Lore of Gelbin Mekkatorque, the King of the Gnomes

By Kittyx Updated: 2019/12/22

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Name: Gelbin Mekkatorque

Alias(s): High Tinker, King of the Gnomes

Faction: Alliance

Race: Gnome

Class: Warrior

Personality Traits: Intelligent, Brave, Creative, Dedicated, Good-natured

Video of Mekkatorque by Nobbel87Gelbin's Famous InventionsMechanostriders

A Green Mechanostrider

Deeprun TramDeeprun TramThe Second WarDeeprun Tram

The Deeprun Tram

Gelbin Mekkatorque and Sicco Thermaplugg

Gelbin Mekkatorque and Sicco Thermaplugg.

Trouble in GnomereganGnomeregan

The immense loss of life at Gnomeregan weighed heavy on Mekkatorque's shoulders, and in his fury he ordered the death of Thermaplugg. A band of heroes took up the mission and returned with a tale of victory, but after analyzing the claim, Mekkatorque realized that the mechanized overlord defeated in the depths of the city was likely nothing more than a cleverly engineered facsimile of Thermaplugg.

Excerpt of the patch notes from the pre-Cataclysm event showing that the Thermaplugg killed in the dungeon was a fake.Operation : GnomereganGnomereganOperation: GnomereganGnomeregan PrideAbove is a video showing gameplay of the pre-cataclysm event that can not be completed anymore.The Death of Sicco Thermaplugghere

He turned and tapped the wrench against the catch holding the spring in place—a catch that had been supported by the framework below. Now it swung down with a clank, releasing the spring to whip free of the axle, a sharp steel blur whistling through the room as a massive store of pent-up energy was discharged in seconds. Gelbin felt a tremendous whoosh of motion slashing over his head, and then... stillness.
He pivoted and looked back. The troggs still stood there, drooling. Sicco let out another giggle.
Three lonely hairs that had been previously growing on the crown of Gelbin's head slowly fell down in front of his eyes.
Followed by the head of every trogg in the room.
And finally, by the bisected torso of Sicco Thermaplugg's battle suit. With a hot gush of steam, the top half slid free and crashed to the ground just in front of Gelbin, rolling to a stop face up against his leg. The occupant swallowed once and blinked repeatedly.
Sicco was surprised.
Sicco was... confused.
"M-my legs are in that half," Sicco said, pointing at the still-standing portion of the suit.
High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque nodded and leaned down to pat him on his mechanized shoulder.
"Indeed they are, my friend. And with a razor-quick spring cut and steam cauterization from your ruptured engine, the bleeding is probably minimal. I'd wait around to see if the rats find you before your trogg minions do, but I've seen enough of the latter for one day."
"You're just... just going to leave me here?"
"You don't deserve a quick death, Sicco. You deserve a long, miserable existence in a dark hole, surrounded by filthy monsters."

The AftermathDecontamination

You've been down here in Gnomeregan for a long time, <name> and it's amazed that you've survived and kept your wits so long! We need to get you out.
Before we can send you to the surface to join the rest of the gnomes, you have to go through the decontamination process. Just head into the next room and board the Sanitron 500. It will do the rest! It shouldn't even hurt... much.
When you're all done, check in with Technician Braggle and he'll make sure you get some suitable gear.

Appearances in Earlier ExpansionsMists of PandariaSiege of Orgrimmar

High Tinker Mekkatorque yells: Deploy the gear! Establish a perimeter!
Gnome Spider Tank yells: Yeehaw!!!
Gnomeregan Operative yells: Let's see what sort of toys the Kor'kron have been building.
Gnomeregan Operative yells: What am I thinking?! I haven't trained on this piece of equipment! AAAAH!
Gnomeregan Operative yells: Wow! Now that is an incredible piece of shiny!
High Tinker Mekkatorque yells: Oh, hello friends! We've just about secured the surface, it looks like the real fight's going to be down here.
High Tinker Mekkatorque yells: Don't worry, we've got your back! Forge ahead, brave heroes!

High Tinker Mekkatorque: "Victory for the Alliance! Before we clear out of here, my people will grab as much of this crazy technology as we can get our hands on."

LegionGelbin MekkatorqueGelbin MekkatorqueBattle for Broken Shore scenarioGelbin MekkatorqueThe Fallen Lion

Gelbin Mekkatorque: "I'm proud to have fought beside him. Varian was a good man."

Gelbin Mekkatorque during the Battle for Broken Shore scenario

Battle for Azeroth Battle of Lordaeron

Alleria Windrunner says: Let us even the odds, King Wrynn!
Anduin Wrynn says: Alleria! Thank the Light you've made it!
Alleria Windrunner says: I am known for my timing, your majesty. Mekkatorque, are you ready for battle?
High Tinker Mekkatorque says: Indubitably! I brought some extra machines for backup. Feel free to give 'em a spin!

Anduin Wrynn says: Jaina, Genn, help me with Blightcaller and Lor'themar.
Anduin Wrynn says: Alleria, take the rest of our troops and focus on routing the enemy army.
Alleria Windrunner says: As you wish. Champions, with me!
High Tinker Mekkatorque says: My machines are at your command!

Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: The Horde is falling back again? What is their strategy, here?
Genn Greymane says: That accursed blight blocks our path. Our forces can't follow her.
Anduin Wrynn says: We can't let the warchief escape. Capturing her is the only way to win this war.
Alleria Windrunner says: Understood. We will not let you go alone.
Anduin Wrynn says: Mekkatorque, can your flying machines get us past this blight?
High Tinker Mekkatorque says: I don't have many of them, but the ones I do are at your disposal.

Gelbin Mekkatorque in Patch 8.1Gelbin vs King Gallywixbroadcast text datamined in Tides of Vengeance news post

"We're gonna show the Alliance what goblin technology can do.
And by that, I mean we're gonna blow up a whole lotta them."
Hah! There we go. You better hang on, cause this thing is gonna JET. It's fueled by Azerite, baby!
Uh oh, hold on I think it's going too faaaaaaaaaast!
Okay, hold on, I just gotta figure out which button makes this thing go flying...
Whew! This baby can really fly. Imagine what it'll do to the Alliance!
And if anything goes wrong, this baby has roadside assistance that'll come to fix it. I got a guarantee and everything.

Huh, feels weird actually doin' somethin' for someone else. Is this what you do all the time?
Gotta say, I'm not a fan. But you know who I'm really NOT a fan of?
Mekkatorque! King of the gnomes, or whatever those little freaks like to call him.
With a little help, this shoddy goblin workmanship, may just explode!
He thinks he's soooooo much better than goblins! Yeah, well, you know what pal, at least half of us ain't RADIOACTIVE!
We need to reach the engine room.
You know what I'm gonna do when I find this guy? First, I'm gonna blow up that little mech suit of his.
Then, I'm gonna find MORE of his little machines and blow them up too!
Seriously, this guy is really obsessed with machines. Makes me think he wants to be part robot or somethin'!
Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, blowing up all his stuff. Yeah, I bet he'd be cryin' and sobbin' the entire time, what a wimp!
And then, I'm gonna sell all those junk parts of his at BELOW MARKET RATE. The ultimate goblin insult!
Wow, Gallywix, that would really show me! Any more clever ideas?
GAH! $p, hit the big red button, BLOW THIS MOOK TO SMITHERINGS!

We're cookin' with gas now, AZERITE gas! Hit the big red button and let's see what this thing can really do.
*BZZT* This is sad Gallywix, my creations are way stronger than yours!
*BZZT* Who are you kidding, Gallywix? Your machine is falling apart!
*BZZT* You goblins can never beat gnomish technology!
*BZZT* Haha, this is just pitiful Gallywix, you're no match for my creations.
*BZZT* I just ran a scan, are you seriously using an OS THAT old?!
*BZZT* Really, did you guys iterate on this mech at all? It's barely first pass!
*BZZT* That mech of yours is a serious safety hazard!
HAHAHA! Take a good look at what gold and goblins can getcha, Mekkatorque. This baby is brimmin' with Azerite!
(Hey uh, $p, you might wanna hold on to a lot of somethings for this one)
You piece of junk! I paid good money for this, and all you can do is make me look like an idiot in front of Mekkatorque's toys!
Just... freakin'... WORK!
Now that's what I'm talkin' about, look at all that Azerite! All that destruction... all that POWER!
Now THIS is what I paid for! Mekkatorque's got nothin' on this.
Let's get back to the base, see if we can find where Mekkatorque is controlling these things.

Battle of Dazar'alorstrategy guide

Twin-Pipe Buster Cannon: Your attacks have a chance to fire a Buster Shot dealing 3552 Nature damage.

High Tinker's Cape: Increases your Kul Tiran or Zandalari Engineering by 5.

Mech-Jockey Grips: You move 20% faster while piloting a mount created by an Engineer. This does not stack with other movement speed increasing effects.

broadcast text datamined in Tides of Vengeance

Jaina... was there nothing you could do for the High Tinker?
No, I'm sorry. The mechanism used to freeze his body is unlike any of the magic I know.
Anduin, is there nothing the Light can do?
No. We tried. *sigh* We did have a victory despite the costs. I should celebrate with the others and yet...
I think I understand.
But what about you? How are you fairing? You held off some of their best warriors while the fleet retreated.
Better. My healing is ongoing. Don't worry about me, Anduin. I'll be okay.
It is good to have you back with us, Auntie.
Thank you. Anduin... I have heard rumors. About an old friend of mine. Calia.
That... I'm not certain I can explain it, but I'll tell you what I know.
Let's go inside and you can tell me.

Visions of N'Zoth

WARNING: STORY SPOILERS! Do not continue on if you don't want to be spoiled!

Gelbin Mekkatorque: I can hardly believe my eyes... the fabled city of Mechagon! Most impressive, Prince Erazmin!
Prince Erazmin: Thank you. Sadly, for too long this city has symbolized thd schism my father created between my people and the rest of gnomanity.
Prince Erazmin: For all our upgrades, we mechagnomes now realize that we are still gnomes at heart. If you will have us, it is our wish to reunite with Gnomeregan.
Prince Erazmin: And I would be honored if you, High Tinker, would lead us.
Gelbin Mekkatorque: Prince Erazmin... It is I who am honored. I will accept your request, with one condition.
Gelbin Mekkatorque: You must promise to stand beside me, as my counselor... and my friend.
Prince Erazmin: Absolutely, High Tinker.
Gelbin Mekkatorque: Come, let us address our people... together.
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Kelsey Steelspark: Gnomes and mechagnomes. Today is a joyous occasion many centuries in the making! The reunification of Gnomeregan and Mechagon!
Kelsey Steelspark: Just as the citizens of Mechagon thrive from the union of flesh and steel, so too will our union bring us success and prosperity!
Kelsey Steelspark: At the behest of Prince Erazmin, it is my privilege to announce the ruler of an undivided gnomekind--Gelbin Mekkatorque, King of the Gnomes!

Lore of Gelbin Mekkatorque, the King of the Gnomes

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