Along with the nukes (which was known before it ever entered Mars orbit) the other scientific equipment onboard was far more sophisticated in its purpose than just determining whether or not there was water on Mars. In fact, new technologies allowing the craft to make extensive and accurate subsurface maps of Mars were in place. Old One decided that it was not in the best interests of those on Mars to allow this information sent to Earth. The probe has been rendered inoperative.
Peale tuumapommide (mis oli teada enne, kui ta isegi Marsi orbiidile jõudis) oli pardal olev teaduslik aparatuur palju keerukam, kui vaja selleks, et lihtsalt kindlaks teha vee olemasolu Marsil. Tegelikult oli seal uus tehnoloogia, mis oleks võimaldanud teha laiaulatuslikke ja maa-aluseid kaarte Marsist. Vana otsustas, et selle informatsiooni Maale saatmine pole nende huvides, kes Marsil on. Maandumisseade tehti töövõimetuks.