The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where the Earth's ecosystem has been devastated by human activities, leading to the rise of a new class of super-powerful corporations that control the remaining resources. The submariners are part of a resistance movement fighting against these corporations and trying to protect their way of life. The plot of the book revolves around the main character, Captain Alexei, who is tasked with leading his crew on a mission to retrieve a valuable resource from a sunken ship. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including hostile factions, dangerous sea creatures, and the harsh conditions of the ocean. As they navigate through the ruins of the old world, they begin to realize that the only way to survive is to adapt and evolve with the changing technology and environment. The book explores themes such as the importance of understanding the process of technological evolution, the need for a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge, and the possibility of unification in a warring state.

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