Keeping the schematics after speaking to Orson will botch the quest and lead to a decrease in Auntie Cleo reputation. Orson will lament the broken pistol which he is now unable to repair and the Stranger can offer to buy it off him for 100 bits. This is a way to keep the schematics and also receive the Ultimatum.

Who should I give the force schematics to?

The schematics belong to Orson Shaw in Roseway who will pay 1,875 bits for their safe return. They can also be sold to Gladys Culkelly on Groundbreaker for the same amount, although Persuade 70 will allow the Stranger to receive an additional 500 bits as "hazard pay".

What do you do with Vaughan's research?

Complete or recalibrate will reward you with Vaughn's research. Give it back to Vaughn, turn him in to Anton, or sell the research to Gladys — all will earn you a reward in bits.