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1. May The Stars Never Absolve Us by Ruby_Rockatansky

   Fandoms: Mechina (Band), As Embers Turn To Dust - Mechina (Albums)  

   • Mature
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death
   • F/F, Other
   • Work in Progress

   19 Jan 2026

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Major Character Death
   • Original Characters
   • Original Female Character(s)
   • Original Male Character(s)
   • Original Non-Binary Character
   • Original Trans Character(s)
   • Mecha
   • Science Fiction

   Summary

   After countless years at war, humanity has left Earth far behind, clinging to a hard existence among the stars. Life has begun to flourish anew on the distant planet of Acheron, but rising tensions threaten to undo all of the progress made thus far. All the while, a twenty-six year-old mech pilot named Alimira is just trying to get by, only partially aware that the ground has started shifting all around her...

   This work takes place within the "As Embers Turn to Dust" setting created by the band Mechina, set on the planet of Acheron after the events of "Progenitor" and "As Embers Turn to Dust" (album), but prior to "Siege", all while intersecting with those albums' stories. The focus will be on original characters and is written as a sort of "slice of life" narrative, so even if you're completely unfamiliar or only have passing familiarity with the setting, it should remain enjoyable to fans of sci-fi and mechsploitation. This is quite a stark departure from my typical work, but I hope you enjoy regardless. :)

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   15,320

   Chapters:

   6/?

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