I think this is a fantastic idea! I imagine each segment has a specialized function and maybe a limit of 10 sections to any centipede. The head would be for steering controls, first segment for the pilot and then additional sections for either storage, battery or passengers. Add in a requirement that longer centipedes need multiple batteries to sufficiently power the mechanism. Perhaps batteries are crafted from a temporal gear, quartz and iron plate casing.
Hopefully someone in the modding community might be inspired.