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- Thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay incense thereon.
Source: Mind Screw / Web Original -
So activating an ancient plasma reactor or whatnot involves a great deal of chanting, incense, the application of sanctified engine oil, and some specific taps with a wrench that just so happen to hit the "on" switch.
Source: Achievements in Ignorance - In Warhammer 40,000, the Adeptus Mechanicus knows that technology functions with the help of "machine spirits" that must be placated with chanting, incense, consecrated engine oil, and occasionally a ritualistic tap with a wrench.
Source: Wrong Context Magic
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