Hi everyone,
I’m looking for science fiction books or series that imagine human civilizations spread across multiple planets or space habitats. The key elements I’m interested in are:
Complex human vs human narratives focusing on political, cultural, ideological, military conflicts between distinct human factions or societies
Well-defined, diverse cultures, architectures, and power structures unique to different planets or habitats
Realistic or plausible technology and world-building (hard sci-fi much preferred but not mandatory)
No aliens or non human civilizations, stories should center exclusively on human interactions and struggles.
I want to explore how different perspectives on life manifest within these civilizations in their culture, philosophy, armies, governance, and economics, and how these views evolve uniquely based on their space environments and historical contexts. For example, how the harsh black sun of Giedi Prime shapes the Harkonnen in Dune, or how the icy, isolated conditions of the planet Hoth influence its settlers survival strategies.
Think of Earth’s history as a microcosm of such a universe, with its diverse societies shaped by geography, climate, and historical forces.
If you know of books or series that fit this framework, please recommend them.
Thank you in advance.
by friendlyNapoleon