The Imperial forces isn’t for everyone. Life at the academy was harsh, but no more than necessary. I made friendships there that would last a lifetime. We had so much in common, we were the chosen, the humans that would lead the galaxy. And after graduation we went our separate ways. But always we had our bonds of duty. Duty to the service, to the Human race, to the Emperor.

There are hundreds of alien races, some sly, some violent, but all looking to take what was rightfully ours. Then there are those humans who side with the aliens. Who fight beside those.. things. They’re like rats, in the dark and sewers. Leaping out now and again to bite and spread their diseased thoughts to vulnerable people. I’ll never understand the appeal they have. The empire brings peace and prosperity, and they seek to bring it all down with their rebellion.

So we made DS-1. The Ultimate Power in the galaxy. We could impose our will on a planet, or at will destroy it. And now it’s gone.
Dammit, I had friends on that Death Star.