I think the probes could be in large trouble and in danger of possible attack. I would like to propose a plan. Why don't we induce the C-probe to waste all it's remaining secondary missles(the ones that miss when fired from the pit)by having a probe stand at the edge of the pit and throw sand or rocks at it. We could even taunt it with vicious sarcasm. Once these seondary tubes are empty, we could have a probe enter the pit and try to reprogram the C-probe. If this doesn't work, we could try to detach the rocket launcher on the probes top surface and use the weapons ourselves.
Lord knows, I am no proponent of violence to solve life's problems but I feel we could have serious problems with these C-probes coming our way. It doesn't hurt to be prepared.
One possible drawback: The Ispos may feel threatened by our arming ourselves this way. Perhaps we could try to reassure them that we mean them no harm. Any comments on this plan?
Bryce
Arctic Spacewatch Station 4,
Qualuuiuulata, N.E.T.