SS Scavenger Series

The SS Scavenger Series is an interconnected science-fiction universe created by Daniel R. Bingamon. The series follows the missions, crew, and legacy of the Prosian-registered cargo and exploration vessel SS Scavenger DX-1017, its sister ships, and the wider network of characters, cultures, and technologies tied to the Flow-based civilizations of the Procyon region.

The series combines starship adventure, humanitarian rescue, alien philosophy, interstellar diplomacy, and high-concept speculative technology such as the Phase Drive, Nilita’fen (Flow of Light), and the ethical use of quantum and resonance-based systems.

It currently spans more than a dozen stories, short novels, novellas, and supplemental lore documents, forming an expanding canon known collectively as the Scavenger Universe.

Overview

The SS Scavenger Series centers around the rebuilt cargo vessel SS Scavenger DX-1017, commanded initially by Elan Drex following his retirement from the Alliance. The ship becomes a symbol of renewal—rebuilt from scrapyard hulls using an experimental Phase Drive originally designed by Dr. Meras.

Across the series, the Scavenger and her successor vessels participate in exploration missions, humanitarian operations, scientific research, diplomatic encounters, and conflicts including the Tonan Phase Weapon crisis and the subsequent Tonan Civil War.

The series also explores:

Prosian culture and history
The ethics of post-war reconstruction
Origin and evolution of AI entities such as Sariel
The Phoenix mythology within the universe
The development of the Prosian Merchant Corps
The nature of the Flow and its philosophical implications

Series Structure

The SS Scavenger Series is divided into multiple narrative threads:

Mainline Stories

The primary numbered storyline following Elan Drex, the crew of the Scavenger, and the events that define the universe’s core timeline.

Sariel Stories

Focused on AI autonomy, identity, and evolution (Citizen Sariel, The Healing Stars, AI of the Beholder, The Fractured World).

Lore and History Works

Including the Prosian Unification Story, the Prosian Language Guide, and historical/geopolitical content about Prose.

Side Stories and Universe Expansions

Including ship-focused stories, Phoenix mythology, and world-specific lore.

Canon Timeline

This is the officially recognized reading and chronological order:

Supporting canonical works include:

Prosian Unification Story
Prosian Historical Atlas
Prosian Language Guide (current version: 2.21+)
Phoenix Cycle (three-part mythological collection)

Major Characters

Elan Drex – Original captain of the Scavenge*