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Dwemer Centurions, sometimes referred to as Constructs or Animunculi, are mechanical and magical artifacts often encountered in Dwemer ruins. Many of them are still active, even after the many years since the Dwemer's disappearance at the Battle of Red Mountain, and are usually hostile to intruders. It is unknown as to what drives them, but it is speculated that they are steam-powered, as they feature pipes and vents, from which steam blasts erupt intermittently. They may even house a "boiler" or a similar contraption. Another point of interest is that Centurions taken from Vvardenfell "shut down" after a certain distance between them and Red Mountain is maintained. When brought back into this radius, they activate again. It may be that some sort of signal emanating from the Dwemer's underground colonies keeps the Animunculi active. Nearly all Dwemer Centurions drop Scrap Metal.

The Centurion Sphere is relatively common in Dwemer ruins. They may have served as guards or war-machines, as their two "arms" feature a sword and shield. Unlike the other two common types of Animunculi, the Centurion Sphere features a complex "eye" component. This is likely for purposes of targeting, as it must maintain a high level of control over its more complicated and delicate weaponry. It may also be similar to a gyro, in that it aids the construct in keeping balance over the sphere beneath it. When idle, the body can be retracted inside the sphere, with the shield forming the cap.

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