The... firepower behind most mechanical weapons?

[Sure, not all guns were magitek but if you weren't using magitek then you needed magic or you were going to be outclassed in a heartbeat.]

Nice to meet you, Jake. I'd offer a hand shake but I feel like your friend there might take off a finger or-

[He stops abruptly, eyes snapping shut as guilt washes over him. Regis...]

Yeah... I deserved it. Sorry for scaring you, kid.