(Vader's Entry)
[Chapter 3, Palpatine's Speculation]
My master's voice eerily crept, "Lord Vader, I fear the troopers you have assigned to this mission will fail. Despite the fact your soldiers have exceeded in the past, doesn't ensure an Imperial victory. I sense your spirit my apprentice... You have become... attached to these soldiers, have you not?" Palpatine paused, darkly gazing into my eyes. "Lord Vader... If your men are to fail, I will await their execution by your saber." He finished sharply. My conscious plummeted into confusion and distress. Following moments of silence I spoke, "My master, are you certain? These troopers have proven to be valuable assets for the Empire. Shall-" Palpatines eyes grew deranged with bitterness. He growled, "DO IT." Taking control of my apparent inner turmoil, I alleged my loyalty for my powerful master, "Yes, my master. The troopers will be executed by my hand if their mission proves to be a failure..."