How dare he? Justinian stared at the man in anger, at his boldness, at his misguided sense of self-importance. He calmed his temped and replied.
"You forget your place, Tek. I am not some random politician. I am the Emperor of Selene. I am your Emperor. If you stand here today, in the position you are currently holding, that is because I allowed it, and I can say differently anytime I choose."
He turned his back on Tek, heading for his desk, and standing behind it, now facing him, and with an uncharacteristically stern voice continued..
"You have your conscription and control over all research centres. The chain of command ends with me, and while I may support your future policies to stop this onlaught, you will ask my authorisation for all major actions. Is that clear? Good."