Darth Vader "You have failed me for the last time" - Full Scene HD

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[@alexitorico6686]

Vader: "You are in command now, Admiral Piett." Piett: "Thank you, Lord Vader." Transmission ends. Piett: "Fuck!"

[@neutronalchemist3241]

The moment Darth Vader promotes you, is the moment you should consider to write your will.

[@tankskicommander5079]

Piett wanted this he set ozzel up over the course of a year

[@MegaMat666]

Piett afraid

[@PalpatinesPlumber]

With great promotion comes a great life expectancy cut

[@anjamccubbin328]

After work: Fuck, fuck, fuck, FUCK, FUCK WHAT HAVE I DONE.

[@carlpeng2580]

If you were promoted in the Empire, it means that someone died.

[@vasmares]

then imagine the way Moff Tarkin took ^^

[@fly672]

Moff Tarkin started when Ther was no Empire but Republic, and He was Palpatine's close friend

[@Tigerman1138]

Where some see failure others see opportunity.

[@physical_insanity]

In one way or another, anyway.

[@The911knight]

Reminds me of a small part from "The Force Unleashed"

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

Piett was the only high ranking officer who managed to survive Vader's wrath by not messing up too much. Imagine how great that looks on a resume. "Worked under Darth Vader for two films, still alive."

[@47of74]

Well at least until a few minutes before the end of Endor.....

[@Redpoppy80]

Piett was rather lucky as the Falcon escaping Vader's grasp should have been on Piett's head but Vader was too distracted by losing Luke that Vader forgot about him until Piett was able to redeem himself.

[@lyianx]

@@Redpoppy80 That wasnt it. I have a comment here explaining in more detail, but despite how it looked, Vader didnt just killed off his officers at a whim. Generally, everyone he killed he had a dislike for to begin with and in most of those cases, those people did not screw up just once. Vader even before this point had a dislike for Ozzel because he knew the kind of person he was. This last screw up was not his first, and Vader wanted a reason to get rid of him and place Peitt in command and he used this for that case. He actually liked Peitt and was responsible for him being on his ship in the first place. He might not have liked that the falcon got away, but as far as Vador goes, it was Piett's "first" mistake, and given how much it took for him to put Piett in that position, i dont think he was ready to place someone else in command. He also knew that unlike most imperial officers, Piett actually cared about the work, and not his career.

[@coconoisette]

​@@lyianx That's because Ozzel was more loyal to the Emperor, wasn't it? Like he had been placed there by the big guy

[@bretttoombs2465]

more impressive than an MBA

[@Fr0st1989]

"You have failed me for the last time, Admiral." I like how that line implies even Vader was willing to forgive slip-ups every now and then.

[@robassi7434]

Well he did fuck up earlier by nearly not sending a team to the hoth system...so 2 fuck ups = death

[@komodo_moe3930]

"The emperor is not as forgiving as I am"

[@sippeon9047]

​@komodo_moe3930 Vader, at least, would kill you swiftly and call it a day.Palpatine would slowly kill you, then bring you back rinse and repeat until he's satisfied. Vader is not as much of a sadist.

[@tmac731]

@@sippeon9047lmfao

[@secretagentbloke]

Vader should have been reported to HR. There should be a gap between final verbal warning and termination

[@Wintermute01001]

I wonder if anyone ever chokes on food in the Imperial cafeteria and Vader has to say "That's not me."

[@spinax22]

Who question if it was him? Are you gonna go ask him? Fuck that, I'll eat my military rations in peace.

[@ArgentumFox]

+spinax22 He probably has to clarify that so people help the person choking.

[@lordaizen66]

+ArgentumFox vader....come on somehelp him he is important the emporer is going to be pissed if he dies

[@jaystarr6571]

Like the guy who cleans the bathroom and puts a trash can in front of the door and makes you wait outside until he finishes

[@RenegadeElite101]

+Jay Starr Vader speed walks to the nearest bathroom only to find the trash can in front while the janitor cleans.Vader: (Lifts Hand and begins force choking the janitor). I have to go, and now so do you. (Kills Janitor).Vader then turns to the nearest stormtrooper. Vader: You're the janitor now trooper 267. (Stormtrooper drops weapons and body slams the trashcan out of the way.). Vader: Excellent work.

[@philiphunn194]

"Thank you, Lord Vader." Translation: "Oh shit, I'm next in the firing line."

[@gamester512]

Yes, but Vader didn't do it because Piett wasn't at fault. He had no control over the situation, and Vader was aware of that. The same could not be said for Ozzel.

[@Tigerman1138]

01:09 He doesn’t know if he wants the promotion.

[@mgway4661]

Vader was a great military leader. Prove me wrong

[@gregholman2431]

Exactly. Piett was promoted to admiral, by Darth Vader (which, in a sense and way is a positive for Piett); but thus was instantly cast as the next lead bearer of pressure (which, of course, is quite a negative for Piett). If you were Piett, what would you rather have: promotion, or chief extent and degree of pressure?

[@fly672]

@@mgway4661 He killed people for mistakes not allowing them to learn from them causing terror within his own military ranks.

[@theredman2783]

"He's as clumsy as he is stupid." -Darth Vader, absolute savage.

[@norman6492]

Sounds like something Anakin would say LOL

[@Darklarik3]

Not savage enough considering Ozzel's mistake would cost a shit ton of imperial lives. Instead of a fast an easy orbital bombardment, they would have to do a ground siege with tons of casualties and resources.

[@ascelot]

@@Darklarik3 Not really, considering rebels where already starting to evacuate the hoth system due to the probe they found. Regardless of where the ships exited hyperspace, shield would of already been up.

[@alguem292]

@@norman6492 guess why

[@SorenDaein]

That savage line reappeared in a Star Wars game. It's said by Vader if an opposing player makes a foolish blunder and falls down a bottomless pit. Didn't get the name of the game.

[@BestWayKilla]

0:33 I love the way Vader cuts Veers off here, like he's saying: "No no, this is *_his_* fuck-up, don't try to explain things for him." He's basically telling Veers that he doesn't need to concern himself with trying to cover his own ass, since all of the blame is falling on Ozzel, his superior. Vader may be a ruthless taskmaster, but he's quite fair about holding people accountable when they're the ones giving the orders.

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

It's such moments that show Vader truly didn't lost all of his humanity!

[@LeftytheGansterGremlin]

@@IronMan-tk8uc It was easier to view Vader that way before the prequels, but I think there's no good left in ya when you kill children casually. But you're right. Vader knows how to place proper blame.

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

@@LeftytheGansterGremlin Even with the child killing, he still wasn't completely evil. He was twisted by Palpatine to such a point that he committed these atrocities, mixed with anger, fear and confusion.

[@LeftytheGansterGremlin]

@@IronMan-tk8uc Doesn't matter, pal. You kill kids, you're beyond help. No one can "make" you do anything. He has the biggest stake in this. He was fully capable of recognizing the difference between right and wrong.

[@GeDiceMan]

Didn't Vader also executed a captain in the same film despite that captain willing to bear all responsibility for his mistake? Either way, Vader's intolerance for in incompetence shows.

[@One-ct3xe]

It's funny that Vader doesn't use figures of speech. When he says that you've failed him for the last time, it's literally the last time

[@Gabronthe]

@Qimodis I'm more inclined to 'Matter of fact'

[@rasikkom9605]

Vader believed in absolution. It's one of the things that drove him to the dark side.

[@logicaldude3611]

He tells Admiral Piett not to fail him again, then doesn't do anything at the end of the movie when the Millenium Falcon escapes.

[@menacelurkingyet8345]

Admiral Ozzel: That's okay, I didn't want to work for your sorry ass anyway !

[@paulspuppetshows746]

That never occurred that's some pretty dark stuff

[@USAIRFORCE621]

"He is as clumsy as he is stupid!" Lord Vader actually has a sense of humor.

[@billyjoyce6849]

Dark humor XD

[@Pointblankmos]

+Billy Joyce Darth Humour.

[@tombarnes6923]

His humor also shows in "apology accepted, Captain Needa" lol

[@tobito3100]

I once used that line when someone was apologising to me for something. Funny thing was that they finished the quote at the same time.

[@gcHK47]

Fighting in the Clone Wars, he is a brilliant tactician.

[@shyriiwookxaczik7082]

I like how Vader can multi-task: issuing commands and choking at the same time. Respect

[@JustPippaNY]

Plus he recognizes Piett for his diligence in finding the rebel base.

[@Diablo84]

Also socially distancing by working at home and still wears mask and gloves.

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

😂😂😂😂

[@Elemental-Phoenix-Dragon]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Mago.-]

Real gangsta

[@dr.bright5670]

Shout out General Veers for trying to defend Ozzel right to Vader's face. Sign of a loyal soldier.

[@amadeupname151]

"He's a General. Not a coward." - Julian Glover to George Lucas

[@midniteryder_3-16]

I heard that veers h8ed ozzel as much as piett but tried 2 help since they were going into battle & offing an officer was not the right time…

[@TheAntiDisneyEmperor]

@@midniteryder_3-16I’m pretty sure almost everyone in the empire despised Ozzel

[@IamGenoBlack]

@@TheAntiDisneyEmperor Ozzell is like that boss at work promoted strictly on connections totallly out of touch when it comes to personnel and business matters.

[@Moakmeister]

I wonder how often Vader rolls his eyes behind that mask.

[@chicken_953]

Ben Moak Lamo!

[@DarthVader1273]

Ben Moak More often than you think.

[@user-ck8xm5oj5h]

Ben Moak I imagine he did all sorts of things behind that mask like pulling faces at the emperor when he was telling Vader off.

[@LeftytheGansterGremlin]

Fun fact: in the old expanded universe before Disney retconned it, Vader's teeth were dull because he grinded and gritted his teeth so much. Sof if he dver decided to eat normal food instead of fluids, he would have a hard time chewing it.

[@regeleleu8814]

They are permanently rolling I assume

[@ravial360]

“He is clumsy as he is stupid” Damn Vader don’t mess around.

[@FourKaiju]

Don't know why but I sometimes laughed at it.

[@aitorlopete3913]

That always gets me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maximummatt73]

Ol Vader was pretty cold on the low

[@ravial360]

@@maximummatt73 you should check out some of the comics, Vader is cold and a whole lot more.

[@stoneg.barrow9991]

I suppose it took the time-jump of a Next Generation to warrant a similar scene in another film classic revolving around such Things Stellar and Galactic: [cf. "Galaxy Quest- Kill Signal" kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3OriYl5dqmnl80 ] Just opinin', mind you; FWIW.

[@CRY0RAPT0R]

I love how the officer in the room with the headset just turns around casually and is like "Nothing to see here. I love my job, I love my job."

[@Lonovavir]

The no so subtle implication is Vader force choking idiots is a daily event. Cleanup crew to the bridge!!!!

[@lukej452]

isn't this 98% of people in the real world as well xD

[@Raptorman0205]

_Hears a loud thump from behind_ _Looks to see its a body_ _Looks up to see fucking Darth Vader on VC_ _"Nooooooope, not today sir. File that under not my business."_

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

😂😂😂😂

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

@@Raptorman0205 😂😂😂😂

[@12classics39]

The timing here is chilling … Vader dubbing him “ADMIRAL Piett,” Ozzel collapsing, and Piett’s eyes widening in terror … all in the same moment.

[@ryuxfx52]

The slight strain in his voice as he says “you are in command now” is a nice touch shows the effort he was using to finish off Ozzel with the force strangulation.

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

😂😂😂😂

[@themonopolyguy4365]

Piett had some mad side eye as ozzel was choking to death.

[@pawprinting]

The fact that he can force choke people from that far away always made me believe that the stuff about midichlorians was just added on nonsense. Even when you understand how the midichlorians work it wouldn't make any sense for Vader to be able to reach someone from that distance.

[@gengarzilla1685]

It's almost like you missed the bit where it's revealed that his midichlorian count was basically off the charts, exceeding even Yoda's.

[@pixelpotato4874]

"Dear Mrs Ozzel, It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of your husband. Admiral Ozzel was a great servant of the Empire, but unfortunately came out of lightspeed to close to a Rebel star system, resulting in his untimely death, my condolences to you and your family, yours Sincerely Lord Vader"

[@bloodlustquartet6234]

The funny thing is, I can actually see him sending that message.

[@maxigol1977]

Parphrasing from Top Gun "The Empire regretfully informs you that your husband is dead because he was as clumsy as he was stupid"

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

BloodlustQuartet lol I can’t see sending a letter at all unless he someone else do it.

[@Darkphoenix007A]

Even crazier is the fact that I read that letter in JEJ's voice!!!

[@killerdebit5709]

BloodlustQuartet 😂😂😂😂

[@trycoldman2358]

The guy at the computer was like "Lol I hated that guy anyway"

[@nickflaming3657]

AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH really)

[@rotyler2177]

True. He tested everyones resolve (including Vaders by taking the fleet out of hyperspace late deliberately). He was testing Vaders resolve.

[@1ofHenrysMen]

That's just a perfect expression

[@gcHK47]

trycoldman23 None of the 400,000 crew liked Ozzel.

[@jebiniv]

I just noticed that. Like he looks down and then just casually keeps working lmao

[@Dukesparrow1999]

Bruh the fact Vader kept Ozzel alive just so he could hear he was being replaced for being an insubordinate idiot really is sadistic as hell, i love it

[@bretthosmer6770]

Imagine being Admiral Ozzel, and the last words you hear before you die are, "You are in command now, Admiral Piett."

[@Dukesparrow1999]

Talk about a strike to one's ego

[@rhyzmci]

Admiral Piett’s face when he gets that huge promotion though.

[@thanoseid2883]

That’s a scared face

[@mk11xgameplays44]

Was always my exact thoughts also lol.

[@easygrin1127]

I always imagined they had a pretty sweet job whenever Lord Vader wasn't around. He seems pretty contend with it in part 3 when he is actually the main guy on thebship and Vader is fucking about on the death star.

[@girl1213]

Believe me it's not excitement. He's that much closer to death-by-Vader's mysterious hand and he knows it. The Empire encourages ambition and grab opportunity and power by any means, but the price is you're more likely to die due to failure rather then a glorious battle. It's why the Empire fell after the Battle of Endor military-wise more then anything. The best officers were often killed for minor failures.

[@rhyzmci]

@@girl1213 I never said he was excited.

[@CBright7831]

In canon, Vader actually respected Piett due to his humble background and beginnings. A lot of the Admirals (we'll use Ozzel as an example here) were born into families of wealth and high influence in the galaxy. Notice how he is not as hostile to Piett as he is to the other commanding officers in the movies.

[@pauloflores3829]

His light side is showing - very faintly.

[@ryancox4498]

And then there is General Veers. Nice guy, but a bit of a close-talker.

[@G1NZOU]

Piett is definitely less incompetent than others and Vader probably sees it, although sometimes he fails he takes responsibility for it and doesn't appear to have a large ego that would annoy Vader.

[@bigben028cards1]

taking credit for his failures didn't do much good for Captain needa. honestly I'm surprised Vader didn't spare him for having the balls to apologize in person.

[@slothfromthegoonies8201]

Privileged or not, the fact that he was completely incompetent didn't help his cause...

[@buttlord2223]

A subtle detail and maybe not even intentional, but I like that the General tries to cover for the Admiral's tactical error, and appreciate that Vader doesn't pull one of those "DON'T TALK BACK TO ME, PEON" villain moments and punish him too. He just corrects him, "No he's a fucking moron, now go drop your dudes"

[@thomas5585]

The actor, who also played Grand Maester Pycell in Game of thrones, suggested that to Lucas. He said that as a badass general, Vader would respect his character and Lucas agreed.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@@thomas5585 he’s also the same guy who played Walter Donovan in The Last Crusade!

[@Lonovavir]

Veers was useful and a competent warrior, Vader respects those. Ozzel was a fool who probably got his job via nepotism, hence Veers was allowed to back talk Vader and live while Ozzel was............ "corrected".

[@pittland44]

You really get the sense that Vader respects Veers, which I absolutely love. It makes Vader more competent as a military commander, and thus more of a threat, if he himself respects his more competent and ferocious field commanders. It also makes Veers into a badass in about two seconds flat which carries over into the ensuing battle with the rebels. If Vader just randomly kills everyone who serves under him (which would be an easy assumption to make) then the empire has no rules or structure, and that makes them less of a threat because they would lose all competency within the organization quickly. Because Vader respects the officers that can pull their weight and do their jobs well (Tarkin, Veers, Piet, Jerjerod, etc.) it makes them more dangerous because it means that the empire doesn't tolerate incompetence, not failure. Case in point, Vader doesn't kill Piet when the Millenium Falcon jumps to hyperspace at the end of the movie. Instead, he just walks off and doesn't say anything, even though Piet expected to be killed. That would tell all of Vader's subordinates that while Vader might kill you for dropping the ball when it's your job, he doesn't hold it against you when it was something outside your control. Vader made sure the hyperdrive was deactivated, what he didn't count on was his old assistant R2-D2 being onboard to fix the disabled systems. He would know that wasn't Piet's fault, so he didn't kill Piet which would make Piet respect him even more. We actually see this when Vader tells Piet he'll take care of the shuttle himself in ROTJ. Piet figures, alright, he's got this under control, I'll just go back to work.

[@wingedbluj1674]

Vader basically went "Thanks to him, we gotta do this shit the hard way."

[@75aces97]

We learn a lot about Imperial morale and management tactics in just a few minutes. General Veers stood up for a fellow senior officer to try to convince Vader to give him benefit of the doubt. The plee doesn't work, but Vader trusts Veers to proceed with the mission. So he encourages teamwork and accountability, punishes incompetence, recognizes and promotes talent, and everyone who isn't killed keeps their eyes on the prize.

[@75aces97]

Oops. Meant Captain Piett, not General Veers.

[@madgavin7568]

The problem is Vader wants every subordinate to follow his every command and he doesn't necessarily allow for ingenuity or independence among his subordinates unlike Admiral Thrawn who willingly accepts new ideas even if they weren't his own. Thrawn was known to promote ingenuity among his subordinates and forgive mistakes (or errors). Vader on the other hand, he thinks he knows best and so you obey his every command and know your place. If you screw up, well you know what can happen with Vader. That's not to say Vader is a bad commander, far from it as he's shown and known to be a very skilled tactician. But his style of command is very rigid and centralized, its 'inflexible' so to speak. Thrawn on the other hand, is brilliant and adaptable to any situation making him a much better commander.

[@OldSchool845]

​@@75aces97Well, he's *Admiral* Piett now, so...

[@raymondfrye5017]

@@75aces97 A costly mistake, no doubt. Remember,...the Emperor is not as forgiving as Darth Vader and he can read your mind by the Force. Bleat!

[@75aces97]

@@raymondfrye5017 not good either way. Bad enough having a boss who can Force strangle me in the middle of a Zoom meeting from thousands of miles away like that. I guess the emperor can do that, or kill me 100 other ways.

[@megaboss8140]

Moral of the story: Where one sees failure, Another sees PROMOTION.

[@ragingocelot4013]

Megaboss damn right

[@mrzeromafia]

true. Lol

[@thundersoul6795]

I wouldn't really call it on Piett tho, he clearly saw terrible death of his commanding officer and was kinda frightened enough to see the same fate if he fails instead of a simple promotion.

[@largol33t1]

Yeah, but then what happens if Vader says "And YOU! You better do a better job than the last general or you're next!" I'd be peeing my pants if he said that.

[@apexone5502]

largol33t1 that threat would make the worker too nervous which, inevitably, means that they'd be so terrified of screwing up that they end up messing up anyway. They're bound to end up getting force choked.

[@SheldonAdama17]

If this is a promotion, I'd rather not imagine a court martial.

[@carterthomas7408]

Court martial? In the Empire? Lol Besides, Ossel was incompetent before he commanded Death Squadron and would get a slap on the wrist because of his family name in the navy. He was dead when he got the job under Vader's fist.

[@trashbuckets2120]

That was a court martial!

[@porzto]

With Darth Vader you can have both at the same time. Efficient.

[@carterthomas7408]

Indeed

[@jaiofficialmusic]

A court martial actually sounds more reasonable than a meeting with Vader, as shown from the deleted scene in Solo A Star Wars Story movie. Here, Ozzel angered Vader and that was enough to kill him lol.

[@Brian6587]

Just love how Vader says “General, prepare your troops for a surface attack” Sounds awesome just how he annunciates it.

[@gnir6518]

the ‘ck’ emphasis, he’s relishing the word

[@IronheartvsMiles]

That's how great black actors are

[@groobells]

I love how the line “he is as clumsy as he is stupid” sounds like such an anakin thing to say lol

[@trainfire2008]

“….before General Grievous is…..Spare Parts”

[@Dukesparrow1999]

He is anakin after all

[@StarWarsMoments]

No, what Vader said was clever.

[@Itsnoahscott]

Well he is Anakin

[@AA0506TURBO]

Proof that some sides of Anakin never left even after he turned lol

[@Kragatar]

"You are in command now, _Admiral_ Piett". Great delivery of that line.

[@adrian6371]

and at the very moment that Ozzel's throat is crushed and he falls

[@VulpisFoxfire]

Indeed. You can hear the impatience and annoyance that now Vader has to figure out how to work around Ozzel's screwup.

[@CustomizedUsername]

Piett’s facial expression was perfect 😂

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

Congratulations Admiral Piett! If you screw up, remember the Emperor is not as forgiving as Darth Vader!

[@Gage_Brumley]

I like to think he kept Ozzel alive just long enough to hear that he was being replaced. Such a Darth Vader thing to do

[@cximines]

1:09 The guy in the backround: What the hell??- Oh nevermind, Lord Vader's just killing people again. Fourth guy this month.

[@ivanmartinez3384]

haha i though that too

[@Muglosx]

+CXimines lol

[@saddamhussein3849]

+CXimines 1:10 Oh hey I'm on TV! :D

[@finnyuk4906]

I like to think he's thinking something in his head like" seriously dude someone's got to clean that up

[@daithenschoonmaker3727]

+CXimines vader on a killing spree

[@jpf7942]

Imagine getting choked to death during a Zoom call by your boss😂😂

[@ameliakyle7054]

You have asked me for a raise for the last time.

[@wingedbluj1674]

And hearing that the guy next to you is taking your job

[@thejackal5099]

That stuttering of Veers when Vader pointed out that Admiral Ozzel came out of lightspeed to quickly; he knew what was about to happen. Little moments like these really add so much to a scene or indeed a movie.

[@paulanthony5274]

True and the admiral was too pompous and dumb to know it was coming too

[@TheVic18t]

He came out of light speed too late not too quickly.

[@nuclearmatt8119]

I love how Piett gets promoted before Ozzel even hits the floor. xD

[@braywyatt6163]

guess he got choked up lol

[@christopherg2347]

If you do the "you failed me for the last time", make sure the replacement sees it. Bonus points if the replacement was the one doing the killing for you! Minuspoints if it did not stick.

[@Tigerman1138]

“Paperwork doesn’t concern me, Captain.”

[@megaman133]

Well technically Lord Vader did not finish his sentence before Ozzel hit the floor.

[@whoknowswhocares885]

That’s a sign Ozzel was a pain in Vader’s ass before he was killed

[@mohamedmeskini8430]

Palpatine: "Do you desire the job of a Moff, Lord Vader?" Vader: "No, that sounds really boring." Palpatine: "THEN STOP KILLING MY MOFFS!"

[@largol33t1]

There are a few comments on this video about that exact subject, LOL! I'm sure Palpatine called Vader to his office and chewed him out for killing a few officers because it meant someone new had to be hired to replace them!

[@PLAYCOREE]

@@largol33t1 that why Vader started to promote others

[@def3ndr887]

Which I don’t see why since all the moffs are awful

[@ULTIMATZEKROM]

Vader: Maybe if they were more competent I would stop

[@slewone4905]

@@def3ndr887 The Empire probably lost, because they lost all their experience admiralty. Piett was an idiot.

[@PerovNigma]

_"The rebels have detected our presence,"_ *[sic]* _Vader said, calmly, as if he were musing about trivialities. Veers knew what was coming. "Admiral Ozzel came out of lightspeed too close to the system."_ _And there it was. Ozzel's loyalty had never been questioned, but the man suffered from the same malady Grand Moff Tarkin had - arrogance. Veers suspected that, like Tarkin, Ozzel would find the disease fatal. Even so, Veers felt moved to attempt to explain the admiral's decision. "He-He felt surprise was wiser-"_ _"He is as clumsy as he is stupid," Vader said, annoyance creeping into the booming voice. Veers's_ *[sic]* _heartbeat remained steady. The anger was not for him._ ... _He slowed as he approached the door, though. He knew what was about to unfold. But despite his flaws, Admiral Kendal Ozzel deserved to be witnessed here, at the last, by at least one who respected him._ - From A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes Back, The Truest Duty by Christie Golden

[@Ryvaken]

Given Ozzel's performance aboard Reprisal, yes his loyalty was very much in question. The only certainties were his complacency, predictability, and ambition.

[@joshuadesautels]

So much for the theory that Ozzel was a Rebel spy, then, in other words?

[@typacsk]

No kidding? I met Golden at a con once; I didn't know she had written this. (Also, she's an absolute cinnamon roll.)

[@31redorange08]

What's up with the [sic]s?

[@PerovNigma]

@@31redorange08 It means that errors in my writing aren't my fault, because they were in the original text: ● The wording of Vader's line differs from the film ● It's incorrect to put _'s_ after a name that already ends in an _s_ - it should have been _Veers'_

[@Willpower-74205]

My theory: I've come to realize that Piett is a much smarter man than many people give him credit for. When the reports from the Hoth probe droid came in, he knew Ozzel would dismiss them out of hand, so he didn't report its findings immediately. Instead, he waited until Vader was on the bridge and THEN delivered the report knowing that the Sith Lord would hear them. Sure enough, Ozzel blew him off, but Vader overrode him and ordered a course for Hoth. Vader knew Ozzel was an idiot, so he gave him just enough rope to hang himself. The botched lightspeed approach to Hoth was just the final nail in Ozzel's coffin. All orchestrated by Piett. I love it when a plan comes together, even if it's not mine! 😎👍

[@charlie7329]

Working in the Empire is the one place you fear getting promoted.

[@CorruptEngieJR]

Vader: Piett, you are in charge now. Piett: Well crap, I'm dead, I don't even know what ship were in right now

[@mr.invisiblej7663]

You got that right Charlie. I hate to be the next guy who got promoted. lol

[@desmondng5375]

+Neutral Boy I'm scary What about Nazi Germany? Or the Soviet Union?

[@kylegodleski2510]

+Pikkabuu You are right in a sense that Hitler did not kill anybody, but to think other wise about him not ordering the deaths of human beings, including his top most faithful followers when they did not live up to expectation is utterly disrespectful to the true history of what occurred. I am sorry but your comment gave off the allusion that Hitler was not as ruthless as the other vile Dictator in the east. If you believe that than you are gravely mistaken. Of course, they both are evil. They both are equally the pure essence of evil. Hitler was just as ruthless as Stalin, but What Hitler does that is better than Stalin is be able to quietly make those people disappear. Stalin, perhaps just did not know how obvious his regime was at executing citizens or perhaps he just did not care. You have to understand that Hitler was also against any surrenders or retreats during battles what so ever. His generals knew that if they surrendered or retreated than they would be replaced

[@nighttrain1236]

+Neutral Boy Yeah but they have a great health care plan.

[@pauloflores3829]

Darth Vader = Manager of the Year. Motivating his employee to do well.

[@ihategoogle6066]

Perhaps he can find new ways to motivate them

[@JThom-yh3ef]

LOL. Yeah just imagine what the world population would be if every boss at work was like Vader.

[@houseofno]

"The Force chokes will continue until morale improves."

[@CaptainBardiel]

Chad Vader

[@ADCC-qp2gk]

Goes from captain to admiral just like that amazing lol

[@Goldstone93]

I like Vader’s management style. Set clear goals and take urgent action to course-correct as needed. Vader was quick to recognise that Ozzel did not have the skill set necessary and swiftly dispensed with him, thus resolving that issue and demonstrating his high standards to others. His promotion of Piett was done without fuss and it was quickly back to the task at hand. Vader knows how to get things done.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Manager of The Year!

[@Lonovavir]

Vader: Ozzel, you're incompetent. Ozzel: So you’re going to demote me? Or send me to the HR Department? Vader: I must…………. “correct” you. Piett: How substantial will my pay raise be?

[@miniaturejayhawk8702]

This is the case in most dictatorships.

[@awddfg]

@miniaturejayhawk8702 Ozzel was an incompetent commander that deserved death, in legends he recklessly led troops to their deaths in battle, he got high ranks because of his family name, not his abilities, dictatorship or not he deserved what was coming

[@lawenforcer9864]

@@Lonovavir pay rise would be substantial but not enough for business cards

[@jameswigggg]

Piett nails the part terror part enthusiasm while Vader is barking orders at him. I can’t help but feel for him trying to pay attention to Vader while also looking at someone 2 feet from him being choked to death. Great attention to detail by the director

[@Ben82077]

Vader:...you are in command Admiral Piette Piette: Thank you Lord Vader (Hologram disappears) Piette: FUCK! (Lightly Kicks Ozzel’s dead body)

[@Leondrius]

Haha. That's like saying thank you to someone who car-jacked you and drove off without putting a bullet in your head.

[@Thoralmir]

Ben Geiger Interestingly, Piette managed to survive until the end of Return of the Jedi.

[@Z95HeadHunter]

BlackDeathViral03 Vader believed that instilling fear to his subjects was the best way to drive them to success; by literally pressuring them to success to save their own life.

[@Ben82077]

Zelly64: never looked at it that way. They probably have an introduction video when they graduate from the academy. "Welcome to the Galactic Empire Fleet, Don't Fuck it up."

[@Z95HeadHunter]

I'd rather not join the Empire altogether, I'd either become a Bounty Hunter and go on wild adventures, (Read the books, they got all the best stories) or join the Rebel Alliance, a greater cause....that and they ultimately win the war.

[@gertrudemcfuzz74]

"He is as clumsy as he is stupid!" I use that line whenever possible.

[@rogerroger5283]

*_on flat earthers, example...._*

[@greenweeaboo8924]

i say that about my co-workers all the time

[@Nebulasecura]

I use that phrase to describe karens

[@jjrj8568]

Most GenZ brats would need many seconds to even process that line

[@lukez9721]

I have described so many people like that

[@dannyboi5887]

Considering that the Executor is nearly 12 fucking miles long, the fact that Vader is powerful enough in the Force to choke Ozzel from what's likely hundreds, possibly thousands of feet away from him is nothing short of terrifying

[@neddhu]

Yeah makes you wonder why he didnt force choke Han solo.

[@Dukesparrow1999]

​@@neddhucuz where's the fun in that

[@adamstewart1458]

​@@neddhuI think that the Force Choke requires a visual reference of the individual it is being used on to work... Otherwise, what's the point in trying to force choke someone when they are out of sight, and essentially out of mind...

[@ameliakyle7054]

Just imagine if there was a delay, just sitting there like "wait for it..."

[@spaghettimon3851]

1:07 I just love Piett's face when Darth Vader gives him a promotion he was like "Oh my God! Really?" 😂😂😂

[@BabyMatiny]

probably a mix of fear and excitement

[@lindaoneil5085]

I doubt Piett would dare say, "I'll pass on the offer, my lord."

[@JBrander]

But his head is next up on the chopping block if he messes up.

[@gokublack8342]

It shows loyalty to the chain of command and not the usual brown-nosing most Imperial Officers attempt with him

[@naterk9460]

"Who died and made you admiral?" "Ozzel."

[@Crrrow]

I like to imagine he actually said that during coffee break 30 minutes later to some lowly stormtrooper or officer.

[@afriend9428]

Jes my lord.

[@tektoastium7241]

"Ozzel and Vader respectively."

[@varric]

"Who made you admiral?" "Lord Vader." "My condolences."

[@idek6585]

Now I'm imagine some high ranking officers with some other low ranking stormtrooper at a lunch break discussing who was killed for them to be promoted. I ain't complaining

[@darthvader6000]

Be careful not to choke on your aspirations, Director.

[@YorktownUSA]

Darth Vader That was a great fucking line.

[@basilkarlo1557]

Darth Vader the fucking fight at the end was so epic too

[@justsomerandomguyonline2784]

Copied my joke

[@alphus6859]

Darth Vader hi

[@SmileytheSmile]

You ain' a boss o' mine!All hail the Republic! AHAHAHAHAHA

[@Galimeer5]

Gotta love that shot of Vader's Fleet. It shows that even though the Death Star was destroyed, the Empire is still as strong as ever. In a way, Vader's Flag Ship became the new stand-in for the Death Star: the powerful and imposing symbol of the Empire's power

[@RyanBlazeheart]

The Death Star was doomed to fail. It was also a waste of time and resources. Blowing up a world is stupid because in the end you lose even more valuable resources and also an entire culture. At least with a bombardment on the settlements you can keep other systems in line and still take the resources that remain.

[@sugdolomar]

Wait till you get a load of the eclipse. It's like the death star and the executor had sex

[@isaactheworshipwarrior6687]

I love how the guy gets promoted and he just looks horrified, because the guy who owned the position just died right beside him, and he KNOWS he'll share the same fate if he's not careful.

[@Dukesparrow1999]

Let's be real, every officer who just got promoted to such a position no doubt felt Pietts fear as well

[@EricGraham94]

Vader had every reason to choke Admiral Ozzel. 1) He's an arrogant shit who shot down Captain Piett's ACTUAL intel. 2) Admiral Ozzel screwed up the battle plan. The plan was to bring the fleet over orbit and bombard the Rebel base from space. But Ozzel screwed it up - he brought the fleet too close to the system that the Rebels were able to track the Imperial Fleet approaching with their sensors, and it gave them enough time to activate their shield generator, thus forcing the Imperials to do a surface attack, which is more costly in terms of resources and time.

[@Zoroarkmaster26]

This also isn't the first time he has messed up ether Vader said "You have failed me for the LAST time" meaning He as in fact messed up before Vader was sick of itn

[@Minecraftplayer205]

+blastiosemaster Ozzel was an idiot. Period.

[@rogerrhoden6160]

+Eric Graham actually if I remember the rebels were alerted by the scout droid that Han blew up...it wouldn't matter whatever Ozzel did...the rebels were alerted anyhow...He was going to die whether he was competent, or not

[@skyhawk00787]

+Roger Rhoden True, the rebels knew that the imperials were coming, but they didn't know exactly WHEN. The rebels started preparing evacuation procedures when the scout droid was eliminated, but they only activated the shield when the fleet warped in... too closely.

[@Zoroarkmaster26]

+Roger Rhoden it did as the rebels didn't know if the probe droid was recent or old Vader gave him orders in how to approach the system which he did not listen to Vader and alerted the rebels that they were about to attack

[@FEARSWTOR]

Here's one to think about: Did it take Ozzel that long to suffocate, or did Vader purposely hold off on completely crushing his throat just long enough so that the last thing he heard was his lowly subordinate Piett getting promoted to Admiral?

[@marsmurderer9868]

Probably just wanted to make his death as painful as possible

[@bladeduffer]

Looks like a bit of both. Vader immediately starts choking him and while he's gagging for air, it wasn't till he tells Piett that he's admiral that you hear Ozzel's larynx getting crushed.

[@nerddragon2222]

Also piett was one of the few officers who understood Darth Vader like palleon and thrawn sort of relationship

[@nerddragon2222]

Plus him and Vader like yeah ozzel sucked

[@chrisd530]

All I know is I love that look the guy behind him gives to the camera afterwards.

[@schwenda3727]

Vader whenever Piett fails: “don’t sweat it too much; it’s all good!” Vader whenever Captain Ozzel & Needa fail: “WHY YOU LITTLE!!!”

[@Bobcat205]

I feel like there's reason there. Ozzel was a pompous, arrogant idiot that Vader already disliked, and Needa had been a commander since the Clone Wars that could do so much better than he did when he lost the Falcon.

[@Crossfyre75]

The dialogue in Empire is so musical. Every single line is memorable.

[@ChristophBurschka]

Something tells me Piett isn't very excited about the promotion.

[@mikewanutski5137]

The higher the rank, the higher the chance of being choked like a bitch.

[@ExecutiveSonda]

More like higher the rank, the higher chance of Vader to notice your fuckups, the higher chance of being choked like a bitch.

[@rstein926]

Well in all honesty Piett had no other choice but to accept. He knew better than to defy Vader and obvilously he is aware of the pressure Vader has put on him as he cannot afford to fail him.

[@memecliparchives2254]

Part of him is excited, the rest of him nope

[@quintusfabiusmaximus8700]

LoL

[@GalenNight]

You have failed me for the last time, Admiral. Didn't know I could choke you through the TV did you? Well I can!

[@lastsniper101]

you sir win the Internet

[@Perjoss]

Wi-fi choke

[@billyjoyce6849]

Yeah you definitely won😀👏

[@22kingdomheartsfan]

Ha! Star Wars Family Guy.

[@Neroshi-Interactive]

lol

[@iamgaijin88]

_“the emperor is not as forgiving as i am.”_ - lord vader

[@redjirachi1]

I like the touch of how he phrases the apology: when he strangled Motti or Ozzel it's because he thinks they're being insulting or idiotic. While he's still pissed at Needa for failing him he respects the guy for at least owning up to his mistake and showing a spine. I think if trying to find Luke wasn't so personal for him he may have spared Needa for a screw-up

[@toomanyaccounts]

Naeda was a protégé of Ozzel. he was doomed by association.

[@Pianotendo]

"You had one job, Admiral. One job."

[@lkvideos7181]

It was literaly one easy job ^^

[@qasimmir7117]

Wouldn't want to have Lord Vader on FaceTime.

[@dr.boring7022]

The consequences of trying to say "I love you" to Vader, but accidentally say "loath." 😹😹😹

[@aljohnson7112]

+Dr. Boring lol don't accept his FaceTime if that were the case ok?

[@jjfranki]

Dr. Boring well good thing he cant force choke me through the text ha ha stupid vader you cant force choke m- UH HELP IM CHOKING UH. UH

[@ianh7525]

Or in his case,halfface tine

[@Ninjaananas]

@@jjfranki I guess he concidered that a lack of faith.

[@Thomas_H._Smith]

Interesting Fact: The actor who plays Admiral Ozzel here also played Hitler in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

[@AndalusianPhilosopher]

The scene I must say is brilliantly executed. The dialogue, the expression on Piett's face is perfect. Absolutely perfect. A masterpiece. One of the reasons as to why Empire Strikes back is good.

[@DaleHusband]

"The scene I must say is brilliantly executed." What a nice PUNishment! It was the Admiral who was brilliantly executed, no?

[@sportstrader2175]

All these British character actors with very small roles played their parts so well in the Star Wars series, this is a fine example.

[@leewinters8245]

They really gave the series a touch of class. We could have used a lot more of that in the later films.

[@playerone6995]

It's part of what made the Empire so great in the original trilogy.

[@HolyknightVader999]

Ozzel's actor also played Hitler in Last Crusade. Interesting..........

[@igor_kossov]

"What is it Lieutenant Sebastian?" "It's just, the rebels sir. They're here."

[@johnny.V03]

@@HolyknightVader999 and General Veers actor was Walter Donavan in the same film

[@Avenger85438]

I like how that one guy on the console is like "What the?" when the admiral fell, and after glancing at the monitor is "Oh it's Vader." and just goes back to work.

[@hammerbro1947]

"Meh, I hate Ozzel anyway." XD

[@naterk9460]

"Oh crap! The boss is watching! Empire stuff! Lots of Empire stuff! This Empire stuff looks good! Better get to work on this other Empire stuff! Lots more Empire stuff to do!"

[@Avenger85438]

@@hammerbro1947 Who didn't. There's probably a deadpool going on in the Empire for all the officers. Run by the subordinates of said officers.

[@garycannon4644]

@@Avenger85438 i think the jr officers actually had a death pool going on because i guess it happened so often

[@largol33t1]

@@garycannon4644 Bahahaha! I'd like to think the SS officers had this going on behind Adolf Hitler's back since he was having one general after another fired or tossed into concentration camps for f*cking up too often. "Hey, Hans, you think Von Rundstedt is going to be fired tomorrow?" "Ja! I bet you a hundred thousand Reichsmarks he'll get tossed out by then!" They shake hands and walk away, giggling like two schoolgirls, not knowing Adolf's buddy Heinrich overheard everything. Then the SS officers are hauled into his office where the following happens: Himmler "So Vogel and von Schmidt, you think one of you will be a hundred thousand Reichsmarks richer if Adolf has Gerd's head tomorrow?" Vogel: "Sorry, mein reichsfuehrer, what can I say?" Himmler (in a COLD voice): "I am disappointed you didn't tell me about this little betting pool. How many are in on this?" Vogel: "Um, nineteen, mein reichsfuehrer." Himmler: "Ok, I'll toss in fifty thousand Reichsmarks to make it a nice even twenty and regardless of whether that fool has a job tomorrow, I'll forget all about this." "Danke schon, mein reichsfuehrer!" The two snap the best stiff arm salute they can and stomp their feet to appease Himmler, who grins and dismisses them. Once they leave, he picks up the phone and snaps "Adolf! You better fire that asshole tomorrow or I'll be out fifty thousand Reichsmarks!"

[@suicunesolsan]

I love that guy in the background at 1:10 pretending like he didn't see anything.

[@richardwatson6799]

It’s just like at my job!

[@robertregan8410]

Just like the character from a certain tv show, "I see nothing, I know nothing.

[@groobells]

I love the nuance in vaders interactions with all the officers in Star Wars. Really shows how he was seen in the worlds eyes. Also I love how Vader totally played favorites with the officers and it was possible to earn his respect (though easy to lose it).

[@HyperShadow89]

I love this scene. Everyone is trying desperately to focus on their work, and avoid looking at the guy who is choking to death right next to them.

[@Leondrius]

They are probably used to it.

[@lydiab178]

XD so true

[@ShadowDeist]

lol there used to it. that is arguebly bad or good.

[@bigbaba1111]

+HyperShadow89 i guess business as usual at the flagship.:)

[@ladyren1575]

"He's as clumsy as he is stupid." I love that line.

[@cashthecurator666]

Probably the only time Vader flat out insulted one of his minions.

[@irvinmorales1409]

It's James Earl Jones. That man can make anything sound menacing yet funny.

[@shorewall]

"He's as stupid as he is ugly." :D

[@Dreamline78]

@@shorewall I've often wondered if that line from Galaxy Quest was a deliberate reference to Vader's line.

[@blackpanther1013]

Me too 😂🤣😂🤣

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Vader: "General, prepare your troops for a surface attack." General Veers: "Yes, my lord!" *breathes inaudible sigh of relief*

[@maryhlad7501]

General Veers knew where the power was, and that Lord Vader would’ve killed him if he screwed up the surface attack of the Rebel base.

[@christurner5473]

You gotta love when poor admiral ozzel gets choked out how the guy on the computer is doing the side eye look , priceless scene

[@Dukesparrow1999]

Piett: Fuck I'm next

[@michaelburke7978]

Just noticed this is probably the only time we see Vader without his cape

[@themaskedphantom5506]

Michael Burke 0:51 you can see hes still wearing but still shows us how he looks without it

[@ericwlezniak2081]

Covers chest and groin "B-Baka!"

[@allenmca90]

Would look more badass without it.

[@Kevin-gy2do]

Michael Bruke never had the makings of a varsity athlete

[@Kevin-gy2do]

Admiral Ozzel never had the makings of a varsity admiral

[@patrickoakley7890]

I like how the general at least tried to go to bat for the admiral. He knew it was a long shot to keep him from getting force choked but he attempted to save him anyway. Stand up guy, that Veers.

[@Grandiose_Claim]

Or he was just making sure Vader knew the decision was Ozzel's.

[@patrickoakley7890]

@@Grandiose_Claim Vader already knew that, he blamed him for coming out of light speed too closely right off the bat.

[@mobiusraptor7]

@@Grandiose_Claim Plus it wasn't General Veers' fault anyway. He is an Army commander. The Star Destroyers are part of the Navy.

[@holden6104]

I also like how Vader detects it immediately, and exerts a little extra to shut him down.

[@kurumi394]

@@mobiusraptor7 Yeah Vader's evil not stupid. He's not the type of guy to kill off an Army general because the Navy fucked up

[@gengarzilla1685]

This was honestly the moment Vader became something much more than just Tarkin's right hand man as he'd been in the last film. Force choking someone through a video call is a subtle but very effective display of his power.

[@c.s.hayden3022]

That telepathic choke was the perfect characterizing detail. It really illustrated how evil he was, using The Force to choke subordinates. Basic, simple touches made this the best sequel ever.

[@robertregan8410]

I really like how he was able to do it without even lifting a finger, unlike Admiral Motti he raised his entire hand to choke him.

[@zoroux2826]

For those who didn’t know, piett ranked up from captain to high admiral which essentially skips 7 ranks. That was probably the single biggest promotion in galactic empire history. Edit: I’m hearing a lot of people saying this isn’t true. To counter that claim, Piett skipped the ranks of line captain, commodore, rear admiral, vice admiral, admiral, fleet admiral, and high admiral. That is 7 ranks.

[@slewone4905]

Well, the rebels seem to give everyone a General title. Of course they sent a General to lead a squad in a suicide mission on Endor. But the one I'm more mad, is General Calrissian was made leader of the fighters of Wedge Antilles. Then of course, they gave some kid they just met an X wing at the battle of the first Death star.

[@franksanta-teresa971]

In the Navy, the rank of Captain, O-6 is just below a Rear Admiral Lower Half, O-7

[@slewone4905]

@@franksanta-teresa971 nooo more Commodore. In Star wars I think there is fleet captain in between and maybe commodore, But fleet Captain is just called Captain.

[@Tzilandi]

@Steve Wolcott "Thank you, Lord Vader." *transmission ends* "Right, better start learning on the job!"

[@marknorris1381]

He was also given a demonstration on 'termination' if you fail.

[@Amish234]

I enjoy how Vader asks "What is it, General?" with an air of respect and civility

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

Are you the Senate?

[@kurumi394]

He's evil, not uncivilized wink wink

[@tbeller80]

Vader liked Piette and Veers. Remember that Veers led the attack himself.

[@johnleonard9102]

General Veers himself blew up the Rebel's shield generator in his AT AT, so he probably has a service record of getting into the battle himself and getting work done. Vader respects that.

[@sheevpalpatine7588]

@@naughtyskywalker9292 i am

[@dandeiji5712]

Director: for this scene I want you to look happy and unhappy at the same time Actor: yes

[@dukejordan8147]

Lol I like how that one guy running the computer looks at the dead guy and then looks up at the screen and is like: "Oh it's just Vader." And goes back to work. 😂 1:10

[@The_Invisible_Hand]

0:59 I love the how Piett struggles to pay attention to what Vader is saying, while giving nervous, sideways glances at Ozzel as he chokes.

[@thekhans2823]

Lol

[@mish375]

Piett *tries to stay under the radar so that he isn't promoted or noticed* Vader: You are in command now. Piett: Well f*ck...here we go.

[@Makeitso2023]

Anyone ever think ozzel was an undercover rebel obviously lets the empire down a few times reluctantly agreed to going to the hoth system and then came out of light speed so they knew the empire was there? Or was he just stupid as Vader suggested

[@mish375]

@@Makeitso2023 Apparently people who have seen Clone Wars say that Ozzel was massively incompetent. Some of the lore surrounding him suggests that Ozzel was only in his position because he came from a rich family. Vader and Piett hated that as they had both come from humble beginnings and worked hard to get where they were in the Imperials. Even Vader has hiring standards.

[@filthydisgustingape5354]

@@mish375 Interesante'! Were Piette and Ozzel on the animated series anywhere? I know Wulf Yullaren was featured frequently.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

"You are in command now Admiral Piett." 'Um, actually, I think this guy behind me at the desk is next in line . . . '

[@Trunks1stApprentice]

CCJJ160Channels *proceed to Force Choke everyone in the room except Piett* Any OTHER complaints, Admiral?

[@Argantonis]

CCJJ160Channels Are you talking back to Vader?

[@pavelb1]

Argantonis Is Darth Vader gonna have to force choke a bitch?

[@Itlazgasey]

CCJJ160Channels I saw a moment when this guy was eaten by alien. Now he is Admiral Piett. Possibly he had eaten an alien from inside.

[@lkvideos7181]

+Trunks1stApprentice Piett: "But Sir .... now we lack any crew to control the vessel ...." Vader: "Don't bother me with your insignificant problems admiral." Piett: "Lord Vader .... you are on this ship as well ...." Vader: "Are you suggesting that I pilot this ship admiral !?" Piett: "Of course not Sir ! I will take control of this ship !" *takes manual control, rams ship into asteroid* Palpatine: ".... Oh for **** sake !"

[@krzysztofbaranowski9491]

This one scene is better than everything that Disney have created.

[@godzillavkk]

Or you miss your childhood.

[@justinquaylepate1358]

"He's as clumsy as he stupid" Darth Vader is truly in command no questions asked

[@ReiseLukas]

Only Tarkin and Palpatine ever exercised authority over Vader

[@norman6492]

That sounds like an Anakin thing to say lol

[@tombarnes6923]

Vader to Piett as he's killing Admiral Ozzel: "Looks like a position for Admiral just opened up so you may as well take it" Vader is so savage!

[@RB2331]

I think the guy who took the job was thinking ..' I am happy with my position and not that interested in the top management ' lol....and this scene holds up 37 yrs later ...damn !

[@absboodoo]

Hard to reject a Force promotion when offered from Vader.

[@RB2331]

absboodoo I agree ....Vader was a Boss that you didn't want to get piss off !

[@adamnorthwood1673]

"he is as clumsy as he is stupid" bruh I fucking love Vader

[@migliorstore4780]

Not savage as real work. He choke you with his own powers and let you have a short agony...

[@andrewberrocal2895]

"You have failed me for the last time Admiral" you can here the grit in his teeth.

[@lkvideos7181]

he must have been damn angry about that to reach out with his force over the entire ship.

[@f.e.areproduce5298]

It was meditation chamber that empowered him .

[@christosvoskresye]

Grits, I think you mean. Anakin was from South Tatooine.

[@mordekaihorowitz]

haha

[@jjlatinopedia]

christosvoskresye I 'sense' what you did there. The puns are strong with this one.

[@profxtreme9275]

Even as a kid, what struck me most about the scene was the casual nature that Vader took towards killing one of his own men. Any anger is quite subdued, he doesn't even bother addressing him or paying him any mind as ozzle is in his death throws. How incredibly cold. Always stuck with me as a kid.

[@largol33t12]

I'm not surprised you commented on that. Vader is one of the most terrifying bad guys I've seen in movies. There's just something about his personality that makes him more frightening than Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

[@DeusExMachina10001]

One of the things I love about OT Vader's use of the Force is that he typically doesn't gesture when he uses it. Like when he tosses all that junk at Luke during their duel. It just makes his use of it all the more intimidating for how casual it is.

[@Dukesparrow1999]

Like he doesn't even need to lift a finger, which adds more to the horror

[@bigben028cards1]

I love the frustration in Vader's voice when he say "you have failed me for the last time" James Earl Jones is truly an incredible actor.

[@wilverbal]

And it's all the better for his subtlety. He only ever so briefly and slightly emphasizes the word "failed," and he only slightly drags out the phrase "last time."

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

wilverbal more on time.

[@campagnollo]

Voice actor. David Prowse played Darth Vader in person.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Eric Moore yeah they know. That’s exactly what they mean when they refer to him

[@gezzarandom]

Through gritted teeth by the sounds of it.

[@morgen4]

0:31 General Veers was trying to protect his colleague, that's respectable

[@davey9090]

I always loved that detail. he'll put in a word for his buddy, but sure as hell won't risk taking his side. He knew Ozzel was a dead man.

[@mobiusraptor7]

"No don't kill him yet. He owes me 1000 Imperial Credits."

[@jjrj8568]

"HE IS AS CLUMSY AS HE IS STUPID...ARE THOSE YOUR FRIENDS, VEERS? ARE YOU ALSO CLUMSY AND STUPID?"

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@jjrj8568 LOL

[@mobiusraptor7]

@@jjrj8568 "N..no, Lord Vader. You're right, he must be punished."

[@pacoramon9468]

Vader being able to kill with a force choke from kilometres away is the strongest use of the force in any of the movies.

[@rogerw3818]

"Thank you, Lord Vader". Turns to crew member, gives them "Clean that up" look.

[@abhinavbhargava978]

Piett's first action as Admiral was to dispose of Ozzel's corpse.

[@robertbusek30]

“Get that crap off MY bridge…”

[@fistinyourface7053]

Most people are happy of getting a job...Unless your CEO is Darth Fucking Vader.

[@fistinyourface7053]

***** Still better way to go that the guy who built the Death Star...he dealt with Palps after that fuckup/

[@christosvoskresye]

"I find your lack of socks disturbing."

[@Intranetusa]

Not according to Rogue One. ;)

[@fistinyourface7053]

It seems that Lemelisk character is no loger canon, but hell, i still wouldn't want to go on Palps' bad side

[@jjfranki]

FistInYourFace i feel bad for the guy

[@felipelaser1763]

"Didn't think I could do that through a tv screen, DID YOU???"

[@felipelaser1763]

I sure as hell would not work for Vader. Those Officers better be getting paid mad $$$,

[@lkvideos7181]

Yes, their payment is to stay alive, NOW GET BACK TO WORK !

[@jeremykrause153]

James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader is probably the best thing from Star Wars.

[@toomanyaccounts]

better then Darth Farmer as the guy who wore the suit was called

[@Defiance_0103]

General Veers & Admiral Piett, two absolute legends.

[@ConcreteCrescent]

I love how Ozzel politely steps out of Piett's way so he can talk with Vader, even as he's having the life squeezed out of him.

[@kozmonauta0515]

Manners maketh man.

[@rejibutera4496]

kingsman reference?

[@michaelford1124]

@@rejibutera4496 yes

[@michaelford1124]

He was loyal till the very end lol

[@slewone4905]

He was moving to the side, thinking Piett would give him the Heimlich.

[@HunterXMoon]

Remember when star wars villains were actually intimidating and intelligent?... I miss those days...

[@neutronalchemist3241]

Now they literally fall apart at the first lightsaber duel...

[@cashthecurator666]

Well, at least we have Moff Gideon.

[@faizanalam3206]

Like who? All the good villains stay alive and have tricks up their sleeves

[@Firedraconian]

@@Thedutchjelle The fact that he was an Admiral and it was "for the last time" implies this was not his first mistake and that he was given plenty of chances to learn and improve. He was only killed because Vader determined that those chances had been wasted.

[@Handepsilon]

According to what I read from the web, this particular admiral was actually REALLY incompetent

[@willpickering3873]

General Veers outlived Admiral Ozzel to being outlived by him when he came back as Hitler in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.

[@sirjanska9575]

This might just be the most English scene in the whole franchise. In a subtle way there's something highly comedic about the fact how formal and polite Piett keeps his demeanor even as his predecessor gets literally chocked to death right next to him. You can sense he is absolutely terrified of acquiring his new post yet in spite of this carries on like business as usual, highlighting the unusual nature of the encounter. Very dry and sardonic, very British.

[@madgavin7568]

Good old British Stiff Upper Lip.

[@sirjanska9575]

@@madgavin7568 Spot on.

[@lordvader5041]

Ahh... I love my job.

[@TheFly212]

Master, what is thy bidding? Shall I murder some more Jedi scum...

[@lordvader5041]

TheFly212 Of course.

[@TheFly212]

+Lord Vader It will be done Lord Vader, I will not hesitate nor will I show mercy. I will cleanse the galaxy of the Jedi Dogs! And we shall have.....Peace

[@lordvader5041]

TheFly212 It will be glorious. The galaxy will be mine to control!

[@gezzarandom]

+Lord Vader We love to see you in action Lord Vader.

[@hammeredandsauteed4644]

I like how General Veers tries very quickly to defend Admiral Ozzel before Vader shuts him down. He knew what was coming and wanted to help a fellow officer get a second chance. Good man.

[@gamepad3173]

but in the end Veers knew it was useless,Ozzel was going to die either way.

[@Tamlinearthly]

This is wrong: Those lines were simply because the actor playing Veers felt that a high-ranking officer shouldn't come off as a pushover, so he's allowed to at least brook a disagreement with Vader before being shut down. He's not standing up for "a fellow officer," he's just letting his ego go to his mouth.

[@Lonovavir]

I like how Veers hesitates a bit: He (pauses) he felt surprise was wiser. Veers knew going to bat for Ozzel wasn't going to work.

[@LordVader1094]

@@Tamlinearthly Not at all. He had nothing to gain by going against Vader except perhaps sparing Ozzel. Staying silent wouldn't have made him look like a pushover.

[@Tamlinearthly]

@@LordVader1094: Well that's what the actor said when he made up the lines himself, so you can take it up with him. They weren't about all your creepy pop fascist fanboyism on set, they were doing their jobs.

[@michaelkelly8956]

For those who don't know, Ozzel fought in the clone wars and acted incompitent and idiotically, basically ruining his operations, one of which involved Kit Fisto and Plo Koon, but during that specific operation, Palpetine promoted him because his family held influence in the core worlds.

[@jamesvach6698]

I haven't read a great deal about the empire aside from a few books here and there, but I do get the impression that as time went on, a number of people were put in prominent positions due to political or family ties. It made them essentially politicians running an army as if it was the same as a senate chamber. Which ended up causing a lot of problems.

[@Kohntarkosz]

I loved the guy in the background who looks down at Ozzel as he finally collapses, looks up at the view screen, and apparently thinks, "Better mind my own business" as he turns his attention back to whatever he was doing. Reportedly, George Lucas considered Michael Sheard's performance here as the best "on screen death" he'd ever seen.