Quote Originally Posted by Buffalobiian View Post
that he thought others would follow him just because of said symbol seemed stupid of him.
It's an organisation that allowed a blistering idiot like Iok to command a fleet of ships, just because he happened to be born the heir of the family. So, it's not altogether impossible someone managing to obtain the sceptre of the king would be allowed to assume the throne. However, it was naturally balanced by the other leaders' personal greed and hunger for power. I'd indeed say McGillis was acting a lot of his great surprise. He would have needed for Tekkadan's sake alone, since fighting against Gjallarhorn's greatest armada wasn't a part of the deal originally. Plus in order to justify his coup, he at least needs to look like he himself believes simply possessing Bael grants the position of supreme leadership.