mech (sometimes also called a battle suit) is a transforming robot operated by a human or humanoid. There are many different designs, and their alternate modes range from motorcycles to space stations.
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Fiction
Star Wars Transformers toy bios
Technology was developed during the Clone Wars that allowed vehicles to "morph" into a vaguely humanoid "mech mode." In some cases, this transformation was guided (perhaps even created) by the use of the Force. In others, it was a more standard push-button affair. Both the Republic fighters and the Separatists employed this technology, and even bounty hunters got in on it. It also featured in the war between the Empire and the Rebellion, again by both sides.
Marvel Crossovers toy bios
Mister Fantastic and Iron Man used alien technology to create mechs for their fellow superheroes. In response, the villain Doctor Doom created battle suits for Venom and Carnage.
Toys
Star Wars Transformers
- Main article: Star Wars Transformers
Crossovers
- Main article: Transformers: Crossovers
Disney Label
- Main article: Transformers Disney Label
Notes
- Many of the Star Wars bios are worded in a way that sounds as though the characters themselves are turning into spaceships. However, several others make a distinction between the character and the vehicle, and all of those toys come with mini-figures of the actual pilots/drivers. (In contrast, the Marvel bios are unambiguous about the mechs being mere suits, but no pilot/driver figures are included.)
- The term "mech" has also been used in some Transformers fiction as a substitute for "person" when talking about a robot. The Timelines text stories in particular tend to employ this usage, as well as the Micromasters comic series. In one unique, parodic instance, "mech" has also been used to denote a "male robot" (as opposed to a "femme"/"female robot").