The monstrous Imperial Star Destroyers were still assuming attack formations when a lone bow winged TIE fighter made its final approach towards the command ship. It was leaking fuel and pieces were falling off as it entered sideways into a docking bay. Its controls damaged, the small ship lifted and spun several times before crashing and skidding across the landing bay. Finally it came to a stop while careening into a line of folded TIE fighters, which shattered, sending twisted metal shards everywhere.
Imperial stormtroopers raced over to clear the debris. The back of the crushed TIE fighter fell open, and out walked the very tall and very dark figure of Darth Vader. He walked passed the troopers, each of whom stood in attention as they noticed him. The rest could hear the slow methodical breathing of his ventilator and stopped what they were doing and lined up in inspection ranks.
"Lord Vader!" the ship commander exclaimed across the hangar as he exited the elevator and walked quickly to meet the dark lord. Vader stopped walking and waited for the man to reach him.
His cape was torn along its edge and there was dust on his boots, but other than that, Vader was unscathed. That was the first thing the commander noted to himself as he reached him.
"It is remarkable to see you Lord Vader. When we heard the report we feared the worst, what with the Governor, and the weapon destroyed."
"It was my report, Commander. It is safe to assume I survived." Vader spoke in his terribly deep voice that emanated from somewhere in his suit. Commander Vinn had never spoken to Vader before and he was surprised how his voice was so low and terribly strong he could feel his teeth move if he stood too close.
"Yes, of course" he stammered back.
"Why do you have unused fighters on the hangar deck, commander?"
"Well- I" he was interrupted by Vader.
"I am assuming command, and your incompetence is noted. Launch the rest of the fighters!" Vader ordered and waved his hand. He strode forward towards the elevators.
"Where is the admiral's ship?" he yelled back at Commander Vinn who had not yet moved several feet behind him, but quickly caught up.
"The rest of the fleet is on its way. They had been on their way to Dantooine, which as you know is on the far edge of the outer rim. It will take a few hours for them to arrive."
"Take me to the bridge", Vader demanded.
He needed the admiral's flagship to make contact with the Emperor. He had ached to speak with his master since the destruction of the Death Star. Then he would clearly explain the total failure of Governor Tarkin. It was obvious the entire governor system was weak, and a single forceful hand was needed to finally crush the rebellion and maintain order. Vader was the only one who could do it, and he was certain the Emperor knew this to be true.