Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Luo (老罗) 172 |
| Alias(es) | Old Luo 379 |
| Affiliation | Native resident of Prometheus; proprietor of a Factory Zone shop 172 305 |
| Occupation/Role | Mechanic, merchant, and mentor 376 378 534 |
| Status | Former participant; was a B-class pilot before becoming a Prometheus native 172 1353 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 172 172 |
Background
Old Luo had given up his participant status by the time he met Xiao Ran. As a Prometheus native, he is bound by rules restricting what he can disclose about participants, including the combination of Xiao Ran’s skills 172.
He runs a shop in the Factory Zone, where Xiao Ran regularly brings mecha, warships, parts, and mission rewards for appraisal, repair, or sale. Old Luo also advises him on what to keep: he recommends retaining useful equipment rather than selling everything for Merit Points 172 305 376 421.
After Xiao Ran recruits a younger mechanic also named Luo, Old Luo teaches him Prometheus technology and helps him become familiar with the team’s mecha. The younger Luo later calls him “Master” 377 378 534.
Appearance
Old Luo is commonly seen lounging at his shop counter with a cigar 305.
- Large black sunglasses — part of his appearance when Xiao Ran brings him unexpected rewards 172 305.
- Large beard — noted while he explains hyperspace technology to his apprentice 379.
Abilities & Skills
Mechanical work
- Repairs and maintains mecha, including the Destiny Gundam, Justice Gundam, and Lightning Aegis 378.
- Appraises damaged units for resale; he offers to buy a wrecked Calamity, repair it, and sell it again 376.
- Explains equipment and unfamiliar technology to the younger Luo, who studies under him 378 379.
Technical assessment
- Warns Xiao Ran that DG Cells have an unusual devouring property and that manufacturing a Rune Engine in the Real Zone would be difficult 535.
- Can advise on Prometheus equipment and production lines, though his knowledge of zone cards and other zones is limited—and native-resident rules may further restrict what he can say 380 711 712.
Relationships
- Xiao Ran — longtime customer and trusted associate. Old Luo evaluates his rewards, handles sales, and warns him not to expose his rare skills to other participants 172 378.
- Luo — apprentice with the same name. Old Luo guides his technical studies, and the younger mechanic addresses him as “Master” 378 534.
Notable Quotes
“But you absolutely cannot let other participants know.” 172