Base functions for an android would be relatively easy to place in this setting. If you look at the ones present, they only exhibit the ability to follow vocal commands, something that a general process run on low energy could be capable of. Even then, the ones present are basically advanced prototypes that are attached to their owners and not run of the mill. I have actually not seen an example of AI but perhaps I missed it.<br/><br/>Circuit boards could be feasible but they would be huge. Think about the first computers, they filled rooms. The same would probably be true here but on a lower level of technology, meaning that the 'computer' would most likely have a steam engine in it to provide it's base power. Also if you look at Lilith's profile, she has some examples of 'intelligent' machines. I don't think that advanced technology is out of the question it is just going to be huge in comparison to those we are used to because there is no technology available for compressing everything.<br/><br/>I really suppose it all comes down to erring on the side of caution. If it seems quite a bit advanced and doesn't really seem to blend with what's going on, either come up with a damn good reason it is there or ditch the idea. When in doubt, ask the GM... I mean Sasha. Haha<br/><br/>Some light reading if confused.<br/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk)<br/>http://steampunkworkshop.com/ (http://steampunkworkshop.com/)<br/>http://www.pseudorant.com/steampunk-information-culture/ (http://www.pseudorant.com/steampunk-information-culture/)<br/>http://www.mywwg.com/steampunkinformation.htm (http://www.mywwg.com/steampunkinformation.htm)