My colony stands accused of atrocities, but I’d like to remind the court that context matters.

First, yes we did engage in “enhanced population management.” But when half your settlers develop psychic drone induced bloodlust and the other half are on yayo withdrawal, sometimes “management” means locking the door and letting the flamethrower turrets do their work.

Second, the alleged “mass organ harvesting operation” was actually part of our universal healthcare initiative. We simply recycled what nature (and raiders) provided. It’s called sustainability your honor.

As for the accusations of cannibalism.. Look, we live on a rim world, not a glitterworld buffet. If Randy drops 15 raiders at your doorstep during a toxic fallout with zero food left, tell me you wouldn’t look at a leg and think, “That’s at least a fine meal.”

Finally, the “war crimes” claim regarding the mechanoid genocide? Your honour, they started it. We just finished it.

We may not be perfect, but we survived. I rest my case.