"Well, we came to trade, not conquer, and Jonell didn't say anything about needing to show off his guns to get what he needed. Obviously, we shouldn't make out like we're pushovers either, but why waste time making a big song and dance when we're just here to pick up machines and men?"

OOC: I don't recall Jonell indicating that the natives are overly hostile. He certainly didn't say he needed to cow them with displays of military might. That could be because we didn't ask outright, but he doesn't seem like the sort of chap that would withhold important first contact information just because. He has a stake in the success of this mission as well.