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Technology > Application > Transportation > Surface Transport
Culture and Society > Recreation > Games and Pastimes
Technology > Technology Levels > Middle Tech / Midtech
Technology > Application > Transportation > Surface Transport
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Robotic (unmanned) mecha are generally known simply as Mechs; turingrade humanoid fighting vecs are sometimes known as vecha, although they are generally classified in the larger class vechai or vechidae. Externally, mecha, mechs and vechai may look very similar.
Mechas are generally vulnerable because of their erect posture, as they present an easier target than a tank or scrub slug in war games, but their uncanny gigantic humanoid appearance can itself be effective, striking fear into many human (and some non-human) clades in the first rounds of a cage match.
Mechas are sometimes useful for construction and other tasks which low-lying vehicles are not suited for, but are not actually practical in warfare.
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Development Notes
Text by Steve Bowers
Initially published on 29 April 2010.
Initially published on 29 April 2010.
