Watching the Ironstrider's legs churn endlessly in the air, Iax easily removed the semi-perpetual engine that had never once been shut down.
Even after it was removed from the chassis, the engine's transmission mechanism continued to operate.
With its load removed, the Alloy bearing serving as its power output spun at high speed with a humming whine.
Multiple analytical devices in his machine body activated and carefully inspected every detail of the engine.
Yet the conclusions from those detailed scans only left Iax increasingly puzzled.
The Man of Iron could not understand how this engine sustained itself.
Just as psychic power was difficult for the Men of Iron to understand and control, this engine also seemed to incorporate some peculiar energy technology.
This was the first time Iax had been astonished by Imperial technology.
Although he had seen these walkers aboard Cawl's ark before, he had not studied those Imperial creations closely at the time. Their appearance and a simple analysis of their materials had confirmed that these so-called combat machines were all very fragile.
"Unable to comprehend. Seeking definitive schematics and design documentation."
"Query: can you provide detailed manufacturing schematics for this model of machine body? The information will be assessed for its corresponding value and may be used in a technology exchange."
At the voice coming from Iax's machine body, even Valentin's bionic eyes began to glow.
Yet he still adopted an air of solemn righteousness.
"This is precious and rare technology. As an emissary of the Omnissiah, you should understand the value of knowledge."
Iax fell silent for a moment, his electronic eyes flickering faintly.
"This unit will assess its technological value and include it in the final technological settlement as payment for the transaction."
After receiving that clear response, the surrounding Sages and Priests actually saw