Taking OMCOM's word for it

Two days ago, I discussed Commander Ursay freaking out when Rei suggested building the star-probes. Every one of the Vuduri were deathly afraid of OMCOM becoming unleashed, Tasancetaeti in Vuduri. At the core of their fear was their experience with MASAL.

However, in the world of Rome's Revolution, it would appear that the Vuduri never learn from their mistakes. They allowed MASAL to declare the 24th chromosome safe. MASAL knew what he was doing. He knew it wasn't safe and would eventually convert all humans to Onsiras.

So, too, when Ursay decided to allow OMCOM to merge Casimir Pumps with memrons, they asked OMCOM to guarantee he would not abuse the privilege. Here is the actual exchange:

     “NO!” said Ursay. “We could not. No Vuduri could ever engage in such behavior. It is too dangerous. There would be nothing preventing OMCOM from growing, from becoming Tasancetaeti.”
     “What is that?” Rei asked.
     “I can do it,” Rome interrupted quietly.
     “What?” Ursay gasped. “You could not.”
     Rome said, “Yes, I can.”
     He shook his head. “What would prevent OMCOM from becoming Tasancetaeti?”
     “We would,” said Rome. “We will guarantee the circuit is only used for the purposes we require. OMCOM will cooperate. Correct, OMCOM?”
     “Of course,” replied the computer.
     “And if it works?” Rei asked. “How does that get us any further?”
     “My memron fabricators are very fast. They are specialized, not general purpose. Once adapted, they could produce many hundreds of probes in one hour. If you allow me.”

Of course we know that becoming unleashed was precisely OMCOM's plan and he did it plain sight.