Three weeks later, in the Endaro Star Region, approximately one warp away from the borders.
Xia Fei listened to Charlie's comprehensive report, then responded. "The headquarters relocation plan has been a huge success. The next step will be to bring the R&D and the administrative offices into the capital ring, but you must remember that Harris should never be anywhere near the capital, or any of the bustling metropolises around it, for that matter. I can't tell you the reason for this, but just do as I've instructed, and everything will be fine."
Charlie nodded. "Don't worry. Harris will continue to stay in the research center here on Earth and will only keep contact with the research branch in the capital ring through the interplanetary internet. Oh, right. What's the use of those two large crates that you left behind before you left Earth?"