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The Emperor’s New Gun(s)

“Titan engineering at its finest. Bringing strength of mind and body to this feeble world.”

The Emperor takes great joy in flaunting the physical benefits of his new body, enhanced by his failed predecessor Volpes. Like his titan soldiers and brethren, he has been blessed with an ungodly physique due to the mutations he’s undergone: Stronger, with larger muscles & enhanced senses, and more durable by far that the pathetic detective he used to be.

What goes far more underappreciated in the eyes of outside observers are the profound improvements the titan formula makes upon the mind of its user, granting them the ability to digest/process information faster. This boost to the mental acuity of artificers, scientists, and mages who have been “recruited” into the empire has resulted in rapid developments in a number of fields. Of course, military applications, like the incredible new weapon he has hoisted upon his shoulder, are of particular interest to the warlord and his increasing hold over the plane of Crossroads. The weaklings of this world have no hope of wielding it safely, but a titan has no such concerns.

Not to worry. When you eventually fall to him and count yourself among the empire’s number, you will be entitled to the benefits of this research, like any of his citizen-soldiers.

I wish I could give you a lengthy explanation for the deep profound meaning behind Emperor Enigma, but the truth is that I just find the concept sexy. When BalalaevGod opened for this YCH, I knew that I needed to get it for my dastardly former detective back in April of 2023.

And yet, despite his obvious tyranny, I can’t help but imagine that he would encourage his forces to make use of every available asset, including their increased intelligence and capacity for research. What can I say? I like my muscle men smart.