"First, let me be clear: void travel is not the same as space travel, though this train has apparently made stops in space before. Now, to answer your question: when I say 'destruction of a planet', I mean precisely that; all that's left of a planet is space debris. There is no way to tell while we're in the void what is happening, but in physical space the destruction is absolute."

A pause, to let that enormity settle, and then, "We've only recently learned more about the matter; the plan is to convene within the next two days and make sure everyone is brought up to speed. Has anyone else mentioned the nature of Voidtrecking missions to you yet, Devero?"