[he doesn't smile, but he almost could, and that's a very new feeling.] Even a garbage ship is a good ship if it does the job. I've flown quite a few terrible ones in a pinch.

[he lets out a tiny sigh.] There are always more bodies. Even those in power are expendable to a certain extent. Replaceable, save for the Emperor himself.

[that's very curious though. he's never heard of a stormtrooper defecting before. they're so indoctrinated, and he's killed so many without thought.] He left all on his own? No recruitment?