Carlos stood. He had some limited knowledge of robotics, and had a rough idea of how they could be dealt with.
"I believe, that like all other mechanical life, the brains of these Harvesters are little more than difference engines. Their motivation appears to be the aquisition of raw material to replicate themselves with. If this is so, I am worried about why they have taken a liking to the Corsairs.
If heir brains are little more than difference engines, an offer of significant raw material may be enough to buy their co-operation"