"It could be either, or a combination of both - there is not enough data to say either way. Given the public campaign currently being waged against you, I would imagine spite is also a factor." An entity that introduces itself by screaming stop thwarting me does seem the type to engage in spite at the expense of other aspects of its plans.

The comment about emergency escapes gives him pause. "I would imagine the evacuation protocol on our SCAs is still functional - have you heard otherwise?"