"It is disgraceful! The honor of the Tech Caste should prevent them from committing such gross looting! Indeed, they should be endeavoring avoid any excess and waste, maintaing machines such as this for as long as they serve a purpose! The Great Father–"

He leans forward. "–Huh. Is that a empty thermocouple port?"

He looks down at the the box of parts he's carrying. He glares at it for a moment, then sighs, reaching in and pulling out...a Thermo-couple.

"Do you think you will need one of these, Mechwarrior Caine?" He asks reluctantly.