Thank you to all the reviewers. This update is really short as I have two exams tomorrow, but the next will be posted over the weekend.
The Imperial Officer's Guide to Success (and Staying Alive)
Chapter Seven: What to Do If You're Taken Prisoner
First, do not get taken prisoner! It is generally a time-consuming, humiliating, and painful experience. Unless restraints are "your thing", fight to the last man to avoid being taken captive. In the event that there are very few of you left, get behind the remaining others to increase the chances of your survival. In the event that you fail to escape, surrender is dishonorable, but may be your only option. Your objectives in captivity are to avoid revealing tactical information and to stay alive. Remember not to lose your dignity. You are an Imperial Officer and it is improper for you to cry, whine, or beg for mercy like a six-year-old girl! They may have the guns, but show them that you are the better man. Use a commanding, superior tone of voice when talking to them at all times. I suggest using Rebelscum and Traitor when referring to them as it really irritates them. Unfortunately, Rebels are very touchy-feely individuals that will want to ask you questions like what your name is, where you live, and what your feelings are on politics. Their interrogation methods don't rely on IT-O droids or truth drugs, but they are still torture. They will try to get to know you before they ask you for tactical information. Give them rank and serial number anything else is a betrayal to the empire. So what do you do in the rare instance that your rebel captors are losing patience and thinking of injuring or killing you? There's nothing the feeble little rebels like more than a good sob story. This one works well for the instance when you are asked why you joined the Empire.
I joined the Empire when I lost my(wife, small child, farm, baby animal). When that happened I was(in horrible pain, destroyed, emotionally crippled, confused.) I just wanted to (get enough money for an operation, make a difference, save lives, escape persecution). The galaxy is a (rough, unforgiving, dangerous, confusing) place and I feel so (empty, tired, hopeless, contrite, lost). I know you understand as we (have both suffered, are really not so different). I (never wanted to join the empire, am a good person inside, also love furry animals) any combination of the suggested phrases should work. Be advised this is only for emergencies as it requires tremendous acting talent!
Once they're feeling sorry for you, you can use their compassion against them. Offer to perform a menial task like carrying firewood or tending to the wound you inflicted on a soldier. Once you've shown them that you can be trusted, start formulating an escape plan. The secret is to be alone with the leader. Tell them you have something to show them. When their guard is down, take their weapon and force them to escort you back to your troops.