"I thoughtish guardians responsible for the disappearance of our scouts, but I see now that I was mistaken. Just as Wyre observed. The Warrior of Light is wont to appear at the most inopportune times. The Warrior of Light? See who bested Van Balesar. It would seem that the famous hero Oveozia seeks Aziz Lar as well. Hardly unexpected. The secrets of the Alagan's power to bind icons to their will could scarcely fail to interest the scions of the Seventh Dawn. You know as well as we what will ensue should these insatiable creatures be allowed to roam free. That their very existence threatens the life of this star. We but disagree on the solution to the problem. Genocide has ever been the Empire's favorite recourse. And that is why we will continue to oppose your every attempt to claim Aozia. You do not hesitate to speak your mind, even when your every word could be your last. Alas, your sentiments betray the narrowness of your view. The fate of Aozia and its inhabitants is of little concern next to the fate of the world. It is my solemn charge as Emperor to bring the icons to heel. If this requires the extermination of certain elements, then so be it. No, don't! They are not his thralls! Where come from? Cover! You're aliens. We must withdraw."