"In 1959, there wasn't even an experimental base, not even a complete formula; everything relied on the information from the Soviet Union."
"But most of these materials were burned when they retreated."
"This was especially difficult."
"Because if everything was burned, the Republic might start from scratch and sort out a complete system."
"But with only half burned, the Republic had to continuously calculate and compare with the half of the data they had, at least tripling the research time."
"And there was so much information on nuclear weapons."
"Trying to match every single piece is almost impossible."
"So the Soviet Union never really believed the Republic could develop the atomic bomb without their support."
"Since the Soviet Union knew this situation, when dealing with the United States on these agreements, they probably communicated this to some extent."
"So when the United States heard this, they felt at ease."
"It's just that neither side expected."
