Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

Why did Specter bother having Karone turned into Cyber Astronema? She betrayed him and he was furious at her. Yet he had her reconditioned and put back in charge of the Dark Fortress like nothing happened. She even betrayed him despite the cyber conditioning.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

She was an asset. Specter was just as mad of losing her as soldier as he was at her for her betrayal. He didn't realize by controlling her good emotions, he would actually make her more dangerous to his plans.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

Specter made a deal with Ecliptor. He would revive him as Cyber Ecliptor and spare Karone if he could remake her into Cyber Astronema. Ecliptor wanted Astronema on the side of evil anyway.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

She was Zordon's chosen heir. And he couldn't risk her assuming the role or becoming a Marty. Even coming back as a floating head to remain a nuisance. She was much more valuable under his control as Cyber Astronema.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

It was a pretty evil act, so it fits Specter and the whole UAE.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

Astronema was the one holding his empire together and he knew it. Specter could never maintain control on his own the way Astronema could.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

The Psycho's were probably sent to watch over Astronema as much as they were sent to destroy the Rangers. Specter didn't realize she would not only found out they were a weakness but also find a way to control them herself.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

It was just a dumb excuse to keep her the main villain. Darkconda should have been the main villain under Specter for the rest of the season.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

Space tended to have drama where it didn't need it.

Re: Why did Specter even want Astronema back?
 

The same reason he had her taken as a child. He wanted Karone to be his cheif soldier and always did.