A weapons system was damaged beyond repair, leaving only a broken Mecha capable of movement.
Two consecutive bullet holes created by armor-piercing rounds were repairable, but there was no time for repairs.
This Mecha is now called Tai Chi.
Lizhizi affectionately reached out to touch the Mecha temporarily assigned to him. His gaze was firm and content, his movements slow and tender.
"Some say that in times of peace, Taoists retreat to the mountains to cultivate, and in times of chaos, they descend to save the people," he mused. "This saying... is somewhat biased."