The Imperial Walrus
“Since trade ignores national boundaries and the manufacturer insists on having the world as a market, the flag of his nation must follow him, and the doors of the nations which are closed must be battered down. Concessions obtained by financiers must be safeguarded by ministers of state, even if the sovereignty of unwilling nations be outraged in the process. Colonies must be obtained or planted, in order that no useful corner of the world may be overlooked or left unused.“ - Woodrow Wilson
“The alien species of the Rim are notoriously unpredictable and given to violent outbursts. The history of the Republic Senate is proof that primitives are not fit to hold court in our institutions or even to govern their homeworlds. By assuming direct control over Rim affairs, we are doing these populations a great mercy. In extreme cases, it has been necessary to orchestrate strategic extinctions in the interest of galactic security.” - Admiral Wulf Yularen