So we're literally at the point now, in game, where the Garleans were just coming about, being able to build things on par with Allag... only now they've been co-opted completely by Fandaniel. Heh. Well, at least their work won't be lost via Cid and the others being able to study it.

I also like how the lore book is like, "If by fate it caught the eye of Solus."

Thanks for filling me in, MrThinker and Moose! I guess if we wanted to get funny with it we could simplify it like so:

Aetherochemistry = Science done with magic.

Magitek = Science trying to surpass/be/achieve similar effect of magic.