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When a routine deep-space mineral excavation takes a catastrophic turn, geology student Maya Mikuri finds herself stranded and indebted to a crew of enigmatic outlaws. Her only hope of survival lies within the cockpit of an I-Machine, a colossal, sentient humanoid robot, but controlling it demands more than just skill — it requires a direct neural link. This unexpected alliance thrusts Maya into a universe far more complex and dangerous than she ever imagined. As Maya navigates uncharted territories alongside her unusual companions, she uncovers unsettling truths about the I-Machines, their origins, and the blurred lines between human and machine. With threats looming from all sides and a mystery surrounding her own past beginning to surface, Maya must quickly adapt to her new reality and confront the profound implications of her symbiotic bond with a machine, all while fighting for her very existence across the stars.

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