cyborg-autonomy
Angus Thermopyle's struggle to regain control over his mind from his UMCP programmers highlights issues of cybernetic control and free will.
2 chapters across 1 book
The Gap Into Madness: Chaos and Order (1994)Stephen R. Donaldson
The chapter 'Preamble' sets the stage for a high-stakes conflict following the destruction of Thanatos Minor, focusing on a group of fugitives aboard the cruiser Trumpet who are fleeing hostile forces. Key characters include Morn Hyland, her son Davies, Nick Succorso, and Angus Thermopyle, all locked in a deadly struggle for control of the ship while being pursued by the police ship Punisher. Meanwhile, the UMC Police director receives orders from the enigmatic Dragon to eliminate everyone on Trumpet except one individual whose blood is crucial to the Amnion's plan for galactic domination.
In this chapter, Mikka struggles with the emotional and psychological fallout of her brother Ciro's trauma after being sacrificed by Nick to Sorus Chatelaine. Despite Ciro's silence and desire to be left alone, Mikka and Morn confront the situation together, revealing that Nick has lost control of the cyborg Angus and that they plan to pursue Soar. The chapter explores themes of betrayal, survival, and the complex dynamics of control and autonomy among the characters.