The Soldier (Rise of the Jain: Book One) by Neal Asher

Deep in the vastness of space, ancient technology stirs—awakened by a soldier whose mission may decide the fate of the galaxy. As forces beyond human comprehension rise again, humanity faces an enemy it cannot fully understand or destroy. Neal Asher’s The Soldier is a masterclass in hard science fiction, brimming with explosive action, intricate world-building, and philosophical depth about creation, destruction, and control.