Janson: "So my question is, why me? Why didn't you bring Tycho up with you? He's your wingman. And he's better with records."
Wedge: "I need someone to be in charge on the ground when I'm up here. For example, if there's a diplomatic emergency."
Janson: "I can be in charge on the ground."
Wedge: "Oh, that'd be good. You and Hobbie running through the streets of Cartann, leaving destruction in your wake, taking charge when a delicate political disaster strikes. Here's an example. A noble of Cartann comes to you and says, 'I know we have no diplomatic relations yet, but I'm here to request asylum in the New Republic.' What do you say?"