Mehjesty

Mehjesty is an NPC on Astropolis, located in Astropolis Central District.

Profile

Mehjesty is an advisor and former archeologist of the Intelligentsia Guild's Astral Ecology School who believes power to come from antiquity.

Location

Voice Lines

(Version 1)

▶ "Logic: Age brins the finest out of us, just like wine. And I enjoy wine."

(Version 2)

▶ "Logic: The oldest one around always has the most experience."

Dialogue

(First interaction)

Mehjesty: 0100100001100101011011000110110001101111!^{[Note 1]}

So, there's a bug after all...

Sorry, I don't really speak Intellitron dialects.

Mehjesty: Explanation: This is an ancient communication technique that only the old-timers of Astropolis, Mr. Arita, for instance, would understand. Too bad you're just too young for this.

Mehjesty: But it seems you've at least heard of Mr. Arita. They say his every move carries the grace of someone well-seasoned in years, and the wisdom of a golden age long past.

Mehjesty: It's quite the honor to be touring this entropy-ravaged city under Mr. Arita's watch, don't you think?

So, I guess you're a fan of Arita?

To Astropolis!

Mehjesty: With pleasure: To Astropolis, and to the years we've shared.

Mehjesty: I don't blindly follow anyone or anything. All I'm saying is... everyone here is still way too young.

Mehjesty: Note: This is not mockery or ridicule, but an objective statement made with the utmost regret.

Mehjesty: Look at all these individuals around here, bursting with energy, none older than fifty or so, too agile, movements too precise... In other words, utterly boring.

Mehjesty: They can't appreciate the exquisite shriek of joint gears ground down by wear and tear, nor grasp the breathtaking fragility of a carbon-based lifeform teetering on the edge of osteoporosis...

Mehjesty: They simply don't get it. Antiquity IS power. And as for me? I savor every drop of that timeworn charm.

Mehjesty: In other words, organic life is like fine wine. The older, the richer...

I think I get it...

I just can't wrap my head around this!

Mehjesty: Understanding: Once you reach my age, time will have gifted you far more refined tastes.

(Continue to dialogue options below)

(Subsequent interactions)

Mehjesty: Greeting: Well, well, still in one piece, youngster. I was going to offer you a drink from the previous Amber Era, but you don't quite look the part. Ha, ha, ha.

I'd like to chat with you awhile longer.

Mehjesty: Of course, of course... I'd be more than happy to impart the value of time to others.

Why do you hold such high regard for antiquity?

Mehjesty: Logic: Age is a mark of seniority, which means handling the unexpected with greater ease. This is what we call "with age comes mastery."

Mehjesty: More importantly, the pursuit of time's passage is a biological instinct.

Mehjesty: Much like how you humans are drawn to such fermented foods as aged wine, fine cheese, and a perfectly matured steak, the passage of time does tend to bring out richer flavors. Spoiling and going moldy, of course, being the obvious exception.

Mehjesty: And finally, I can proudly claim that I hold the philosophy of respecting the elders. But if you tell me you have a preference for the younger ones — I mean, in the strictly biological sense...

Mehjesty: I'm going to zap you with electricity immediately, a volt attack unique to Intellitrons!

Mind if I ask what you do for a living?

Mehjesty: Clarification: Currently on a retirement trip. But fifteen years ago, I was an archaeologist with the Intelligentsia Guild's Astral Ecology School. I still hold an advisory position today, responsible for passing down the "Half-Life" authentication method.

Mehjesty: Ever since Ether authentication came along, however, this technique has all but faded into obscurity. I might be the only one in the entire Guild still keeping it alive. They even gave me a little nickname for it: "Immemorially Unique One." ...To be honest, I'm rather fond of it.

Mehjesty: As for why I didn't just join the Armed Archaeologists... I simply don't agree with how that bunch throws ancient protocols to the wind. Besides, my classic-model exoskeleton isn't exactly built for high-intensity excavation work.

Let's leave it at that.

Mehjesty: Alright. Here's to a long and full life.

I've got things to do. Take care!

Mehjesty: Alright. Here's to a long and full life.

Notes

↑ "Hello" in ASCII binary.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Mehjesty
Chinese (Simplified)	本・宫
Chinese (Traditional)	本•宮
Japanese	モト・ミヤ
Korean	본•궁
Spanish	Majejejestad
French	Ma Jesté
Russian	Великочество
Thai	Mehjesty
Vietnamese	Mehjesty
German	Mehjestät
Indonesian	Yang Mulya
Portuguese	Mehjestade

Change History

Released in Version 4.5

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[1] "Hello" in ASCII binary.

[Note 1]