Embers of War
Book description
From BSFA Award winning author Gareth L. Powell comes the first in a new epic sci-fi trilogy exploring the legacies of war The sentient warship Trouble Dog was built for violence, yet following a brutal war, she is disgusted by her role in a genocide. Stripped of her weaponry and…
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I was blown away by the idea of a warship that isn’t just sentient but reluctant to go to war. Artificial intelligence is hardly a new concept in science fiction, and classics like Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep told us stories about their feelings and desires decades ago.
But I was enthralled by a story featuring a purpose-built warship that withdrew itself from service after a traumatic battle in an intergalactic war. To be honest, I was initially put off by the idea of yet another “talking spaceship.” But when I realized one of the most powerful ships ever…
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