Halle ignored the snarky comments and answered the good questions, "The thefts were done quite some time ago. Since both are top-secret projects neither country exactly wanted to come out and announce it. And, if you were actually paying attention to the video," she eyed Vulture, "then you'd have seen, plain as day, that he is certainly not alone. All those men and vehicles in the background are his. They are loyal to him and they fight for him. The Red Emperor program isn't something that needs to be administered from birth. It is a process involving drugs and implants. If he's been able to perfect it, he could have administered it to his men in the span of weeks. That time is, of course, also enough to start building an army of wanzers. Even aside from the prototype, he's more than likely got some standard wanzers for defense. So, yes, we do need an army to beat him considering that he as one of his own."<br/><br/>Halle moved to the front of the room and rapped three times on the door. The guards outside opened it and then another one down the hall. "Everyone follow the open doors. They'll take you to the locker room where you'll find a bin with your name on it. It'll contain a pilot suit for you and a sidearm. After that, report back to the deck and re-board the aircraft. We leave in ten."