"Had you been able to catch this Dagger terrorist, we would be able to continue in blissful ignorance, but no. That ship has sailed, my good Oligarchs, and now this is the only way for us to move forward. You're lucky: my original plan was to kill you and replace you gradually over the years, but with the recent event at the Cloak Academy, I do not have the liberty of such time.
"Make no mistake. You will see Torcra change before your eyes. Within two years, I will be the Autocrat, and you will join me as my officers. Or not; it's your choice."