 Why was Retief's mission to Jorgensen's Worlds so important?
They're called Jorgensen's Worlds, and in themselves are of no importance whatever. Since they've met no opposition so far in their infiltration of Terrestrial space, they intend to seize Jorgensen's Worlds by force." Unfortunately, Jorgensen's Worlds are technologically undeveloped areas. "If it's trapped for destruction, I suppose—" "I've heard of these Jorgensen's Worlds," Retief said. Overall policy calls for a defense of these backwater worlds. Retief opened the envelope Magnan handed him and looked at the tickets inside. II Retief put down the heavy travel-battered suitcase and leaned on the counter, studying the schedules chalked on the board under the legend "ALDO CERISE—INTERPLANETARY."
 He held vital information that could change the picture of the future of the area
 He held vital information that could change the picture of the future of the area  He was a useful aggressor who could take down an entire army if needed  He was responsible for ensuring that Tony did not enter Jorgensen's Worlds  He was the only member who was skilled in traveling