Piett, Admiral
Unlike many of the privileged fleet officers of the Empire, Piett hails from
the Outer Rim, and not the prestigious Core Worlds. He proved his mettle in the
wilds of the galaxy's backwater, amassing an impressive record of "arrests
and suppressions," and helping to make his sector one of the most secure in
the region. For his flawless reputation, Piett was awarded numerous
commendations and a promotion to the most visible fleet in the Empire, the
Imperial Death Squadron.
At the time, Vaders personal fleet was under the command of Admiral Griff.
After Griff's failure to prevent the Rebels on Yavin 4 from escaping, command of
the Death Squadron fell to the inept Admiral Kendal Ozzel.
Following Piett's promotion to Admiral, captainship of the Executor went to Lieutenant Venka, and later, Captain Kallic. Following the Hoth campaign, the Executor was recalled to Coruscant. Piett instead was stationed aboard the Accuser. He would return to the Executor in time for the Battle of Endor .