"In the Imperium, we are taught to trust not the Xeno, for just this reason. We've seen many chapter masters make temporary alliances in the past which have become regrettable mistakes, as they are betrayed or manipulated by those they made oaths with."

Erhart is quiet a moment, thinking unhappily of the Eldar present amongst the ships crew. Masters of manipulation, even now.

"Have these concerns been voiced to the command structure of the ship? Have they been addressed in a council of war?"