The End of the Individual: An Investigation into Artificial Intelligence (Konets Individuuma)

The world of Equilibris is a world of eternal struggle between Light and Darkness, and ironically, only this confrontation keeps the Universe from collapse. Here, battles are waged between stars and planets, and people are mere spineless cogs in the war machine.
More than a year has passed since Antares's return to the heavens, and beyond the heavens, a conflict is brewing the likes of which have not been seen in an era. But the Protectors are mired in routine: Maximus is gradually learning to live in the guise of a half-star, while the incorrigible Sara comes to him in dreams, asking for help. Free, trying to understand her new powers, is forced to turn to her forgotten past, and Stefan remembers how to work in a team.
It seemed that nothing worse could happen to Earth than Antares. But there are things that are feared on both sides of the ether. The Protectors had to face one of these.
And then the Darkness extended a helping hand.