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[Star Wars] I'm an Imperial Officer (Army Captain) who insists on leading my Stormtroopers personally in battle, and managed to rescue them against my General's orders. I get injured frequently but achieve victories. Will I earn Vader's respect?

I'm a young and educated Imperial Officer in the rank of Army Captain.  I refuse to let my stormtroopers battle alone with just a stormtrooper sergeant leading them, I insist on leading them myself, rescuing my men against thousands of Rebel scums.  I do not enjoy the other luxuries offered to other officers as I choose to build a stronger bond with my troopers.  I train with them, but spend my spare time learning new tactics and educating the young Lieutenants.  Other senior Officers are often jealous of me for my hard work, calling me "The man who dirties his Greys", meaning I'm an officer who makes my grey uniform dirty, doing the grunt work when I should be leaving it to the Stormtroopers.  I once received a personal commendation by Governor Tarkin.

On one of the most important rescue missions, my cowardly General ordered me not to risk taking a small ship to rescue 3,000 Stormtroopers surrounded by the Rebel Alliance.  I refused to listen and took a small group of my own troopers to rescue them.  My General ordered for my Court Martial and have me arrested as soon as I returned.

I managed to rescue 2,800 of the Stormtroopers and return to the Star Destroyer, awaiting for my imminent arrest for insubordination.  

To my surprise, Lord Vader has requested an audience of me and the General.  Before then, Vader's aid has requested an explanation as to why I disobeyed the General.  I told him "I have no regrets, Lord Vader may terminate me if he wishes, but my men needed me."

The General (who speaks as arrogantly as Admiral Ozzel) and I are now before the Dark Lord in the *Executor*.  The General stands firm, without bowing, whereas I do a one legged kneel to the Dark Lord (as Vader often did before Palpatine).   

What will happen to us?  Will Vader understand where I was coming from or force choke me?
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If you live in the Expanded Universe, you have a decent shot. Two Imperial officers - Daine Jir and Maximilian Veers - were favored and promoted by Vader for their outspoken personalities and personal competence.

Much like yourself, Daine Jir fomented a close relationship with his Stormtrooper subordinates. While he did not enter combat as you did, he did continue to train with his troops to ensure both he and they were prepared for the rigors of actual combat. Furthermore, Vader found Jir's forthright and brutally honest nature refreshing - given that he had the competence to back his words up.

Maximilian Veers is a more direct analogy to your situation: He disobeyed a direct order from a General Irrv, sparing the bulk of the Imperial force while Irrv's unit died in an ambush Veers had correctly predicted. After observing Veers in battle and being impressed by him, Vader apparently found this past disobedience no obstacle to his personal favor and promoted Veers personally. You may now face a similar situation.

You may find yourself directly placed under Vader's command. Be wary - this is a test, and to fail will mean certain death. Voice your opinion, show your competence, but do not question Vader himself. Pass, and you stand at the side of one of Galaxy's most powerful men.