The only one at that table who knew what the purpose of that ship, was Eneas. The thing was that if they destroyed it immediately, they wouldn't know what the Saitans were working on.
"Admiral Thor, it would never occur to me to discuss his orders, but in the event that we do not encounter a warship, I ask your permission to try to board it; perhaps we will know something more about the adaptation that the enemy is planning… "
"How many people would you need for that?"
"I think that a fast squadron would be enough; if they offer resistance, we will not approach it; we will destroy it and continue with the program, but if we can access the Thanatos it will continue the combat outside with possible enemy reinforcements while we disable it. …"