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Mecha is an incredibly broad category, with numerous subdivisions. In general, mecha are grouped into one of two categories: [[SuperRobotGenre Super Robot]], where mecha are treated like {{Superhero}}es, or [[RealRobotGenre Real Robot]], where mecha are treated like [[MilitaryScienceFiction advanced military technology]]. In addition to those general categories, there are a large number of mecha subtropes based on configuration or abilities:

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Mecha is an incredibly broad category, with numerous subdivisions. In general, mecha are grouped into one of two categories: [[SuperRobotGenre Super Robot]], where mecha are treated like {{Superhero}}es, or [[RealRobotGenre Real Robot]], where mecha are treated like [[MilitaryScienceFiction advanced military technology]]. In addition to those general categories, there are a large number of mecha subtropes SubTropes based on configuration or abilities: abilities:
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See also: MechaTropes, MechaShow, MechaGame, and MechaIdlePosition.

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See also: MechaTropes, MechaShow, MechaGame.

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See also: MechaTropes, MechaShow, MechaGame.MechaGame, and MechaIdlePosition.
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Mecha is an incredibly broad category, with numerous subdivisions. In general, mecha are grouped into one of two categories: [[SuperRobotGenre SuperRobot]], where mecha are treated like {{Superhero}}es, or [[RealRobotGenre RealRobot]], where mecha are treated like [[MilitaryScienceFiction advanced military technology]]. In addition to those general categories, there are a large number of mecha subtropes based on configuration or abilities:

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Mecha is an incredibly broad category, with numerous subdivisions. In general, mecha are grouped into one of two categories: [[SuperRobotGenre SuperRobot]], Super Robot]], where mecha are treated like {{Superhero}}es, or [[RealRobotGenre RealRobot]], Real Robot]], where mecha are treated like [[MilitaryScienceFiction advanced military technology]]. In addition to those general categories, there are a large number of mecha subtropes based on configuration or abilities:
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Mecha is an incredibly broad category, with numerous subdivisions. In general, mecha are grouped into one of two categories: SuperRobot, where mecha are treated like {{Superhero}}es, or RealRobot, where mecha are treated like [[MilitaryScienceFiction advanced military technology]]. In addition to those general categories, there are a large number of mecha subtropes based on configuration or abilities:

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Mecha is an incredibly broad category, with numerous subdivisions. In general, mecha are grouped into one of two categories: SuperRobot, [[SuperRobotGenre SuperRobot]], where mecha are treated like {{Superhero}}es, or RealRobot, [[RealRobotGenre RealRobot]], where mecha are treated like [[MilitaryScienceFiction advanced military technology]]. In addition to those general categories, there are a large number of mecha subtropes based on configuration or abilities:

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Mecha has come from the space one hundred of years ago to [[{{TakeOverTheWorld}} enslave humanity]], however, as his foes stopped him using the power of love, he is now in a weakened state and in the process of repairing himself for a new battle.

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A mecha is a robotic machine, which can vary widely in size, configuration, and purpose; the term covers everything from man-sized PoweredArmor to skyscraper-sized (or larger!) HumongousMecha and all points in between. The only virtually universal aspect of mecha design is the inclusion of limbs. Mecha has come will have arms and/or legs where other types of machinery would have wheels, treads, wings, or other means of propulsion -- mecha may have these things as well, but they'll have them ''in addition to'' their limbs. These limbs may or may not follow a humanoid configuration (two arms and two legs), but they'll typically be used how you'd expect them to; legs primarily for locomotion, and arms for interacting with objects and the surrounding environment. (Mecha have {{Arm Cannon}}s as often as not, though, so such interaction may be limited to "blowing it to pieces".)

Mecha are usually vehicles, controlled from an onboard cockpit by a single pilot or small crew. Exceptions exist, however, such mecha that is [[TheKidWithTheRemoteControl controlled externally]] (by voice commands, [[MotionCaptureMecha motion capture]], or other means), a mecha-style legged BaseOnWheels (with an on-board crew of dozens or more) or [[MechanicalLifeforms fully autonomous mecha]] (which have no need for crew at all). The dividing line between an autonomous mecha and a {{Robot}} is somewhat ambiguous, though generally speaking, a robot is human-sized and an autonomous mecha is [[HumongousMecha really huge]].

The term "mecha" (which is both singular and plural, like "fish") is originally of Japanese origin, [[RecursiveTranslation derived
from the space one hundred of years ago English word "mechanism"]], where it refers to [[{{TakeOverTheWorld}} enslave humanity]], machinery and vehicles in general. English-speakers, however, as his foes stopped him using typically use the power of love, he is now in a weakened state narrower definition presented here. Both Japan and in the process West have a long history of repairing himself for mecha in fiction, though they tend to have different styles. The classic Eastern-style mecha is the HumongousMecha; essentially giant infantry, they're usually humanoid, wield hand-held weapons like a new battle.

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are relatively light on their feet. The typical Western-style mecha, on the other hand, is a WalkingTank; nonhumanoid, with fixed or turreted weapons, and favoring heavy armor over nimbleness.

Mecha is an incredibly broad category, with numerous subdivisions. In general, mecha are grouped into one of two categories: SuperRobot, where mecha are treated like {{Superhero}}es, or RealRobot, where mecha are treated like [[MilitaryScienceFiction advanced military technology]]. In addition to those general categories, there are a large number of mecha subtropes based on configuration or abilities:
* AnimalMecha
* CombiningMecha
* HoverMecha
* HumongousMecha
* MetaMecha
* MiniMecha
* MotionCaptureMecha
* PoweredArmor
* TransformingMecha
* WalkingTank

See also: MechaTropes, MechaShow, MechaGame.

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