[The Count bows his head with unfeigned regret.]

Yes, and under the most unpleasant circumstances imaginable. Our Soviet enemies turned the nanites against us some time ago. Shutting off the devices was just one of their weapons: the victim would sicken most terribly, and become incapable of resistance.

[Dooku scowls, allowing unpleasant memories to creep across his face.]

We were helpless against them. Their control was absolute... for a time.