"It seems Mayura's scanning ability is very complex, and depending on which combination of sensors I use, I should be able to detect practically anything.  The only problem is knowing what to look for.  It also seems like I can update ally combat navigation systems with whatever information I'm getting, so you can see what I see," Tera added.

As for Asteria, its interface seemed to suggest that its ability to scan and repair was based a great deal on the cog-scan, even to the point of reading personalities.  The underlying software of Asteria's healing system was unusually complex and adaptive...intelligent.  Claire could also see locked software modules of unknown function that implied some interaction with a 'partner' cog.

Meanwhile, at the rear of the hanger, the doors to the Cadmus Reactor opened, and a large automated pallet slid out carrying bits for Solomon's Legion to replace the ones that Blythe had managed to destroy.  The pallet stopped in front of Legion, as robotic arms picked up the bits and slid them into place on Legion.

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"I-I'm glad you like it," Israfil said, looking over at Mike and then back out the window.  He was feeling calmer now, and wouldn't be as afraid to go out in Orpheus when the time came.  "Thank you for spending time with me."