The arrogance in Khan's statement surpassed all his past claims.
The Thilku Empire wasn't simply another alien species. It was a society turned into a war machine, and its mere mention could strike fear in any kind of military organization.
The Ef'i's presence in Baoway confirmed that point. The former was a species of battle maniacs, but even they respected the Empire's prowess for multiple concerning reasons.
The Thilku themselves were physically impressive. They were almost the Scalqa's match when it came to raw strength but also had martial arts and spells to enhance their innate gifts.
Moreover, the Empire's constant expansion had filled its armories with libraries of alien knowledge. The Thilku had countless techniques and spells at their disposal, and their war-driven society had processed that sea of information toward a single purpose: Strengthening the Thilku.