[There are probably more tactful ways that could have been phrased. As it is, Saralegui's face colors slightly, some odd embarrassment on behalf of his home world, and his lips press together into a thin line to avoid scowling.

It's probably the most sincere expression he's had since waking up here.]

I do realize, just from this ship, that other worlds might have developed...alternatives.

[Really mindblowing, overwhelming alternatives.]

But you could at least try not to sound so condescending about it. Horses have worked just fine for a long time now.