Also, I figured that the hand would be asking for too much for it to have an automatic recall and return to Black Star after it is done destroying whatever it is sent to destroy.

I can just picture it now. Stealth mode active, sneak up real close to a Cruxi. Uncloak, the cruxi snarls at me. "Talk to the hand!" Launch the wave surger in mode 3, latches onto its head and microwaves it on high for 3 minutes, or until crispy.