 Why isn't Extrone afraid of the aliens?
Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! Extrone asked, "Is there a pass?" "We'll pitch camp right here, then," Extrone said. "After Extrone said he'd hunt farn beasts, even if it meant going to the alien system? Extrone demanded, ominously not raising his voice. "You'll destroy this one, too," Extrone said. Extrone said, "To begin with, they probably don't even know I'm here. Extrone stood up lazily, stretching. Extrone said, turning, startled. "Yes," Extrone said, "I imagine they are. Extrone's lip twisted in wry amusement.
 Extrone is confident his armed forces will destroy the aliens before they are able to attack him.
 Extrone believes the aliens are inferior and incapable of launching a successful attack against him.  Extrone is confident his armed forces will destroy the aliens before they are able to attack him.  Extrone believes himself to be untouchable.  The Ninth Fleet is the most decorated and undefeated force. They can protect Extrone from the aliens.