Within a few minutes, all fourteen War Automata had been disabled.
Several had collapsed completely, while others remained intact but could no longer move. Max had intentionally left the majority of their internal systems undamaged, allowing Cloud and Tieria to continue analyzing them.
Cloud remained silent for several seconds before the AI finally spoke.
[ Analysis complete. ]
Everyone turned their attention toward Shane's wristwatch.
"What did you find?"
[ The War Automata are considerably older than the Anima technology currently incorporated into the Warden Units and other modern systems. ]
Tieria's expression became interested.
"So they really are ancient."
[ Yes. Based on their construction, energy system, and internal architecture, I estimate that they belong to one of the earlier generations of Anima military technology. ]
Tundra looked toward the disabled machines.
"What were they designed for?"
