Star Wars

BEN: That's straight through the central core... up toward the top of the city... Once you've got her, avoid the main transports, they'll shut down immediately. Your only chance is through the service shafts. There are no sensors there... All right now, get going, you don't have time. I hope you can remember everything.

HAN: We'll be back before you are, old man.

BEN: May the Force be with you.

HAN: Don't look at me. I'm just a pilot. I got you here... You've got to do the rest.

BEN: There is a greater risk in staying here, you know. If you don't find the princess, then the whole trip was for nothing... wasn't it?

HAN: I'm not going out there.

BEN: Darth Vader is on this system. I can feel him. I can feel the Kiber Crystal.

HAN: Is that good or bad?

BEN: It's not good... unless I could find the Crystal. Then it could be very good.

HAN: I'll get the information.

BEN: ... and I want you to start cleaning the equipment out of the scan- shielded compartments.

HAN: What do you want with our scan-proof lockers?

HAN: We're into the second perimeter. They'll be coming out to blast us shortly. I was wondering if you had some kind of a plan or are we going to try to blast our way in?

BEN: Check your data banks for all the information you have on Imperial procedures. Both of you will have to learn...

HAN: We're going to get in by studying Imperial procedures? I don't like it.

BEN: All right then, we'll use your plan.

BEN: You have your father's style. You've done very well.

HAN: Not bad.

HAN: Kid, you take the glory and the good intentions and I'll take the reward.

BEN: Fear is their greatest weapon.

HAN: I'm not afraid of anything...

BEN: Luke's got a point... ... Fear is their greatest defense... I doubt if the actual security there is much greater than on Aquilae or Sullust, and what there is is most likely directed toward large-scale assault.

HAN: This isn't a game, you know.

HAN: How much do you think she's talking about?

BEN: A million at least... If this robot has information related to the destruction of Organa Major, you'll be able to name the reward...

HAN: Anything I want! Now that's interesting.

BEN: Well, for one reason, we don't have your other five thousand.

HAN: Who's going to pay me then?

BEN: I think there are some things we should talk about.

HAN: I'm beginning not to like you.

BEN: No, not anymore.

HAN: I'm not taking you on an impossible search across the galaxy... I was only paid to get you here and now you're here. I'll take my other five thousand and you're on your own... I'll leave you on the nearest system.

BEN: The Empire must have gotten here first.

HAN: The planet has been totally blown away! It would have taken a thousand ships with a lot more fire power than I've ever seen... If the Empire had a new weapon that could do this... I would have heard something... I'd know about it.

BEN: Well, now you know... The enemy is on the move. We haven't much time.

HAN: Well, I've brought you here. What now?

BEN: We have to find he rebels... What we're carrying belongs to them.

HAN: Their bases are very well hidden. All the power of the Empire can't find them... Do you know where they are?

BEN: Well, we'll see...

HAN: You might get your stuff together. We'll be coming up on Organa Major soon.

HAN: I'm Han Solo, Captain of this vessel. Who's in charge then?

BEN: I'm Ben Kenobi. Luke Starkiller here is leading our expedition.

LUKE: The Kiber Crystal.

BEN: Keep it with you always. You'll have more need of it than I. It will bring the Force to you. You've already learned to feel it... Now you must learn to use it.

LUKE: What about the princess?

BEN: You go after the princess. I am an old man and would be of little help. I must try to find the Crystal.

LUKE: I'm not going alone!

BEN: See, once you let yourself go you can do it. You'll get it.

LUKE: I don't get it, but I guess I did block it.

LUKE: I can't see! How can I fight?

BEN: Try to feel it. Use the Force...

LUKE: I can't do it. I'll get hit.

BEN: Stop thinking, and start feeling. Let yourself go.

BEN: But she is the only link between us and the hidden bases.

LUKE: You mean we should go after her!...

BEN: I didn't say that, but it appears to be a logical alternative.

BEN: What is it?

LUKE: He can't find Organa Major.

LUKE: Are you sure you don't need it?

BEN: I rarely use it any more. I have the Force. The Force is more powerful than any pistol. You shouldn't put too much faith in that weapon. Work on becoming aware of the Force... learn to feel its presence within you. Try to sense what it's telling you. It's the only thing you can rely on.

LUKE: What do I do?

BEN: All you have to do is lose your thinking self. Don't focus on anything. Let your body do your thinking... You have to learn to act on what you feel, not what you think ... If I had the crystal, it would be much easier. You could feel the Force immediately... but for now, let yourself go. You'll pick it up... and someday you'll have no need for that pistol either.

LUKE: Are you all right?

BEN: Yes... the Force... something horrible has happened. I couldn't see what it was, or where it was, but it was terrible... terrible beyond description... the cry of millions dying at once.

LUKE: What's wrong? What's happening?

BEN: Keep away, I'm fine, I'm fine.

LUKE: When we get Artoo's message to them, you think they'll try to rescue the princess?

BEN: I doubt it. It would be foolish for the rebel forces to come out of hiding. I know your feelings. You'd best forget them. It's for your own good. There will be no saving her from the prisons of Alderaan. It's the heart of the Sith. The Bogan Force is the most heavy there.

LUKE: But she's a member of The Twelve Families. How can they hold her?

BEN: These are doubtful times. The Empire has grown bold in its disregard of the...

LUKE: This is the last place. Shouldn't we just take what we can get and think of something else?

BEN: He's bluffing...

LUKE: We don't have that kind of money. How much do you think I can get for the speeder?

BEN: Five, maybe. Let me handle it.

BEN: Luke, I'm coming along to do what I can, but I'm tired and I'm depending on you to get us through.

LUKE: But you're still a powerful Jedi. You don't need my help.

BEN: A Jedi's power is measured by the amount of the Force that is stored within him, and I have little of the Force left in me.

LUKE: How can you store an energy field within you?

BEN: When a creature dies, the force it generated remains. The Force is all around us. It can be collected and transmitted through the use of a Kiber crystal. It's the only way to amplify the power of the Force within you.

LUKE: Don't you have a Kiber crystal?

BEN: I had one, but it was taken at the battle of Condawn...

LUKE: That's where my father was killed.

BEN: Yes. It was a black day. One of my disciple's took the crystal and became a Sith Lord. It was a black day. The few crystals that remain are in the possession of the Sith Lords on Alderaan. That's how they've become so powerful.

LUKE: Do the Sith know the ways of the Force?

BEN: They use the Bogan Force.

LUKE: Like Bogan weather, or bogan times. I thought that was just a saying.

BEN: There are two halves of the Force of Others. One is positive and will help you if you learn how to use it. But the others half will kill you if you aren't careful. This negative side of the Force is called the Bogan, which is where the expression came from, and it is the part that is used by the Dark Lords to destroy their opponents. Both halves are always present. The Force is on your right, the Bogan is on your left. The Kiber Crystal can amplify either one. The Crystal Darth stole was the last one in the possession of the Jedi. When he joined the Sith, the power of the Dark Lords was completed.

BEN: That is not a human decision, not your or mine.

LUKE: What do you mean?

BEN: It means you'd better get some rest. We'll be leaving for Mos Eisley first thing in the morning. The trip will be difficult and dangerous, but it's the only spaceport with ships large enough to get us to Organa Major. Now go on!

BEN: You were right. It is my responsibility. The Force of Others brought the message to you and then it brought you to me.

LUKE: My father used to talk about the Force of Others. But he never told me what it was...

BEN: Let's just say the Force is something a Jedi Warrior deals with. It is an energy field in oneself, a power that controls ones acts, yet obeys ones commands. It is nothing, yet it makes marvels appear before your very eyes. All living things generate this Force field, even you.

LUKE: You mean I generate an energy field?

BEN: It surrounds you and radiates from you. A Jedi can feel it flowing from him... ... from here!

LUKE: Could I learn to feel it?

BEN: I'm afraid I've gotten too old for this sort of thing.

LUKE: But you must! I can't do it alone. I'm not at all like my father. I'd never make it.

BEN: I already know you think you're worthless. I recommend you learn to think of yourself in a better light, for what you believe you are is what you become. I haven't been involved in anything like this for many years.

LUKE: But the Sith Lords are involved! Whatever information this R-2 unit is carrying, it must be awfully important. They're probably looking for him... I'm no match for the Sith. This is a Jedi's work. This is your responsibility!

BEN: Not any more!

LUKE: I... I'm not a Bendu Officer. I'm not even a startrooper.

BEN: I know that.

LUKE: You saw through me?

BEN: You could put it that way.

LUKE: I assure you my intentions weren't bad.

BEN: I know your intentions. I probably know much more about you than you realize. In many ways you're a lot like your father. He was an indulgent man, but a clever warrior. Now what brings you out here?

LUKE: My father told me many stories about you. He said if I was ever in trouble, to come here... I need your help.

BEN: I know who you are. Stand up so that we can talk properly. You're embarrassing me. I'm not that important.

LUKE: But you are... I know your 'Diary of the Clone Wars' by heart. My father...

BEN: I don't see why. I don't believe we've ever met.

LUKE: I am the son of Annikin Starkiller.

LUKE: You're General Kenobi?!? The Jedi knight! The commander of the White Legions?

BEN: I'm afraid it's been a long time since the White Legions roamed the stars. But I have the memories.

LUKE: Who are you anyway?

BEN: You might say I'm part of the landscape here. They call me Ben Kenobi.

LUKE: I'm Luke Starkiller, guardian of the Bendu.

BEN: Oh, so you're a warrior then?

LUKE: Of course. I'm a Bendu officer.

BEN: Sorry, but that was the only way to get you down.

LUKE: Couldn't we have tried to think of something else first!

BEN: You're lucky those Tuskens didn't boil you before they hung you out to dry. They're not the friendly sort. You'd best be moving on before they come back.

BEN: Good morning!

LUKE: What do you mean, 'good morning'? Do you mean that it is a good morning for you, or do you wish me a good morning, although it is obvious I'm not having one, or do you find that mornings in general are good?

BEN: All of them altogether. You seem to have gotten yourself into a fine mess! What happened?

BIGGS: I'll tell you, Luke, and this is between you and me. The star force isn't all it's cracked up to be. Frankly, it's a bore, and it's going to stay that way as long as this system is neutral...

LUKE: But you always said things were so great at the academy... What happened?

BIGGS: The academy is fantastic... Of course, they won't teach you anything about flying you don't already know. Most of the instructors are very conservative pilots. You can fly circles around them... but there is a lot on the scientific side that is down-right amazing, and you get a lot of discipline... but after you graduate, don't join the star force -- go free-lance. It's the only way to get into the action... I can't wait until my hitch is up.

LUKE: At least you're doing something... I'd give anything to be in your position.

BIGGS: Just be warned, that things aren't always as they seem... especially the starforce recruiting posters.

BIGGS: That's no battle, kid... They're just sitting there!

LUKE: But there was a lot of firing earlier...

BIGGS: Of course, where you been kid?

LUKE: You look great! The uniform and everything!

BLUE LEADER: Blue Five, break off your cover attack. It's too late. Make your own run on the exhaust port. Do you copy, Luke?

LUKE: Yes, sir, but I can get him...

BLUE LEADER: Forget it, son.

LUKE: I'm right behind you, Blue Leader.

BLUE LEADER: What's that?

BLUE LEADER: Blue Five, does that glare bother you?

LUKE: I've got it blocked. I'm all right.

BLUE LEADER: Six hours, huh? Well, that's your ship there. You're blue five. You stay glued to me. I don't want any independent operations out there. Personally I think it's foolish for them to be sending fresh kids out on a job like this. This is no joy ride we're going on.

LUKE: Yes, sir.

BLUE LEADER: You're Starkiller?

LUKE: Yes, sir.

BLUE LEADER: Have you been checked out?

LUKE: Yes, sir. I was considered one of the best bush pilots on Sullust. I've also had six hours on the T-2.

COMMANDER: We don't get many visitors. Let's take a look at it.

CONTROLLER: Send out a boarding party. Full assault gear.

CONTROLLER: No reply on any circuits... It's drifting on a point twenty-seven skew. It's not close enough to identify.

COMMANDER: Alert squad five, but hold them until we know what it is.

CONTROLLER: Should we alert the Sith Lords?

COMMANDER: I'll make a report later.

CONTROLLER: As close as we can make out, it appears to be a Corellian gypsy vessel... It's not under power.

COMMANDER: Send one squad up.

HAN: What about us? Are we to wait forever? Is our reward to be blown to bits on this forsaken system, while your fleet mounts some suicidal attack on that Death Star? Part of my reward is that I be around to spend it.

LEIA: I have little time for your mercenary concerns, but I am grateful for the service you have given to our cause. What is your price?

LEIA: We must hurry to the base. We have little time before the Death Star arrives.

HAN: I'd like to get paid before that eventually. I don't plan to stick around for the fireworks.

HAN: I don't see how we're going to find anything out here. This terrain is hopeless.

LEIA: Did it occur to you they might find us?

LEIA: All the data banks in Artoo are still secure.

HAN: Then I think we're due the reward you offered... and it had better be substantial after what we've been through.

LEIA: When Artoo has been safely delivered to my forces, you get your reward. You have my guarantee.

HAN: What's that little 'droid' carrying that's so blasted important?

LEIA: The plans and specifications to a battle station with enough fire power to destroy an entire system... Our only hope in destroying it is to find its weakness, which we will determine from the data I stored in Artoo.

LEIA: We captured the plans in a raid on the Imperial shipyards, but we fell under attack before I could get the data to safety, so I hid it in this Artoo unit and sent him off.

HAN: Where are you taking us now anyway?

LEIA: The fourth moon of Yavin. I've given the coordinates to Chewbacca.

HAN: I'd better go see how he's doing.

LEIA: There are only three or four left.

HAN: Chewbacca, it's time we showed them this isn't the regulation F8-88 Cargo Trawler.

LEIA: Here come six more... grid two!

HAN: Was this trip really necessary?

LEIA: Put that thing away or you're going to get us all killed.

HAN: Yes, your highness. I'll let you open it then. It won't be too long before they figure out what happened to us. This has turned into a brilliant escape!

LEIA: It could be worse...

HAN: I noticed you were having some problems, Blue Five... I thought I'd help.

LUKE: Thanks, old buddy. I'll be with you in a second.

LUKE: You're a good pilot... I've learned a lot from you... I wish you...

HAN: I know, but the chances for survival here just aren't great enough in my book. I've got what I came for. Now I've got to get back to my ship.

HAN: I don't pick up any life form concentration down there. She'd better be right.

LUKE: They must be shielded somehow. I'm sure the base is there.

HAN: Well, if it's not, we'll be facing that Death Star all by our lonesome.

HAN: Get to the ship!

LUKE: Come back here... Where are you going?

LUKE: It's only light that doesn't affect it. Solid things, like rocks, can hurt it! Fire above him!

HAN: Move out of the way!

HAN: Watch it! Move back.

LUKE: Get Chewbacca. Try to get around it. I'll draw it away.

LUKE: Is he afraid of the water?

HAN: No, he smells something... but we haven't time to worry about it now.

LUKE: I think she's going to be all right.

HAN: Not if this tunnel deadends.

LUKE: Something has happened to them. Let's try this way...

HAN: Let's try this way! Holy Maker.

LUKE: See Threepio, come in, See Threepio. I wonder where they are?? See Threepio...

HAN: This isn't going to work.

LUKE: Why didn't you say so before.

HAN: I think I did.

LUKE: Between his howling and your blasting everything in sight, the entire city is going to know we're here.

HAN: Good! I prefer a straight fight to all this sneaking around.

LUKE: Well, I practice a lot...

HAN: You're good with 'remotes,' but how are you against something living?

LUKE: I don't know... I've never fought anyone.

HAN: No, it's impossible... No one, and I mean no one would venture anywhere near the Alderaan system... I'm a free booter, not revolutionary. You're aboard the wrong ship, son!

LUKE: Maybe the fact that no one would go there voluntarily could help us. They probably don't think anyone would dare try.

HAN: Don't you believe it.

LUKE: Maybe you should just drop us off. I'm sure we can find someone willing to take the risk.

HAN: All right, all right! You've got a ship! But where do we go from here? They probably took her to find the hidden bases... I don't see how we can find the rebels before she breaks. The Empire has already beat us out.

LUKE: You can't! We've come this far. We must find them...

HAN: Why?

HAN: I found it... It's just not there.

LUKE: What are you saying?

HAN: I'd keep that thing close just in case, if I were you... I've been around from one end of the galaxy to the other and believe me this Force of Others stuff may make for good religion, but there is no substitute for a good weapon at your side.

LUKE: You don't believe in the Force?

HAN: Sorcery! I believe in myself... I determine my destiny, not some mystical energy field.

LUKE: Who's the pilot?

HAN: It's automatic.

HAN: You got yourself a ship. We can leave as soon as you're ready.

LUKE: We have a little business to take care of first, but it shouldn't take long. We'll be back shortly.

HAN: Organa Major is a rebel system. There will be quite a few starfleet patrols between here and there... It could be a little tricky if you want to avoid them... ten thousand.

LUKE: That's pretty steep. We'd like to talk it over first.

LUKE: A Wookiee broke loose up here, but we've subdued him... There is a lot of damage, and three, no four, casualties...

INTERCOM VOICE: We'll send a squad up.

LUKE: No need, everything's under control.

INTERCOM VOICE: With four casualties?!

LUKE: The... ah door's jammed. Give us a few minutes to get it fixed.

INTERCOM VOICE: Who is this? What's your operating...

LEIA: No!...

VADER: It would be much easier if you were to tell us where the outposts are... Otherwise we'll be forced to destroy every suspicious system... What a waste...

VADER: The 'Death Star' has become operational. There is no force in the universe that can stop us now.

LEIA: They'll find its weakness.

VADER: It's too late... We already tested it on Organa Major. It appears your data never got through.

VADER: Enough! I already know about the data you've intercepted, but its' too late. Whatever information you've gathered will be destroyed... You will come to know such suffering as only the Master of the Bogan Force can provide...

LEIA: You'll get no information from me. You have no authority... the council can't hold me!

VADER: It appears your ship had an accident. I will see to it that your death is duely reported. There will be no one to save you this time.

LEIA: And you?

LUKE: I... I don't know. I guess I never thought about it... I just want to help. I want to be in on the attack. I want my own ship.

LEIA: If you're as good a pilot as you are a swordsman... We're the ones who have been rewarded.

LUKE: Are there medical facilities on Yavin?

LEIA: He'll be well cared for.

LUKE: I am Luke Starkiller at your service.

LEIA: There'll be time for that later. Now let's get out of here.

LEIA: What is it? What's going on? Where are we?

LUKE: You're safe. We've come to get you out of here... Just relax.

OWEN: First thing tomorrow morning you're going to check those condensing units on the south ridge.

LUKE: I will, but I'll have enough time to transmit my application first.

OWEN: You'll check the condensing unit first... and you're not going to bed until those 'droids' are completely cleaned up...

LUKE: But you promised! I've saved enough money and now you have the extra help ... you promised!

OWEN: I said we'd see. And as it is, I was forced to borrow your academy savings to buy the new 'droids.' When you've saved it up again, I'll let you go.

LUKE: You used my savings! You stole my savings. If my father were here...

OWEN: Your father's dead. Don't ever forget who's taking care of you, giving you food, giving you shelter, and giving you the allowance in the first place. If you plan to work at the academy the way you work around here, you won't last very long. I don't want another word. Finish your dinner, then finish cleaning those 'droids.'

THREEPIO: Thank you, sir. Your kindness is greatly appreciated, but if it's at all possible, Artoo and I would like to remain in your service.

LUKE: I'd consider it an honor.

LUKE: Holy Maker, Threepio. I forgot...

THREEPIO: Are you there, sir? We're going...

LUKE: Threepio! Shut down all garbage mashers on your level... Do you copy?? Threepio, shut down all garbage...

THREEPIO: Wait a minute, slow down!... That's better. They're where? They what? They are? Oh, no! We're going to be mashed into conduit before this is over...

LUKE: See Threepio! Do you copy?

LUKE: See Threepio... do you copy?

THREEPIO: I read you sir.

LUKE: You're back. What happened? Never mind. What's going on?

THREEPIO: I'm afraid we're not plugged in at the moment, sir. We've had some problems.

LUKE: Are you safe?

THREEPIO: For the moment. We're in the main hangar. Artoo is trying to plug into the system now.

LUKE: Good. We're right above you. Stand by.

THREEPIO: Level five, Detention block A-23, cell 2187. She's still alive...

LUKE: Send feed-back into the control sensors in that Detention block.

LUKE: Let him have it. You're winning anyway. It doesn't make any difference.

THREEPIO: I know, sir, but it's the principle of the thing.

LUKE: I think we're going to need them. Blast it!

THREEPIO: Sir, I have a couple of extra circuits. Perhaps they might bring something.

LUKE: Well, ask him. Tell him we need five thousand.

THREEPIO: What happened? I'm sorry, sir, I must have taken a bad step...

LUKE: Can you stand? We've got to get out of here before those Tuskens come back.

THREEPIO: I can't make it. You go on, master Luke. It doesn't make sense for you to risk yourself on my account. I'm done for.

LUKE: No, you're not. What kind of talk is that...

LUKE: According to my father's tapes, this is the spot where General Kenobi lives, but the instruments just don't match up with the landscape... There is no doubt about it, we're lost...

THREEPIO: If you don't mind my saying so, sir, I don't see how anyone could live in this forsaken place.

LUKE: Well, I don't know what to do now. We'll just have to head inland and see if we can't find a settlement.

LUKE: You've been in the Counter Wars?... Against the Empire?

THREEPIO: That's how we came to be in your service, if you take my meaning...

LUKE: Tell me where you've been. I am going to become a startrooper and fight in the wars. My father was a Jedi! Were you in many battles?

THREEPIO: Several, I think. There is not much to tell. I'm not much more than an interpreter, and not very good at telling stories, not at making them interesting anyway...

LUKE: There's a lot of carbon scoring here. It looks like you boys have seen a lot of action...

THREEPIO: Indeed, sir, sometimes I'm amazed we're in as good shape as we are, what with the rebellion and all...

LUKE: Not unless you could get me into the military academy at Anchorhead.

THREEPIO: I'm sorry, sir, I'm only a 'droid,' and not very knowledgeable of such things... not on this system anyway. As a matter of fact, I'm not even sure which system we're on.

LUKE: That's all right. There is nothing anyone can do about it. You can call me Luke.

THREEPIO: Thank you, sir. I'm See Threepio, Human Cyborg relations, and this is my counterpart, Artoo Detoo.