Kregg quotes from Invincible

Kregg

In order for a Viltrumite to be executed, he must be healed and whole. Worthy to stand and face the end of his life with honour, even if his crime was devoid of it. Yet, for even such a craven betrayal, there is a path to redemption. Rejoin your people, Nolan. Let this not be your legacy. (Nolan sits silently in his chair. Kregg forcibly turns it towards him) You conquered hundreds of planets, brought glory to the Empire. You were one of our greatest warriors. How did a mere moment on Earth turn you into a weak, sentimental traitor?! (lifts Nolan by the throat) ANSWER ME! (still getting no reply, he throws Nolan against a wall) That planet and its people are toxic if they could do this to you. They too will pay.

Kregg

Good, you're alive.

My dad... what are you doing--?

Kregg

Don't speak. Listen. My name is General Kregg. You've survived your first true battle and proven yourself worthy of your Viltrumite heritage.

Go fuck your--

Kregg

[punches him in the face, then nonchalantly shakes the blood off his hand] Your father will be executed, and you will return to Earth. You will assume his mission and prepare the planet for our rule. I know this may not appeal to you, given your sympathies, so I'll put it like this: you can kill a few humans to convince them to capitulate, or we will kill millions if we arrive to find you or your planet still defiant against us. We will check on your progress soon. And unlike your father, we do not change our minds. Good luck on your mission.

Kregg

In the time since the virus first struck, we still have no treatment or cure.

Thragg

How many are dead?

Kregg

The number is...

Thragg

Do not make me ask you twice.

Kregg

...Billions, upon billions. But it is worse than that. With so few of us remaining, any offspring, will be inbred, and deficient. It, is the end of our race, Regent.

Thragg

No, you are wrong. We will honor our fallen. Rebuild ourselves at any cost, and destroy those who thought they could extinguish us. We are Viltrumites. We are without end.

Conquest

[arrives at the throne room] Sire, if you will allow me to explain...

Kregg

[slaps him] On your knees, animal!

Conquest

[bows before Thragg] I-I have failed you. My arrogance led me to be defeated by the boy and his witch. Make my death painful so others may learn and grow stronger from it. [brief silence] I beg you, Grand Regent, Thragg.

Thragg

No. No, I will not reward failure. [approaches Conquest] You have work to do yet.