I know this would be creating more work for myself, but I kind of feel like the best buffer shot would be the ties flying into the atmosphere (like the Rogue One shot coming through the clouds). That would establish continuity with the opening shot, while also allowing for the idea that the ties could be a patrol overseeing what’s happening on the ground, instead of them being with the actual troop carriers landing. I don’t have the Rogue One shot, but if someone sends it to me I could try it sometime?