Quote Originally Posted by Mercen-X View Post
He may be sentient but he is still a being of more or less pure logic. As such his actions reflect the simplest means in achieving his primary goal: to maintain the existence of his "species" at the cost of all else. Many mass-murdering leaders have led or intended to lead peaceful kingdoms.
Mercen-X articulated my feelings well. I don't believe he was evil. I believe that evil implies that one has sinister intentions.