"In contrast…" Her attention returned to Rui. "The species and civilizations that my faction has come across have been preserved and integrated to varying degrees. Even though we of the Pluralist Faction could easily dominate them, we allow them to maintain their survival, dignity, and some degree of autonomy, depending on how intelligent and sophisticated they are. If we want something, we don't just try to rob it. We offer trade, or we use more subtle methods of getting what we want. And we are more successful than any other faction in that regard."
Rui raised an eyebrow. "So you have gained access to treasures that would have otherwise been lost in war?"
