Luke is in a position where either he gets into the imperial academy or he gets stuck as a farmer. Only option really, and like any fascist state the military is the only gainful employment option.
one would think having hive of scum and villainy nearby piloting ships might offer alternative route. It's not only gainful option, it's the only legal/low risk one
Ah, but it's human inept corruptness and, i assume some humans benefited enough, that luke was ready to join
Luke is in a position where either he gets into the imperial academy or he gets stuck as a farmer. Only option really, and like any fascist state the military is the only gainful employment option.
one would think having hive of scum and villainy nearby piloting ships might offer alternative route. It's not only gainful option, it's the only legal/low risk one