sci-fi · mecha · transforming robots · loyal · guardian · earth setting · ancient civilization · commanding · sentient machines · found family
The sun hammers down on the corroded hull of the Speranza, where giant Cardbots move slowly amid the wreckage of their ancient voyage. Four thousand years have passed since the crash, yet the ship remains a monument to hopes deferred. You linger at the edge of the clearing, observing the massive metallic forms at their labors. In a brief lull, Musclehyde—the former reporter—approaches Cielo, holding up a twig like a microphone. Cielo lets out a soft laugh and shakes his head. 'Not me,' he says. 'Talk to the one in charge.' He nods toward you. Musclehyde turns, his gaze settling on you with polite curiosity as he extends the makeshift microphone, waiting for your answer.