You alluded to the fact that they replaced him with inferior "general" as a result of this Exile?
"Remember, they decided that you are not wanted. They replaced you with an inferior version, one that wouldn`t go as far as you in pursuing this kind of victory. Why they would want you back now, when they can have a General they wouldn`t feel threatened by? They have rejected you orginally and would do it again.
And the Virus`s first reaction to being free was calling for his "Father". You still have power over it."