Originating from the 1998 real-time strategy masterpiece StarCraft, 'You Must Construct Additional Pylons' is an iconic voice line triggered when a Protoss player attempts to produce units without sufficient Psi supply. The repetitive, urgent delivery by the Protoss advisor became a core memory for millions of gamers. Beyond the game, the phrase evolved into a universal internet shorthand for hitting a bureaucratic wall, lacking necessary resources, or being interrupted by technical requirements. It stands as one of the earliest and most enduring examples of gaming culture leaking into mainstream internet humor, often used to mock situations where an obvious but annoying step is required to progress.