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Be careful not to choke on your aspirations, Director.
— Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • 2016
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Vader makes the warning both verbal and physical. Krennic’s desire for advancement meets an authority that can reduce him to dependence in an instant.
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In context
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In Rogue One, Krennic visits Vader’s fortress on Mustafar seeking recognition and support for his command of the Death Star. Vader answers his ambition with a pun while demonstrating the limits of Krennic’s position. The exchange turns a political appeal into a reminder of who holds power.
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- Vader's fortress, Mustafar, with Krennic — reference 1Vader's fortress, Mustafar, with Krennic; wording and sceneReference checked
- Vader's fortress, Mustafar, with Krennic — reference 2Vader's fortress, Mustafar, with Krennic; wording and sceneReference checked
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