"Mechaking Modius" is about an alien drone in search of habitable planets who lands on Earth. There he meets the animals of the mid Paleolithic, among them, a group of early humans. Believing Modius is some kind of protector sent by the Sun, they attempt to assimilate him into their nomadic tribe. Despite his conquest-oriented programming, Modius decides to become the Sun Tribe's caretaker and embarks on a perilous journey as he contends with Earth's prehistoric dangers and dangers from his own distant homeworld. It is a story of discovery, new perspectives, death, sadness, love, and purpose.