Mech-Antics!

The surface isn't what it used to be. The cities now lie above, floating over vast substrata of magnetic rock, while the towns and villages still exist on the ground. Hale Prosper is a young man with a passion for machinery and a wish to live and work in the most renowned of these metropolises: Aeroscape. Populated by man and mech, robot and android alike, this bustling epicenter of life amongst the clouds has plenty of demand for mechanics ready to repair and maintain robotic creations big and small to keep things running smoothly. Joining up with the shop known as Tin Whisker, Hale soon grows accustomed to his new boss Den "Wildcat" Wayne and his fellow coworkers, even as their shop resides on the crumbling edge of Aeroscape's borders. Despite financial difficulties they may face and the lack of parts they have available from time to time, Hale and his cohorts with Tin Whisker are always ready to rise to the challenge, whether it be a big rogue demolisher or a small medical droid...

Growing up, I always loved science fiction dealing with robotics and mechanical creations, especially giant mecha, androids, etc. However, there were a few questions that started forming in the back of my mind as I heard these stories: What about the people who keep these machines running? Who were they, what were they like, and what struggles did they encounter in the course of their tasks? Even though anime such as "Mobile Suit Gundam" and "Patlabor" had several scenes dedicated to the teams who kept up the maintenance of these motorized marvels, most of the audience's attention was focused on the appearance of these robots and their human pilots/companions. "Mech-Antics" is in a sense, my search for answers to my questions and an attempt to understand just how much work and time the upkeep of these robots would demand. Trust me, however: The members of Tin Whisker aren't always safely confined to their shop. To fix the behemoths of industry requires climbing amidst the skyline...

Growing up, I always loved science fiction dealing with robotics and mechanical creations, especially giant mecha, androids, etc. However, there were a few questions that started forming in the back of my mind as I heard these stories: What about the people who keep ...

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GenreMechaSci-FiCyberpunk
UpdatedOct 10, 2022
Chapters1
Writing StatusOngoing
Word Count1,800
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