human
The enemies of the Platform haven't given up, said the major formidably.
gpt
And they used spectroscopes on the Platform's rocket fumes. Apparently they've been able to duplicate our fuel.
human
For more than a month Military Intelligence has been aware that rockets were under construction behind the Iron Curtain. They will be guided missiles, and they will carry atom bomb heads. One or more may be finished any day. When they're finished, you can bet that they'll be used against the Platform. And you will carry up the first arms for the Platform. Your ship carries half a dozen long-range interceptor rockets to handle any attack from Earth. It's vitally important for them to be delivered.
gpt
They'll attack the Platform? demanded Joe angrily.
human
That's war!
gpt
Not if they deny guilt, said the major ironically,
human
Yes, sir.
gpt
If my security measures have failed, Joe, you'll be killed. If there has been sabotage or carelessness, it will be my fault.
human
I'm sure, sir, that everything anybody could do--
gpt
Everything anybody can do to destroy you has been done, said the major grimly.
human
Not only sabotage, Joe, but blunders and mistakes and stupidities. That always happens. But--I've done my best. I suspect I'm asking your forgiveness if my best hasn't been good enough.