The PEx systems that made it out of the Insidious Loop were probably seed units for developers or units that snuck home under The Man's nose after he canned the program (whoever The Man was at the time) in employees' car trunks, briefcases, etc.

I can't imagine the images and sounds garnered from ancient crown jewels should be a big deal . . .

. . . if it is we can always put the thread in the tank.

Great job!