Quote Originally Posted by subteraneanbird View Post
Pureblood Garleans like Cid and Nero (differentiated by their third eye) are stated to be incapable of using magic. Hence magitek was developed out of necessity. The City-States are rife with magic and would have little to no need for technology to replace it.
If they didn't have the warrior od light I bet they would need that technology. Btw im aure there are people who cant use magic in the city states that would love to be strong and with cid and nero there that is the perfect opportunity for those people