Since we're speculating, the details of "intact and partially intact" stand out. Seems like something a nation state might float if another nation state was (o

Since we're speculating, the details of "intact and partially intact" stand out. Seems like something a nation state might float if another nation state was (or was planning) ramping up some newfangled drone espionage missions. OMG aliens -> nice advanced tech you got there Intact -> would be a shame if someone ratcheted up tensions by reverse engineering it Partial -> stay off my land illegally withheld from Congress -> if mom and dad find out we're both in trouble