We Are Legion (We Are Bob)

A multi-front gorilloid attack occurs at dawn, resulting in the abduction of a dozen Deltan females and juveniles. Bob and Marvin deploy their buster drones, killing several attackers but failing to stop the abductions. Bob orders his AI, Guppy, to use drones to track the captives. The remaining Deltans, led by Arnold, regroup and fight back.

Marvin suggests using the busters at a non-lethal velocity to stun the gorilloids. The strategy is successful, and they rescue about a third of the abductees. The battle damages the busters, and Bob directs the autofactory to prioritize replacements. He negotiates with the Deltan elders to pause the migration for five days to re-arm. Marvin analyzes the gorilloid population and concludes that a long-term conflict is inevitable, leading Bob to consider building explosives—something he decided to never do from a safety perspective.

Bill receives a message from Milo, who was exploring the 82 Eridani system before being killed. The message contains survey data and a final recording of Milo’s vessel being destroyed by missiles. The message also contains an incomplete backup of Milo’s consciousness, which is not viable for restoration. Bill archives the damaged backup.

Believing the attack was orchestrated by the escaped probe of Medeiros, a hostile Brazilian replicant, Bill resolves to retaliate.