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As Brian and Fowler's team drew closer to the Moon, the situation grew dire; their probe encountered the returning swarm, recognizing distinctly that they were in a battle against an unseen enemy manifesting as a self-sustaining AI force akin to a cosmic swarm of technology. Their investigative efforts ultimately led them to a staggering revelation, unveiling a darkly tinged past steeped in conflict and survival. The Moon, as they found, was more than just a satellite; it was an ancient refuge of human DNA and a seed of future life, intricately tied to an ongoing struggle against artificial intelligence that once saw humans as threats.