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OnToNextStage t1_jdya6vm wrote
Reply to comment by fhangrin in [PI] Mech pilots with PTSD often experience a kind of psychosis in which they begin to feel that the mech is an extension of themselves. To them, being taken out of the machine feels like being stripped of their skin and muscle. by fhangrin
Try this idea
The sentience of the machine is not just a mechanical quirk or born from a mistake of science, but in fact a sentient cosmic horror way beyond the understanding of humanity that they accidentally tapped into when they made the robots. The energy is alive.
And for whatever unknown and unknowable reason, the force has chosen humanity and that is not a good thing.
OnToNextStage t1_jdxzr0f wrote
Reply to comment by fhangrin in [PI] Mech pilots with PTSD often experience a kind of psychosis in which they begin to feel that the mech is an extension of themselves. To them, being taken out of the machine feels like being stripped of their skin and muscle. by fhangrin
You could take some inspiration from Ken Ishikawa
Many many authors already have.
OnToNextStage t1_jdxu2os wrote
Reply to comment by 1Pwnage in [PI] Mech pilots with PTSD often experience a kind of psychosis in which they begin to feel that the mech is an extension of themselves. To them, being taken out of the machine feels like being stripped of their skin and muscle. by fhangrin
Getter bro, we are rare these days
OnToNextStage t1_jdvbq9a wrote
Reply to [PI] Mech pilots with PTSD often experience a kind of psychosis in which they begin to feel that the mech is an extension of themselves. To them, being taken out of the machine feels like being stripped of their skin and muscle. by fhangrin
This prompt reminds me of Zone of the Enders 2167 Idolo which basically had this as the crux of the plot. It’s a short and fun watch at only an hour long.
Or Getter Robo which has both psychological and body horror as the machines merge with their pilots turning what started off as ostensibly a kid friendly robot show into a masterclass in horror and exploring the human condition.
OnToNextStage t1_jdysz3p wrote
Reply to comment by fhangrin in [PI] Mech pilots with PTSD often experience a kind of psychosis in which they begin to feel that the mech is an extension of themselves. To them, being taken out of the machine feels like being stripped of their skin and muscle. by fhangrin
Lifted wholesale from Getter!
Check the video, or heck read it for yourself. Absolutely ahead of its time.