Vance looked at her crew. They were terrified, awed, and strangely, fiercely proud. The planet's purpose had never been genocide. It had been a filter. To find those who would not use the ultimate weapon, so they could be trusted with the ultimate gift: a planet of healing, knowledge, and second chances.
"No," she said quietly. Then louder: "No. We are not gods. We are not executioners." Cfnm Kays Planet
She reached for the panel to disable the modulation control. Vance looked at her crew