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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As the battle starts to turn against the Imperials, Sloane orders a hyperspace jump calculated to Annaj, as it's the likely destination for a rebel retreat. However, once they lose communications with the Endor garrison, the Death Star overbridge, and the Emperor's throne room, she realizes the battle is lost and recalls all TIE fighters before ordering the retreat after the Death Star explodes.
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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As the battle starts to turn against the Imperials, Sloane orders a hyperspace jump calculated to Annaj, as it's the likely destination for a rebel retreat. However, once they lose communications with the Endor garrison, the Death Star II overbridge, and the Emperor's throne room, she realizes the battle is lost and recalls all TIE fighters Fighters before ordering the retreat after the Death Star it explodes.
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* OhCrap: The reaction of Sloane's bridge crew when they see that the ''Executor'' is going down and again when the Death Star explodes.
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* OhCrap: The reaction of Sloane's bridge crew when they see that the ''Executor'' is going down and again when the Death Star II explodes.
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* SmugSnake: Colonel Ottkreg, Sloane's PoliticalOfficer. She ends up shooting him when he becomes annoying one too many times (specifically, thinking the rebels are retreating when they're actually getting clear of the doomed Death Star).
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* SimultaneousArcs: Takes place at the same time as ''[[Film/ReturnOfTheJedi Return of the Jedi]]''.
* SmugSnake: Colonel Ottkreg, Sloane's PoliticalOfficer. She ends up shooting him when he becomes annoying one too many times (specifically, thinking the rebels are retreating when they're actually getting clear of the doomed DeathStar).Star II).
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* YouAreInCommandNow: With the death of Admiral Piett and the destruction of the ''Executor'', and sporadic communications from the Death Star, Sloane finds herself to be the ranking officer and so orders the fleet's withdrawal.
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* YouAreInCommandNow: With the death of Admiral Piett and the destruction of the ''Executor'', and as well as sporadic communications from the Death Star, Star II, Sloane finds herself to be the ranking officer and so orders the fleet's withdrawal.
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'''''The Levers of Power''''' is a ShortStory by Jason Fry set in the Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse. It first appeared in ''The Rise of the Empire'' omnibus released on October 6, 2015.
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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As the battle starts to turn against the Imperials, Sloane orders a hyperspace jump calculated to Annaj, as it's the likely destination for a rebel retreat. However, once they lose communications with the the Endor garrison, the Death Star overbridge, and the Emperor's throne room, she realizes the battle is lost and recalls all TIE fighters before ordering the retreat after the Death Star explodes.
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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As the battle starts to turn against the Imperials, Sloane orders a hyperspace jump calculated to Annaj, as it's the likely destination for a rebel retreat. However, once they lose communications with the the Endor garrison, the Death Star overbridge, and the Emperor's throne room, she realizes the battle is lost and recalls all TIE fighters before ordering the retreat after the Death Star explodes.
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* AssholeVictim: [=ISB=] Colonel Emarr Ottkreg is executed by Sloane as she gives the order for the Imperial fleet to retreat from Endor in order to prevent him from interfering with her command. Since he is from the [=ISB=], nobody cares.
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* PerspectiveFlip: Shows the Battle of Endor from the perspective of Imperial Admiral Rae Sloane, who views it as the ultimate chance to destroy the Rebel Alliance and restore order to the galaxy.
* ThePoliticalOfficer: Ottkreg is a loyalty officer assigned to the ''Vigilance'' to monitor Sloane and the crew's performance and reaction during the Battle of Endor to see if there are any signs of disloyalty or incompetence.
* ThePoliticalOfficer: Ottkreg is a loyalty officer assigned to the ''Vigilance'' to monitor Sloane and the crew's performance and reaction during the Battle of Endor to see if there are any signs of disloyalty or incompetence.
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'''''The Levers of Power''''' is a ShortStory by Jason Fry set in the Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse.
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'''''The Levers of Power''''' is a ShortStory by Jason Fry set in the Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse. \n It first appeared in ''The Rise of the Empire'' omnibus released on October 6, 2015.
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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As the battle starts to turn against the Imperials, Sloane orders a hyperspace jump calculated to Annaj, as it's the likely destination for a rebel retreat. However, once they lose communications with the the Endor garrison, the Death Star overbridge, and the Emperor's throne room, she realizes the battle is lost and recalls all TIE fighters before ordering the retreat.
* OhCrap: The reaction of Sloane and her bridge crew when they see that the ''Executor'' is going down.
* OhCrap: The reaction of Sloane and her bridge crew when they see that the ''Executor'' is going down.
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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As the battle starts to turn against the Imperials, Sloane orders a hyperspace jump calculated to Annaj, as it's the likely destination for a rebel retreat. However, once they lose communications with the the Endor garrison, the Death Star overbridge, and the Emperor's throne room, she realizes the battle is lost and recalls all TIE fighters before ordering the retreat.retreat after the Death Star explodes.
* NumberTwo: Nymos Lyle is Sloane's executive officer and her confidant.
* OhCrap: The reaction ofSloane and her Sloane's bridge crew when they see that the ''Executor'' is going down.down and again when the Death Star explodes.
* NumberTwo: Nymos Lyle is Sloane's executive officer and her confidant.
* OhCrap: The reaction of
* TheStoic: Sloane projects this image, knowing that maintaining proper command discipline is necessary to prevent her crew from panicking, especially in as dire a situation as Endor.
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* YouAreInCommandNow: With the death of Admiral Piett and the destruction of the ''Executor'', and sporadic communications from the Death Star, Sloane finds herself to be the ranking officer and so orders the fleet's withdrawal.
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* YouAreInCommandNow: With the death of Admiral Piett and the destruction of the ''Executor'', and sporadic communications from the Death Star, Sloane finds herself to be the ranking officer and so orders the fleet's withdrawal.withdrawal.
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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As the battle starts to turn against the Imperials, Sloane orders a hyperspace jump calculated to Annaj, as it's the likely destination for a rebel retreat. However, once they lose communications with the the Endor garrison, the Death Star overbridge, and the Emperor's throne room, she realizes the battle is lost and recalls all TIE fighters before ordering the retreat.
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* SmugSnake: Colonel Ottkreg, Sloane's PoliticalOfficer. She ends up shooting him when he becomes annoying one too many times (specifically, thinking the rebels are retreating when they're actually getting clear of the Death Star).
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* SmugSnake: Colonel Ottkreg, Sloane's PoliticalOfficer. She ends up shooting him when he becomes annoying one too many times (specifically, thinking the rebels are retreating when they're actually getting clear of the doomed Death Star).Star).
* VillainEpisode: The Battle of Endor, told from the POV of the Empire.
* YouAreInCommandNow: With the death of Admiral Piett and the destruction of the ''Executor'', and sporadic communications from the Death Star, Sloane finds herself to be the ranking officer and so orders the fleet's withdrawal.
* VillainEpisode: The Battle of Endor, told from the POV of the Empire.
* YouAreInCommandNow: With the death of Admiral Piett and the destruction of the ''Executor'', and sporadic communications from the Death Star, Sloane finds herself to be the ranking officer and so orders the fleet's withdrawal.
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* {{Expy}}: Sloane continues to take on the role of [[Literaure/TheThrawnTrilogy Gilad Pellaeon]], as she is the one who orders the Imperial Navy's retreat from Endor.
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* {{Expy}}: Sloane continues to take on the role of [[Literaure/TheThrawnTrilogy [[Literature/TheThrawnTrilogy Gilad Pellaeon]], as she is the one who orders the Imperial Navy's retreat from Endor.
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'''''The Levers of Power''''' is a ShortStory by Jason Fry set in the Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse.
It's an important day for Admiral Rae Sloane. The Emperor's grand strategy to destroy the rebels is nearing fruition; the trap is ready above Endor. However, as the battle progresses, things get steadily worse for the Empire.
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* CallBack: As the Rebels get more bold in their attack, Sloane finds herself drawing on the teachings of [[Literature/ANewDawn Count Vidian]].
* DeadpanSnarker: Many of Sloane's interactions with Colonel Ottkreg.
-->'''Ottkreg:''' [[CaptainObvious We're under attack!]]\\
'''Sloane:''' That's a common hazard during space battles.
* {{Expy}}: Sloane continues to take on the role of [[Literaure/TheThrawnTrilogy Gilad Pellaeon]], as she is the one who orders the Imperial Navy's retreat from Endor.
* OhCrap: The reaction of Sloane and her bridge crew when they see that the ''Executor'' is going down.
* SmugSnake: Colonel Ottkreg, Sloane's PoliticalOfficer. She ends up shooting him when he becomes annoying one too many times (specifically, thinking the rebels are retreating when they're actually getting clear of the Death Star).
It's an important day for Admiral Rae Sloane. The Emperor's grand strategy to destroy the rebels is nearing fruition; the trap is ready above Endor. However, as the battle progresses, things get steadily worse for the Empire.
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* CallBack: As the Rebels get more bold in their attack, Sloane finds herself drawing on the teachings of [[Literature/ANewDawn Count Vidian]].
* DeadpanSnarker: Many of Sloane's interactions with Colonel Ottkreg.
-->'''Ottkreg:''' [[CaptainObvious We're under attack!]]\\
'''Sloane:''' That's a common hazard during space battles.
* {{Expy}}: Sloane continues to take on the role of [[Literaure/TheThrawnTrilogy Gilad Pellaeon]], as she is the one who orders the Imperial Navy's retreat from Endor.
* OhCrap: The reaction of Sloane and her bridge crew when they see that the ''Executor'' is going down.
* SmugSnake: Colonel Ottkreg, Sloane's PoliticalOfficer. She ends up shooting him when he becomes annoying one too many times (specifically, thinking the rebels are retreating when they're actually getting clear of the Death Star).
