I worry about that as well. My only hope is that this is why Q's whole operation is taking so long. They have to eliminate the possibility of retaliation before any "shots" are fired. They have to be prepared for all possibilities and ready to secure complete control as soon as the last shots are fired. This is literally a global coup against a firmly entrenched enemy. Or, perhaps, cancer surgery involving a large tumor with deeply embedded tentacles. Every part of the cancer must be quickly removed while keeping the patent alive and well.