First, and foremost, I really like the art that inspired this article. Shell did an excellent job reimagining the mechanon. I will be using the image as a template for my future drawings of the mechanon.<br /><br />At first glance, I think this article, like the one for the Eorna, are a little long to fit as is in AER, so I will edit this down to its necessary components. However, as an article, such length is good for a meaty read.<br /><br />The reimagined image of the mechanon makes their sticking to humanoid appearance with two arms and two legs make sense. The image somehow makes it make perfect sense that the grace, beauty, and efficiency of the human form, as well as superior craftsmanship would be a trademark of a superior race of sentient machines and would even be awe-inspiring to be in their presence.<br /><br />One problem: in the Senses part of the article, it says that only the warriors have infrared and starlight optics, but in the Special Abilities section it says that <i>all</i> mechanon have both abilities. The original write-up says only the warriors have it and is consistent in the Special Abilities section, so I recommend sticking with that. Thinkers don't need either.<br /><br />Where the huge amount of text comes in is with the extra two pages of materials covering the mechanon special abilities. I find this VERY cumbersome. I think these could have been expressed with the tables alone.<br /><br />Other than those issues, it's a good write-up. :)
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