Kijuushin Seiki Zoids
機獣新世紀ZOIDS
MONSTER MACHINES THAT STALK THE EARTH , Van is the son of the greatest Zoid pilot in town, but he isn't living up to his father's reputation. He's lucky if he can even get a Zoid to move, but while being chased by a rampaging scorpion-like Zoid, Van finds himself in some old ruins. (from Viz)