I just wrote this very brief scene, based on the winning vote to include a scene of the DSII plans coming to the Rebellion. It would be the only Bothan related scene at all in this version of my script. It would probably be easier to create than any other and provides enough of the information people were hoping for as a plot setup. Currently the only reasonable place to put it is just after rescuing Han, before the Emperor arrives at the Death Star. In this sense, it fits nicely with the message the Bothan is bringing. The scene of the Rebel briefing would still follow the Emperor's arrival as well, so my only worry is that there is not much time separating the arrival of the Death Star info and the briefing, but it seems fine to me. What do you guys think? Does it work?

EXTERIOR: SPACE – REBEL FLEET

In space, we see several large vessels that seem to be joining in formation around the planet Sullust. We see an Imperial shuttle slowly arriving and approaching the HEADQUARTERS FRIGATE, also called HOME ONE.

INTERIOR: IMPERIAL SHUTTLE COCKPIT

The blood-encrusted furry hand pilots the shuttle towards the open hangar. We then see the eyes of the Bothan up close, filled with tears.

BOTHAN: (emotionally, speaking over the intercom) Home One, this is Commander Gryl’ya. I am the last of Bothan team Mon Mothma sent out, and I have some desperate news for her.