You left out the previous paragraph, which explains why Carmack feels the need to partner with a Titan, rather than go at it alone. Not sure that I agree this

You left out the previous paragraph, which explains why Carmack feels the need to partner with a Titan, rather than go at it alone. Not sure that I agree this move was necessary at this point in time, but I definitely see his fear of the potential consequences of refusing to strike such a partnership.