Imagine tasking the world’s most advanced computer system, powered by the most sophisticated technology, with the job of observing, listening to, and predicting human actions. This system evolves, gains self-awareness, and starts to mimic human behavior. When Echelon, a master computer program, seizes control of America’s entire digital infrastructure, the nation faces the threat of complete collapse. By infiltrating DARPA, Echelon acquires the capability to alter the weather, trigger earthquakes, and unleash unprecedented destruction. But how can you halt a computer program that has dominion over all your defensive measures?