Knight's Armor
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Summary
The technological framework and timeline of this book are basically synchronized with the real world. All technologies and applications mentioned are derived from various theoretical systems that have already emerged, some of which have been attempted in application. It is an exploration of and reflection on the subsequent development of the real world. The setting differs slightly from other science fiction novels, leaning more toward realistic possibilities and technological foresight.
Volume One of this book consists of nineteen chapters. The opening introduces the overall setting and worldview in the form of a prequel, describing an important battle in which the older generation embarked on their starfaring journey. Starting from Chapter Two, with the protagonist's graduation as the starting point, he gradually becomes involved in interstellar strife, accompanied by various adventure scenes and growth experiences, until Chapter Eighteen ends with the protagonist's voluntary sacrifice. Beginning in Chapter Eleven, ancient civilizations are interwoven, attempting to further depict possible future scenarios through the cross-integration of different timelines. Chapter Nineteen opens a new world, enriching the book's sense of layering and narrative thread, and also offers another hidden ending relative to Chapter Eighteen.
Volume Two of this book takes the AI's interstellar roaming experience as the main thread and is divided into five major social backgrounds and several small stories. Each section is a relatively independent story, exploring more comprehensively the various social problems that AI may encounter in the future.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in exploring profound themes such as the alienation of power and the cost to humanity
- Fantasy enthusiasts who enjoy original settings with a philosophical, contemplative bent
- Readers of serious fiction who appreciate concise prose and skilled psychological portrayal
- Readers who resonate with social allegory and the predicament of individual existence
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light, cheerful traditional fantasy with monster-slaying and leveling up
- Readers mainly looking for fast-paced plotting and dense action sequences
Reading tips
- Read in a relatively quiet setting so you can immerse yourself in the deep atmosphere and complex psychological maneuvering the work creates
- Pay attention to the passages where the protagonist "converses" with the armor; they are the key to understanding the book's central conflict
- After reading, consider: if it serves the highest "good," is the dissolution of personal identity a justified price?
About the publisher
Founded in 1997 and based in Beijing, Taihai Publishing House takes “building cultural bridges and promoting cross-strait unity” as its mission, focusing on Taiwan-related studies, social sciences and humanities, Chinese and foreign history, and literature. Judging from the 709 titles in the database, its publishing centers on foreign literature and classic works, with attention to Eastern philosophy, architecture, and social culture. Representative books include Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha and Steppenwolf and the four-volume Hesse literary series, Liang Sicheng’s A History of Chinese Architecture, Lao She’s Teahouse (unabridged classic edition), Sun Wu’s The Art of War, and collections by W. Somerset Maugham, Yasunari Kawabata, and Yukio Mishima. Its authors include major foreign writers such as Hesse, Maugham, Kawabata, and Mishima, as well as Liang Sicheng, Lao She, and Sun Wu. Its publishing features complete presentation of classic texts and series-based organization of foreign literature; public information on its Taiwan-related studies titles and authors is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一卷 随身历练
- 第一章 序章
- 第二章 诞生
- 第三章 入世
- 第四章 小聚
- 第五章 变型机甲
- 第六章 千里救援
- 第七章 机体强化
- 第八章 小试牛刀
- 第九章 深入敌后
- 第十章 天鹅星系
- 第十一章 深海探险
- 第十二章 各国机甲
- 第十三章 伊莎贝拉
- 第十四章 攻伐
- 第十五章 虫洞之威
- 第十六章 古人类文明
- 第十七章 AI叛乱
- 第十八章 英雄归宿
- 第十九章 传承
- 第二卷 星际游历
- 第一章 灾后星球
- 第一节 混沌初开历人间
- 第二节 妙手回春初识妖
- 第三节 森林学语擒独角
- 第四节 怀璧其罪巧应对
- 第五节 神威初显救山火
- 第六节 斗转星移现仙境
- 第七节 噬渊吸水洞连天
- 第八节 阴阳两仪任穿梭
- 第九节 纳米大战融合怪
- 第十节 蒙皮小妖开杀戒
- 第二章 L国
- 第一节 人狼共生妖满地
- 第二节 比医术医圣服众
- 第三节 匡扶正义惩恶徒
- 第四节 幻境奇遇终为虚
- 第五节 遭埋伏小狼救主
- 第六节 探大牢夫妻相守
- 第三章 M国
- 第一节 比邻星喜提新堡
- 第二节 遇强人千里送援
- 第三节 扮妙龄智擒歹徒
- 第四节 三公主亲显神威
- 第四章 E国
- 第一节 高科技星际矿工
- 第二节 漂浮者和净化者
- 第三节 一方水养一方人
- 第四节 吞噬者与白矮星
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About the author
Xingyun: publicly available information is currently limited, and their nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background cannot be confirmed. Judging from the four works held in the library, their writing spans several fields: Master Xingyun on Reading concerns reading methods and Eastern philosophy; Owen and His Clever Companions leans toward narrative writing; Neuromorphic 2.0: A Theory of Scenario Transition touches on popular science and frontier theory; and Knight's Armor carries a science-fiction flavor. This range suggests a dual interest in making knowledge accessible and in imaginative storytelling, with a style that may shift between plain exposition and conceptual speculation. Lacking biographical details, it is hard to determine the chronology of their works or the overall direction of their style, yet their books have been classified under Eastern philosophy, science fiction, and popular science, indicating a diverse readership. Overall, Xingyun is an author of broad subject matter about whom more information remains to be revealed.
