...I don't think it's an escalation at all. This has been their goal all along- the annihilation of everyone they come across. Once they broadcasted a sacrifice over the journal system itself.

[He falls silent for a moment, musing uncomfortably, then pours himself a glass of wine for himself as well. With how this conversation is going, it might be necessary. And it's been a crap day.]

Over the years they've just gotten better at it. Found faster methods of taking us out. I'm sure it's going to get worse from now on.