Time Machine

The **time machine**, as the name suggests, was a full-functional machine built within the closet of Jason Wexler in VGHW: The Original Saga. Unlike the more versatile and portable time watch, the closet time machine's functionality was limited to traveling backward in time. The machine first made an appearance in *VGHW: The Original Saga - Episode III.*

Throughout the original saga, the time machine served as a crucial tool for the characters, most notably Wexler, who frequently used it in attempts to restore order or rectify past mistakes. Despite the limitations of the machine, it was an integral part of numerous plot points and episodes in the VGHW franchise until a tragic accident led to its destruction in Episode XX of the original saga.

The invention of the time machine paved the way for the development of the more advanced and convenient time watch. With its ability to travel in any direction in time, the time watch clearly represented a significant technological advancement over the original time machine. However, the time machine, despite its limitations and eventual demise, remains a significant symbol of the original saga. Its presence highlights Wexler's inventiveness and the technological underpinnings of the VGHW universe. The loss of the machine marked an end of an era and led to the increased dependence on the time watch for temporal adventures.

## Profile

The time machine in VGHW: The Original Saga is a fascinating example of inconspicuous design and brilliant innovation. From the exterior, it resembles a standard bedroom closet, unremarkable and in line with any child's room. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary closet.

Hidden amidst an array of clothing items, the two key components of the time machine stand out. The first is the keyboard, a critical instrument used for inputting coordinates and desired time periods for travel. A user simply types in their desired time and location, providing the machine with the necessary information to perform its function.

The second key feature is the large, red button. An iconic element, it's the literal "go" button, initiating the actual time-travel process. Its bold, unmistakable design underscores its importance and serves as a clear visual cue for the initiation of a time-travel journey.

While the closet design of the machine masks most of its technical intricacies, the idea of embedding such advanced machinery in an everyday object contributes to the allure and charm of the time machine. It also underscores the brilliance of Wexler's invention, demonstrating that incredible technologies can exist in the most unassuming of places.

## Origin

Jason Wexler's time machine stands as a testament to his ingenuity and tenacity. Created in the aftermath of his super power machine, the time machine project likely served as a necessary diversion for Wexler, a distraction from the tumultuous events surrounding him. Work on the time machine occurred sporadically throughout his childhood, reflecting Wexler's ability to balance his ordinary life with his extraordinary pursuits.

The completion of the time machine likely coincided with Chris Seelig's original departure, given the machine's immediate deployment to apprehend the Brother shortly thereafter. Powering the machine required plutonium, a highly radioactive element, which Wexler was somehow able to procure and handle safely. The intricate details of Wexler's work prior to the machine's debut remain shrouded in mystery, however, leaving much of the development process to the viewer's imagination.

In an intriguing twist of fate, during the events of "Salvage MiP", a young Wexler confessed to his older, time-traveling self that he had doubts about the completion of the time machine. He was not sure it would work, let alone become the iconic fixture it did in their lives. Unbeknownst to him, his successful completion of the time machine was only a day away, marking a significant achievement in his already impressive legacy.

## Important Uses

###### First Use:

The time machine's inaugural use was not just a significant event in itself, but it set the stage for a multitude of consequential moments. Wexler's first venture into time was to apprehend the Brother who had been consistently robbing his house. Though his intentions were to prevent theft, this first encounter with the Brother proved to be a momentous event in the unfolding narrative. Furthermore, this initial use resulted in the time machine being stolen, catalyzing Wexler's creation of the iconic time watch.

### Leo:

The time machine served as the unexpected gateway for Wexler's first meeting with Leo Perlstein. This occurred during a peculiar time-warping incident that brought Leo to Wexler's time machine. Their encounter marked the beginning of a key opponent in the VGHW franchise. Additionally, the machine later played a crucial role in Leo's story arc, when Wexler used it to transport Leo millions of years into the past.

### Catching the Trio:

Wexler and Remy utilized the time machine to spy on Owl as he stole Wexler's computer keyboard to create a power-granting device. This observation set the duo on a mission to apprehend Owl, Chris, and the Brother, who had just formed a formidable super-trio. The use of the time machine here was pivotal, as it provided valuable information that shaped their strategy.

### Salvage MiP

In the seminal event of "Salvage MiP", the time machine once again proved its worth. After accidentally traveling back to Stage 1-1 and leaving MiP behind, Wexler and the Brother embarked on a rescue mission. The time machine facilitated their journey back in time to retrieve MiP, enabling them to return to the present with the essential information confirming their familial relationship. Thus, Wexler's time machine was instrumental in unearthing this significant revelation.

## Demise

Wexler's time machine met a catastrophic end on February 20th, 2016. After he and the Brother returned from Stage 1-1, Wexler noticed a worrisome sign of trouble: a **severe plutonium leak**. As a volatile radioactive substance, plutonium can be highly dangerous when not properly contained, especially considering its critical role in powering the time machine.

Unfortunately, the situation quickly escalated. The leak eventually led to a fire, which started in the time machine closet and soon consumed Wexler's entire house. This was an unexpected and drastic turn of events that not only destroyed Wexler's childhood home but also effectively put an end to the original time machine's existence.

The destruction of the time machine necessitated a shift in how Wexler approached time travel. Now without a stationary device, he turned to his more portable solution: the time watch. This watch, which had been modified to enable travel in any temporal direction, became Wexler's primary tool for time travel following the time machine's demise.

This tragic incident marked a significant turning point in the VGHW narrative. In the immediate aftermath, Wexler took MiP and fled, leaving behind the remnants of his former life. This event effectively concluded the prime ages and ushered in a new era, setting the stage for new adventures and challenges in the story's unfolding timeline.