General Mandible
Workers. They're weak. They lack discipline. They lack commitment.
Foreman
General, I know there's been a glitch or two. But everybody is working full tilt as it is, and-
General Mandible
You can't help it, it's your nature. But in spite of your limitations, you are going to finish this tunnel on schedule. Come hell or high water. For now on, anyone who falls behind is going to have to explain themselves to Colonel Cutter. And let me assure you, the colonel is not as understanding as I am. Dismissed. Four more days, Cutter. Four more days. Then we can bid final farewell to their kind of incompetence.
Colonel Cutter
Yes, sir.
General Mandible
A fresh start. Imagine it!
Colonel Cutter
A strong colony, sir. A colony we can be proud of.
General Mandible
Yes, but we're not there yet. Cutter, we just got word that a termite army has mobilized against us.
Colonel Cutter
Against us?
General Mandible
We'll have to send troops deep into hostile territory to attack their colony.
Colonel Cutter
Attack a termite colony, sir? That's suicide.
General Mandible
Exactly. Do you have the list I asked for?
Colonel Cutter
Yes, General. [takes the list to General] These are the units loyal to the queen.
General Mandible
Hm. Then they're the ones we'll be sending. It's a shame. There's some fine officers here.
Colonel Cutter
Don't we need the queen's approval to declare war?
General Mandible
Our very next stop, Cutter.
