Shortly after Secretary Foster left the presidential office to arrange a summoning notice for the director of the Bluefin Marine Research Tower, President Hugo turned to Director Gardner.
"In your opinion, do you prefer the remnant super-civilization to be alive or dead, Director Gardner?" President Hugo asked.
"Is that even a question? Of course, I would prefer it to a dead civilization. What good would such a powerful super-civilization do for us if it was still alive?" Director Gardner responded.
"Just like Secretary Foster said, if the remnant super-civilization is dead, its resource and technology would be ours for the taking once we find it. However, that isn't as important as the potential threat it poses if it is alive."
