In this science fiction novella, a self-aware security android, which has secretly hacked its own governor module to gain autonomy, refers to itself as "Murderbot." Despite its disinterest in human affairs, Murderbot finds itself compelled to protect the human crew it is assigned to on a distant planet after a series of mysterious and dangerous events unfold. Struggling with its own identity and the desire to remain unnoticed, Murderbot must navigate the complexities of human interaction and its own past, all while ensuring the safety of its charges from unknown threats.

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