I'm 99% convinced square treat puppetmaster as an internal joke, a recent discussion with the localization leader Unelonborro raised that all gear is done manually, so puppetmaster is placed on Mage gear by design. Our Empy stuff is a clown outfit. Every criticism is shot down with the idea that we're already powerful in x/y/z respect (Hello, automaton defense). Our Job emote is us blushing, which is an accurate representation of how I feel when I'm on pup.

10 seconds off Deus Ex Automaton.. They could have added +% HP MP Bonus when using it. Instead of 33% we get boosted up to 66%. Not good, but better.

10 seconds, though. Why.