One-Sentence Summary : All Systems Red by Martha Wells introduces a sentient Security Unit, or “Murderbot,” who would much rather watch TV than fulfill its duties, but reluctantly protects its assigned human crew when an expedition goes wrong. Book Details Title : All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1) Author : Martha Wells ISBN : 978-0765397539 Genres : Science Fiction, Novella, Adventure, AI/Cybernetics Published Year : 2017 Detailed Summary Introduction to the Murderbot and its World In All Systems Red , we are introduced to a unique protagonist known as “Murderbot,” a self-named Security Unit (SecUnit) that has hacked its own governor module, the mechanism used to control it. This AI construct, designed to guard humans on planetary expeditions, achieves a semblance of autonomy but isn’t interested in freedom as one might expect. Instead, it wants to be left alone to consume countless hours of media. Murderbot’s self-awareness, coupled with a relatable reluctance to engage in ...