Chapter 539

The Little Flathead—prototype model MTOD-12. What does “prototype” mean, exactly? Technically, it refers to the first batch of machines buil

The Little Flathead—prototype model MTOD-12.

What does “prototype” mean, exactly? Technically, it refers to the first batch of machines built during the development phase, constructed according to blueprints for testing or preparation for mass production. There might be more than one. So when Karl and the others saw this new group pull out a Flathead, they weren’t particularly surprised.