Q: What are Steam Powered Machines?

They're a bunch of clunky contraptions that somehow manage to get the job done, but not without a hint of existential dread.

A: They're actually just steam-powered machines, but with a healthy dose of nostalgia and a bad case of steam.
A: They're actually quite efficient, but who needs efficiency when you have the thrill of possibly blowing up?
A: It's like having a bad relationship, but with more hissing pipes.
A: Why not? They're basically the perfect vehicle for exploring the cosmos, minus the 'perfect' part.
A: We're not saying it's a connection, but... actually, we are saying that.