"An inefficient strategy on the whole," Locus agrees dryly. No war was ever won without bloodshed, and if they refused to spill some? That left it to the enemy to make up the difference. Or did the Legion really believe otherwise?

His arms fold in the meanwhile. "Still. We agreed to fight on their terms. Without order, this conflict will fall quickly into chaos."

It doesn't mean he's happy about it, but he'll do what's necessary to win, first and foremost.