“The Construct Systems MK.III all-purpose construction unit is the latest in modern robotics. Powered by a compact nuclear power core and equipped as standard with built-in heavy duty welder, wrist-mounted tool unit, lifting claw, dual optical sensors and long range antenna, the MK.III is perfectly suited to any large scale construction project.” -Article extract from Workplace Robotics Today.
Sounds great until one too many company owner decides that a few uncomplaining hunks of metal are both cheaper and more effective than a human work force, leading to the biggest nationwide layoff of 2076. Causing mass anger and even aggression towards these machines, now commonly refered to as Clankers, with many being vandalised and sabotage.
Unit 28 was one such machine. Sold as a damaged unit to the backwoods, where he passed between owners and was maintained to various levels. This is also where he picked up his new name: Clank.
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