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‘If you mean you become more like sour vinegar, old man, then I’m in total agreement with you. But you’re right, we should get inside, it won’t be long before it’s dark.’ Kaspar dug his heels into the horse’s flanks and dragged the reins in the direction of the city gates. The lead knight also spurred his horse, riding alongside Kaspar as they crossed the wide, stone bridge and approached the gate. He raised his helmet guard, revealing a chiselled, patrician face, lined with concern and experience. Kaspar slapped a gloved hand on the knight’s shoulder plate. ‘I know what you’re thinking, Kurt,’ said Kaspar. What you must know ! MOTORS AND ACTUATORS ! Hydraulic actuators rely on hydroplastic pressure to power components. These are commonly used in robotic systems and to power sub-systems on vehicles, in buildings, etc. Electrically Motivated Fibre Bundles are made from a fibre that contracts under the influence of an electric charge, replicating die actions of living muscles. They form the chief components of bionic parts, and are used in many robots. Powered armour and Dreadnoughts use this technology almost exclusively, as it is far more efficient and faster than equivalent hydrauhc or mechanical systems - ir is also difficult to produce and therefore rare. Gravitic Reactors are powered from a surrounding magnetic field - such as a planet. They have the ability to counteract gravitational affects, and form the basis for gravity based motors, and suspensors. The technology used in their manufacture belongs to the past. Fortunately a vast reserve of raw material still remains on Earth, from which gravitic reactors can be made utilising conventional technology. Once this store of material is used up, however, further production will be impossible. |
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