Isn't that just great: anti-communist robot overseers. It's lucky that he didn't elaborate on his credentials -- getting the energy weapon away from this hunk of junk is moving up Yunlan's priority list.

He's still planning to talk first, of course. They need access codes and they need information.

"That's excellent news, sir," he declares, doing his best enthusiastic new recruit act. "Why don't I give you an inspection tour so that you have up-to-date intel to set our priorities?"

He turns to gesture at Saya, and adds, "She's our technical expert. Are there repair or maintenance databases? If so, she'll need to be cleared for access."