A basic question on Ra

[Etude in B Minor]

Their "distortions" weren't hijacked by the religion of the day, but rather those who wanted to keep it for themselves so that they could have power over others. I don't see that Ra was "embarrassed", but rather they became aware that their efforts were not having the intended effect. So they withdrew. They are not "in a command base", they are right here but not in physical 3D form. I suppose you could say that the Confederation in the rings of Saturn are in "the command base".