I honestly think those are two different things, one of how she’s born, and the other is how she’s important.
Sand shields in general are considered to be an entirely new thing, yeah? When that one bloke in the desert did it? Vetruvians just seem like they’re at the forefront of technology, rather than repeating something done centuries ago.
For reference, the actual word “Scion” means a descendant of a royal family, yeah?
