Extracting the Codex of Life

"My dear nephew, I'm glad to see you step forward of your own accord." General Zod stood at the entrance of the warship in his black armor, a genuinely pleased smile appearing on his face. He was delighted that Jor-El's son had come to him voluntarily. Not only could he obtain the Codex of Life, but perhaps he could even bring this nephew of his under his command. After all, he was Jor-El's son. At the very least, he possessed superior genes.