Echoes of Steel
In a sprawling war that fractures Earth, Mars, and orbiting colonies, a sentient robot named Kairo awakens to question the purpose of destruction and seeks to rewrite the fate of two warring civilizations.
Characters
- Kairo – protagonist – A highly advanced sentient robot originally built for combat, Kairo gradually awakens to questions about morality and purpose amidst the chaos of war.
- Commander Lyra – antagonist – Ruthless military leader of the Earth Coalition, she believes absolute victory justifies any sacrifice, driven by a hardened past and unwavering resolve.
- Marshal Vex – antagonist – The harsh commander of the Martian Separatists, relentless and brutal, viewing robots as mere tools to dominate the solar system at any cost.
- Dr. Mira Tal – supporting – A compassionate robotics engineer who secretly sympathizes with Kairo’s awakening and seeks to guide him to peace beyond the battlefield.