"Part of the issue is the rules of engagement here, Ahrakas."
Kurt sighed.
"They've implied they can solve a vast war without fully understanding what's going on. If the eight of us can't simply wave our hands and end this, how does a ninth?"
Kurt looked at Trix, then back to Ahrakas.
"Especially when the enemy knew to put half their fleet in our path and their flagship had.... okay, I'm not up to date on my Space Marine chapters. I was under the impression Space Marines treated their equipment with a little more respect."