This concern was forwarded to my desk, and I should clarify who authourized the visa for Harvester_74 and the safty precautions that are in place to ensure that it doesn't turn on us.
The visa was authourized by Commodore Yuri Striatov on Lt. Quintillia's recommendation. Both myself and Commander Bethune were made aware of this descision.
The Visa was confirmed after lengthy investigations by Lt. Quintillia into this machine's nature and potential. The vessel itself is undergoing extensive study to provide us with the latest information on the Imperator class gunboat, valuable lessons we have learned from this already.
However several key restrictions have been placed on the Harvester's operations, it is restricted from flying anywhere near to our research station or classified operations. Once in port it is powered down, and our inspection crews are permitted aboard to sweep the vessel stem to stern.
Also, standing by, are a team of EMP trained anti-AI marines, under Lt. Quintillia's command whose orders are to terminate the ship if it poses any kind of threat. Similarly Lt. Quintillia is personally responsible for the actions of this Harvester, and must exercise prudent judgement on the continued viability of our 'arrangement' with this machine.
I have come to trust Lt. Quintillia's judgement on these matters, however I would advise additional safty measures be taken such as a remote detonation device placed aboard the ship that will, should there be any problems, allow us to instantly terminate the machine.
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