So yes, the Emperor was indeed also overconfident. An entire legion of my best troops awaits them. It is quite safe from your pitiful little band. Go out to the command ship and await my orders.ĮMPEROR: It was I who allowed the Alliance to know the location of the shield generator. Soon the Rebellion will be crushed and young Skywalker will be one of us! Your work here is finished, my friend.

VADER: What of the reports of the Rebel fleet massing near Sullust?ĮMPEROR: It is of no concern. LUKE: Your overconfidence is your weakness.ĮMPEROR: From here you will witness the final destruction of the Alliance, and the end of your insignificant Rebellion. So yes, the rest of the fleet was indeed deployed elsewhere around the galaxy. With the Imperial Fleet spread throughout the galaxy in a vain effort to engage us, it is relatively unprotected. We also know that the weapon systems of this Death Star are not yet operational.

MON MOTHMA: The data brought to us by the Bothan spies pinpoints the exact location of the Emperor's new battle station.

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