Rallying doesn’t always have to be for the positive; you want to inspire a bunch of angry people? Tell them that they’ve got that personal stake in things. It’s underhanded. [And not in an admirable way. The Emperor could use some work on their people skills, he’s certain of that.]

I wouldn’t doubt that the Priestess is saying exactly the same thing about us right now. That’s how you wrangle support, villainize the other guys. I’m sure right about now she’s telling everyone that the Emperor and all of us are here to conquer or let the world die, or something else that’s supposed to get people riled up. We’re not getting the full picture here, and I doubt we’ll ever get it.