Perhaps, but detestable actions are sometimes necessary to win the advantage. It depends on if you can live with yourself afterwards... whether it be killing a few innocents from other worlds, or unintentionally losing our home due to your hesitation.

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Personally, I dislike the thought of harming innocents, and I'll try to avoid it whenever I can. But if a day comes where I must sacrifice a few innocents to save our home, then I'll choose the pragmatic choice, not the noble one.