[Player 'Mechanic' developed a Level 12 mechanical blueprint: Low-Level Collective AI Activation. Legion Reputation +1,000. Mechanical Manufacturing Tool +1] [Verified: The mechanical blueprint developed by player 'Mechanic' will increase production efficiency throughout the faction's mechanical system by 31%.] [Verified: Low-Level Collective AI Activation can increase the success rate of advanced mechanical construction on mechanical planets by 12%. The 'advanced machines' developed have a 34% chance of strengthening their AI attributes.] [After approval by the 'Supreme Military Academy—Academic Committee,' player Mechanic has been awarded one 'Third-Class Wisdom Medal.'] [After approval by 'Faction Mechanical Leader—Du Zhaodi,' the player's faction points have increased by 20,000.] ['Registration' complete. The blueprint developed by the player will be applied throughout the faction's mechanical system. Every activation of 'Low-Level Collective AI' will grant +100 faction experience.]
The sheer series of rewards was dazzling.
The 'Mechanic's' mouth remained agape for a long time.
Most of the other players had their mouths hanging wide open too.
There was no other reason than the fact that this was a server-wide announcement, broadcasting the news throughout every corner of the faction. A pinned post had even appeared on the forums.
It was impossible not to hear about it.
The players' first reaction was, Holy crap, what an awesome name.
Their second reaction, most likely, was, Holy crap, who is the 'Mechanic'?
The true version's child!
As for their third reactions, those varied.
'What the hell did this guy do? How did he get a server-wide announcement?'
'What the hell? You're telling me he only developed a Level 12 mechanical blueprint, and got treatment at this level? Even the first Dreadnought Master to break through Level 90 never got a server-wide announcement, did he?'
'Wait, that doesn't make sense. I've