Vader and his fleet have cleared out all the slaver space stations. But their base on a desert moon is still active. And their not going to give it up without a fight.

Vader could easily deal with this base. But he wants to see how Y/n can improvise.

The slavers use old CIS tanks. However Y/n will not have access to any form of armor of his own. And will not be allowed any reinforcements without losing his chance to be promoted to general.

Y/n went over the base defenses. Patrol schedules, where they had their shield generators, where the tanks were. Anything Y/n can use, he took a note of. Then he hatched a plan.

He knew exactly how long patrols were out for and how long it took to get back. It had to be right on time to avoid suspicion.

Y/n got two squads together and went with them to ambush a patrol.

This patrol had six footmen and one tank crew. Y/n had to ambush them as close as possible, but not too close.

Y/n found the sweet spot and launched the ambush. The slavers were taken down with stun rounds. This was to leave the clothes undamaged.

Y/n had the squads sneak past the guards and once inside, disable the shields. The plan went perfectly.

Y/n's men rushed the base and caught the slavers off guard. The base was swarmed with stormtroopers and was quickly captured. From there Y/n sent the all clear signal.

Transports arrived and landed at the base. Vader stepped out of one of them and approached Y/n.

Vader: You have done well Colonel. You have passed my test.

Y/n: With all due respect. These slavers were no challenge. It just took one plan to defeat them.

Vader: You will be surprised how many officers would have failed to complete what you did. What you find second nature for yourself, others find that genius. The reality of the situation is that the empire needs leaders like you. Those that can adapt and evolve to the situation.

Y/n: Thank you, lord Vader.

Vader: I will request that you'd be promoted to command general.

Y/n was shocked to hear this.

Y/n: Lord Vader! Forgive me, but are you sure?

Vader: Do you not believe that you can fill that role?

Y/n: That isn't it. This is so strange to me. I never imagined I'd be a Colonel. Much less a command general.

Vader: There are many surprises in the galaxy. Success is to be awarded, just as failure is to be punished. And you've proven something to me.

Y/n: What is that?

Vader: I once learnt that status does not make a great leader. Most of the officers come from wealthy families and high ranking officials. But I know where you came from Colonel.

Y/n: You mean my former enslavement?

Vader: I do. Your family escaped to Coruscant.

Y/n: It isn't much better. My family is still homeless and can barely feed themselves. I've been sending them some credits to find food and some shelter. But criminals have also been shaking them down for credits. If I give too much, then those criminals will shake them down for far more credits. The price keeps going higher and higher. Even with this promotion, I don't know how long I can keep this up.

Vader: So the motivation is family? Intresting. I can feel that this weighs heavy on your mind.

Y/n: Yes.

Vader: Very well. I'm giving you and you're men temporary leave. Deal with you're family and report back once you're finished. I'm sending you an inquistor to join you?

Y/n: An inquistor?! Why?

Vader: You have a talent for hunting jedi and sith alike. I want you to get used to working with inquistors and commanding them. This is a golden opportunity to test this. I rather not waste it.

Y/n: I will prepare my men at once.

Vader: You do that Colonel. I will await your return.

Vader gets back in his ship and takes off.

Y/n gets his men together and heads off to Coruscant.