These words intuitively severed any thoughts of evasion and escape from those who had them.
Do not assume that just because they are the military's high-ranking officers, every one of them is a stout-hearted warrior; that's not realistic.
The military has both doves and hawks, each with many factions within, and people are diverse. Everyone thinks differently. Perhaps a hawkish person for the sake of interest might betray their country or race, while a dove might make the ultimate sacrifice in the direst of circumstances.
