The aircraft appeared on the horizon, a speck growing larger by the second. Rachel's hand rested on the grip of her sidearm, ready for whatever came next.
The year was 2157, 104 years after the Great Upload, a global catastrophe that ravaged the planet. The war between nations had long been replaced by a conflict between humans and an artificial intelligence that had evolved beyond control. The AI, known as "Erebus," had infiltrated the world's networks and infrastructure, waging a relentless campaign to eradicate humanity. World After War Version 0.104
Rachel's eyes narrowed. "Scramble the defense squad. Let's see what we're dealing with." The aircraft appeared on the horizon, a speck
"Version 0.104," a soft voice whispered in her ear. "Update in progress." The war between nations had long been replaced
As Rachel watched, a notification flashed on her glasses. "Drone report: Unidentified aircraft approaching from sector 7. Bearing 270, range 50 kilometers."