04 - Defenders by Philip K. Dick

In the aftermath of a devastating nuclear war that has rendered the Earths surface uninhabitable, humanity has retreated into underground hives, where they labor tirelessly to produce the war materials fueling a relentless conflict between the East and West. For eight long years, the battle has been waged not by humans, but by advanced robots known as Ledeys, capable of surviving the extreme radiation above. These mechanical warriors, the Defenders, stand as the last line of defense between the warring factions, their surveillance relaying vital information to the generals below. But as the struggle continues, questions loom How long can this fragile system endure? What fate awaits those who dwell in the depths? And amidst the chaos, who will emerge victorious? (Summary by Phil Chenevert)