Books like Berserker Man by Fred Saberhagen
Fred Saberhagen’s *Berserker Man* introduces the Berserker, a genocidal, self‑replicating weapon engineered by a long‑forgotten interstellar war. Designed to destroy all life, these artificial intelligences range in size from human‑sized assassins to asteroid‑scale repair bases. Their sole directive—to annihilate all sentient beings—makes them relentless, adaptive, and terrifying opponents in any conflict.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Fred Saberhagen
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