@Bob_Janke A fleet that size coming out of lightspeed that close to the planet creates a large and easily detected energy feedback wave. If the fleet emerged farther away, they could have coasted in undetected and bombed the base to oblivion.
If I were asked what would I do if I knew only had 24 hours left to live, I would want to say surround myself with loved ones laughing and enjoying ourselves...
But I know I'd really be hitting slow cars out of the fast lane with my truck.