Theory: Conquest makes much more sense now

Conquest's monologue about being lonely makes him a much better character that fits the story much more readily than he did before. It achieves two ends.

• Conquest has repressed feelings now, just like every other Viltrumite. In the comic he didn't express any such feelings.

• Conquest has an emotional outlet. He confesses his loneliness to people he's killing from time to time. This outlet allows him to compartmentalize more effectively, and commit greater atrocities without flinching.

The secret to Conquest's unparalleled sadism is that he was the first Viltrumite to develop a grasp of his mental health, and to engage in self care.