Well, I've only read the book (and I'm quoting that from memory),
but as I recall what happen is that after the group had gotten all
of the microchips (circuts?), they returned to the stronghold where they
first arrived. When they got there, they found that the enemy (large
rubbery creatures) had managed to take over. I believe it was the doctor
who (no pun intended) gave the enemy all the chips, except that he gave them
the phony copy they cound instead of one of the real ones. So, when the
circuts were put in place, all hell started breaking loose because the
circut was not complete and included a phony chip. And during the confusion
everyone was able to escape before the place finally blew up. If you want
any more information, read the book (or try to find that episode on tv again).
Steve Abbott
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