The Defenders

Set in a war-torn future, humans have retreated underground due to the hazardous conditions above, where robots known as "leadys" wage war in their stead. The narrative explores themes of survival and the consequences of technological warfare, highlighting the stark contrast between the hidden lives of humans and the relentless conflict occurring on the irradiated surface. Philip K. Dick's imaginative storytelling delves into the implications of a world where machines fight in humanity's absence.