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Of course, if we know that something of interest or importance to us is occurring we lock onto its coordinates and follow its developments". - (Priest-Kings of Gor, Chapter 17, Sentence #80)

Reconstituted in large observation cubes these patterns might then be monitored by Priest-Kings. Provisions were available also, as you might suppose, for taping the transmissions of the surveillance craft. "We use random scanning patterns," said Sarm, "for we find in the long run, over centuries, they are more effective than following fixed scanning schedules. Of course, if we know that something of interest or importance to us is occurring we lock onto its coordinates and follow its developments". "Did you make a tape," I asked, "of the destruction of the City of Ko-ro-ba?" "No," said Sarm, "it was not of sufficient interest or importance to us". My fists clenched, and I noted that Sarm's antennae curled slightly. "I once saw a man die the Flame Death," I said. - (Priest-Kings of Gor)