The interface that appeared was intricate and overwhelming. Countless runes moved around her, phasing in and out of her vision like flickering lights. She vaguely understood that the ship itself had acted as a form of currency, its value determined by what she had intended to create. The price she paid had depended entirely on her decisions. Surrounding her had been several orbs she had used to interact with the interface. She had moved deftly, marveling at its capabilities. It had been truly remarkable—a system capable of creating almost anything, provided she had either a similar item or enough materials to construct it.
One strategy she had employed for cost efficiency had been to create a
