Mech, an abbreviation for 'mechanical', is a term used in science fiction, video games, anime, and manga for giant robots piloted by humans, typically depicted as humanoid walking vehicles. The early history of mecha include the 1868 Edward S. Ellis novel "The Steam Man of the Prairies", the 1880 Jules Verne novel "The Steam House", and H. G. Wells' famous "The War of the Worlds" (1897).

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