Mother Flame

The Mother Flame, an extraordinary substance conceived by the genius Vegapunk, finds application in the hands of Imu and the venerable Five Elders. This remarkable element is manufactured within a formidable power plant situated on Egghead. Remarkably, the Mother Flame possesses the capacity to be harnessed as a weapon, capable of unleashing instantaneous devastation upon entire islands by projecting a relentless barrage of lasers upon its target. In the aftermath of this annihilation, no vestiges of the target endure, demonstrating the unparalleled destructive potential it wields. This cataclysmic power stands as one of the most formidable forces ever witnessed in the world, ranking alongside the Goro Goro no Mi as one of the only two known abilities with the capability to obliterate entire islands. Such is its prodigious might that Emporio Ivankov speculated whether it could be classified as one of the elusive Ancient Weapons, a possibility that gains credence if Imu indeed belongs to the enigmatic First Twenty, as some have theorized.

The production of the Mother Flame is confined to a fusion reactor, exclusively known to Vegapunk, and is situated on Egghead. This secrecy means that only Vegapunk holds the knowledge to create it, rendering both the Five Elders and Imu dependent on York for a continued supply, unable to wield it freely at their discretion. Scientist Vegapunk pioneered the development of the Mother Flame, a groundbreaking achievement. In a covert operation, a sample of this remarkable substance was dispatched to the Five Elders by York. Subsequent to the Levely event, Imu issued a directive to the Five Elders, instructing them to assess the Mother Flame's potency by employing it on the island housing the Lulusia Kingdom. The Five Elders concurred with this plan, and Topman Warcury noted that the results could significantly influence their approach to the ongoing issues involving Vegapunk and Egghead.

The Mother Flame was subsequently dispatched to the Lulusia Kingdom and, in a matter of seconds, wrought utter annihilation upon it, erasing all traces of the island's existence from the world's records. With the triumphant outcome of the Mother Flame's test, at Imu's behest, the Five Elders entered into an arrangement with York to further replicate this technology, unaware that she had already fallen into the hands of the Straw Hat Pirates, who clandestinely eavesdropped on their conversation.

Trivia

The concluding two katakana characters in the Japanese name of the Mother Flame match those spelling out "Imu."

As per Lilith's account, the island of Egghead harnesses fire as its primary energy source, and the Vegapunks harbor aspirations of crafting an "everlasting flame" that could serve as their very own sun. Whether the Mother Flame bears any connection to this research remains an enigma yet to be unraveled.

Vegapunk/York

York, also designated as Punk-06, stands as one of the six satellites under the domain of Dr. Vegapunk, representing his embodiment of "greed." Initially an ally to the Straw Hat Pirates, York's true colors were unveiled later on, revealing her to be a double-crosser and a significant adversary during the Egghead Arc. In fact, she was the mastermind behind the Egghead Incident, orchestrating various events throughout the arc. York's appearance is that of a youthful-looking woman, incredibly tall, towering even above Brook. Her blonde hair cascades in long, wavy strands, and she sports freckles beneath her eyes. With an expansive mouth and rosy, plump cheeks, she dons a dark top displaying her designation, Punk-06. Over the top, she wears a light-hued jacket, bikini bottoms, dark gloves, large boots reaching beyond her knees, and goggles perched on her forehead. York's propensity to consume copious amounts of food transforms her into an immensely overweight state, a condition she effortlessly reverts from after utilizing the restroom. Given her satellite status under Vegapunk, she likely contributed to the genius scientist's technological advancements. She takes on the roles of eating, sleeping, and excreting on behalf of her fellow satellites. York's responsibility involves ingesting vast quantities of food to attain a BMI reaching 600, purging the waste, and partaking in multiple daily slumbers. Remarkably, these tasks don't appear to detrimentally affect her physique.

Beneath her scientific facade, York possesses exceptional cunning, deception, manipulation skills, and a remarkable talent for staying incognito. She masterminded the majority of the occurrences in the Egghead Arc without rousing suspicion from Vegapunk or the other satellites. Her machinations encompassed activities such as informing the Five Elders about Vegapunk's historical research and recurrently abducting Cipher Pol agents, acts even Vegapunk himself remained oblivious to. Notably, York possesses the ability to replicate the Mother Flame, a trait that renders her valuable to the World Government. Moreover, she exhibits proficiency as a sharpshooter, exemplified by her successful long-range shooting of Shaka with a regular yet substantial pistol. In the context of historical figures Edison and Pythagoras, York played a unique role. As they toiled away, York managed their bodily necessities, eating, resting, and relieving herself on their behalf, thus facilitating their continuous work. Summoned alongside other satellites, excluding Atlas, York persisted in her eating endeavors, eagerly anticipating any excitement. However, she soon succumbed to sleep. Subsequent to the quelling of CP0's and the Seraphim's assaults on the lab, York deduced her betrayal by the World Government. She covertly rendezvoused with the Seraphim, issuing new directives for a massacre, sparing only herself, Stella, and captured Cipher Pol agents. She instructed S-Snake to momentarily petrify her, eliminating suspicions. York tasked S-Snake with safeguarding a specific lab section. Following this, she rejoined the pursuit for Stella, collaborating with the SSG and the Straw Hat crew. On the third floor of Building C, alongside Lilith, Usopp, and Franky, York encountered evidence of an attack on Pythagoras by S-Snake. In line with the plan, York seemingly careened into S-Snake's trap, allowing herself to be petrified. Subsequently, S-Snake launched an assault on the rest of the search party, forcing them downwards and parting them from York. Soon after, York reverted to her natural state and clandestinely shadowed Shaka to Vegapunk's incarceration site. She swiftly incapacitated Shaka with a gunshot to the head as he endeavored to liberate Vegapunk. Thereupon, York unmasked herself as the traitor, proclaiming her intentions to assume Vegapunk's mantle. Despite her efforts, York found herself outmatched by the Straw Hat Pirates and their compatriots. They overpowered and restrained her, while Usopp facilitated communication with the Five Elders. In the ensuing conversation, York sought their intentions, highlighting her alignment with Vegapunk. Her plea for clemency led to a concession, as the Five Elders agreed not to harm her or the lab, given the lab's significance in generating the Mother Flame. In exchange, York beseeched to be elevated to the status of a World Noble, a proposal which the Elders accepted. She concluded by imploring them to shield her from Luffy's pursuit.

York

York, also known as Punk-06, is one of the six satellites of Dr. Vegapunk, representing his aspect of greed. Despite her young appearance, she towers over Brook, standing twice his height with long wavy hair and freckles under her eyes. Her outfit consists of a dark top that reads "Punk-06," a light-colored jacket, dark gloves, large boots, and goggles on her forehead.

York's main task as a satellite is to eat, sleep, and relieve herself for the other satellites, allowing them to work uninterrupted. She is incredibly gluttonous and lazy, becoming immensely obese when she eats a lot but quickly returning to her original size after using the bathroom. Although her role may seem insignificant, York likely contributes to Vegapunk's technological advancements.

During her colleagues' work, York takes care of their bodily functions, eating large quantities of food and sleeping multiple times a day without negative effects on her body. When summoned with the other satellites, she continues to eat while waiting for something exciting to happen, eventually falling asleep.

After the CP0 and Seraphim attacks are subdued, York helps search for Stella, who has gone missing. Alongside Lilith, Usopp, and Franky, she goes to the third floor of Building C and finds Pythagoras injured. Before Pythagoras can reveal the attacker's identity, York approaches the Seraphim and gets distracted by its cuteness. The attacker, S-Snake, then petrifies York and kicks her aside before targeting the rest of the group.