How do you balance a risky steal with keeping your own base safe?

The conveyor offers a tempting pickup, but the trip out and the base you leave behind are part of the same decision. Describe your defense setup, target and escape route.

Try the same target with two base setups. What was earning while you left, how long was the base exposed, and did the steal compensate for anything you lost? Include the exact brainrot and its displayed income so the comparison is useful to another owner.