Live people who were ready to defend their planet with their lives. Duv's seen the loyalty of Barrayaran's first hand and nothing had solidified their newly unified Countships under the Emperor like a common enemy on their doorstep. At least those that hadn't tried to play the invasion in their favor.

He's following Daryl, watching their back as they move. His attention is primarily fixed on those assaulting the base and it's not until he confirms their weaponry that he scowls.

"I thought their equipment would be better if they were attacking now." These were the tactics that had won them the war although that was before 'exotics' had been thrown into the mix. "They're using swords and arrows."