The pilots have gotten their bots under their control and are now ready for the next phase in the attack strategy. They are meeting that plan with one of their own. Back to the city yet again, the pilots are charged with activating the final weapon of the first war, if they can find the stations that will start the machine up after its long sleep. Being outside the bots is difficult for the pilots, but when they begin taking fire, there is nothing that they want more than the safety of their recent metal companions. Whose plan was this anyway?
Wow a huge data drop. Events, groups and details collide in this installment, ratcheting up the tension substantially. Also intensifying my desire for the last two installments, not long now. I was going to wait until the end to re-read but have to start now in light of information in this segment.
The pilots and their bots set up the last ditch defence for the city. I'm a debriefing, they learn about the Nine, and their connection to their bots. The pilots are determined to rescue them. Can't wait for the next book and when the pilots meet the Nine. I'm going to have to re-read the Return of The Nine.