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star wars - Why does Captain Antilles in a New Hope say they're on a diplomatic mission?


Given the ending of Rogue One...



...it is obvious that the Imperials and Vader know that the Tantive IV ship was just engaged in a rebellion battle.



Therefore why does Captain Antilles, while getting choked by Darth Vader, say:




We intercepted no transmissions. ... This is a consular ship. We're on a diplomatic mission.



Why would he say such an obviously false lie? Especially when it is his last words?




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