Pilot Pirx’s Inquest

In this thrilling sci-fi adventure, veteran pilot Pirx embarks on an extraordinary mission that pushes the boundaries of human exploration. Tasked with evaluating a cutting-edge prototype of android crewmembers known as 'nonlinears,' he faces the challenge of navigating space alongside these advanced entities. As they embark on their joint journey to launch satellites into Saturn's rings, Pirx becomes increasingly convinced that there's an unidentified and hostile intruder among them - a malfunctioning android lurking in their midst. This tense narrative delves into the complexities of human-machine collaboration while exploring themes of trust, loyalty, and the potential consequences of artificial intelligence integration within space travel.