Steamworks & Shadows is the imaginative steampunk web series where airships with knavish crews rule the skies.

One such crew is the complement of the airship Vindus, a group of mercenaries who will take on any job - at the right price.

Written by Joe Myers and directed by Ben Watkins, the premiere episode opens as the crew of the Vindus attempt to capture an elusive thief who has stolen a powerful artifact from them.

When the operation goes sideways, an unexpected opportunity presents itself.

The pilot episode is a showcase of many attributes that make steampunk such a popular subgenre including:

inspired costumes complete with clockwork accoutrements

intricate, gorgeous props and set pieces

a plot steeped in mystery, weird science, and the supernatural

To get a sneak peek into the world of Steamworks & Shadows, watch the official teaser: