"That it is only through conflict that humanity will grow stronger," she replied, seemingly unbothered by his skepticism. "Peace, while nice, breeds complacency and weakness. Progress and drive are born through adversity." If it came across like a canned response, especially given her lack of passsion in her voice, that's because it was. Adherence to Talon's philosophy was deeply programmed into her.

"The last time we had peace, humanity was almost wiped out by the omnics when they attacked. We had grown complacent, lazy, thinking we had ultimate control. We were not prepared. We were foolish."

Another claw was painted. "Never again."