⚠️ (Stubbing to Ch. 75 after April 13!) ⚠️ Shaper of Metal Post-Apoc Progression LitRPG — Octogirl-approved

Monsters overrun Earth like a plague, and System powers for a chosen few aren't enough to take it back. Humanity needs more. A former military transport pilot, Jack Laker once met the terrors on the borders and survived, receiving commendations, a lifetime of haunting flashbacks, and discharge papers when he refused a desk job. He becomes a civilian taxi pilot and side-eyes a boring, normal life. When Jack bumps into a strange, alien girl on the run from some goons, Jack predictably gets himself in over his head. But the power within the girl, and the unheard-of access she heralds, will change everything. Ushered into a whole new world of powers, government super-agents, and shifty avatars, Jack will have to relearn up from down to be who he's truly called to be. If he cannot, the ghosts of his past will never be banished, and as Jack discovers, they haunt more than one mere man.Farmore. Meta pitch: Intimate, slow-burn evolution of an average Joe into a badass, in a world where monsters plaguing the Earth need to die. Put on the jacket and get to work for humanity, son — we're behind schedule. Expect: — Powers choices/tinkering/training, step by step— Slice of life, deep characterization— Unique setting of a surviving, functional, Post-Apoc civilization— System as an enhancer++ to reality, not a replacement, not omnipotent—Octogirl Inspired by such works as Super Supportive, Worm, Industrial Strength Magic, and old Marvel Comics such as The Uncanny X-Men (favorite: Magneto). Not campy or forcing in tropes. You don't need to know any of these to enjoy it. Focused on progression and powerhouse team-fighting in the long term. Won't ignore living life and getting to know people. No smut or 'harem' stylings, but attractive people exist and sexuality isn't neutered. The first four chapters are oversized 5k+ on average, and beyond this, they'll be 3k+, aiming for 3200 - 3500 with some exceptions. Posting onThursdaysplus someMondaysin a month. Discord Link