Synthetic life-forms were less than ten years old, the old android mechanicals less than sixteen; the faults of their systems were still being ironed out, year by year.

Summary

This quote suggests that synthetic life-forms (presumably artificially created living organisms) are relatively new, being less than ten years old. Furthermore, traditional android mechanicals (robots with human-like features) are even younger at less than sixteen years old. The quote indicates that these beings are still undergoing improvements and refinements as their systems and technologies evolve. It emphasizes that both synthetic life-forms and androids are imperfect due to the ongoing process of addressing flaws and making advancements over time.

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