Random suggestion of the "it could never happen, except that it could" variety: The android body was a joint gift from Marsden and Baker. Marsden, at least, is Comfortably Rich, and funneling the money through Pinko Baker would tweak his sense of snark. 
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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.

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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.