I agree with the lack of clarity, and puzzled over how such an advanced technology would be geared up for creation on one hand & desruction on the other, yet still need little whistle-flutes to get their navigational gizmos in order. Like something out of Willy Wonka...

Off to see MIB3 tomorrow. In 3D. We're having a night in with Pasolini's Decameron tonight...