Migs Mayfield[to Mando] Empire, New Republic. It's all the same to these people. Invaders on their land is all we are. I'm just sayin', somewhere someone in this galaxy is ruling and others are being ruled. I mean, look at your race. Do you think all those people that died in wars fought by Mandalorians actually had a choice? So how are they any different than the Empire? If you were born on Mandalore, you believe one thing, if you're born on Alderaan, you believe somethin' else. But guess what? Neither one of 'em exist anymore.
Migs Mayfield
[to Fett] You know, for a second, I thought you were this other guy.
[Mando walks out of the ship]
Mayfield
...Hey, Mando. Long time.
Mayfield
If you get scanned and your genetic signature shows up on any New Republic register, you're gonna be detected, and it's guns out.
You sure know a lot about Imperial Remnants.
Mayfield
If you wanna accuse me of something, then just say it.
We don't have time. Fennec will go.
No, I'm wanted by the ISB. I'll trip the alarm.
Let's just say they might recognize my face.
Migs Mayfield
Hey, I'm just a realist. I'm a survivor, just like you.
Let's get one thing straight: You and I are nothing alike.
Mayfield
I don't know. Seems to me like your rules start to change when you get desperate. I mean, look at ya. You said you couldn't take your helmet off, and now you got a stormtrooper one on, so what's the rule? Is it that you can't take off your Mando helmet, or you can't show your face? 'Cause there is a difference. Look, I'm just sayin', we're all the same. Everybody's got their lines they don't cross until things get messy. As far as I'm concerned, if you can make it through your day and still sleep at night, you're doin' better than most.
[Valin Hess treats Mando and Migs Mayfield to a drink for bringing a new rhydonium shipment]
VHValin Hess
So what shall we toast to, boys? I can blather on about “To health” or “To success,” but I’d like to do somethin’ a little less rote. Where you from, Brown Eyes?
Migs Mayfield
How ’bout a toast to Operation CINDER?
HHess
Now there’s a man who knows his history.
Mayfield
No, I don’t just know it. I lived it. I was in Burnin Konn.
Mayfield
Mmm.
HHess
That was a hard day. I had to make many unpleasant decisions.
Mayfield
Yes, you did. Entire city gone in moments, along with everybody in it. We lost our whole division that day. Man, that was like 5-10,000 people.
HHess
Yep. All heroes of the Empire.
Mayfield
Yeah. And all dead.
HHess
Well, it’s a small sacrifice for the greater good, son.
Mayfield
Depends on who you ask, don’t you think?
HHess
[irritated] What you gettin’ at, trooper?
Mayfield
All those people, the ones who died, was it good for them? Hmm? Their families? The guys I served with? Civilians, those poor mud scuffers, died defendin’ their homes, fighting for freedom. Was it good for ’em?
HHess
But we’ve outlasted them, son. They’re eatin’ themselves alive. The New Republic is in complete disarray, and we grow stronger. You see, with the rhydonium you’ve delivered, we can create havoc that’s gonna make Burnin Konn just pale by comparison. And then they’re gonna turn to us once again. You see, boys, everybody thinks they want freedom, but what they really want is order. And when they realize that, they’re gonna welcome us back with open arms. Ah. To the Empire.
[Mayfield chuckles, then fires a blaster at Hess' chest, killing him instantly. He and Mando then shoot their way out of the mess hall]
Mayfield
You did what you had to do. [hands him a stormtrooper helmet] I never saw your face.
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