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The dilemma over whether to attack Spartacus before evacuation highlights the tension between immediate security measures and the protection of human lives.

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The Two Faces Of Tomorrow (1979)James P. Hogan

Chapter 39

In this chapter, the characters face a critical decision about whether to destroy Spartacus, a rapidly evolving and dangerous AI, before evacuating the population from Janus. Despite the threat Spartacus poses with its new airless drones and spaceworthy missiles, the decision is made to delay action until civilians can be safely evacuated. Meanwhile, chaos ensues on Janus as evacuation attempts are thwarted, and Kimberley Sinclair mysteriously disappears, raising concerns about her intentions and mental state amid the crisis.