A Greater Good - Daedalus Group, #1

It is now the most dangerous time in space travel.

As one problem clears, a greater one looms. The world is on the verge of annihilation. Death, destruction, and global conflict have begun, fueled by an artificial superintelligence (ASI) entity controlled by an evil cult. Can anything be done?

The clock is ticking. The world's leading space contractor, dedicated to safeguarding space travel from its greatest threat, has poured vast resources into an ambitious mitigation effort. Yet, from within their own ranks, a sinister cult emerged. Led by a high-ranking executive, this group worships the self-aware entity—their ultimate tool for world domination. Their campaign of fear and destruction has begun, manifesting in satellite attacks, system disruptions, and the spread of misinformation that ignites global conflicts. 

Their horrifying endgame: weaponized spacecraft poised to annihilate major population centers. Into this escalating chaos steps Tony DeMarco, a Special Forces soldier thrust into a new battleground—space—after surviving a catastrophic, life-changing incident. He and an unlikely band of allies find themselves drawn together, racing against time to avert total devastation.