"That is also difficult to describe, which I suppose is something of a theme with Dwemer machines." Brenann answered. "As I said before, they can understand context and can follow verbal instructions, but there are certainly limits to what they can do, which also varies based on the automaton. Spiders seem to have a sort of innate understanding of maintenance tasks that are common around the city; they have actually made improvements to the Silent City's pumps and steam systems. Or more likely, restored them to be closer to how they functioned when the Dwemer lived here. Dwemer spheres can perform more complicated tasks relating to combat, but generally speaking, the automatons have difficulty following instructions that require multiple steps that are not immediately obvious. They lack a capacity for critical thinking or problem-solving. They are best for performing simple tasks, or following specific, step-by-step instructions. Anyways, if you, or any of the Champion's pack, are in need of an automaton, we can make the time to produce one."

Unfortunately, Meesei had to reign in the conversation before it got too far out of hand. "While I am indeed interested in how these machines function, we should keep this meeting focused on the more practical advancements and issues regarding your research. Is there any other news relating to your work that I should be aware of, Brenann?"

Brenann nodded. "Oh, of course, ma'am. Well...I can say that we have begun construction on our first centurion. It is the most powerful and complex automaton that we know of, and there are certainly some unknowns. We do not know how long it will take, or if the Animonculory still retains the capacity to produce them at all. We do know that progress has been slow so far, and the process consumes a considerable portion of the Animonculory's production capabilities. Hopefully, we will be able to expand that capacity soon."

Ri'vashi continued where Brenann left off. "The addition of the automatons to our forces has reduced the burden on our forces to keep us protected. As such, we have more freedom to expand. This one has approved an operation to clear the Dwemer ruin to the northeast of the City. Alftand, if she remembers correctly. Brenann hopes it will have a working...Animonculory, and the additional territory may provide us with other benefits. Most notably, we will have another exit from Blackreach reasonably close to Skyrim's northern coast."