Episode 19 I wonder if Schonkopf's "better way" is also Frederica's father's goal here, and he intends for the coup to fail and Yang to lead the alliance. That talk at the grave made it seem like his wish was for the betterment of the alliance, and I don't know that leading a fascist coup to just to make sure he's the one in control of it makes a good enough reason on its own.