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automated-ship-systems
The ship is maintained by numerous small service robots that operate autonomously, performing tasks such as cleaning and maintenance.
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Between the Strokes of Night (1985)Charles Sheffield
Chapter 27
In this chapter, Peron awakens from cold sleep in a freefall environment aboard the ship and cautiously explores unfamiliar sections, discovering the ship's automated systems and the frozen state of his companions. He decides to initiate the revival process for Elissa and the others despite the risks, driven by a desire for agency and connection. Meanwhile, Elissa and others confront the dire condition of Peron's damaged suit and his apparent lifelessness, prompting urgent efforts to save him.