EXT. ABOVE CRAIT - DAY (SUN IS VISIBLE)

An Imperial fleet hangs over the planet, a star across the bow of a Star Destroyer.

A ship slowly rises in front of the camera, turning from it's side around to present it's thrusters as it boosts away toward the destroyer. The ship is the large command ship used to besiege the fortress on Crait.

FADE OUT

CUT INT. STAR DESTROYER HANGAR BAY

There is a small arrangement of first order Stormtroopers. They stand in rank and file, but are abnormally disorganized from their expected spot. Admiral Helmuth stands at the end of the parade tunnel, there is a small bit of oil on his uniform, and a few black markings on his left cheek from when the destroyer suffered damage.

He sighs a bit as the ship lands in front of them, with Kylo Ren, General Hux, and several stormtroopers follow behind them. They stop in front of Admiral Helmuth, looking to him nervously. Helmuth has a tired aura, his features disciplined but exhausted. He moves from standing at attention, moving to Kylo Ren and Hux

ADMIRAL HELMUTH

(Prostrating lightly in greeting)

Kylo Ren, General Hux.

(Stands at attention to them)

You will be pleased to know, that with great efforts during your battle we were able to stabilize most subsystems on the remaining Star Destroyers.

However, you will not be pleased as to be reminded that, in the matter of rank, I now must assume command of The First Order.

(Kylo Ren and General Hux both express disbelief, however the cause is different, with Hux not knowing of Snoke's death and Kylo not knowing of the admiral)

GENERAL HUX

(With a brief stutter)

The-Then that means…

ADMIRAL HELMUTH

Yes, our Supreme Leader, Snoke, has died. It is not a position that I hold particularly close, but I must move in to fill his place. A subordinate of mine, possibly Lieutenant Kries, will be assuming the role of Admiral of this fleet.

KYLO REN

This is ridiculous! I am-

(He stops for a moment, realizing his mistake)

I, WAS, the apprentice of Snoke before he died. I am the one who must lead the First Order.

ADMIRAL HELMUTH

(Turns attention to Kylo Ren, responding angrily)

I meant to conceal this but you leave me no choice in asserting yourself so boldly. As we recieved reports of Snoke dying, we learned of a fight on the bridge. Kylo, YOU were the one who killed our supreme leader, a crime with which we could very well have you executed.

HUX

(In a shocked tone)

Kylo! Is this true? Why!?

KYLO REN

(In a hushed tone, cowed, his head down, snapping quickly to, then from Hux)

Yes… but it wasn't my ! I was betrayed by that Jedi, she manipulated me into killing Snoke!

(Hux is about to speak, his face furrowed and red with anger. Helmuth interjects, stepping between the two after slipping his hand as blinders to distract Hux. He faces Kylo)

ADMIRAL HELMUTH

Kylo, you are extraordinarily important to the First Order, and if you wish to maintain your bid for the Throne of the Empire, then you must continue this path... You are the only one who is able of us three… You must KILL that Jedi!