The HCS have protested against the DDS for violating their space when a Panther destroyer scanned the surface of Cloneworld. The event occurred a couple of days ago, the DDS have declined to comment.
It now appears though that the scanning was not merely to scare The Friar but was the first usage of the Panther's tactical reconnaissance module. In this case then the optimised powerful scanners may well have been able to penetrate even a deep underground bunker. The Panther Tactical Reconnaissance Module (PTRM) was originally going to be ready for the start of Panther operations last year however was delayed due to budget pressures. The PTRM was also regarded at first as a bit of a sop to critics who said the Panther couldn't be a true 4th generation DDS warship if it didn't have a combat modular system however the DDS later insisted PTRM did exist and had a vital combat role.
The PTRM is a manned reconnaissance module with specialist space and space-ground sensors along with post-processing computer facilities, digital imaging and reconstruction facilities. It is thought the scanners can penetrate deep into underground and protected bunkers and ue holographic technology to produce a remarkably detailed reconstruction of what the scanners detect.
The holographic representation of the bunker is likely to be already being used by Windy and his Prowler team in a virtual 3D training programme!
