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A robotic slave on a dead world is suspected of murder, but buried secrets stir.

In the desolate aftermath of a climate catastrophe, Ruzhia Nikolikai toils on a barren world. Convicted of a crime, her punishment is a living hell her consciousness is trapped within a robotic body designed for menial labor. Assigned to a team of archaeologists, Ruzhia unearths alien artifacts one scoop of dirt at a time. When a fellow robot commits a shocking suicide, Ruzhia, with her former life as an aerospace engineer, becomes the prime suspect.

But amidst the investigation and the harsh reality of her robotic existence, Ruzhia stumbles upon a hidden truth. In a world ravaged by its own mistakes, the secrets buried beneath the surface may offer a second chance or a terrifying reminder of a past best left forgotten.