Orcs are a staple of fantasy literature, for better or worse, so for the science-fantasy world of Dark Matter we wanted to provide a new take on the species. This version is polished to perfection from the one printed in the Dark Matter hardcover.
Once the rig was loaded on the lift, Dame’re could slide underneath and start loosening the bolts that held the hull together. And just like that, the proud, pinstriped hot rod of a ship was unveiled for what it really was: cogs, pistons, gears, and belts, to say nothing of the grease. She smiled. This was more honest, and more accepting of the work. With a few more tune-ups, it’d be the fastest rig in the quadrant, maybe in the ‘Verse.
— Dame’re Krath, orc mechanic, modifying her ram rod