You will, as a matter of course, obtain pieces of alien weaponry which we expect you to return to Guardian Headquarters for assessment and reverse engineering, in order that we may anticipate any possible alien threat to the safety and security of the Galaxy. In these encounters, bear in mind that you may be dealing with things that are well beyond your abilities (as all-encompassing as your abilities might be), both physically, mentally, and socially. As such, as tempting as it might be to try your hand at operating one "just to see what this baby can do!", we adamantly forbid any such experimentation on your part. The Guardian Council will not be responsible for any damage done to your ship or crew (both animate and non-) as a result of your defiance of this simple rule.