As Ves talked with the Xenotechnician about the details of the Deep Strike Plan, he found it odd that the much older mech designer sang a very different tune these days.
The adaptability of the Survivalists was impressive. Even its oldest and most authoritative figures were skilled at turning around in a matter of seconds!
It made a lot of sense for the Xenotechnician to drop any further ambitions to promote greater cooperation between red humanity and the native alien races.
The Xenotechnician may have been the primary proponent of the Diplomacy Plan, but he had his chance.
The Survivalists ultimately made a different choice that did not go in his favor. In order to avoid sowing any further division, the Xenotechnician had to take the lead in cooperating with the winning side.
So far, it appeared that the wiley old Star Designer sincerely abided by his promise and did his best to support the implementation of the Deep Strike Plan.