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An intact servo can earn a substantial premium because it may be converted into a working independent synth. That gives Lancers a reason to preserve the body instead of damaging it in a fight. The potential return is only part of the decision. The crew also has to judge the danger, the machine's condition and whether they can transport it.
Complete hands, usable joints and a sound frame reduce the restoration work needed later. Damage hidden inside can still change the outcome. A buyer cannot promise the same payment for every unit based only on its appearance at a distance.
The recovery pair in this depot finds a standing servo attacking an energized charger. Its body looks largely complete, which makes preserving it attractive. They also have a rifle if the encounter becomes too dangerous for that plan. Lancers take on the risk because the upside can be significant, but they retain the decision about whether that particular recovery is worth attempting.
