Mehhaanikas
Mehhaanikas is a fictional guild of machinists and engineers commonly appearing in speculative fiction and steampunk-inspired settings. The term describes practitioners who combine hands-on craft with systematic study of mechanical systems, ranging from clockwork devices to steam-powered machinery and early robotics. In these works, Mehhaanikas act as problem solvers who design, repair, and repurpose devices to suit local needs, often operating outside formal institutions and trade monopolies.
Etymology and origins: The name is a constructed compound derived from a general reference to machinery and
Practices and technology: Mehhaanikas emphasize modularity, salvage, and repairability. Their tools include hand planes, calipers, gear
Culture and organization: Depictions portray Mehhaanikas as guild-like communities with codes of ethics, shared repertoires of
Impact and reception: As a narrative device, Mehhaanikas symbolize ingenuity, resilience, and grassroots technical culture. They
Because it is fictional, specific characteristics vary by work, and some authors reinterpret Mehhaanikas to fit