Maybe so. There is no telling how many he has. He is sending his minions out to find more, and they know what they are looking for, Ala Final Watch.
The nuke and the plague maybe Krell's answer to not having the troops to secure the territory he has gained at that time. He has made in Strategic terms " a Deep Raid" with the purpose of denying his foes supplies and support systems. A "Pearl Harbor" the strike has crippled his foes while he consolidate his gains.
Sets things up for a return of Krell forces to Prime Base. They know where it is after all. A trusted Krell Lieutenant that commanded the attack may be back after decades in cryosleep.
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