Ves gained a different outlook on the Mech Designer System after bringing Gloriana into the fold.
If he was able to give Gloriana access to its powerful features, then why not other trusted mech designers?
He might have known Alexa Streon for a lot less years than his wife, but his direct disciple had proven her loyalty, competence and diligence many times over. She should have been a prime recruit for the System as far as he was concerned.
Then there were other promising candidates. Zanthar Larkinson was not only family, but Ves had played an outsized role in shaping his education and attitude towards mech design.
Compared to Alexa, Zanthar also needed the System more. The third-rater did not enjoy the benefits of being born as a designer baby. He also did not have the benefit of particularly expensive and powerful cranial implants either.
