"I know little of you, beyond observing traits common to many fleet officers." A certain blend of arrogance and inveterate striving that made them easy to dismiss. This was not always the correct response, but it was tempting. This is why he was remaining restrained. And recording the conversation on his communicator.

"I am Darth Jadus. My era saw worlds consumed in their totality by will alone. Each ushered in a new reign. One lasted for a thousand years. The next, less than ten. You believe your Empire will be like the former?"