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'''Mechanic''' is the skill associated with the '''mechanics''' [[labor]]. Mechanics can work at a [[mechanic's workshop]] or a [[metalsmith's forge]] to manufacture [[mechanism]]s, and place any [[building]]s that require mechanisms such as [[lever]]s, [[Gear assembly|gear]]s and [[trap]]s. They are also responsible for linking up [[lever]]s or [[pressure plate]]s to objects such as [[bridge]]s, [[floodgate]]s and other [[trap design|contraptions]].
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'''Mechanic''' is the [[skill]] associated with the '''mechanics''' [[labor]]. Mechanics can work at a [[mechanic's workshop]] or a [[metalsmith's forge]] to manufacture [[mechanism]]s, and place any [[building]]s that require mechanisms such as [[lever]]s, [[Gear assembly|gear]]s and [[trap]]s. They are also responsible for linking up [[lever]]s or [[pressure plate]]s to objects such as [[bridge]]s, [[floodgate]]s and other [[trap design|contraptions]].
  
 
A dwarf will gain mechanics skill by manufacturing [[mechanism]]s in the [[mechanic's workshop]]. A dwarf with a high skill in mechanics will typically produce higher quality mechanisms, and can link up objects faster than a novice. High quality mechanisms may provide happy [[thought]]s to passing dwarves.  Skill is also gained by loading cage traps, and by completing linking tasks.
 
A dwarf will gain mechanics skill by manufacturing [[mechanism]]s in the [[mechanic's workshop]]. A dwarf with a high skill in mechanics will typically produce higher quality mechanisms, and can link up objects faster than a novice. High quality mechanisms may provide happy [[thought]]s to passing dwarves.  Skill is also gained by loading cage traps, and by completing linking tasks.
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To manufacture metal mechanisms, navigate into the trap component sub-menu at any metalsmith's forge. This process will use the '''mechanics''' [[labor]].
 
To manufacture metal mechanisms, navigate into the trap component sub-menu at any metalsmith's forge. This process will use the '''mechanics''' [[labor]].
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Skill: Mechanic
Sprite(s)
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Association  
Profession Engineer
Job Title Mechanic
Labor Mechanics
Tasks
  • Construct Mechanisms
  • Machine construction
  • Trap construction
  • Link up lever/pressure plate
  • Load Trap
  • Ponder
  • Discuss
  • Research
Workshop
Attributes
  • Strength
  • Agility
  • Endurance
  • Analytical Ability
  • Creativity
  • Spatial Sense
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Mechanic is the skill associated with the mechanics labor. Mechanics can work at a mechanic's workshop or a metalsmith's forge to manufacture mechanisms, and place any buildings that require mechanisms such as levers, gears and traps. They are also responsible for linking up levers or pressure plates to objects such as bridges, floodgates and other contraptions.

A dwarf will gain mechanics skill by manufacturing mechanisms in the mechanic's workshop. A dwarf with a high skill in mechanics will typically produce higher quality mechanisms, and can link up objects faster than a novice. High quality mechanisms may provide happy thoughts to passing dwarves. Skill is also gained by loading cage traps, and by completing linking tasks.

Mechanics can also make traction benches, which are occasionally needed by doctors to treat compound fractures.

To manufacture metal mechanisms, navigate into the trap component sub-menu at any metalsmith's forge. This process will use the mechanics labor.

The mechanic skill is also used by scholars when thinking about engineering-related topics.

Topic Description Wikipedia link Subdivision Skills used in research
Armillary sphere The construction and use of armillary spheres Armillary sphere Astronomy Mechanic
Astrolabe The construction and use of the astrolabe Astrolabe Astronomy Mechanic
Dioptra The construction and use of the dioptra Dioptra Astronomy Mechanic
Mural instrument The construction and use of a mural instrument or mural quadrant Mural instrument Astronomy Mechanic
Orrery The construction and use of the orrery Orrery Astronomy Mechanic
Spherical astrolabe The construction and use of the spherical astrolabe Astrolabe Astronomy Mechanic
Wood lamination The use of lamination Lamination Construction Mechanic
Models and templates The use of models and templates in engineering Prototype and Stencil Design Mechanic
Archimedes principle The law of fluid displacement Archimedes' principle Fluid Fluid engineer
Force pump The construction and use of the force pump Piston pump § Force pump Fluid Fluid engineer
Theory of siphon The action of the siphon Siphon Fluid Fluid engineer
Valves The construction and use of valves Valve Fluid Fluid engineer
Astrarium The construction and use of the astrarium Astrarium Horology Mechanic
Conical water clock The use of conical shapes in water-based clocks to improve their accuracy Water clock Horology Fluid engineer
Hourglass The construction and use of the hourglass Hourglass Horology Mechanic
Mechanical clock The construction and use of mechanical clocks Clock § Early mechanical clocks Horology Mechanic
Shadow clock The use of shadows to tell direction and time Sundial Horology Mechanic
Water clock The use of water-based devices to tell time Water clock Horology Fluid engineer
Water clock reservoir The use of reservoirs in water-based clocks to improve their accuracy Zhang Heng § Extra tank for inflow clepsydra Horology Fluid engineer
Balance wheel The construction and use of the balance wheel. Balance wheel Machine Mechanic
Bellows The construction and use of the bellows Bellows Machine Mechanic
Camshaft The construction and use of the camshaft Camshaft Machine Mechanic
Chain drive The construction and use of chain drives Chain drive Machine Mechanic
Chariot odometer The construction and use of the chariot odometer Odometer Machine Mechanic
Combination lock The construction and use of the combination lock Combination lock Machine Mechanic
Crank The construction and use of the crank Crank (mechanism) Machine Mechanic
Crankshaft The construction and use of the crankshaft Crankshaft Machine Mechanic
Differential gear The construction and use of the differential gear Differential (mechanical device) Machine Mechanic
Double acting piston bellows The construction and use of the double-acting piston bellows Bellows Machine Mechanic
Lever The construction and use of the lever Lever Machine Mechanic
Mechanical compass The construction and use of the mechanical compass Compass Machine Mechanic
Padlock The construction and use of the padlock Padlock Machine Mechanic
Piston The construction and use of the piston. Piston pump § Force pump Machine Mechanic
Pulley The construction and use of the pulley Pulley Machine Mechanic
Screw The construction and use of the screw Screw Machine Mechanic
Straight beam balance The construction and use of the straight-beam balance Weighing scale § Mechanical balances Machine Mechanic
Theory of gears The reasons why gears are effective Gear Machine Mechanic
Theory of lever The reasons why the lever is effective Lever Machine Mechanic
Theory of pulley The reasons why pulleys are effective Pulley Machine Mechanic
Theory of screw The reasons why screws are effective Screw Machine Mechanic
Theory of wedge The reasons why the wedge is effective Wedge Machine Mechanic
Theory of wheel and axle The reasons why the wheel-and-axle construction is effective Wheel and axle Machine Mechanic
Trip hammer The construction and use of the trip-hammer. Trip hammer Machine Mechanic
Tumbler lock The construction and use of the tumbler lock Pin tumbler lock Machine Mechanic
Verge escapement The construction and use of the verge escapement Verge escapement Machine Mechanic
Warded lock The construction and use of the warded lock Warded lock Machine Mechanic
Water-powered piston bellows The construction and use of the water-powered piston bellows. Du Shi § The Water-Powered Blast Furnace Machine Mechanic
Water-powered sawmill The construction and use of the water-powered sawmill. Watermill Machine Mechanic
Water-powered trip hammer The construction and use of the water-powered trip hammer Trip hammer and Water wheel Machine Mechanic
Water wheel The construction and use of the water wheel. Water wheel Machine Mechanic
Windlass The construction and use of the windlass Windlass Machine Mechanic
Atmospheric refraction atmospheric refraction Atmospheric refraction Optics Optics engineer
Camera obscura The construction and use of the camera obscura Camera obscura Optics Optics engineer
Cause of twilight a precise explanation of the cause of twilight involving atmospheric refraction Atmospheric optics Optics Optics engineer
Crystal lens The construction and use of the crystal lens Lens (optics) and Crystal Optics Optics engineer
Glass lens The construction and use of the glass lens Lens (optics) and Glass Optics Optics engineer
Height of atmosphere The calculation of the height of the atmosphere based on atmospheric refraction Atmosphere of Earth Optics Optics engineer
Law of refraction The relation between refraction and the half chord Snell's law Optics Mechanic
Parabolic mirror The construction and use of the parabolic mirror. Parabolic reflector Optics Optics engineer
Theory of color The theory of light and color Color theory Optics Optics engineer
Theory of rainbows The appearance of rainbows based on optical theories Rainbows Optics Optics engineer
Water-filled spheres The construction and use of water-filled spheres as lenses Lens (optics) and History of optics § Early history of optics Optics Optics engineer

See Also[edit]

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Miner
Woodworker
Stoneworker
Ranger
Doctor
Farmer
Fishery worker
Metalsmith
Jeweler
Craftsdwarf
Engineer
Administrator
Military
General
Weapon
Other
Social
Broker
Other
Performance
Music
Spoken
Scholar
Other/Peasant
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