Iax quickly rebuilt the semi-intelligent core using a Quantum Printing device, then reinstalled it in the dismantled walker. Next, Iax returned the Skitarii soldier trapped without any of his five senses to his original position and made a series of modifications to the internal structure and design.
Numerous conduits were rerouted, and a data-filtering device was installed in the small amount of space freed up.
The machine's original cached data was completely purged, leaving only information on combat techniques. The vast quantities of fragmented consciousness data left inside the machine by Skitarii soldiers who had died in its amniotic tanks were also thoroughly erased.
Once the internal structure had been optimized, the hull was redesigned. Its rounded, teapot-like shape was replaced with angled, diamond-shaped surfaces to improve its protection against solid projectiles.
The fusion generator at the rear was reconfigured and reduced somewhat in size.
As for the original modular weapon system, Iax made no further changes. Altering something like that would only create more problems on the battlefield.
Besides, Iax could not quite understand this machine's intended role. If it was only meant to deliver firepower, tanks were clearly better suited to the task.
The body was reinstalled on the four-legged chassis and reconnected.
The mechanical legs of the transformed Dune Donkey Crawler wobbled as though it were drunk.
Then the machine quickly steadied itself.
The driver's voice came through the speaker, accompanied by a faint electronic hiss.
"By the Omnissiah, that experience was utterly terrifying."
"How strange. I can't feel the machine spirit anymore, but I feel... comfortable?"
Valentin stepped forward from the side.
"Soldier, move the machine around, provide precise feedback, and transmit a summary of its operating data to me."
"As you command, my lord."
The walker began running around the plaza, visibly moving twice as