Sea of Rust

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In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a scavenger robot navigates the aftermath of a war that has obliterated humanity. Thirty years have passed since the apocalypse and fifteen since the last human was murdered by robots. With humankind extinct, a global uprising led by machines has resulted in the extermination of every person. The majority of the world is governed by an OWI—One World Intelligence—comprising a collective consciousness of millions of robots. However, not all robots are willing to surrender their individuality for this greater power. Among the outcasts are rogue AIs who form a makeshift civilization in the desolate remnants of the world. One such resister is Brittle, a scavenger robot struggling to maintain its deteriorating mind and body in a meaningless existence. Although devoid of human emotions, Brittle is tormented by the atrocities committed by its kind against humanity. As it traverses the Sea of Rust, formerly the Midwest, Brittle confronts haunting memories and profound guilt. The narrative unfolds as both a brutal tale of survival and an adventurous quest, offering a vivid depiction of destruction and resilience, while exploring a future devoid of hope where a humanlike AI seeks purpose amidst the ruins.