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This website may be getting a little confusing for the uninitiated. Essentially it's the official outlet for two unrelated novels. IMPERIUM LUPI - a dieselpunk, anthro epic, the first of which is predominantly about packs of wolves and hyena clans. DOGS of MARS: DFTM - a classic retro sci-fi starring anthro dogs of various breeds.... Continue Reading →
What is DOGS of MARS?
DOGS of MARS: Dog from the Machine is a retro sci-fi novel set in a parallel universe where dogs evolved to the heights of humanity instead of our simian ancestors. Though much of our universe is present and recognisable, everything human is canine. There are many dog races to be found, including huskers, shibans, dobers,... Continue Reading →
By the Same Author
Dogs of Mars: Dog from the Machine Set in a retro-future populated by canines, Dogs of Mars follows the travails of Sasuke Hattori and his crew of prototype super-soldiers, known as the X-dogs. Created by Mars to defend her during the war with Earth, the X-dogs face a new threat in this peaceful age; a... Continue Reading →
What is Imperium Lupi?
Imperium Lupi loosely translates as 'Empire of Wolves', but the title also alludes to the wonder mineral 'Imperium' which powers the advanced societies that have sprung up on the world of Erde. Erde is populated by various anthropomorphic races, some great, others meek. Imperium Lupi focuses on Lupa, an oligarchical city-state of many diverse beasts... Continue Reading →
Rafe Stenton
The mighty Rafe Stenton from Imperium Lupi, painted by Mike Nash.
Profile: Uther Bloodfang
Uther Wildheart is another young Howler loyal to the Bloodfangs. Orphaned during the war like so many cubs of his generation, Uther does not remember his parents and survived many years alone on the mean streets of Lupa, thieving one meal to the next, learning to fight, flee and hide as necessary; skills that put... Continue Reading →
Gallery: Tomek ‘Gelb Inmate’
Tomek Usenko in his Gelb Mines attire.
Gallery: Eldress Brynn
Eldress Brynn of Hummelton looking splendid. The Hummel wolves venerate the great bees of Erde, and nature in general. IMPERIUM LUPI A decade has passed since the last Howler War and the City of Lupa stands peaceful again under the choking clouds of the Ashfall. The wild hyenas have been conquered, the little beasts remain... Continue Reading →
Profile: Linus Mills
Linus Mills is a newly-minted Howler of Bloodfang allegiance. Like many Bloodfangs he hails from far afield, his blonde fur hinting at his South Rostsonner background. His first partner and new best friend is the renowned Uther Wildheart. Though very young and naive, Linus is well-read and trains hard. He finished top of his year at... Continue Reading →
Profile – Madou Jua-mata
Madou Jua-mata is a Chakaa, the hyena equivalent of the wolfen Howlers. Taught to fight and wield imperium by the great Prince Noss himself, young Madou is stronger and wiser than a hyena his age should be, and brave to a fault too. Like most hyenas on the Lupine Continent, Madou strains under the crushing... Continue Reading →
Bryce 07
Possibly the strongest X-dog pound for pound, Bryce ‘Seven’ pushes the limits of even augmented canine biology with his rapid metabolism, which enables him to recover and return to service within a few hours. Because of the waste heat produced by cell-division and other life processes, Bryce often gets uncomfortably hot, sometimes dangerously so. He... Continue Reading →
DOGS of MARS Anniversary Picture (Movie Night)
The X-dogs settle down to watch a movie at the Hattori residence. Picture taken during the years Katre was active and therefore some of the boys are their earlier, or even previous selves. From left to right: Katre embraces stoic Shep to little outward effect; noble Ash gives us the haughty side-eye; Rai is sandwiched... Continue Reading →
Bonus BIO – Holly Hunter
Holly hardly knew her mother, the late war hero Katre Hunter, even less her father. ‘A dog from Mars’, was all Holly’s aunt and uncle would tell her as she grew up on an Earth-side ranch in middle America. As she became old and savvy enough to put the puzzle together, Holly realised Mom had... Continue Reading →