The way humans are today, in interaction with some alien intelligent species, I am sure those "Cephs" would see us as violent as we are! So low aware! Sadly.
I like, somehow, Svoex, he has consciousness of compassion that is shown in just one sentence, even if he cannot express that feeling because of necessity of following what needs to be done...at least that seed of compassion will grow, I hope :) and who knows what kind of turn over can happen. All depends on writer. Excited to find out.
Namaste.