The mana and the manufactured robotic voice didn't show it, but that was the Kros' first truly human reaction, and Khan even recognized it.
The machines, technological inclination, and seemingly emotionless stance had tried to make those aliens pass as a highly rational species. That was probably still true, too, but Khan saw irrational, firm, and undeniable pride now.
That was quite common. Most species took pride in themselves, only differing in the intensity of that feeling. The Kros were also a special case since Khan had ruined their first attempt at expanding beyond their planet.
That species had every right to feel like someone had hurt their pride, but Khan believed there was more to the matter. Despite the presence of a being that the Kros couldn't hope to fight or comprehend, they uttered unwavering declarations.
Well, the Kros had made their metal chairs do that for them, but Khan read between the lines since he could see what the aliens' mana tried to convey.
