"Ah, Piltover. As a boy, I looked up to you, the shining 'City of Progress'. But as a man, I see its corrupt foundations, built atop the suffering of our home, Zaun. Today, we herald a new era of Zaunite innovation--and you will be the first to witness our rise!"

"Today, I have successfully demonstrated that radiant energy can be focused into a single powerful beam! With the right improvements, this ray could be a tool of unmatched precision, but there is still much to do." - Viktor's design annotations

"Altered beam transmission medium, adjusted lenses to optimal focal distances, internal mirrors polished and positioned. Intensity increased tenfold. But it must improve. I MUST IMPROVE!" - Viktor's design annotations

"The beam melts flesh and metal alike with exceptional speed! I have since eagerly integrated it onto my machine body. To see, feel, and dissect the world with such CLARITY... This is the great potential of the human mind unburdened by flesh! A truly glorious evolution!" - Viktor's design annotations

Humanity is destined to break free from the confines of flesh. We must become more. We must augment. We must evolve!" - Viktor