"You might think of it that way," the Ali confirmed with a smile. "When you display the badge, you can expect at least some degree of cooperation from servants of the Crown—government agencies, even Na Maka'i, the police. Not the military, however." He shrugged. "You might even find that Tokudaiji -san 's security personnel will think twice before gunning you down if they see that," he added thoughtfully. "After all, Tokudaiji- san was a servant of the Crown, in his own way, and his help did not go unreciprocated."