Well, the emperor didn't choose the position. But yes, he is definitely keeping the guy here.

"I have not seen the after action report. I have no idea what happened to your people. But the world is meant to be ours, we are the Skrull, we rule others. Lessers."

But then he looks at Gar, tilting his head and smiling a little.

"You are clearly a higher form of your species."