[A straightforward answer, at least. Maketh can respect that. She pushes her mug away, watching him.]

We are on the defensive. Fortifying what we have. The Guardsmen are motivated and strong, but our numbers are low. I will not order my men into an unknown situation unless it gains us something worth keeping, Doctor Sweets.

[The Guardsmen are her responsibility. She won't fail them like she failed her men on Lothal.]