[Kairu]

Cochraine nodded. Cochraine: "I do see the worst case scenario, and I would have to agree. But just to provide some sort of counter-stance, is that not the whole point of asking them to join? Or the Elites? Using them as our 'heavy lifting' force to help us keep the Bismarck. He may feel that we don't stand a chance against it. But he's always been a fringe element. He's never posed a real threat, but if he has an eye on this Forerunner tech, then he must have an end game." Cochraine sat back in the chair, weighing out the possible outcomes of the pirate element. She then spoke without making eye contact, still staring into the distance. Cochraine: "Can we really divert any of our forces to address them right now?"