>>5211103This was me phone posting, changing my vote to:
>All of the above!We shall embrace the Swall and turn them into new patriots!
>"To re-iterate, the Hegemony is not communist. A history of communist revolts is indicative of a system that creates dissatisfaction by promising equality and freedom in a universe where no one is equal or free. And when the lower classes realise that some people are more equal and free than others chaos ensues. The Hegemony does not sugar-coat the truth. It acknowledges the reality that individuals are not and can never be equal, and instead of the pursuit of empty freedom it offers it's subjects something greater: Purpose!">"If you think me a tyrant then you need only consider the fact that the Hegemony is an interstellar empire. Our citizens may not be equal but even the lowliest worker enjoys a high standard of living; our system WORKS. And our races are not so different. I have encountered many races during my reign, many where either threats to be eliminated or inferiors to be subjugated, but you know what I see when I look at the Swall? Potential! We both value order, progress, and knowledge!">"Also, we're going to be honest here. We're not the only alien race out here. Entities like the Balaathi, Esaal, and space worms will be threats that you will have to deal with if you go independent. They will not be as pleasant as we're being right now. On a galactic scale, you're outnumbered. This isn't a threat, this is just the facts of the situation. Instead of butting heads with us, perhaps you can work with us for a mutual benefit." 