Maryk : Where the hezmana in my orders did you find the phrase "pre-emptive attack"? Scorpius : The Scarrans are massing for an impending onslaught we all know is coming. A conflict we are ill-situated to win. By challenging them before they are prepared at least we have a fighting chance. Maryk : You were sent there to gather surveillance and? Scorpius : With all due respect, sir, I was sent here to perish at the vanguard of this inevitable conflict. I simply refuse to participate on their terms or yours. Maryk : Because of your actions, the Scarran Empire has declared war against us. Do you know what that means, Scorpius? We are now officially engaged in the last war of our era! Congratulations.