Occasionally, you have to set a trap and get on top of things to clearly state your intentions, like here, with T-30 'Hellraiser' gun with armor piercing bullets. Reapers tend to have thick skulls, so it's better to be safe than sorry.
Concept for my personal project Reload. For more info, check here: [link]
I like this method of aggressive negotiating you suggest. It seems very effective at communicating the points you try to make. If only more politicians spoke like this with regards to problems in the world. XD