The Hyper Intelligence Technologies Mark III, first introduced in 1837, were three-metre-tall blocky tin-men, powered by steam engines, and powered by early Analytical Engines and punch cards. The new HIT Marks are introduced in an internal strike as the Order of Reason plans to do away with religion entirely, and thus eliminate the Knights Templar. The intent is to replace the Knights with the Mark III as the new warriors and guardians of the Order.