Mjr. Whoopass said:
Confed already tried that once with the Kats. I wouldn't have gotten all chummy with Melek either. This was one instance from the games where I would've chosen different dialogue from what Blair did. I don't think he spared Blair just to be nice. He was always a clever plotting Kat- even from the comments he made to the Emporer: "As always, a wise choice, my leige".. etc.. I think he saw a great bargaining chip to bring to the negotiation table- he probably couldn't believe his luck in having the Confederation's hero in his hands- knowing our Earthling traits, we would give alot to ensure he's back safely as well as the fact that it makes him look like a good guy who's changed his ways and can be trusted as a new leader of the Kilrathi.