#mechposting primer

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mechposting primer

at least for how i write it

so the mechposting and Pilot stuff is sort of a speculative fiction thing in which people are altered physically and mentally in order to epitomize their operating of a combat mech.

depending on the writer, this can involve anywhere from just brainwashing and conditioning to neurotransmitter injections and physical body modifications.

each Pilot has a Handler - someone whose job it is to control them while they’re Piloting. there’s a very dog/owner type relationship here. in most mech pilot stuff, the Pilot is entirely submissive to the Handler due to their conditioning. some writers have specifically one Handler for one Pilot but i tend to lean more towards “every Handler for every Pilot” type of thing.

note that being submissive doesn’t make them not dangerous. they are still weapons that can and will kill if their Handler orders it or if they feel something is a threat to them or their Handler.

these themes originate from Empty Spaces i think. you should google that one (warning for intense discussion of trauma if you do) because i can’t really explain it well here in one post, but it’s like kind of reclaiming the idea that you don’t necessarily need to be human.

(edit 1: AC6 did def get a lot of people into it because that game is apparently tailor-made for the kind of thing this is about. idk i haven’t played it though)

i do not consider myself an empty spaces writer.

when i write mechposting stuff, it’s less about being willing to abandon your humanity and more about reclaiming it. the joy and struggle of being human and also something else, neither of which diminish the other.

i think that’s everything i can think of. if you want reading recommendations for that stuff or anything lmk and i will be happy to provide. you can also find really good stuff by going through the attached #mech-pilot tag

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i had so many people get confused abt this bc it left my normal audience that i made a post about what exactly is happening here lmao

did you know? many Pilots who get discharged after their service period have trouble adjusting back to civilian life. nearly half end up on the streets.

you can help.

you can adopt a Pilot. there are rules about treating them well, of course, but there’s really nothing stopping you from just taking one with you and giving them warm meals and a comfortable bed.

what’s in it for you, you ask?

well, they’re incredibly obedient and task-oriented. they’re great to have around the house - they’ll keep everything nice and clean while you’re at work, and they’ll learn your schedule so when you get home they’ll already be on their knees, eyes closed and tongue out, waiting to help you destress from your job!

maybe you get a bit lonely at night? Pilots are perfect for that. just say the words and they’ll eagerly snuggle you to sleep! they love sleeping with their Handlers!

plus there’s the inherent satisfaction of helping a Pilot reacclimatize to society! watching your Pilot become more and more used to interacting with other people and Pilots is beautiful!

they’re not even hard to take care of, really. just keep them fed with nutritious meals and let them play a shooter game every once in a while to keep their urges handled, and be sure to socialize them!

you’ll do great!