“--It is, sadly, but look at this!"
"Now, at first glance, yes, it feels quite contradictory with red against blue sharing the same banner. Two colors that naturally oppose each other, but here, each takes its own side, and neither overwhelms the other. They meet in balance and form something complete. The official explanation would say it reflects unity through difference, despite conflict, incompatible beliefs, and histories, etc-etc,--"
"Like, they should clash endlessly, yet they don't?"
"Exactly, a balanced society with order through cooperation!"
"Huh. . . It's really more like they’re forced together. This divide between them seems more like a. . . boundary."
"Or- A reminder that everyone has their place."
"Hm, y'know, that circle in the center looks more and more like an eye to me."
"Maybe. Maybe not. It's really open to your interpretation. But remove either side, and it stops making sense."
"Yeah, it’s quite simple, too, basic geometry, two colors. I like it."
"That's right! Anyone in the colony could paint it on a wall, stitch it onto a uniform, project it onto a screen, or stamp it onto supply crates in seconds, and you'll recognize it instantly from a distance!"
"Good enough. That'll do, then."
