At first, the facility investigating "alien craft" confirms only that most sightings were nothing more than drunken error, wild rumor or attention-seeking. Yet soon comes the day when its personnel become particularly exercised by an unusual piece of debris, recovered from the wilderness beyond {0}. While it is without doubt made from an Earthly substance, the manner of its construction is entirely unfamiliar to them. Some propose that it could well be of extraterrestrial origin, while cooler heads argue that it suggests espionage by some foreign power. In either case, there is no corroborating evidence. How best to respond?
A rival power is clearly interfering in our affairs! Announce this threat to our people, so they will be inspired to protect their homeland.
Reveal the find to leaders the world over. While it may well be of human origin, all should be aware of it. Their theories will aid our own studies.