"Kryten, what did you manage to get?" Zhi'an asked.

"Power use scans," said Kryten.  "Spectral analysis, and also I measured the emergency pulse it sent out when you activated the self-destruct."

"Ah, good. Thanks," Zhi'an said.

"Radio traffic also suggests the imminent arrival of the authorities," said Kryten.  "I advise retreat.  Obviously."

"Yes, let's get out of here," Zhi'an said.

Gauss was waiting for them nearby.

"Ready for a quick exit?" he asked.

"Please," Zhi'an said.

Soon they were flying away.

"So, what did you find?" asked Gauss.

"It certainly seems like the were indeed making the tanks there. They used robots as security and I understand that they seem to be a private company and not the government," Zhi'an said.

"Well... that's probably good," said Gauss.  "Granted, the government might change directions at some point-- social issues can change over time.  But a private entity means that we don't have to worry as much about other kinds of agencies, like the military."

"Ah, that is good then," Zhi'an said.

"They may have the backing of a government faction," Phantasma speculated, "but that's not really different for our purposes.  We still ought to track them down.  We can't just be reactive here."

"True. How many places could they be hiding? How big is your country?" Zhi'an asked.

"Fills a lot of this continent, not counting the islands that we also control," said Phantasma.  "Pretty large, I guess."

"Ah, then we will need good information then," Zhi'an said.

"Yep," said Phantasma.  "Well, we got some already.  We can get more."

"I think we should celebrate then," Zhi'an said. "The mission was a success."

"That's a good idea," said Gauss.  "How should we do that?"

"Perhaps some sort of big feast?" Weather Witch said.

"To the extent that the budget allows," said Gauss.  "I suppose so."

"I look forward to trying more of your local food," Zhi'an said.

"Well, as long as you don't want the fancy stuff," said Phantasma.  "I'm sure we can come up with something that you haven't had yet."

"I don't mind. What you made yesterday was very good," Zhi'an said.

"Well, that's good," said Gauss.  "You aren't likely to encounter fancy Earth cooking while you're with us..."

"That's fine," Zhi'an said.