: Ves realizes the Bright Republic is a "small pond." His time in Leemar opens his eyes to the vast power disparity between the frontier and the center of the galaxy. 4. Major Milestones Winning Local Acclaim
In this sequence, Ves moves beyond simply following blueprints and begins "animating" his mechs. The_Mech_Touch 101-200
: This period sees the refinement of his customized Caesar derivative. It serves as his primary vehicle for fame and profit, proving that a specialized, soul-infused variant can outperform standard models. 2. The Leemar Mission & Competition : Ves realizes the Bright Republic is a "small pond
: The tension of the story is driven by Ves’s need to earn Design Points (DP) . Every major success is tempered by the high cost of upgrading his skills through the Mech Designer System. : This period sees the refinement of his