For TF2 fanfic writers, oc writers, and general fans: How do you interpret Respawn in relation to the comic/canon lore?

I'll put my thoughts below!

So for me (and in my case my interpretation for seeker's story), respawn DOES exist beyond game meta. I see it that Respawn is restrictive to location (ie respawn point) and therefore only works for the mercs if they die in its radius!

so if demo went to Scotland while the team was based in dustbowl, well if he died he wouldn't return. BUT if he died at dustbowl, he would respawn to that point.

Because of this, the mercs have experienced dying and coming back many times and don't fear death much. BUT they keep in mind that they can still die permanently when not on duty (ie sniper, medic, scout)

Respawn only works with the uber implant in the heart. So only those with this device can respawn (a random guy dying in dustbowl won't come back)

EXTRA NOTES:

- I hc that respawn CAN heal all wounds but sometimes doesn't entirely, hence scars (it's not a perfect system).
- Respawn doesn't effect overall lifespan, but Uber DOES

- Exposure to uber over many years increased the mercs' lifespan by replenishing their organs and cells (slowing aging effects)
- But on the flip side, the uber device is very damaging to the heart. All the mercs have to get heart transplants (from meem) throughout their life

those are all my headcanons/writing for tf2! Just wanted to share my thoughts, how do y'all interpret it?

OH LAST THOUGHT I don't know how respawn is 'placed' necessarily, but I imagine it's the admin's doing with some sorta tie to medic