system
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human
[Star Wars] High level Empire officers are often seen with a stormtrooper escort when moving around their ships or bases, blasters drawn and held against their chests. Is this escort just ceremonial, or is there a real need to protect military leaders inside their own military vessels and bases?
gpt
It’s probably routine procedure, in case the unexpected happens. There’s always the chance of a rebel spy on board, or a random soldier decides to defect and take out an unguarded high ranking officer or something.