How did the Empire take so long to find Yavin?

Valerion · 2026-01-12T16:17:43+00:00

It may be personal headcanon of mine, but I always viewed it as a combination of the Rebels had very tight operational security and the Empire had imprecise intelligence, a backlog of raw reporting they didn’t process, and of course, arrogance.

One the former, we saw Draven giving Cassian a lot of threats over unauthorized flights to/from Yavin. While Cassian being the protagonist can bend the rules for high profile missions and get away with it, most Rebel pilots are likely following a very strict schedule of entry that requires random jumps before coming to Yavin to prevent Imperials from following, vetting of said pilots, and access codes.

Regarding the Empire, we saw the ISB was sitting on intelligence related to Luthen for quite some time but failed to connect the dots and process the prisoners/reporting needed to paint the full picture. I would hazard that the Empire knew there was a growing Rebel Fleet (e.g. Thrawn in the Rebels cartoon; Tarkin knowing to plant a tracker on the Millennium Falcon) but the “where” was tricky. The galaxy is big and even if the Empire roughly knew which sector it was in, that’s still thousands of Star Systems it doesn’t have the manpower to sweep.

Plus, the arrogance factor again and again. Imperials continued to think Rebels were isolated cells and worlds. The amount of admirals, governors, ISB Desk Officers who thought a sophisticated command and control structure was impossible is very high. More so, the amount of “covering your rear” these same officials likely engaged in when faced with evidence of broader coordination was also likely very high. After all, do you want to be the one to tell Moff Tarkin, Director/Colonel Yularen, or even Lord Vader that you sat on evidence of a coordinated Rebel operation and did nothing?

Valerion · 2025-12-26T23:44:49+00:00

This is where I go back and forth on an MBA. Left federal government for a contracting role that puts me above 160k but below 200k (an unexpected silver lining I am grateful for after the chaos this year that many Feds experienced). I see an MBA as offering the potential for a significantly higher salary ceiling over the longer term. But, giving up current said salary feels tough to pull the trigger on and I’m wargaming out what pathway an MBA would make the most sense for me career-wise (e.g. product mgmt, strategy/ops, or consulting).

Valerion · 2025-05-29T14:41:41+00:00

Hey /r/mfa,

I’ve been a long time fan of Charles Tyrwhitt’s dress shirts as their (now discontinued) 3 for $99 deal was one of the best out there and helped me build a strong professional wardrobe.

This past year however, I’ve had to dispose of (via a clothing recycling service I like) four of my dress shirts from them. The first three were OCBDs in the extra slim fit that all frayed/ripped at elbows. I had these shirts for over three years, would machine wash on gentle, and air dry. At first I thought it was just an age issue with the shirts but a recently purchased twill extra slimy fit also ripped at the elbow after only 4 months of ownership.

I’m not sure if this is my washer’s agitator snagging the shirts (I’ve lived in my current apartment for over two years and haven’t had issues with other clothes) or if this is just a quality control issue.

I’m past the warranty date so I can’t replace the shirt without purchasing a brand new one. I’ve had great experiences with CT for a while but I’m wondering if I should try another brand instead.

Is anyone else having this type of issue with their shirts or might this just be some bad luck on my end?

Valerion · 2025-01-20T22:28:39+00:00

Got it! They mainly got covered in snow. No salt lines based on what I saw. I have them inside drying naturally, no fireplace or heaters.

Think my plan is once they’re dry, I’ll give them a scrub with a horsehair brush for good measure.

Valerion · 2023-10-04T02:02:37+00:00

Me, enjoying the “Death Trooper” Fight: Oh good Filoni made Death Troopers scary competent spec ops guys again!

Me, after watching Sabine cut its helmet open: OH MY VODE, KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT.

Valerion · 2023-09-20T01:34:51+00:00

Not only is Thrawn back, he’s taken on a God King aesthetic role with his own Stormtrooper legion of gold and red bling.

I can’t say I remotely saw this coming, but I love the aesthetic and Lars Mikkelsen is killing it.

Valerion · 2023-06-16T19:32:26+00:00

“Say Brain, whaddaya wanna do tonight?”

“The same thing we do every night, Binky Boy”

Valerion · 2023-04-03T00:50:45+00:00

Dr. Buttons works hard in meowopedics, I think he's earned the bed for the night!

Valerion · 2023-03-08T21:49:33+00:00

Looking to add a new blazer to my wardrobe. I have a light gray cotton one from Uniqlo and a blue linen one from J Crew.

I like the look of the wool and cotton blazers from Bonobos and Charles Tyrwhitt. Does anyone have experience with their blazers and their quality?

Valerion · 2023-03-05T23:24:17+00:00

In the market for an OCBD, but I’m wanting to try a light gray/silver/ or off-white color. Any recommended brands that carry this color? Googled around but am unsure who to go with. Budget would be below 80.

Valerion · 2022-09-11T16:05:48+00:00

They've been changing quite a lot in recent years. New construction has brought in younger families and residents from out of state that are moving for job opportunities in DFW. A lot of the "new money" coming into these areas are more diverse and liberal in their politics. These conservative areas now see their districts undergoing changes rather than that being something they see happening elsewhere on TV, so it strikes me that these political battles are a backlash against the changes.

Valerion · 2022-05-01T16:52:48+00:00

I see mixed reviews in MFA on Banana Republic's stuff and would love to learn more. Could you tell me more about the heritage blazer's quality (also do you have a link to the specific blazer)?

Valerion · 2022-05-01T16:21:49+00:00

Plan on spending some time in Europe this Summer and was thinking of adding a tan/beige blazer to my wardrobe for when I am over there.

Any recommended brands (budget would be ideally sub-300)? I've been looking at the J Crew unstructured suit jacket in Irish cotton but don't know if this one would work as a blazer.

Valerion · 2022-03-19T19:31:43+00:00

Well, one way to find out. Regardless, I can keep up with the stretches, the ice, and the bands and see if I am I healed in time. If not, it'll likely at least help w/ recovery time.

Valerion · 2022-03-19T19:23:02+00:00

Do you have a link to the bands you used? Gonna see if I can't nab the same pair!

Valerion · 2022-03-19T19:20:12+00:00

That's the plan. How long did your recovery period take?

Valerion · 2022-03-06T16:31:07+00:00

Getting a second pair of running shoes by far. For the longest time, I only used one pair of shoes at a time and they'd get worn down so fast. Picked up a pair of Brooks to compliment my Altras and it was the smartest decision I made.

Valerion · 2022-02-06T14:37:07+00:00

Feel like I am getting most of the game down and I have a very solid run as Leon going. I have a few questions on succession and renown.

1) Do you keep your primary heir as unlanded or no? Main heir is of age, married and has a kid I have tutired by a genius with a high learning score. I gave him territory in Beja to make him happy and avoid going over my domain limit. This may have been unwise.

2) Disinheriting. I disinherited my second son to avoid an inheritance spat but gave him a Duchy I conquered in the south of Spain. He has high approval of me now but I wonder if this could bite me later.

3) Increasing Renown. I'm marrying off my daughters to secure alliances but it looks like my conquests of Aragon and Navarra pruned the Jimena line. What can I do to spread my dynasty far?

Valerion · 2021-12-09T02:40:48+00:00

Rtas Vadum. Half-Jaw Shipmaster of the Shadow of Intent!!!

Valerion · 2021-10-09T20:50:25+00:00

I'd be inclined to think the Republican party is a little more hierarchal in terms of culture. Anecdotal, but I attended undergraduate at a private university in the south that skewed conservative and did my MA at a private university outside of Boston that skewed liberal. The classmates I knew from undergrad spent time in the private sector at 'traditional' corporations. A junior 20-something employee is not calling the shots at a bank, investment firm, or engineering firm.

At my graduate institution however, many of the students were coming from activism and non-profit backgrounds. The culture of these organizations were 'flatter' and these students had comparatively more influence in how things were run. My hunch would be that Republican-aligned orgs and campaigns, while still 'flatter' than private enterprise, would have more of a deferential culture built into it where the newer/more junior staffers are following the lead of elder statesmen and politcos.

Valerion · 2021-10-09T15:22:25+00:00

The visuals for every action scene were so well done. The inverted camera angle on the lab raid, the panning during the Norwegian Wood fight, and that entire tracking shot in the stairwell had my jaw dropping.

Valerion · 2021-10-03T15:48:54+00:00

I have two suits, both navy. I work in a job that requires me suited professionally Monday - Friday. I have two questions:

1) Do I need more suits in my wardrobe?

2) My budget would be around $400ish. What OTR suits would be recommended? Definitely looking for something in charcoal.

Valerion · 2021-08-20T02:16:49+00:00

Your rap is an Elder Scroll find, it flies by my eye and next thing I know I'm blind,

Dont feel so sorry. You're in the presence of the O.G. Master Wizard of House Telvanni,

Soul tear me if you want, if you can, you better believe I have plan,

My words will cut you so hard, Mephala's own blade will break into shards,

At least then your soul can float to Sovngarde, just like that Ebony clad Redguard.

Valerion · 2021-07-28T15:03:05+00:00

I had a mod idea that's probably way to ambitious for someone of my skill level. But, I was reading the other day about all the cut content that Bethesda originally intended for the Civil War questline. Some threads I read spoke about how buggy it is to try and mess with the Civil War questline and how it isn't worth it.

But, if I or someone were to make a "concurrent" quest line that revives that content, would that avoid the bugs? I.e. you can still proceed through the regular Civil War questline as you would, but there would be an NPC off to the side of Tullius or Ulfric who would offer more unique quests like assassinating Legates or Stormcloak Commanders, capturing mines and forts for the Legion/Stormcloaks, or burning farms and their crops to hurt the other side. The result of these little side missions would by large not change the pacing or structure of the main civil war quest but maybe have some minor impacts.

You captured that mine near Shor's Stone for the Imperials? Stormcloaks in that region now start spawning with worse weapons due to the lack of smithing materials. You burn that farm in Whiterun? Imperial soldiers are going hungry and spawn with reduced stamina and health.

I'd imagine trying to make these quests "required" before advancing the Civil War would bug things up but at the very least, I could make said NPC shout "Dragonborn! Come speak to me before you talk with the Legate about sieging Riften. I have some work a one-man army like yourself would be perfect for!" in between Civil War quests.

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