[Ah. Yes. Unfortunate, but hardly unexpected if Tarvek's education is to be believed. He suspects that Humanity stood there shouting, "Stop, I am your creator! You must obey me!" the whole time, too -- and was probably lucky if the worst that came of it was a kick in the shins from a well-armored Astarte foot.]

My condolences, Captain Loken, and my honor to you for your faithfulness. I'm descended of a line that has remained faithful to a fallen ideal.

Though, between ourselves, I must say I think the majority of my ancestors were primarily faithful to the cause as an excuse for monthly meetings with their fellows, complete with superb meals and plentiful toasts afterward. But then, dinner and drinks seems a small price to pay to keep a dream of righteous government alive over the generations.

Which is to say, perhaps your cause is not so lost as you may fear. If even one remains to pursue justice, there is hope.

[Which is sometimes the best Tarvek can cling to... That, and good planning. Tarvek is very fond of good planning.}