[He is not interested in arguing about what it takes to win a war, and who was right or wrong, not at the moment. So he simply mentally makes a note and moves on.]

Hmm. Yes. Although I can hope physical protection won't be needed often. Truthfully, it's been years since I've been a soldier.[He shrugs slightly.] I don't know what sort of aid I'd be best suited to, here, yet, exactly. I've been a farmer and a teacher and a healer-in-training, since I left the galaxy.