No grand societal structure is ever kind to the little people. Your Emperor does what he can, though. He's certainly done enough to earn your loyalty.

[ For the Emperor that runs himself ragged trying to protect them. ]

A rat rats out the worst. Finds the people that would otherwise be shielded by class and affluence, makes sure what they do makes it to the right ears. Clears the names of those who might be otherwise implicated by someone more powerful, more well-situated . . . And besides, Byerly. Tell me. [ Tipping his head slightly. ] How did you end up informing on the Cetagandans?