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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 5h

Its solarpunk except instead of pretty plants and solar panels we just USE THE STARS THEMSELVES

MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 5h

Mechatober Day 8 - Solar -House of Dust Celestial Processor

`The baronies are famed for their skill at resource extraction, from the ground to the skies. How do they manage this? You see, they plucked the sun from the skies to power their machines.`

#Mechatober #Mechatober2025 #LancerRPG #Pixelart

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 12h

As for token use, it's been posted in the retrograde minis discord without the bg. i just use the bg for social media posts so it's quality isnt devoured by image compression. you're welcome to download and use it from there

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 12h

Honestly this is absolutely a case of token before gameplay.

I genuinely do not know what id call it on account of its loadout and size, maybe a really really big nelson lmao.

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

Oh man Ive been doing Aunic themed posts lately but the colors here are gorgeous, i really love the muted gold!

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

Thus, I tried to think of other fantasy topics, which lead me to thinking of fantasy classes, specifically the Final Fantasy Dragoon.

And then I thought about the Egg Dragoon from Sonic when trying to figure out how to design a mecha-dragoon.

And thats how we find ourselves with the final product.

MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

For those who are not aware, my work is partially hand-done partially kitbashed via works of @retrogrademinis.bsky.social and his community (as this is where Mechatober came from) and no matter how I attempted the goblin-golem idea it just felt lazy to me compared to my usual work.

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

SO THIS DESERVES SOME EXPLANATION HOW THIS CAME FROM 'Fantasy'

For the record, this kind of just *happened* after my original idea (a goblin piloting a golem) fell flat. I just was not a fan of how it was coming (see attached)

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

Mechatober Day 7 - Fantasy - HP-01 DRAGOON

`The Ascendancy is familiar with old cradle stories of dragons and monsters. Old texts preserved on their long trip. But this is no dragon, it is the machine built to slay them.`

#Mechatober #Mechatober2025 #LancerRPG #Pixelart

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

yeah this is going to have an explanation attached and some of the discarded concepts cuz what the fuck have i done

MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

OKAY SO FORGIVE ME BUT TODAY'S MECHATOBER PROMPT HAS RAPIDLY PIVOTED IN A DIRECTION I NEVER EXPECTED BUT IM JUST GOING TO ROLL WITH IT.

MAYBE ILL INCLUDE AN UNCOLORED TAKE OF WHAT THE ORIGINAL IDEA FOR TODAY WAS AS A BONUS IDK

MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 1d

OKAY SO FORGIVE ME BUT TODAY'S MECHATOBER PROMPT HAS RAPIDLY PIVOTED IN A DIRECTION I NEVER EXPECTED BUT IM JUST GOING TO ROLL WITH IT.

MAYBE ILL INCLUDE AN UNCOLORED TAKE OF WHAT THE ORIGINAL IDEA FOR TODAY WAS AS A BONUS IDK

MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 2d

Mechatober Day 5 - Experimental - Aunic Bastion

`The Ascendancy may be masters of Hard light, but the idea of combining it with a traditional reactive armor shield is a new field for them. Tests seems conclusive, it is highly effective.`

#Mechatober #Mechatober2025 #LancerRPG #Pixelart

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 3d

Mechatober Day 5 - Scavenger - Bolthound Sentinel

`Those old scavenger gangs aren't dangerous because they're well trained. No its because you never know what one of the piles of scrap they pilot will do after being built by a drug addled mind.`

#Mechatober #Mechatober2025 #LancerRPG #Pixelart

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 4d

Mechatober Day 4 - Antique - Wild Heart

`I never knew why she kept that old relic from cradle. Said she found it in a scrap heap and pulled it out to restore, never made a lick of sense but what can you do to stop a wild heart like hers.`

#Mechatober #Mechatober2025 #LancerRPG

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Artifacter @artifacterneo.bsky.social · 4d

It wasn't until today that I realized there's a #MechaOctober event.
I probably won't be able to participate every day, but I'll try to catch up when I have time.

And since I happen to have an illustration perfect for Day 3's theme, “Carrier,” let's start here!

#mechatober2025

An land cruiser, its side containers open, revealing a mech ready for action.

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Artifacter @artifacterneo.bsky.social · 4d

Battle Cat is an old-style humanoid tank equipped with a plasma flight system, upgraded into an air/land assault mech designed for dragon combat (this class of mechs is collectively known as Fairy).

#mechatober2025 Day 4 Antique

A red mech with a cannon mounted on each arm.

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 4d

Listen I'd lay there and lament "oh nooo, she has me in her clutches whatever will i do, this has stripped me powerless" anyday

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eash @ mechatober @eash.dev · 5d

daily 276.

#mechatober2025 day 3: CARRIER

the perspective was tough but i'm happy

#mechatober

a massive quadripedal aircraft carrier-like vehicle. It has mechsuits and airplanes loaded on top.

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eash @ mechatober @eash.dev · 6d

daily 275.

it's day 2 of #mechatober2025. the prompt is MERCENARY.

feeling inspired by good ol' samus aran with cloak and drew something in that vein!

#mechatober

a mechsuit walks down a road, with the smoking remains of a destroyed building behind them. the mechsuit is wearing a large cape, has an arm cannon, and a shield.

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 5d

Mechatober Day 3 - Carrier - Aunic Ascendancy hive

`Even the most dedicated of forces need support. The Hive Carrier helps deliver supplies while being armed with its own contingency of razor swarm drones`

#Mechatober #Mechatober2025 #LancerRPG

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 6d

Very delayed Mechatober day 2 due to personal reasons: Mercenary - A house of Dust Merc pilot

"Without a home to return to, you find ways to make ends meet"

#Mechatober #Mechatober2025 #LancerRPG

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eash @ mechatober @eash.dev · 7d

daily drawing 274.

this month i'm doing #mechatober2025; my friend shared me the prompt set created by @mechamaria64.bsky.social

prompt 1: RECON

excited to learn more about drawing mecha this month! not super experienced at this at all!

an ink drawing of a mechsuit kneeling while peering into a sniper rifle. the mechsuit appears to have some attachments to improve the scope on the rifle. standing next to the mecha is someone holding a rifle.

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 7d

Mechatober Day 1 - Recon - Aunic Ascendancy Scout

#mechatober #mechatober2025 #LancerRPG

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 7d

This year is like last year just with new prompts and new ideas.

As always, if you take on the challenge do not feel obligated to do every single one, do not push yourself. The point of doing this is to get into a consistent flow and build up new skills, not burn yourself out!

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MechaMaria64 | Mecha Android Vtuber! @mechamaria64.bsky.social · 7d

# MECHATOBER 2025

Hello artists, creators and everything inbetween, its October again, which means it's actually *Mechatober again*

Feel free to post to your social media platforms of choice with the #mechatober and #mechatober2025 tags or just keep them to yourself, just enjoy creating!

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