Armored Otaku

You mean that greatsword that just cleaved a landing craft in two? Oh, it's called “The End of Starships.”

What? No, no, that's not what it is at all. This thing was originally a giant milling cutter from a shipyard, used to dismantle starships. In theory, it was meant to be paired with a floating machine tool. I couldn't find any other weapon at the time, so I had no choice but to pick it up and use it. I even had to add a whole bunch of impulse units just to swing the thing.

Huh? Is that mobile fortress over there, bouncing around and roaring at the transport ship, mine?

Well, actually, that thing is a failed base vehicle developed by Hanhe Heavy Industries. It broke down during wilderness testing. After it was abandoned, it gradually went feral, then learned to transform and run around on its own. I happened upon it, helped remove some rust and lubricated it, and fixed a few minor issues while I was at it. Then it just kept following me.

Me? I'm Li Wei, a poor soul who drifted from Earth to a barren planet. I just happen to know a little about machinery. What? No, no, I really didn't seduce Emperor Xia Lan. The one who came after me with the imperial guard fleet was her daughter.