[quote=@DepressedSoviet]
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I'm not Claw, but the way I see it: If you destroy a planet, that's less war to be had than if you invaded it by land and conquered it. So for a war-loving race, destroying a planet when you could instead fight every resident of said planet makes less sense.
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Fair point. I guess it all depends on the viewpoint. Having the 'ultimate' power seems like something war-mongers would lust after. Certainly an interesting point to explore-maybe some in-character fodder.