Good science fiction begins with known science and then extrapolates from that. Just making stuff up is fantasy--but even good fantasy has to be consistent with some facts.

Considering the number of people that would have to be involved in Froth's conspiracy, I find that the fact that there have been no leaks or whistle-blowers stretches the "willing suspension of disbelief" beyond the breaking point.

And that's just for openers.

Don Firth