Thrawn: "In the name of the Empire, I declare the Ukian system to be once again under the mandate of Imperial law and the protection of Imperial forces. You will lower your shields, recall all military units to their bases, and prepare for an orderly transfer of command." [no response] "I know you're receiving this message. If you fail to respond, I will have to assume that you mean to resist the Empire's offer. In that event, I would have no choice but to open hostilities."
Comm officer: "They're sending another transmission. Sounds a little more panicked than the first one was."
Thrawn: "I'm certain their third will be even more so. Prepare for firing sequence one."