"Then I don't think you understand the brevity of this situation. I have no fantasies about this battle: with the Defense Grid up, the Imperials will win this battle, and by the time they're done with the Federation fleets, they begin to activate their Weapons Grid. If you wish to fight the Federation, so be it, but separately there can only be one outcome." He grabs the hilt of the sword, but doesn't activate the blade. He seems reluctant to fight you.