No, the general would have already found a way to make it happen. He would have done what was needed without asking for permission. Others would already be taking orders, and he'd have his pawns set to address whatever he felt needed to be eliminated.

[Winter took a small annoyance at the mention of his name, at the thought of him being 'proud' of her now. And any other time it would have gotten a much more drastic reaction and response from her, but right now Winter was far from emotional.]

If that's your choice then I recommend preparations. I'll speak to Maul and make it clear that he is not to take any retaliatory actions with facing reprucusions.