Mark Sloan <100407.3462@compuserve.com> asks:
> So, who or what were piloting the Shadow vessels which were seen
> on Mars? More 'servants' (like the one seen - or rather NOT seen -
> in 'LD')? Was anyone guarding the Shadows while they slept?

Yes, they had some of their servants and allies taking care of
things; whenever a signal was sent, and a ship found, they'd dispatch
one of the standby ships to go and pick it up, slowly regathering their
forces.

jms