Star Wars : Smuggler ' s Gambit Smuggler ' s Gambit is a Fanon audio drama that was recorded live at Celebration VI in Orlando , Florida . The script was written by Kyle Newman , who also directed , and F . J . DeSanto . RebelForce Radio co - host Jimmy " Mac " McInerney produced it and created over 100 sound effects and music cues . The plot involves Han Solo and Chewbacca deciding to leave the Rebel Alliance several months after the Battle of Yavin , only to find that their newfound fame works against them . Publisher ' s summary . " Set your speakers to hyperspace and buckle up for a rip - roaring , all - new " Star Wars " adventure – " Smuggler ' s Gambit " — starring everyone ' s favorite scoundrels , Han Solo and Chewbacca ! Performed in the spirit of the classic " Star Wars " NPR radio dramas and set in the original trilogy era , " Smuggler ' s Gambit " tests Han and Chewie ' s commitment to the cause as they venture off to reclaim their glory days , only to realize that their decision to help the Rebellion take down the Death Star was not without consequence . . . " Plot summary . Han Solo and Chewbacca were assigned by Princess Leia to find a new base for the Rebel Alliance . Han and Chewbacca were scouting on Abrossos VI and were attacked by rival smuggler Sweeper , and his gang . Han and Chewbacca made a daring escape and reached the " Millennium Falcon " , but lost their hope of using the planet for the new Rebel base . When Han and Chewbacca returned to the Rebel Fleet , Princess Leia was angry with them for failing the mission . Han decided he and Chewbacca were no longer needed in the Rebellion , and the two left to try to return to the smuggling business . Han and Chewbacca received an offer to smuggle stygium crystals by Ryder Thorn , a young female smuggler . Han and Chewie accepted , but were double - crossed by Ryder ' s partner , Ro Kurota . Ryder was unaware of Ro ' s plan to capture them , and was forced to submit . Ro Kurota intended to sell Han and Chewie in a bidding war between Black Sun and Jabba the Hutt . They arrived at the bidding point , and Prince Xizor and Bib Fortuna , accompanied by bounty hunter Boba Fett bickered over the fate of Han Solo , Chewbacca , and the " Millennium Falcon " . Han and Chewie , in captivity , convinced Ryder Thorn that her best option was to free them and escape together . While Ro Kurota tries to sell the two smugglers , Han sends an emergency distress call to an Imperial garrison , reporting a disastrous fuel leak , and an " Imperial " - class Star Destroyer is hailed at the scene . In the confusion of the Star Destroyer arriving , and the auction , Han , Chewbacca and Ryder Thorn dash to the Falcon , dodging and returning blaster bolts . The Falcon makes it off - world , but are pursued by a very angry Kurota in his ship , the " Idiot ' s Array " . In order to lose Kurota , Han programs his hyperdrive , allowing Kurota to lock their location , but cuts the power to the ship at the last second , so Kurota is blasted billions of parsecs away . Ryder joins the Rebellion , and Han and Chewie return to finding a new base , only to be sent off again on a Mission to Ord Mantell with Luke Skywalker .