Artificial Condition

In which our rogue SecUnit tries to check exactly why it seems to have killed multiple humans before the start of this series (its memory of the incident was partially wiped); meets ART; and accepts a temporary job protecting a small group of humans.

The story is readable and good enough, but it mainly serves the purpose of starting Murderbot's freelance career, introducing ART, and investigating the poorly remembered massacre. These things done, the series can move on.

The temporary job seems to be there mainly to provide some action to liven up the story. And it provides Murderbot with cash, which is quite useful.