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Ian Watson is an acclaimed science fiction author known for the first novels in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, including the Inquisition War trilogy (Draco, Harlequin, and Chaos Child). A prolific writer, he is also known for his independent sci-fi novels and short stories, and co-wrote the screen story for the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Watson's work is characterized by its complex, speculative, and often dark themes, and he has also contributed to academic SF studies.