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Chess and his fellow airship scavengers (The Fog Diver) set out to find the Compass, an ancient device that can eliminate the lethal fog that has covered the earth, before evil Lord Kodoc gets control of it for his own sinister goals. The offbeat future setting, airship battles, and clockwork monsters provide colorful sci-fi flavor, while goofy banter highlights the strong friendships among the crew.