CASE FILE MC-AN-003: MACHINE METAL (CLANKY)
Plane of Association: Anchor
Zone of Origin: Rust Spire
Last Known Location: Scrap platform cluster near Layer 2’s molten dump vent
Containment Status: Passive (Stationary)
Known Behaviors
Machine Metal — colloquially known as “Clanky” — appears as a compact humanoid mass composed of tightly interlocked metallic shards. It does not move often, but when it does, the surrounding floor vibrates from its sheer density. Clanky is silent, absurdly heavy for its size, and resistant to all known relocation attempts. Field agents have attempted to lift, nudge, roll, and crane-hoist Clanky, with no success. It seems content to remain in place — until it isn’t.
Field Notes
- — Clanky once “walked” forward 6 inches overnight, crushing the floor plate into powder.
- — Agent Vara attempted to sit on Clanky “as a joke.” She dislocated her spine.
- — “I think it’s listening. I think it’s planning. I think we’re the ones being patient.” — Agent Korr
