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Summary

The novel «The Invincible» by Stanisław Lem tells the story of the starship «The Invincible», which is sent to the planet Regis III to investigate the disappearance of another ship, the «Condor». The crew encounters mysterious and dangerous life forms created by the evolution of machines. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the machines left by an ancient civilization have evolved into a collective intelligence and pose a deadly threat. The crew of «The Invincible» strives to understand the nature of these beings and find a way to survive. The novel raises questions about the nature of intelligence, evolution, and the limits of human knowledge.