the Legend" Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Fiona Thraille Sophie desperately tries to escape from Hathor's guards, but she is captured and dragged into the temple. As all seems lost, help arrives from an unexpected quarter. Music by: Kevin MacLeod "Exotics", "Truth of the Legend", "Movement Proposition", "Ghostpocalypse" Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Marleigh Norton Sophie attempts to save the prisoners of Set, but all does not go according to plan... Music by: Kevin MacLeod "Exotics", "Failing Defense", "Alchemist's Tower" Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Marleigh Norton Hathor arrives and quickly puts the city under her cruel reign. Music by: Kevin MacLeod "Exotics" Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Official announcement about the H.M.S. Lydia series ending, and its sequel series Royal Offworld Navy, as well as answers to fan questions and general behind the scenes information. Special thanks to John Bell for guest appearance. Series Music Credits: Seriously— give up a few cups of coffee and go buy some albums, these groups are fantastic! The Cutters The Mighty Regis Blackmore's Night Avalon Rising Loren Davidson Brobdingnagian Bards Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Michael Hudson Lydia has a new communications officer, who must adjust to life on board a sentient spaceship. Music by: Blackmore's Night and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by David Maciver Captain Gibson finds himself cut off by the French ship Imbattable as he is rounding a cape— with nowhere to run, will Lydia survive? Music by: The Cutters and Nate Torres Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Marleigh Norton An alien spa in Hawaii is cut off when their transport pad is damaged. Can Lydia help in time? Music by: The Cutters, Loren Davidson and Nate Torres Featured Promo Wormwood: Revelation Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Gwendolyn Jensen-Woodard Isis arrives and gives Sophie a very special task just as the occupying army of Set arrives. Music by: Kevin MacLeod "Exotics", "Monkoto", "Night Cave" Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Tanja Milojevic Sophie Roberts is appointed as a royal collarsmith, and must contend with suspicious and angry artists as a result. Just when she begins to feel comfortable again, the palace is attacked by Set. Music by: Kevin MacLeod "Exotics" "Truth of the Legend", "Clenched Teeth" Promo/Bumper Featured H.M.S. Lydia Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K. Farnaby, Bill Hollweg and grsites.com Creative Commons - No Derivatives - 3.0

Written by Alexa Chipman Read by Michael Hudson An alien scientist is horrified to find that the sea otter population on Earth is nearing extinction, so he comes to Captain Gibson with a unique proposal. Music by: The Cutters, Loren Davidson, Avalon Rising and Nate Torres Featured Promo Please send in your comments/questions about H.M.S. Lydia for the final behind the scenes. Tweet @zimrahil or email alexachipman [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk Sound Effects by: Alexa Chipman, Stevie K....