Robots can be useful, but only in the correct hands. Right now, Takakage shares Sousei's distaste. They are certainly not deployed in the correct manner in this colony - he has definitely seen better in Hinoto-Ri.

"Currently, no. I have asked around, but it seems most of us are more proficient with magic than with metal." Which is interesting. He has met quite a few capable engineers, but they did not come over from the nexus city. "Perhaps we may have more luck once the next wave arrives." If they did.

Or this may be a sign that it was time they should look into it themselves. "I have conducted some studies in my spare time, but my knowledge is not at a level where I can tinker safely with them."

Which means he should... brush up on that soon.