The visitor paused, feeling rather overwhelmed by the sight. Then he pulled himself together and turned to face the stern gaze of the General. "Yes, I do! You have failed to comply with just about every directive I have sent to you. In light of your deliberate insubordination and inappropriate behaviour I have no alternative but to relieve you of your command. From now on I shall be running this facility."

Total silence descended. Even the hum of the machinery seemed muted.