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[[The Skaboola continues his answer to Justin's question about the "Inertia" mech while Fooker and Sharon listen.]]
Skaboola: Once we learned of Li's prominence in the organization C.R.U.D.E., we decided to infiltrate them and learn more about your laws and their enforcement.

Skaboola: We hastily constructed the mech and called for volunteers to pilot it. [He puts his hands on clones #3141592 ("Pi") and #662606's ("Planck") shoulders.] When none came forward..
#3141592: [grimly] We were drafted.

Skaboola: We were unaware of C.R.U.D.E's operation in the city you call New York until shortly before it's climax. When the mech was confronted in the melee, we allowed it to be captured so we could study the other side of the law enforcement equation.

Skaboola: [grinning slightly] We owe you a debt of gratitude, young Justin. We have learned much from you and your colleagues. Your databases have proven exceedingly... useful.
[[Justin snarls at the Skaboola as Sharon and Fooker glance over at him.]]