Weaponized

In Neal Asher’s "Weaponized," Ursula, a former soldier with an extended lifespan, seeks purpose beyond her military career by founding a colony on the perilous planet Threpsis. When deadly predators threaten the colonists, they must adapt in unexpected ways, uncovering unsettling mysteries about the planet and the Polity's oversight. Amidst escalating danger, Ursula and others confront profound questions about survival and humanity's future in a high-stakes, far-future setting.