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"Artificial Condition" is a 2018 science fiction novella by American author Martha Wells and the second installment in "The Murderbot Diaries" series. The narrative follows the protagonist, an introverted, partially organic cyborg security unit that refers to itself as Murderbot, as it travels to a distant mining installation to investigate its own corrupted memory files. The book explores themes of artificial intelligence, bodily autonomy, and the complexities of social interaction. It received critical acclaim within the genre, winning both the Hugo and Locus Awards for Best Novella.
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Why does Murderbot travel with ART in Artificial Condition?
Murderbot wants to investigate the RaviHyral mining facility, where it believes it once killed clients after a system malfunction. ART, the powerful transport intelligence formally called the Perihelion, helps it construct a human disguise and reach the site.
What does ART stand for in Artificial Condition?
ART is Murderbot's private nickname for the research transport's highly capable artificial intelligence, derived from Asshole Research Transport. The ship itself is named Perihelion.
Which Murderbot book comes before and after Artificial Condition?
All Systems Red comes first, followed by Artificial Condition as the second Murderbot novella. Rogue Protocol continues the series immediately afterward.
Does Artificial Condition introduce a new human client team?
Yes. Murderbot poses as a security consultant for a group of young researchers involved in a dispute with their former employer, Tlacey Excavations. Their case intersects with its secret investigation of RaviHyral.
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