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Piett, Firmus

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this Imperial Naval officer had a spotless, highly-commended career in the Empire. A native of Axxila, Firmus Piett gained experience with the Imperial Navy by begin posted to his homeworld's anti-pirate fleet. He gained promotions and respect despite the fact that he was born in the Outer Rim, and not the Core Worlds. His leadership was evident even then, as Axxila's sector was quickly free of illegal activity. He was promoted to the rank of Captain, and was first assigned to work under Admiral Griff abaord the Accuser. When Griff was killed at Yavin and was replaced by Admiral Ozzel, Piett took over as Captain of the Executor. During the Battle of Hoth, Piett was promoted to Admiral aboard the Executor by Darth Vader after Ozzel failed to meet the mission objectives as defined by Vader. Piett was killed during the Battle of Endor when the Executor was disabled and crashed into the second Death Star.