damaged-legacy-technology
The ancient ship's outdated and corrupted computer systems hinder understanding of its recent movements and crew status.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Wrong Stars (2017)Tim Pratt
Elena Oh awakens from centuries-long cryosleep aboard the White Raven, a fast freighter in the Trans-Neptunian region, only to find her original crew missing and herself displaced far from her expected location. Assisted by Shall, the ship's AI created as a human-derived but distinct entity, she confronts the challenges of interpreting corrupted data from a damaged ancient ship and grapples with the disorienting realities of a far future marked by economic and security complexities. The narrative explores the nature of AI-human interaction, the psychological effects of long-duration space travel, and the enduring human spirit of exploration despite profound temporal and technological dislocation.