lj-writes reblogged
Random Headcanon: Lando Calrissian made the rank of General about three weeks after officially joining the Rebel Alliance. The on-paper justification for his extraordinarily rapid ascent is a tale of stirring heroism; the real reason involved the Rebel leadership taking one look at him and going “holy shit, this guy has actual administrative experience - put him in charge immediately”.
No wonder the Rebels started actually winning after that point. And no wonder Leia’s bringing him back in IX.