BNN Weekly Report
This Week in the CBO, BMU, and GBRL
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
7 February 2304
Fort Hagen Season: Year of the Mechanist
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud owner Isabel Cruz has reprieved her role in the Hubris Comics Universe (HCU) with the release of Season 1 of
The Mechanist: The Rust Devils. As part of her redemption story from villain to superhero in the HCU, the Mechanist begins her quest to help eliminate a raider group known as the Rust Devils that use robots to do their evil bidding.
While the series has been broadcast in weekly episodes since mid-November, ending with the season finale last month, Cruz will continue the momentum by holding weekly events during home series at Hubris Comics Park in conjunction with Kent Connolly, owner of the HCU and Hubris Comics. These events will include exclusive appearances by some of the HCU's Unstoppables, regular appearances by Cruz as The Mechanist, and various events for both kids and adults to have interactive HCU experiences inside and outside the stadium.
The first season of The Mechanist marks the 12th iteration of the HCU, following the first 11.The Mechanist first appeared in the 7th iteration when she was the main villain of the first full season featuring the Silver Shroud, Fort Hagen's baseball team's namesake. In that season, the Mechanist was the main villain but was convinced by the Silver Shroud and the Mistress of Mystery to change her ways because of misunderstandings and work to protect the people of the Commonwealth.
In the Mechanist's first season as a hero, she first takes on the Rust Devils, though she does not appear to reach their leader. The six episodes of the season are titled and described below:
Episode 1: "Logical Fallacy"
The Mechanist, once a feared antagonist, undergoes a transformation and dedicates herself to using her technological prowess for good. She sets out to confront the Rust Devils, a ruthless gang of raiders known for their mastery of robot technology. The Mechanist seeks to dismantle their operations and put an end to their reign of terror.
Episode 2: "Raiders with Robots"
The Rust Devils deploy their deadly arsenal of robotic creations against the Wasteland's inhabitants. The Mechanist must navigate through a series of dangerous encounters with the raiders' robotic forces, using her own ingenuity and combat skills to thwart their sinister plans.
Episode 3: "The Satellite"
The Mechanist learns of the Rust Devils' secret plot involving a military satellite in orbit. She races against time to intercept and gain control of the satellite before it can be used for destructive purposes. The battle for control of the satellite becomes a high-stakes game of strategy and wits.
Episode 4: "Underground Tunnel"
The Mechanist uncovers the Rust Devils' underground lair, a complex network of tunnels where they store their stolen technology. As she delves deeper into their hideout, she faces off against dangerous traps and advanced security systems, all designed to protect the raiders' ill-gotten gains.
Episode 5: "Defending the Lair"
With the help of her reprogrammed robots and newfound allies, the Mechanist launches a daring assault on the Rust Devils' lair. The raiders, backed by their formidable robotic army, put up a fierce defense, resulting in an intense and thrilling battle that will determine the fate of the Wasteland.
Episode 6: "Good Intentions Pave the Road to Hell"
In the season finale, the Mechanist confronts the leader of the Rust Devils, Ivey, a figure from her past with whom she shares a complicated history. As the truth behind the Mechanist's transformation is revealed, she must grapple with her past mistakes and the consequences of her actions. The showdown will test her resolve and determination to bring true justice to the Wasteland. But was Ivey THE leader? Evidence says no as the Mechanist discovers a terminal note about "the seventh king of Israel." She vows to find out more from a robotic friend.