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"Nathan Dixon, a mid-career Army officer, discovers just how different the Army that he has dedicated his life to will look in the future when he is assigned the task of investigating a friendly fire incident involving a rogue unmanned ground combat vehicle, or UGV. This is no easy task for an officer that has yet to learn how to deal with the self interests that a project such as the UGV program is capable of creating. In addition to working with the commanding officer of the unit testing the UGVs, a man determined to save his career, and dealing with the civilian contractor charged with seeing that the UGVs his company is building succeeds no matter what, Dixon must not only find out what happened but who, if anyone, was responsible for the sequence of events that caused the incident."--Publisher description.
A mid-career Army officer is tasked with investigating a friendly fire incident involving a rogue unmanned ground combat vehicle. Nathan Dixon must navigate the complex web of self-interests and career preservation surrounding the UGV program. He faces opposition from the unit's commanding officer, who is desperate to protect his own career, and the civilian contractor responsible for the UGV's success. Dixon's objective is to uncover the truth behind the incident and identify who, if anyone, is responsible for the events that led to the friendly fire.
The premise suggests a tense, procedural thriller that delves into the ethical and practical challenges of advanced military technology. The narrative likely focuses on Dixon's methodical investigation, balancing the technical aspects of the UGV with the human drama of military careers and corporate interests. Readers can expect a plot driven by suspense as Dixon uncovers layers of deception and personal ambition. The story appears to explore themes of accountability and the evolving nature of warfare in the face of automation.
Page Count:
335
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0765318970
ISBN-13:
9780765318978
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