News of the new faction quickly spread throughout Apple City. However, for players outside the Manhattan District, the news of vehicle upgrades drew even more attention.
"What?! Vehicle upgrades? Mechanical Lifeforms?"
"Autobots! Why don't I have one?"
"Oh, no! This isn't fair! Why are only players in the Manhattan District getting them?"
"Hehe, Manhattan players only. Who told you not to join the main quest to protect the Serum and just wander around?"
"Hahaha, my Armed Patan turned into a giant robot. It's so cool!"
"My Pegassi Toreador did too! I bought it because of how good it looked. I never expected it to transform into a mech one day!"
"My Vigilante did too!"
"Pictures! Pictures!"
"Pictures, pictures!"
"Reported, reported..."
"Don't get cocky. Once the Avengers and Hydra show up, I'll beat you all to a pulp!"
"Guy upstairs, I found your location. You're in the Brooklyn District, right? Just wait!"
"Ahem! I was joking! Buddy, your Vigilante Mech is really cool!"
There was no shortage of players tearing into each other. Sometimes, it was better to back down when necessary; after all, there was no Los Santos Hospital in real life.
On the platform forums, Manhattan players celebrated as if it were New Year's, cheering wildly and frantically showing off their upgraded living vehicles.
Meanwhile, players from other districts looked at the cool Autobots in the photos, so jealous they nearly ground their teeth to pieces!
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
Rat-tat-tat...
Roar!!! Fuck! Where did these robots come from?
After all kinds of electronic devices and household appliances transformed into Mechanical Chaos Spawn, they ran into the streets and began indiscriminate attacks. The various sports cars and motorcycles on the roads also became a major force.
And as the most conspicuous and numerous race on the streets, the