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Rebel spaceships, striking + from a hidden base, have won their first victory against + the evil Galactic Empire. + + During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret + plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star, an + armored space station with enough power to destroy an + entire planet. + + Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Princess Leia + races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen + plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the + galaxy... + + The awesome yellow planet of Tatooine emerges from a total + eclipse, her two moons glowing against the darkness. A tiny + silver spacecraft, a Rebel Blockade Runner firing lasers + from the back of the ship, races through space. It is + pursed by a giant Imperial Star Destroyer. Hundreds of + deadly laserbolts streak from the Imperial Star Destroyer, + causing the main solar fin of the Rebel craft to + disintegrate. + + +1 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER - MAIN PASSAGEWAY 1 + + An explosion rocks the ship as two robots, Artoo-Detoo (R2- + D2) and See-Threepio (C-3PO) struggle to make their way + through the shaking, bouncing passageway. Both robots are + old and battered. Artoo is a short, claw-armed tripod. His + face is a mass of computer lights surrounding a radar eye. + Threepio, on the other hand, is a tall, slender robot of + human proportions. He has a gleaming bronze-like metallic + surface of an Art Deco design. + + Another blast shakes them as they struggle along their way. + + THREEPIO + Did you hear that? They've shut + down the main reactor. We'll be + destroyed for sure. This is + madness! + + Rebel troopers rush past the robots and take up positions + in the main passageway. They aim their weapons toward the + door. + 2. + + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + We're doomed! + + The little R2 unit makes a series of electronic sounds that + only another robot could understand. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + There'll be no escape for the + Princess this time. + + Artoo continues making beeping sounds. Tension mounts as + loud metallic latches clank and the scream of heavy + equipment are heard moving around the outside hull of the + ship. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + What's that? + + +2 EXT. SPACECRAFT IN SPACE 2 + + The Imperial craft has easily overtaken the Rebel Blockade + Runner. The smaller Rebel ship is being drawn into the + underside dock of the giant Imperial starship. + + +3 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER 3 + + The nervous Rebel troopers aim their weapons. Suddenly a + tremendous blast opens up a hole in the main passageway and + a score of fearsome armored spacesuited stormtroopers make + their way into the smoke-filled corridor. + + In a few minutes the entire passageway is ablaze with + laserfire. The deadly bolts ricochet in wild random + patterns creating huge explosions. Stormtroopers scatter + and duck behind storage lockers. Laserbolts hit several + Rebel soldiers who scream and stagger through the smoke, + holding shattered arms and faces. + + An explosion hits near the robots. + + THREEPIO + I should have known better than to + trust the logic of a half-sized + thermocapsulary dehousing + assister... + + Artoo counters with an angry rebuttal as the battle rages + around the two hapless robots. + + +4 EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT WASTELAND - DAY 4 + 3. + + + A death-white wasteland stretches from horizon to horizon. + The tremendous heat of two huge twin suns settle on a lone + figure, Luke Skywalker, a farm boy with heroic aspirations + who looks much younger than his eighteen years. His shaggy + hair and baggy tunic give him the air of a simple but + lovable lad with a prize-winning smile. + + A light wind whips at him as he adjusts several valves on a + large battered moisture vaporator which sticks out of the + desert floor much like an oil pipe with valves. He is aided + by a beatup tread-robot with six claw arms. The little + robot appears to be barely functioning and moves with jerky + motions. A bright sparkle in the morning sky catches Luke's + eye and he instinctively grabs a pair of electrobinoculars + from his utility belt. He stands transfixed for a few + moments studying the heavens, then dashed toward his + dented, crudely repaired Landspeeder (an auto-like + transport that travels a few feet above the ground on a + magnetic-field). He motions for the tiny robot to follow + him. + + LUKE + Hurry up! Come with me! What are + you waiting for?! Get in gear! + + The robot scoots around in a tight circle, stops short, and + smoke begins to pour out of every joint. Luke throws his + arms up in disgust. Exasperated, the young farm boy jumps + into his Landspeeder leaving the smoldering robot to hum + madly. + + +5 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER - MAIN HALLWAY 5 + + The awesome, seven-foot-tall Dark Lord of the Sith makes + his way into the blinding light of the main passageway. + This is Darth Vader, right hand of the Emperor. His face is + obscured by his flowing black robes and grotesque breath + mask, which stands out next to the fascist white armored + suits of the Imperial stormtroopers. Everyone instinctively + backs away from the imposing warrior and a deathly quiet + sweeps through the Rebel troops. Several of the Rebel + troops break and run in a frenzied panic. + + +6 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER 6 + + A woman's hand puts a card into an opening in Artoo's dome. + Artoo makes beeping sounds. + + +7 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER 7 + 4. + + + Threepio stands in a hallway, somewhat bewildered. Artoo is + nowhere in sight. The pitiful screams of the doomed Rebel + soldiers can be heard in the distance. + + THREEPIO + Artoo! Artoo-Detoo, where are you? + + A familiar clanking sound attacks Threepio's attention and + he spots little Artoo at the end of the hallway in a smoke- + filled alcove. A beautiful young girl (about sixteen years + old) stands in front of Artoo. + + Surreal and out of place, dreamlike and half hidden in the + smoke, she finishes adjusting something on Artoo's computer + face, then watches as the little robot joins his companion. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + At last! Where have you been? + + Stormtroopers can be heard battling in the distance. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + They're heading in this direction. + What are we going to do? We'll be + sent to the spice mine of Kessel or + smashed into who knows what! + + Artoo scoots past his bronze friend and races down the + subhallway. Threepio chases after him. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Wait a minute, where are you going? + + Artoo responds with electronic beeps. + + +8 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER - CORRIDOR 8 + + The evil Darth Vader stands amid the broken and twisted + bodies of his foes. He grabs a wounded Rebel Officer by the + neck as an Imperial Officer rushes up to the Dark Lord. + + IMPERIAL OFFICER + The Death Star plans are not in the + main computer. + + Vader squeezes the neck of the Rebel Officer, who struggles + in vain. + + VADER + Where are those transmissions you + intercepted? + 5. + + + Vader lifts the Rebel off his feet by his throat. + + VADER (CONT’D) + What have you done with those + plans? + + REBEL OFFICER + We intercepted no transmissions. + Aaah... This is a consular ship. + Were on a diplomatic mission. + + VADER + If this is a consular ship... were + is the Ambassador? + + The Rebel refuses to speak but eventually cries out as the + Dark Lord begins to squeeze the officer's throat, creating + a gruesome snapping and choking, until the soldier goes + limp. Vader tosses the dead soldier against the wall and + turns to his troops. + + VADER (CONT’D) + Commander, tear this ship apart + until you've found those plans and + bring me the Ambassador. I want her + alive! + + The stormtroopers scurry into the subhallways. + + +9 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER - SUBHALLWAY 9 + + The lovely young girl huddles in a small alcove as the + stormtroopers search through the ship. She is Princess Leia + Organa, a member of the Alderaan Senate. The fear in her + eyes slowly gives way to anger as the muted crushing sounds + of the approaching stormtroopers grow louder. One of the + troopers spots her. + + TROOPER + There she is! Set for stun! + + Leia steps from her hiding place and blasts a trooper with + her laser pistol. She starts to run but is felled by a + paralyzing ray. The troopers inspect her inert body. + + TROOPER (CONT’D) + She'll be all right. Inform Lord + Vader we have a prisoner. + + +10 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER - SUBHALLWAY 10 + 6. + + + Artoo stops before the small hatch of an emergency lifepod. + He snaps the seal on the main latch and a red warning light + begins to flash. The stubby astro-robot works his way into + the cramped four-man pod. + + THREEPIO + Hey, you're not permitted in there. + It's restricted. You'll be + deactivated for sure.. + + Artoo beeps something to him. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Don't call me a mindless + philosopher, you overweight glob of + grease! Now come out before + somebody sees you. + + Artoo whistles something at his reluctant friend regarding + the mission he is about to perform. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Secret mission? What plans? What + are you talking about? I'm not + getting in there! + + Artoo isn't happy with Threepio's stubbornness, and he + beeps and twangs angrily. + + A new explosion, this time very close, sends dust and + debris through the narrow subhallway. Flames lick at + Threepio and, after a flurry of electronic swearing from + Artoo, the lanky robot jumps into the lifepod. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + I'm going to regret this. + + +11 INT. IMPERIAL STARDESTROYER 11 + + On the main viewscreen, the lifepod carrying the two + terrified robots speeds away from the stricken Rebel + spacecraft. + + CHIEF PILOT + There goes another one. + + CAPTAIN + Hold your fire. There are no life + forms. It must have been short- + circuited. + 7. + + +12 INT. LIFEPOD 12 + + Artoo and Threepio look out at the receding Imperial + starship. Stars circle as the pod rotates through the + galaxy. + + THREEPIO + That's funny, the damage doesn't + look as bad from out here. + + Artoo beeps an assuring response. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Are you sure this things safe? + + 13 13 + + +12A EXT. TATOOINE - ANCHORHEAD SETTLEMENT - POWER STATION - DAY 12A + + Heat waves radiate from the dozen or so bleached white + buildings. Luke pilots his Landspeeder through the dusty + empty street of the tiny settlement. + + An old woman runs to get out of the way of the speeding + vehicle, shaking her fist at Luke as he flies past. + + WOMAN + I've told you kids to slow down! + + +14 INT. POWER STATION - DAY 14 + + Luke bursts into the power station, waking The Fixer, a + rugged mechanic and Camie, a sexy, disheveled girl who has + been asleep in his lap. They grumbled as he races through + the office, yelling wildly. + + FIXER + Did I hear a young noise blast + through here? + + CAMIE + It was just wormie on another + rampage. + + Luke bounces into a small room behind the office where Deak + and Windy, two tough boys about the same age as Luke, are + playing a computer pool-like game with Biggs, a burly, + handsome boy a few years older than the rest. His flashy + city attire is a sharp contrast to the loose-fitting tunics + of the farm boys. A robot repairs some equipment in the + background. + 8. + + + LUKE + Shape it up you guys!... Biggs? + + Luke's surprise at the appearance of Biggs gives way to + great joy and emotion. They give each other a great bear + hug. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + I didn't know you were back! When + did you get in? + + BIGGS + Just now. I wanted to surprise you, + hot shot. I thought you'd be + here... certainly didn't expect you + to be out working. + (he laughs) + + LUKE + The Academy didn't change you + much...but you're back so soon? + Hey, what happened, didn't you get + your commission? + + Biggs has an air of cool that seems slightly phony. + + BIGGS + Of course I got it. Signed aboard + The Rand Ecliptic last week. First + mate Biggs Darklighter at your + service... + (he salutes) + ...I just came to say good-bye to + all you unfortunate landlocked + simpletons. + + Everyone laughs. The dazzling spectacle of his dashing + friend is almost too much for Luke, but suddenly he snaps + out of it. + + LUKE + I almost forgot. There's a battle + going on! Right here in our system. + Come and look! + + DEAK + Not again! Forget it. + + +15 EXT. TATOOINE - ANCHORHEAD - SETTLEMENT - POWER STATION - 15 + + DAY + 9. + + + The group stumbles out into the + stifling desert sun. Camie and The + Fixer complain and are forced to + shade their eyes. Luke has his + binoculars out scanning the + heavens. + + LUKE + There they are! + + Biggs takes the binoculars from Luke as the others strain + to see something with the naked eye. Through the binoculars + Biggs sees two small silver specks. + + BIGGS + That's no battle, hot shot... + they're just sitting there! + Probably a freighter-tanker + refueling. + + LUKE + But there was a lot of firing + earlier... + + Camie grabs the binoculars away banging them against the + building in the process. Luke grabs them. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Hey, easy with those... + + CAMIE + Don't worry about it, Wormie. + + The Fixer gives Luke a hard look and the young farm boy + shrugs his shoulders in resignation. + + FIXER + I keep telling you, the Rebellion + is a long way from here. I doubt if + the Empire would even fight to keep + this system. Believe me Luke, this + planet is a big hunk of nothing... + + Luke agrees, although it's obvious he isn't sure why. The + group stumbles back into the power station, grumbling about + Luke's ineptitude. + + +16 INT. REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER - HALLWAY 16 + 10. + + +Princess Leia is led down a low-ceilinged hallway by a +squad of armored stormtroopers. Her hands are bound and she +is brutally shoved when she is unable to keep up with the +briskly marching troops. They stop in a smoky hallway as +Darth Vader emerges from the shadows. The sinister Dark +Lord stares hard at the frail young senator, but she +doesn't move. + + LEIA + Lord Vader, I should have known. + Only you could be so bold. The + Imperial Senate will not sit for + this, when they hear you've + attacked a diplomatic... + + VADER + Don't play games with me, Your + Highness. You weren't on any mercy + mission this time. You passed + directly through a restricted + system. Several transmissions were + beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. + I want to know what happened to the + plans they sent you. + + LEIA + I don't know what you're talking + about. I'm a member of the Imperial + Senate on a diplomatic mission to + Alderaan... + + VADER + You're a part of the Rebel + Alliance... and a traitor. Take her + away! + +Leia is marched away down the hallway and into the +smoldering hole blasted in the side of the ship. An +Imperial Commander turns to Vader. + + COMMANDER + Holding her is dangerous. If word + of this gets out, it could generate + sympathy for the Rebellion in the + senate. + + VADER + I have traced the Rebel spies to + her. Now she is my only link to + find their secret base! + + COMMANDER + 11. + + + She'll die before she tells you + anything. + + VADER + Leave that to me. Send a distress + signal and then inform the senate + that all aboard were killed! + + Another Imperial Officer approaches Vader and the + Commander. They stop and snap to attention. + + SECOND OFFICER + Lord Vader, the battle station + plans are not aboard this ship! And + no transmissions were made. An + escape pod was jettisoned during + the fighting, but no life forms + were aboard. + + Vader turns to the Commander. + + VADER + She must have hidden the plans in + the escape pod. Send a detachment + down to retrieve them. See to it + personally, Commander. There'll be + no one to stop us this time. + + COMMANDER + Yes, sir. + + +17 EXT. SPACE 17 + + The Imperial Stardestroyer comes over the surface of the + planet Tatooine. + + +18 EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT 18 + + Jundland, or "No Man's Land", where the rugged desert mesas + meet the foreboding dune sea. The two helpless astro-droids + kick up clouds of sand as they leave the lifepod and + clumsily work their way across the desert wasteland. The + lifepod in the distance rests half buried in the sand. + + THREEPIO + How did I get into this mess? I + really don't know how. We seem to + be made to suffer. It's our lot in + life. + + Artoo answers with beeping sounds. + 12. + + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + I've got to rest before I fall + apart. My joints are almost frozen. + +Artoo continues to respond with beeping sounds. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + What a desolate place this is. + +Suddenly Artoo whistles, makes a sharp right turn and +starts off in the direction of the rocky desert mesas. +Threepio stops and yells at him. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Where are you going? + +A stream of electronic noises pours forth from the small +robot. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Well, I'm not going that way. It's + much too rocky. This way is much + easier. + +Artoo counters with a long whistle. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + What makes you think there are + settlements over there? + +Artoo continues to make beeping sounds. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Don't get technical with me. + +Artoo continues to make beeping sounds. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + What mission? What are you talking + about? I've had just about enough + of you! Go that way! You'll be + malfunctioning within a day, you + nearsighted scrap pile! + +Threepio gives the little robot a kick and starts off in +the direction of the vast dune sea. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + And don't let me catch you + following me begging for help, + because you won't get it. + 13. + + + Artoo's reply is a rather rude sound. He turns and trudges + off in the direction of the towering mesas. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + No more adventures. I'm not going + that way. + + Artoo beeps to himself as he makes his way toward the + distant mountains. + + +19 EXT. TATOOINE - DUNE SEA 19 + + Threepio, hot and tired, struggles up over the ridge of a + dune; only to find more dunes, which seem to go on for + endless miles. He looks back in the direction of the now + distant rock mesas. + + THREEPIO + That malfunctioning little twerp. + This is all his fault! He tricked + me into going this way, but he'll + do no better. + + In a huff of anger and frustration, Threepio knocks the + sand from his joints. His plight seems hopeless, when a + glint of reflected light in the distance reveals an object + moving towards him. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Wait, what's that? A transport! I'm + saved! + + The bronze android waves frantically and yells at the + approaching transport. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Over here! Help! Please, help! + + 20 20 + + +19A EXT. TATOOINE - ANCHORHEAD SETTLEMENT - POWER STATION - DAY 19A + + Luke and Biggs are walking and drinking a malt brew. Fixer + and the others can be heard working inside. + + LUKE + (Very animated) + 14. + + + ...so I cut off my power, shut down + the afterburners and came in low on + Deak's trail. I was so close I + thought I was going to fry my + instruments. As it was I busted up + the Skyhopper pretty bad. Uncle + Owen was pretty upset. He grounded + me for the rest of the season. You + should have been there... it was + fantastic. + + BIGGS + You ought to take it easy Luke. You + may be the hottest bushpilot this + side of Mos Eisley, but those + little Skyhoppers are dangerous. + Keep it up, and one day, whammo, + you're going to be nothing more + than a dark spot on the down side + of a canyon wall. + + LUKE + Look who's talking. Now that you've + been around those giant starships + you're beginning to sound like my + uncle. You've gotten soft in the + city... + + BIGGS + I've missed you kid. + + LUKE + Well, things haven't been the same + since you left, Biggs. It's been + so... quiet. + +Biggs looks around then leans close to Luke. + + BIGGS + Luke, I didn't come back just to + say good-bye... I shouldn't tell + you this, but you're the only one I + can trust... and if I don't come + back, I want somebody to know. + +Luke's eyes are wide with Biggs' seriousness and loyalty. + + LUKE + What are you talking about? + + BIGGS + I made some friends at the Academy. + (he whispers) + 15. + + + ...when our frigate goes to one of + the central systems, we're going to + jump ship and join the Alliance... + +Luke, amazed and stunned, is almost speechless. + + LUKE + Join the Rebellion?! Are you + kidding! How? + + BIGGS + Quiet down will ya! You got a mouth + bigger than a meteor crater! + + LUKE + I'm sorry. I'm quiet. + (he whispers) + Listen how quiet I am. You can + barely hear me... + +Biggs shakes his head angrily and then continues. + + BIGGS + My friend has a friend on Bestine + who might help us make contact. + + LUKE + You're crazy! You could wander + around forever trying to find them. + + BIGGS + I know it's a long shot, but if I + don't find them I'll do what I can + on my own... It's what we always + talked about. Luke, I'm not going + to wait for the Empire to draft me + into service. The Rebellion is + spreading and I want to be on the + right side -- the side I believe + in. + + LUKE + And I'm stuck here... + + BIGGS + I thought you were going to the + Academy next term. You'll get your + chance to get off this rock. + +LUKE Not likely! I had to cancel my application. There has +been a lot of unrest among the Sandpeople since you left... +they've even raided the outskirts of Anchorhead. + 16. + + + BIGGS Your uncle could hold off a whole colony of + Sandpeople with one blaster. + + LUKE I know, but he's got enough vaporators going to make + the place pay off. He needs me for just one more season. I + can't leave him now. + + BIGGS I feel for you, Luke, you're going to have to learn + what seems to be important or what really is important. + What good is all your uncle's work if it's taken over by + the Empire?... You know they're starting to nationalize + commerce in the central systems... it won't be long before + your uncle is merely a tenant, slaving for the greater + glory of the Empire. + + LUKE It couldn't happen here. You said it yourself. The + Empire won't bother with this rock. + + BIGGS Things always change. + + LUKE I wish I was going... Are you going to be around long? + + BIGGS No, I'm leaving in the morning... + + LUKE Then I guess I won't see you. + + BIGGS Maybe someday... I'll keep a lookout. + + LUKE + Well, I'll be at the Academy next + season... after that who knows. I + won't be drafted into the Imperial + Starfleet that's for sure... Take + care of yourself, you'll always be + the best friend I've got. + + BIGGS + So long, Luke. + + Biggs turns away from his old friend and heads towards the + power station. + + +21 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK CANYON - SUNSET 21 + + The gargantuan rock formations are shrouded in a strange + foreboding mist and the onimous sounds of unearthly + creatures fill the air. Artoo moves cautiously through the + creepy rock canyon, inadvertently making a loud clicking + noise as he goes. He hears a distant, hard, metallic sound + and stops for a moment. Convinced he is alone, he continues + on his way. + 17. + + + In the distance, a pebble tumbles down the steep canyon + wall and a small dark figure darts into the shadows. A + little further up the canyon a slight flicker of light + reveals a pair of eyes in the dark recesses only a few feet + from the narrow path. + + The unsuspecting robot waddles along the rugged trail until + suddenly, out of nowhere, a powerful magnetic ray shoots + out of the rocks and engulfs him in an eerie glow. He + manages one short electronic squeak before he topples over + onto his back. His bright computer lights flicker off, then + on, then off again. Out of the rocks scurry three Jawas, no + taller than Artoo. They holster strange and complex weapons + as they cautiously approach the robot. They wear grubby + cloaks and their faces are shrouded so only their glowing + eyes can be seen. They hiss and make odd guttural sounds as + they heave the heavy robot onto their shoulders and carry + him off down the trail. + + +22 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK CANYON - SANDCRAWLER - SUNSET 22 + + The eight Jawas carry Artoo out of the canyon to a huge + tank- like vehicle the size of a four-story house. They + weld a small disk on the side of Artoo and then put him + under a large tube on the side of the vehicle and the + little robot is sucked into the giant machine. + + The filthy little Jawas scurry like rats up small ladders + and enter the main cabin of the behemoth transport. + + +23 INT. SANDCRAWLER - HOLD AREA 23 + + It is dim inside the hold area of the Sandcrawler. Artoo + switches on a small floodlight on his forehead and stumbles + around the scrap heap. The narrow beam swings across rusty + metal rocket parts and an array of grotesquely twisted and + maimed astro-robots. He lets out a pathetic electronic + whimper and stumbles off toward what appears to be a door + at the end of the chamber. + + +24 INT. SANDCRAWLER - PRISON AREA 24 + + Artoo enters a wide room with a four-foot ceiling. In the + middle of the scrap heap sit a dozen or so robots of + various shapes and sizes. Some are engaged in electronic + conversation, while others simply mill about. A voice of + recognition calls out from the gloom. + + THREEPIO + Artoo-Detoo! It's you! It's you! + 18. + + + A battered Threepio scrambles up to Artoo and embraces him. + + +25 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK CANYON - SANDCRAWLER - SUNSET 25 + + The enormous Sandcrawler lumbers off toward the magnificent + twin suns, which are slowly setting over a distant mountain + ridge. + + +26 EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT - DAY 26 + + Four Imperial stormtroopers mill about in front of the + half- buried lifepod that brought Artoo and Threepio to + Tatooine. A trooper yells to an officer some distance away. + + FIRST TROOPER + Someone was in the pod. The tracks + go off in this direction. + + A second trooper picks a small bit of metal out of the sand + and gives it to the first trooper. + + SECOND TROOPER + Look, sir -- droids. + + +27 EXT. TATOOINE - DUNES 27 + + The Sandcrawler moves slowly down a great sand dune. + + +28 INT. SANDCRAWLER 28 + + Threepio and Artoo noisily bounce along inside the cramped + prison chamber. Artoo appears to be shut off. + + THREEPIO + Wake up! Wake up! + + Suddenly the shaking and bouncing of the Sandcrawler stops, + creating quite a commotion among the mechanical men. + Threepio's fist bangs the head of Artoo whose computer + lights pop on as he begins beeping. At the far end of the + long chamber a hatch opens, filling the chamber with + blinding white light. a dozen or so Jawas make their way + through the odd assortment of robots. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + We're doomed. + + A Jawa starts moving toward them. + 19. + + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Do you think they'll melt us down? + + Artoo responds, making beeping sounds. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Don't shoot! Don't shoot! Will this + never end? + + +29 EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT - LARS HOMESTEAD - AFTERNOON 29 + + The Jawas mutter gibberish as they busily line up their + battered captives, including Artoo and Threepio, in front + of the enormous Sandcrawler, which is parked beside a small + homestead consisting of three large holes in the ground + surrounded by several tall moisture vaporators and one + small adobe block house. + + The Jawas scurry around fussing over the robots, + straightening them up or brushing some dust from a dented + metallic elbow. The shrouded little creatures smell + horribly, attracting small insects to the dark areas when + their mouths and nostrils should be. + + Out of the shadows of a dingy side-building limps Owen + Lars, a large burly man in his mid-fifties. His reddish + eyes are sunken in a dust-covered face. As the farmer + carefully inspects each robot, he is closely followed by + his slump- shouldered nephew, Luke Skywalker. One of the + vile little Jawas walks ahead of the farmer spouting an + animated sales pitch in a queer, unintelligible language. + + A voice calls out from one of the huge holes that form the + homestead. Luke goes over to the edge and sees his Aunt + Beru standing in the main courtyard. + + BERU + Luke, tell Owen that if he gets a + translator to be sure it speaks + Bocce. + + LUKE + It looks like we don't have much of + a choice but I'll remind him. + + Luke returns to his uncle as they look over the equipment + for sale with the Jawa leader. + + OWEN + I have no need for a protocol + droid. + 20. + + + THREEPIO + (quickly) +Sir -- not in an environment such +as this -- that's why I've also +been programmed for over thirty +secondary functions that... + + OWEN +What I really need is a droid that +understands the binary language of +moisture vaporators. + + THREEPIO +Vaporators! Sir -- My first job was +programming binary load lifter... +very similar to your vaporators. +You could say... + + OWEN +Do you speak Bocce? + + THREEPIO +Of course I can, sir. It's like a +second language for me... I'm as +fluent in Bocce... + + OWEN +All right shut up! + (turning to Jawa) +I'll take this one. + + THREEPIO +Shutting up, sir. + + OWEN +Luke, take these two over to the +garage, will you? + (MORE) + + OWEN (CONT'D) +I want you to have both of them +cleaned up before dinner. + + LUKE +But I was going into Toshi Station +to pick up some power converters... + + OWEN +You can waste time with your +friends when your chores are done. +Now come on, get to it! + + LUKE + 21. + + + All right, come on! And the red + one, come on. Well, come on, Red, + let's go. + +As the Jawas start to lead the three remaining robots back +into the Sandcrawler, Artoo lets out a pathetic little beep +and starts after his old friend Threepio. He is restrained +by a slimy Jawa, who zaps him with a control box. + +Owen is negotiating with the head Jawa. Luke and the two +robots start off for the garage when a plate pops off the +head of the red astro-droid's head plate and it sparks +wildly. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Uncle Owen... + + OWEN + Yeah? + + LUKE + This R2 unit has a bad motivator. + Look! + + OWEN + (to the head Jawa) + Hey, what're you trying to push on + us? + +The Jawa goes into a loud spiel. Meanwhile, Artoo has +sneaked out of line and is moving up and down trying to +attract attention. He lets out with a low whistle. Threepio +taps Luke on the shoulder. + + THREEPIO + (pointing to Artoo) + Excuse me, sir, but that R2 unit is + in prime condition. A real bargain. + + LUKE + Uncle Owen... + + OWEN + Yeah? + + LUKE + What about that one? + + OWEN + (to Jawa) + What about that blue one? We'll + take that one. + 22. + + + With a little reluctance the scruffy dwarf trades the + damaged astro-droid for Artoo. + + LUKE + Yeah, take it away. + + THREEPIO + Uh, I'm quite sure you'll be very + pleased with that one, sir. He + really is in first-class condition. + I've worked with him before. Here + he comes. + + Owen pays off the whining Jawa as Luke and the two robots + trudge off toward a grimy homestead entry. + + LUKE + Okay, let's go. + + THREEPIO + (to Artoo) + Now, don't you forget this! Why I + should stick my neck out for you is + quite beyond my capacity! + + +30 INT. LARS HOMESTEAD - GARAGE AREA - LATE AFTERNOON 30 + + The garage is cluttered and worn, but a friendly peaceful + atmosphere permeates the low grey chamber. Threepio lowers + himself into a large tub filled with warm oil. Near the + battered Landspeeder little Artoo rests on a large battery + with a cord to his face. + + THREEPIO + Thank the maker! This oil bath is + going to feel so good. I've got + such a bad case of dust + contamination, I can barely move! + + Artoo beeps a muffled reply. Luke seems to be lost in + thought as he runs his hand over the damaged fin of a small + two-man Skyhopper spaceship resting in a low hangar off the + garage. Finally Luke's frustrations get the better of him + and he slams a wrench across the workbench. + + LUKE + It just isn't fair. Oh, Biggs is + right. I'm never gonna get out of + here! + + THREEPIO + 23. + + + Is there anything I might do to + help? + +Luke glances at the battered robot. A bit of his anger +drains and a tiny smile creeps across his face. + + LUKE + Well, not unless you can alter + time, speed up the harvest, or + teleport me off this rock! + + THREEPIO + I don't think so, sir. I'm only a + droid and not very knowledgeable + about such things. Not on this + planet, anyways. As a matter of + fact, I'm not even sure which + planet I'm on. + + LUKE + Well, if there's a bright center to + the universe, you're on the planet + that it's farthest from. + + THREEPIO + I see, sir. + + LUKE + Uh, you can call me Luke. + + THREEPIO + I see, sir Luke. + + LUKE + (laughing) + Just Luke. + + THREEPIO + And I am See-Threepio, human-cyborg + relations, and this is my + counterpart, Artoo-Detoo. + + LUKE + Hello. + +Artoo beeps in response. Luke unplugs Artoo and begins to +scrape several connectors on the robot's head with a chrome +pick. Threepio climbs out of the oil tub and begins wiping +oil from his bronze body. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + 24. + + + You got a lot of carbon scoring + here. It looks like you boys have + seen a lot of action. + + THREEPIO + With all we've been through, + sometimes I'm amazed we're in as + good condition as we are, what with + the Rebellion and all. + + LUKE + You know of the Rebellion against + the Empire? + + THREEPIO + That's how we came to be in your + service, if you take my meaning, + sir. + + LUKE + Have you been in many battles? + + THREEPIO + Several, I think. Actually, there's + not much to tell. I'm not much more + than an interpreter, and not very + good at telling stories. Well, not + at making them interesting, + anyways. + +Luke struggles to remove a small metal fragment from +Artoo's neck joint. He uses a larger pick. + + LUKE + Well, my little friend, you've got + something jammed in here real good. + Were you on a cruiser or... + +The fragment breaks loose with a snap, sending Luke +tumbling head over heels. He sits up and sees a twelve-inch +three- dimensional hologram of Leia Organa, the Rebel +senator, being projected from the face of little Artoo. The +image is a rainbow of colors as it flickers and jiggles in +the dimly lit garage. Luke's mouth hangs open in awe. + + LEIA + Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my + only hope. + + LUKE + What's this? + 25. + + +Artoo looks around and sheepishly beeps an answer for +Threepio to translate. Leia continues to repeat the +sentence fragment over and over. + + THREEPIO + What is what?!? He asked you a + question... + (pointing to Leia) + What is that? + +Artoo whistles his surprise as he pretends to just notice +the hologram. He looks around and sheepishly beeps an +answer for Threepio to translate. Leia continues to repeat +the sentence fragment over and over. + + LEIA + Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my + only hope. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. + You're my only hope. + + THREEPIO + Oh, he says it's nothing, sir. + Merely a malfunction. Old data. Pay + it no mind. + +Luke becomes intrigued by the beautiful girl. + + LUKE + Who is she? She's beautiful. + + THREEPIO + I'm afraid I'm not quite sure, sir. + + LEIA + Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi... + + THREEPIO + I think she was a passenger on our + last voyage. A person of some + importance, sir -- I believe. Our + captain was attached to... + + LUKE + Is there more to this recording? + +Luke reaches out for Artoo but he lets out several frantic +squeaks and a whistle. + + THREEPIO + Behave yourself, Artoo. You're + going to get us in trouble. It's + all right, you can trust him. He's + our new master. + 26. + + +Artoo whistles and beeps a long message to Threepio. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + He says he's the property of Obi- + Wan Kenobi, a resident of these + parts. And it's a private message + for him. Quite frankly, sir I don't + know what he's talking about. Our + last master was Captain Antilles, + but with what we've been through, + this little R2 unit has become a + bit eccentric. + + LUKE + Obi-Wan Kenobi? I wonder if he + means old Ben Kenobi? + + THREEPIO + I beg your pardon, sir, but do you + know what he's talking about? + + LUKE + Well, I don't know anyone named + Obi- Wan, but old Ben lives out + beyond the dune sea. He's kind of a + strange old hermit. + +Luke's gazes at the beautiful young princess for a few +moments. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + I wonder who she is. It sounds like + she's in trouble. I'd better play + back the whole thing. + +Artoo beeps something to Threepio. + + THREEPIO + He says the restraining bolt has + short circuited his recording + system. He suggests that if you + remove the bolt, he might be able + to play back the entire recording. + +Luke looks longingly at the lovely, little princess and +hasn't really heard what Threepio has been saying. + + LUKE + H'm? Oh, yeah, well, I guess you're + too small to run away on me if I + take this off! Okay. + 27. + + +Luke takes a wedged bar and pops the restraining bolt off +Artoo's side. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + There you go. + +The princess immediately disappears... + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Well, wait a minute. Where'd she + go? Bring her back! Play back the + entire message. + +Artoo beeps an innocent reply as Threepio sits up in +embarrassment. + + THREEPIO + What message? The one you're + carrying inside your rusty innards! + +A women's voice calls out from another room. + + AUNT BERU + Luke? Luke! Come to dinner! + +Luke stands up and shakes his head at the malfunctioning +robot. + + LUKE + All right, I'll be right there, + Aunt Beru. + + THREEPIO + I'm sorry, sir, but he appears to + have picked up a slight flutter. + +Luke tosses Artoo's restraining bolt on the workbench and +hurries out of the room. + + LUKE + Well, see what you can do with him. + I'll be right back. + + THREEPIO + (to Artoo) + Just you reconsider playing that + message for him. + +Artoo beeps in response. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + No, I don't think he likes you at + all. + 28. + + + Artoo beeps. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + No, I don't like you either. + + +31 INT. LARS HOMESTEAD - DINING AREA 31 + + Luke's Aunt Beru, a warm, motherly woman, fills a pitcher + with blue fluid from a refrigerated container in the well- + used kitchen. She puts the pitcher on a tray with some + bowls of food and starts for the dining area. + + Luke sits with his Uncle Owen before a table covered with + steaming bowls of food as Aunt Beru carries in a bowl of + red grain. + + LUKE + You know, I think that R2 unit we + bought might have been stolen. + + OWEN + What makes you think that? + + LUKE + Well, I stumbled across a recording + while I was cleaning him. He says + he belongs to someone called Obi- + Wan Kenobi. + + Owen is greatly alarmed at the mention of his name, but + manages to control himself. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + I thought he might have meant old + Ben. Do you know what he's talking + about? Well, I wonder if he's + related to Ben. + + Owen breaks loose with a fit of uncontrolled anger. + + OWEN + That old man's just a crazy old + wizard. Tomorrow I want you to take + that R2 unit into Anchorhead and + have its memory flushed. That'll be + the end of it. It belongs to us + now. + + LUKE + But what if this Obi-Wan comes + looking for him? + 29. + + + OWEN + He won't, I don't think he exists + any more. He died about the same + time as your father. + + LUKE + He knew my father? + + OWEN + I told you to forget it. Your only + concern is to prepare the new + droids for tomorrow. In the morning + I want them on the south ridge + working out those condensers. + + LUKE + Yes, sir. I think those new droids + are going to work out fine. In + fact, I, uh, was also thinking + about our agreement about my + staying on another season. And if + these new droids do work out, I + want to transmit my application to + the Academy this year. + +Owen's face becomes a scowl, although he tries to suppress +it. + + OWEN + You mean the next semester before + harvest? + + LUKE + Sure, there're more than enough + droids. + + OWEN + Harvest is when I need you the + most. Only one more season. This + year we'll make enough on the + harvest so I'll be able to hire + some more hands. And then you can + go to the Academy next year. + +Luke continues to toy with his food, not looking at his +uncle. + + OWEN (CONT’D) + You must understand I need you + here, Luke. + + LUKE + But it's a whole 'nother year. + 30. + + + OWEN + Look, it's only one more season. + + Luke pushes his half-eaten plate of food aside and stands. + + LUKE + Yeah, that's what you said last + year when Biggs and Tank left. + + AUNT BERU + Where are you going? + + LUKE + It looks like I'm going nowhere. I + have to finish cleaning those + droids. + + Resigned to his fate, Luke paddles out of the room. Owen + mechanically finishes his dinner. + + AUNT BERU + Owen, he can't stay here forever. + Most of his friends have gone. It + means so much to him. + + OWEN + I'll make it up to him next year. I + promise. + + AUNT BERU + Luke's just not a farmer, Owen. He + has too much of his father in him. + + OWEN + That's what I'm afraid of. + + +32 EXT. TATOOINE - LARS HOMESTEAD 32 + + The giant twin suns of Tatooine slowly disappear behind a + distant dune range. Luke stands watching them for a few + moments, then reluctantly enters the doomed entrance to the + homestead. + + +33 INT. LARS HOMESTEAD - GARAGE 33 + + Luke enters the garage to discover the robots nowhere in + sight. He takes a small control box from his utility belt + similar to the one the Jawas were carrying. He activates + the box, which creates a low hum, and Threepio, letting out + a short yell, pops up from behind the Skyhopper spaceship. + 31. + + + LUKE + What are you doing hiding there? + + Threepio stumbles forward, but Artoo is still nowhere in + sight. + + THREEPIO + It wasn't my fault, sir. Please + don't deactivate me. I told him not + to go, but he's faulty, + malfunctioning; kept babbling on + about his mission. + + LUKE + Oh, no! + + Luke races out of the garage followed by Threepio. + + +34 EXT. TATOOINE - LARS HOMESTEAD 34 + + Luke rushes out of the small doomed entry to the homestead + and searches the darkening horizon for the small triped + astro- robot. Threepio struggles out of the homestead and + on the salt flat as Luke scans the landscape with his + electrobinoculars. + + THREEPIO + That R2 unit has always been a + problem. These astro-droids are + getting quite out of hand. Even I + can't understand their logic at + times. + + LUKE + How could I be so stupid? He's + nowhere in sight. Blast it! + + THREEPIO + Pardon me, sir, but couldn't we go + after him? + + LUKE + It's too dangerous with all the + Sandpeople around. We'll have to + wait until morning. + + Owen yells up from the homestead plaza. + + OWEN + Luke, I'm shutting the power down + for the night. + 32. + + + LUKE + All right, I'll be there in a few + minutes. Boy, am I gonna get it. + + He takes one final look across the dim horizon. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + You know that little droid is going + to cause me a lot of trouble. + + THREEPIO + Oh, he excels at that, sir. + + +35 INT. LARS HOMESTEAD - PLAZA 35 + + Morning slowly creeps into the sparse but sparkling oasis + of the open courtyard. The idyll is broken be the yelling + of Uncle Owen, his voice echoing throughout the homestead. + + OWEN + Luke? Luke? Luke? Where could he be + loafing now! + + +36 INT. LARS HOMESTEAD - KITCHEN 36 + + The interior of the kitchen is a worm glow as Aunt Beru + prepares the morning breakfast. Owen enters in a huff. + + OWEN + Have you seen Luke this morning? + + AUNT BERU + He said he had some things to do + before he started today, so he left + early. + + OWEN + Uh? Did he take those two new + droids with him? + + AUNT BERU + I think so. + + OWEN + Well, he'd better have those units + in the south range repaired be + midday or there'll be hell to pay! + + +37 EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT WASTELAND - LUKE'S SPEEDER - DAY 37 + 33. + + + The rock and sand of the desert floor are a blur as + Threepio pilots the sleek Landspeeder gracefully across the + vast wasteland. + + +38 INT./EXT. LUKE'S SPEEDER - DESERT WASTELAND - TRAVELING - 38 + + DAY + Luke leans over the back of the + speeder and adjusts something in + the motor compartment. + + LUKE + (yelling) + How's that. + + Threepio signals that is fine and Luke turns back into the + wind-whipped cockpit and pops the canopy shut. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Old Ben Kenobi lives out in this + direction somewhere, but I don't + see how that R2 unit could have + come this far. We must have missed + him. Uncle Owen isn't going to take + this very well. + + THREEPIO + Sir, would it help if you told him + it was my fault. + + LUKE + (brightening) + Sure. He needs you. He'd probably + only deactivate you for a day or + so... + + THREEPIO + Deactivate! Well, on the other hand + if you hadn't removed his + restraining bolt... + + LUKE + Wait, there's something dead ahead + on the scanner. It looks like our + droid... hit the accelerator. + + +39 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK MESA - DUNE SEA - COASTLINE - DAY 39 + 34. + + + From high on a rock mesa, the tiny Landspeeder can be seen + gliding across the desert floor. Suddenly in the foreground + two weather-beaten Sandpeople shrouded in their grimy + desert cloaks peer over the edge of the rock mesa. One of + the marginally human creatures raises a long ominous laser + rifle and points it at the speeder but the second creature + grabs the gun before it can be fired. + + The Sandpeople, or Tusken Raiders as they're sometimes + called, speak in a coarse barbaric language as they get + into an animated argument. The second Tusken Raider seems + to get in the final word and the nomads scurry over the + rocky terrain. + + +40 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK MESA - CANYON 40 + + The Tusken Raider approaches two large Banthas standing + tied to a rock. The monstrous, bear-like creatures are as + large as elephants, with huge red eyes, tremendous looped + horns, and long, furry, dinosaur-like tails. The Tusken + Raiders mount saddles strapped to the huge creatures' + shaggy backs and ride off down the rugged bluff. + + +41 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK CANYON - FLOOR 41 + + The speeder is parked on the floor of a massive canyon. + Luke, with his long laser rifle slung over his shoulder, + stands before little Artoo. + + LUKE + Hey, whoa, just where do you think + you're going? + + The little droid whistles a feeble reply, as Threepio poses + menacingly behind the little runaway. + + THREEPIO + Master Luke here is your rightful + owner. We'll have no more of this + Obi-Wan Kenobi jibberish... and + don't talk to me about your + mission, either. You're fortunate + he doesn't blast you into a million + pieces right here. + + LUKE + Well, come on. It's getting late. I + only hope we can get back before + Uncle Owen really blows up. + + THREEPIO + 35. + + + If you don't mind my saying so, + sir, I think you should deactivate + the little fugitive until you've + gotten him back to your workshop. + + LUKE + No, he's not going to try anything. + + Suddenly the little robot jumps to life with a mass of + frantic whistles and screams. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + What's wrong with him now? + + THREEPIO + Oh my... sir, he says there are + several creatures approaching from + the southeast. + + Luke swings his rifle into position and looks to the south. + + LUKE + Sandpeople! Or worst! Come on, + let's have a look. Come on. + + +42 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK CANYON - RIDGE - DAY 42 + + Luke carefully makes his way to the top of a rock ridge and + scans the canyon with his electrobinoculars. He spots the + two riderless Banthas. Threepio struggles up behind the + young adventurer. + + LUKE + There are two Banthas down there + but I don't see any... wait a + second, they're Sandpeople all + right. I can see one of them now. + + Luke watches the distant Tusken Raider through his + electrobinoculars. Suddenly something huge moves in front + of his field of view. Before Luke or Threepio can react, a + large, gruesome Tusken Raider looms over them. Threepio is + startled and backs away, right off the side if the cliff. + He can be heard for several moments as he clangs, bangs and + rattles down the side of the mountain. + 36. + + + The towering creature brings down his curved, double- + pointed gaderffii -- the dreaded axe blade that has struck + terror in the heart of the local settlers. But Luke manages + to block the blow with his laser rifle, which is smashed to + pieces. The terrified farm boy scrambles backward until he + is forced to the edge of a deep crevice. The sinister + Raider stands over him with his weapon raised and lets out + a horrible shrieking laugh. + + +43 EXT. TATOOINE - ROCK CANYON - FLOOR - DAY 43 + + Artoo forces himself into the shadows of a small alcove in + the rocks as the vicious Sandpeople walk past carrying the + inert Luke Skywalker, who is dropped in a heap before the + speeder. The Sandpeople ransack the speeder, throwing parts + and supplies in all directions. Suddenly they stop. Then + everything is quiet for a few moments. A great howling moan + is heard echoing throughout the canyon which sends the + Sandpeople fleeing in terror. + + Artoo moves even tighter into the shadows as the slight + swishing sound that frightened off the Sandpeople grows + even closer, until a shabby old desert-rat-of-a-man appears + and leans over Luke. His ancient leathery face, cracked and + weathered by exotic climates is set off by dark, + penetrating eyes and a scraggly white beard. Ben Kenobi + squints his eyes as he scrutinizes the unconscious farm + boy. Artoo makes a slight sound and Ben turns and looks + right at him. + + BEN + Hello there! Come here my little + friend. Don't be afraid. + + Artoo waddles over to were Luke lies crumpled in a heap and + begins to whistle and beep his concern. Ben puts his hand + on Luke's forehead and he begins to come around. + + BEN (CONT’D) + Don't worry, he'll be all right. + + LUKE + What happened? + + BEN + Rest easy, son, you've had a busy + day. You're fortunate you're still + in one piece. + + LUKE + Ben? Ben Kenobi! Boy, am I glad to + see you! + 37. + + + BEN + The Jundland wastes are not to be + traveled lightly. Tell me young + Luke, what brings you out this far? + + LUKE + Oh, this little droid! I think he's + searching for his former master... + I've never seen such devotion in a + droid before... there seems to be + no stopping him. He claims to be + the property of an Obi-Wan Kenobi. + Is he a relative of yours? Do you + know who he's talking about? + +Ben ponders this for a moment, scratching his scruffy +beard. + + BEN + Obi-Wan Kenobi... Obi-Wan? Now + thats a name I haven't heard in a + long time... a long time. + + LUKE + I think my uncle knew him. He said + he was dead. + + BEN + Oh, he's not dead, not... not yet. + + LUKE + You know him! + + BEN + Well of course, of course I know + him. He's me! I haven't gone by the + name Obi-Wan since oh, before you + were born. + + LUKE + Then the droid does belong to you. + + BEN + Don't seem to remember ever owning + a droid. Very interesting... + +He suddenly looks up at the overhanging cliffs. + + BEN (CONT’D) + I think we better get indoors. The + Sandpeople are easily startled but + they will soon be back and in + greater numbers. + 38. + + + Luke sits up and rubs his head. Artoo lets out a pathetic + beep causing Luke to remember something. He looks around. + + LUKE + Threepio! + + +44 EXT. TATOOINE - SAND PIT - ROCK MESA - DAY 44 + + Little Artoo stands at the edge of a large sand pit and + begins to chatter away in electronic whistles and beeps. + Luke and Ben stand over a very dented and tangled Threepio + lying half buried in the sand. One of his arms has broken + off. + + Luke tries to revive the inert robot by shaking him and + then flips a hidden switch on his back several times until + finally the mechanical man's systems turn on. + + THREEPIO + Where am I? I must have taken a bad + step... + + LUKE + Can you stand? We've got to get out + of here before the Sandpeople + return. + + THREEPIO + I don't think I can make it. You go + on, Master Luke. There's no sense + in you risking yourself on my + account. I'm done for. + + Artoo makes a beeping sound. + + LUKE + No, you're not. What kind of talk + is that? + + Luke and Ben help the battered robot to his feet. Little + Artoo watches from the top of the pit. Ben glances around + suspiciously. Sensing something, he stands up and sniffs + the air. + + BEN + Quickly, son... they're on the + move. + + +45 INT. KENOBI'S DWELLING 45 + 39. + + +The small, spartan hovel is cluttered with desert junk but +still manages to radiate an air of time-worn comfort and +security. Luke is in one corner repairing Threepio's arm, +as old Ben sits thinking. + + LUKE + No, my father didn't fight in the + wars. He was a navigator on a spice + freighter. + + BEN + That's what your uncle told you. He + didn't hold with your father's + ideals. Thought he should have + stayed here and not gotten + involved. + + LUKE + You fought in the Clone Wars? + + BEN + Yes, I was once a Jedi Knight the + same as your father. + + LUKE + I wish I'd known him. + + BEN + He was the best star-pilot in the + galaxy, and a cunning warrior. I + understand you've become quite a + good pilot yourself. And he was a + good friend. Which reminds me... + +Ben gets up and goes to a chest where he rummages around. +As Luke finishes repairing Threepio and starts to fit the +restraining bolt back on, Threepio looks at him nervously. +Luke thinks about the bolt for a moment then puts it on the +table. Ben shuffles up and presents Luke with a short +handle with several electronic gadgets attached to it. + + BEN (CONT’D) + I have something here for you. Your + father wanted you to have this when + you were old enough, but your uncle + wouldn't allow it. He feared you + might follow old Obi-Wan on some + damned-fool idealistic crusade like + your father did. + + THREEPIO + Sir, if you'll not be needing me, + I'll close down for awhile. + 40. + + + LUKE + Sure, go ahead. + +Ben hands Luke the saber. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + What is it? + + BEN + Your fathers lightsaber. This is + the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as + clumsy or as random as a blaster. + +Luke pushes a button on the handle. A long beam shoots out +about four feet and flickers there. The light plays across +the ceiling. + + BEN (CONT’D) + An elegant weapon for a more + civilized time. For over a thousand + generations the Jedi Knights were + the guardians of peace and justice + in the Old Republic. Before the + dark times, before the Empire. + +Luke hasn't really been listening. + + LUKE + How did my father die? + + BEN + A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who + was a pupil of mine until he turned + to evil, helped the Empire hunt + down and destroy the Jedi Knights. + He betrayed and murdered your + father. Now the Jedi are all but + extinct. Vader was seduced by the + dark side of the Force. + + LUKE + The Force? + + BEN + Well, the Force is what gives a + Jedi his power. It's an energy + field created by all living things. + It surrounds us and penetrates us. + It binds the galaxy together. + +Artoo makes beeping sounds. + + BEN (CONT’D) + 41. + + + Now, let's see if we can't figure + out what you are, my little friend. + And where you come from. + + LUKE + I saw part of the message he was... + +Luke is cut short as the recorded image of the beautiful +young Rebel princess is projected from Artoo's face. + + BEN + I seem to have found it. + +Luke stops his work as the lovely girl's image flickers +before his eyes. + + LEIA + General Kenobi, years ago you + served my father in the Clone Wars. + Now he begs you to help him in his + struggle against the Empire. I + regret that I am unable to present + my father's request to you in + person, but my ship has fallen + under attack and I'm afraid my + mission to bring you to Alderaan + has failed. + (MORE) + + LEIA (CONT'D) + I have placed information vital to + the survival of the Rebellion into + the memory systems of this R2 unit. + My father will know how to retrieve + it. You must see this droid safely + delivered to him on Alderaan. This + is our most desperate hour. Help + me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only + hope. + +There is a little static and the transmission is cut short. +Old Ben leans back and scratches his head. He silently +puffs on a tarnished chrome water pipe. Luke has stars in +his eyes. + + BEN + You must learn the ways of the + Force if you're to come with me to + Alderaan. + + LUKE + (laughing) + 42. + + + Alderaan? I'm not going to + Alderaan. I've got to go home. It's + late, I'm in for it as it is. + + BEN + I need your help, Luke. She needs + your help. I'm getting too old for + this sort of thing. + + LUKE + I can't get involved! I've got work + to do! It's not that I like the + Empire. I hate it! But there's + nothing I can do about it right + now. It's such a long way from + here. + + BEN + That's your uncle talking. + + LUKE + (sighing) + Oh, God, my uncle. How am I ever + going to explain this? + + BEN + Learn about the Force, Luke. + + LUKE + Look, I can take you as far as + Anchorhead. + (MORE) + + LUKE (CONT'D) + You can get a transport there to + Mos Eisley or wherever you're + going. + + BEN + You must do what you feel is right, + of course. + + +46 EXT. SPACE. 46 + + An Imperial Stardestroyer heads toward the evil planet-like + battle station: the Death Star! + + +47 INT. DEATH STAR - CONFERENCE ROOM 47 + 43. + + +Eight Imperial senators and generals sit around a black +conference table. Imperial stormtroopers stand guard around +the room. Commander Tagge, a young, slimy-looking general, +is speaking. + + TAGGE + Until this battle station is fully + operational we are vulnerable. The + Rebel Alliance is too well + equipped. They're more dangerous + than you realize. + +The bitter Admiral Motti twists nervously in his chair. + + MOTTI + Dangerous to your starfleet, + Commander, not to this battle + station! + + TAGGE + The Rebellion will continue to gain + a support in the Imperial Senate as + long as.... + +Suddenly all heads turn as Commander Tagge's speech is cut +short and the Grand Moff Tarkin, governor of the Imperial +outland regions, enters. He is followed by his powerful +ally, The Sith Lord, Darth Vader. All of the generals stand +and bow before the thin, evil-looking governor as he takes +his place at the head of the table. The Dark Lord stands +behind him. + + TARKIN + The Imperial Senate will no longer + be of any concern to us. I've just + received word that the Emperor has + dissolved the council permanently. + The last remnants of the Old + Republic have been swept away. + + TAGGE + That's impossible! How will the + Emperor maintain control without + the bureaucracy? + + TARKIN + The regional governors now have + direct control over territories. + Fear will keep the local systems in + line. Fear of this battle station. + + TAGGE + 44. + + + And what of the Rebellion? If the + Rebels have obtained a complete + technical readout of this station, + it is possible, however unlikely, + that they might find a weakness and + exploit it. + + VADER + The plans you refer to will soon be + back in our hands. + + MOTTI + Any attack made by the Rebels + against this station would be a + useless gesture, no matter what + technical data they've obtained. + This station is now the ultimate + power in the universe. I suggest we + use it! + + VADER + Don't be too proud of this + technological terror you've + constructed. The ability to destroy + a planet is insignificant next to + the power of the Force. + + MOTTI + Don't try to frighten us with your + sorcerer's ways, Lord Vader. Your + sad devotion to that ancient + religion has not helped you conjure + up the stolen data tapes, or given + you clairvoyance enough to find the + Rebel's hidden fort... + +Suddenly Motti chokes and starts to turn blue under Vader's +spell. + + VADER + I find your lack of faith + disturbing. + + TARKIN + Enough of this! Vader, release him! + + VADER + As you wish. + + TARKIN + 45. + + + This bickering is pointless. Lord + Vader will provide us with the + location of the Rebel fortress by + the time this station is + operational. We will then crush the + Rebellion with one swift stroke. + + +48 EXT. TATOOINE - WASTELAND 48 + + The speeder stops before what remains of the huge Jawas + Sandcrawler. Luke and Ben walk among the smoldering rubble + and scattered bodies. + + LUKE + It looks like Sandpeople did this, + all right. Look, here are Gaffi + sticks, Bantha tracks. It's just... + I never heard of them hitting + anything this big before. + + Ben is crouching in the sand studying the tracks. + + BEN + They didn't. But we are meant to + think they did. These tracks are + side by side. Sandpeople always + ride single file to hide there + numbers. + + LUKE + These are the same Jawas that sold + us Artoo and Threepio. + + BEN + And these blast points, too + accurate for Sandpeople. Only + Imperial stormtroopers are so + precise. + + LUKE + Why would Imperial troops want to + slaughter Jawas? + + Luke looks back at the speeder where Artoo and Threepio are + inspecting the dead Jawas, and put two and two together. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + If they traced the robots here, + they may have learned who they sold + them to. And that would lead them + home! + 46. + + + Luke reaches a sudden horrible realization, then races for + the speeder and jumps it. + + BEN + Wait, Luke! It's too dangerous. + + Luke races off leaving Ben and the two robots alone with + the burning Sandcrawler. + + +49 EXT. TATOOINE - WASTELAND 49 + + Luke races across the wasteland in his battered + Landspeeder. + + +50 EXT. TATOOINE - LARS HOMESTEAD 50 + + The speeder roars up to the burning homestead. Luke jumps + out and runs to the smoking holes that were once his home. + Debris is scattered everywhere and it looks as if a great + battle has taken place. + + LUKE + Uncle Owen! Aunt Beru! Uncle Owen! + + Luke stumbles around in a daze looking for his aunt and + uncle. Suddenly he comes upon their smoldering remains. He + is stunned, and cannot speak. Hate replaces fear and a new + resolve comes over him. + + +51 EXT. SPACE 51 + + Imperial TIE fighter races toward the Death Star. + + +52 INT. DEATH STAR - DETENTION CORRIDOR 52 + + Two stormtroopers open an electronic cell door and allow + several Imperial guards to enter. Princess Leia's face is + filled with defiance, which slowly gives way to fear as a + giant black torture robot enters, followed by Darth Vader. + + VADER + And, now Your Highness, we will + discuss the location of your hidden + Rebel base. + + The torture robot gives off a steady beeping sound as it + approaches Princess Leia and extends one of its mechanical + arms bearing a large hypodermic needle. + 47. + + + The door slides shut and the long cell block hallway + appears peaceful. The muffled screams of the Rebel princess + are barely heard. + + +53 EXT. TATOOINE - WASTELAND 53 + + There is a large bonfire of Jawa bodies blazing in front of + the Sandcrawler as Ben and the robots finish burning the + dead. Luke drives up in the speeder and Ben walks over to + him. + + BEN + There's nothing you could have + done, Luke, had you been there. + You'd have been killed, too, and + the droids would be in the hands of + the Empire. + + LUKE + I want to come with you to + Alderaan. There's nothing here for + me now. I want to learn the ways of + the Force and become a Jedi like my + father. + + +54 EXT. TATOOINE - WASTELAND 54 + + The Landspeeder with Luke, Artoo, Threepio, and Ben in it + zooms across the desert. The speeder stops on a bluff + overlooking the spaceport at Mos Eisley. It is a haphazard + array of low, grey, concrete structures and semi-domes. A + harsh gale blows across the stark canyon floor. Luke + adjusts his goggles and walks to the edge of the craggy + bluff where Ben is standing. + + BEN + Mos Eisley Spaceport. You will + never find a more wretched hive of + scum and villainy. We must be + cautious. + + Ben looks over at Luke, who gives the old Jedi a determined + smile. + + +55 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREET 55 + + The speeder is stopped on a crowded street by several + combat- hardend stormtroopers who look over the two robots. + A Trooper questions Luke. + 48. + + + TROOPER + How long have you had these droids? + + LUKE + About three or four seasons. + + BEN + They're for sale if you want them. + + TROOPER + Let me see your identification. + + Luke becomes very nervous as he fumbles to find his ID + while Ben speaks to the Trooper in a very controlled voice. + + BEN + You don't need to see his + identification. + + TROOPER + We don't need to see his + identification. + + BEN + These are not the droids your + looking for. + + TROOPER + These are not the droids we're + looking for. + + BEN + He can go about his business. + + TROOPER + You can go about your business. + + BEN + (to Luke) + Move along. + + TROOPER + Move along. Move along. + + +56 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREET 56 + + The speeder pulls up in front of a rundown blockhouse + cantina on the outskirts of the spaceport. Various strange + forms of transport, including several unusual beasts of + burden, are parked outside the bar. A Jawa runs up and + begins to fondle the speeder. + 49. + + + THREEPIO + I can't abide these Jawas. + Disgusting creatures. + + As Luke gets out of the speeder he tries to shoo the Jawa + away. + + LUKE + Go on, go on. I can't understand + how we got by those troopers. I + thought we were dead. + + BEN + The Force can have a strong + influence on the weak-minded. You + will find it a powerful ally. + + LUKE + Do you really think we're going to + find a pilot here that'll take us + to Alderaan? + + BEN + Well, most of the best freighter + pilots can be found here. Only + watch your step. This place can be + a little rough. + + LUKE + I'm ready for anything. + + THREEPIO + Come along, Artoo. + + +57 INT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - CANTINA 57 + + The young adventurer and his two mechanical servants follow + Ben Kenobi into the smoke-filled cantina. The murky, moldy + den is filled with a startling array of weird and exotic + alien creatures and monsters at the long metallic bar. At + first the sight is horrifying. One-eyed, thousand-eyed, + slimy, furry, scaly, tentacled, and clawed creatures huddle + over drinks. Ben moves to an empty spot at the bar near a + group of repulsive but human scum. A huge, rough-looking + Bartender stops Luke and the robots. + + BARTENDER + We don't serve their kind here! + + Luke still recovering from the shock of seeing so many + outlandish creatures, doesn't quite catch the bartender's + drift. + 50. + + + LUKE + What? + + BARTENDER + Your droids. They'll have to wait + outside. We don't want them here. + +Luke looks at old Ben, who is busy talking to one of the +Galactic pirates. He notices several of the gruesome +creatures along the bar are giving him a very unfriendly +glare. + +Luke pats Threepio on the shoulder. + + LUKE + Listen, why don't you wait out by + the speeder. We don't want any + trouble. + + THREEPIO + I heartily agree with you sir. + +Threepio and his stubby partner go outside and most of the +creatures at the bar go back to their drinks. + +Ben is standing next to Chewbacca, an eight-foot-tall +savage- looking creature resembling a huge grey bushbaby +monkey with fierce baboon-like fangs. His large blue eyes +dominate a fur- covered face and soften his otherwise +awesome appearance. Over his matted, furry body he wears +two chrome bandoliers, and little else. He is a two- +hundred-year-old Wookiee and a sight to behold. + +Ben speaks to the Wookiee, pointing to Luke several times +during his conversation and the huge creature suddenly lets +out a horrifying laugh. Luke is more than a little bit +disconcerted and pretends not to hear the conversation +between Ben and the giant Wookiee. + +Luke is terrified but tries not to show it. He quietly sips +his drink, looking over the crowd for a more sympathetic +ear or whatever. + +A large, multiple-eyed Creature gives Luke a rough shove. + + CREATURE + Negola dewaghi wooldugger?!? + +The hideous freak is obviously drunk. Luke tries to ignore +the creature and turns back on his drink. A short, grubby +Human and an even smaller rodent-like beast join the +belligerent monstrosity. + 51. + + + HUMAN + He doesn't like you. + + LUKE + I'm sorry. + + HUMAN + I don't like you either. + +The big creature is getting agitated and yells out some +unintelligible gibberish at the now rather nervous, young +adventurer. + + HUMAN (CONT’D) + Don't insult us. You just watch + yourself. We're wanted men. I have + the death sentence in twelve + systems. + + LUKE + I'll be careful than. + + HUMAN + You'll be dead. + +The rodent lets out a loud grunt and everything at the bar +moves away. Luke tries to remain cool but it isn't easy. +His three adversaries ready their weapons. Old Ben moves in +behind Luke. + + BEN + This little one isn't worth the + effort. Come let me buy you + something... + +A powerful blow from the unpleasant creature sends the +young would-be Jedi sailing across the room, crashing +through tables and breaking a large jug filled with a foul- +looking liquid. With a blood curdling shriek, the monster +draws a wicked chrome laser pistol from his belt and levels +it at old Ben. The bartender panics. + + BARTENDER + No blasters! No blaster! + 52. + + + With astounding agility old Ben's laser sword sparks to + life and in a flash an arm lies on the floor. The rodent is + cut in two and the giant multiple-eyed creature lies + doubled, cut from chin to groin. Ben carefully and + precisely turns off his laser sword and replaces it on his + utility belt. Luke, shaking and totally amazed at the old + man's abilities, attempts to stand. The entire fight has + lasted only a matter of seconds. The cantina goes back to + normal, although Ben is given a respectable amount of room + at the bar. Luke, rubbing his bruised head, approaches the + old man with new awe. Ben points the the Wookiee. + + BEN + This is Chewbacca. He's first-mate + on a ship that might suit our + needs. + + +58 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREET 58 + + Threepio paces in front of the cantina as Artoo carries on + an electronic conversation with another little red astro- + droid. A creature comes out of the cantina and approaches + two stormtroopers in the street. + + THREEPIO + I don't like the look of this. + + +59 INT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - CANTINA 59 + + Strange creatures play exotic big band music on odd-looking + instruments as Luke, still giddy, downs a fresh drink and + follows Ben and Chewbacca to a booth where Han Solo is + sitting. Han is a tough, roguish starpilot about thirty + years old. A mercenary on a starship, he is simple, + sentimental, and cocksure. + + HAN + Han Solo. I'm captain of the + Millennium Falcon. Chewie here + tells me you're looking for passage + to the Alderaan system. + + BEN + Yes, indeed. If it's a fast ship. + + HAN + Fast ship? You've never heard of + the Millennium Falcon? + + BEN + Should I have? + 53. + + + HAN + It's the ship that made the Kessel + run in less than twelve parsecs! + +Ben reacts to Solo's stupid attempt to impress them with +obvious misinformation. + + HAN (CONT’D) + I've outrun Imperial starships, not + the local bulk-cruisers, mind you. + I'm talking about the big Corellian + ships now. She's fast enough for + you, old man. What's the cargo? + + BEN + Only passengers. Myself, the boy, + two droids, and no questions asked. + + HAN + What is it? Some kind of local + trouble? + + BEN + Let's just say we'd like to avoid + any Imperial entanglements. + + HAN + Well, that's the trick, isn't it? + And it's going to cost you + something extra. Ten thousand in + advance. + + LUKE + Ten thousand? We could almost buy + our own ship for that! + + HAN + But who's going to fly it, kid! + You? + + LUKE + You bet I could. I'm not such a bad + pilot myself! We don't have to sit + here and listen... + + BEN + We haven't that much with us. But + we could pay you two thousand now, + plus fifteen when we reach + Alderaan. + + HAN + Seventeen, huh! + 54. + + + Han ponders this for a few moments. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Okay. You guys got yourself a ship. + We'll leave as soon as you're + ready. Docking bay Ninety-four. + + BEN + Ninety-four. + + HAN + Looks like somebody's beginning to + take an interest in your handiwork. + + Ben and Luke turn around to see four Imperial stormtroopers + looking at the dead bodies and asking the bartenders some + questions. The bartender points to the booth. + + TROOPER + All right, we'll check it out. + + The stormtroopers look over at the booth but Luke and Ben + are gone. The bartender shrugs his shoulders in puzzlement. + + HAN + Seventeen thousand! Those guys must + really be desperate. This could + really save my neck. Get back to + the ship and get her ready. + + +60 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREET 60 + + BEN + You'll have to sell your speeder. + + LUKE + That's okay. I'm never coming back + to this planet again. + + +61 INT. MOS EISLEY - CANTINA 61 + + As Han is about to leave, Greedo, a slimy green-faced alien + with a short trunk-nose, pokes a gun in his side. The + creature speaks in a foreign tongue translated into English + subtitles. + + GREEDO + Going somewhere, Solo? + + HAN + 55. + + + Yes, Greedo. As a matter of fact, I + was just going to see your boss. + Tell Jabba that I've got his money. + +Han sits down and the alien sits across from him holding +the gun on him. + + GREEDO + It's too late. You should have paid + him when you had the chance. + Jabba's put a price on your head, + so large that every bounty hunter + in the galaxy will be looking for + you. I'm lucky I found you first. + + HAN + Yeah, but this time I got the + money. + + GREEDO + If you give it to me, I might + forget I found you. + + HAN + I don't have it with me. Tell + Jabba... + + GREEDO + Jabba's through with you. He has no + time for smugglers who drop their + shipments at the first sign of an + Imperial cruiser. + + HAN + Even I get boarded sometimes. Do + you think I had a choice? + +Han Solo slowly reaches for his gun under the table. + + GREEDO + You can tell that to Jabba. He may + only take your ship. + + HAN + Over my dead body. + + GREEDO + That's the idea. I've been looking + forward to killing you for a long + time. + + HAN + Yes, I'll bet you have. + 56. + + + Suddenly the slimy alien disappears in a blinding flash of + light. Han pulls his smoking gun from beneath the table as + the other patron look on in bemused amazement. Han gets up + and starts out of the cantina, flipping the bartender some + coins as he leaves. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Sorry about the mess. + + +62 EXT. SPACE 62 + + Several TIE fighters approach the Death Star. + + +63 INT. DEATH STAR - CONTROL ROOM 63 + + VADER + Her resistance to the mind probe is + considerable. + (MORE) + + VADER (CONT'D) + It will be some time before we can + extract any information from her. + + An Imperial Officer interrupts the meeting. + + IMPERIAL OFFICER + The final check-out is complete. + All systems are operational. What + course shall we set? + + TARKIN + Perhaps she would respond to an + alternative form of persuasion. + + VADER + What do you mean? + + TARKIN + I think it is time we demonstrate + the full power of this station. + (to soldier) + Set your course for Princess Leia's + home planet of Alderaan. + + TROOPER + With pleasure. + + +64 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREET 64 + 57. + + + Four heavily-armed stormtroopers move menacingly along a + narrow slum alleyway crowed with darkly clad creatures + hawking exotic goods in the dingy little stalls. Men, + monsters, and robots crouch in the waste-filled doorways, + whispering and hiding from the hot winds. + + THREEPIO + Lock the door, Artoo. + + One of the troopers checks a tightly locked door and moves + on down the alleyway. The door slides open a crack and + Threepio peeks out. Artoo is barely visible in the + background. + + TROOPER + All right, check that side of the + street. It's secure. Move on to the + next door. + + The door opens, Threepio moves into the doorway. + + THREEPIO + I would much rather have gone with + Master Luke than stay here with + you. + (MORE) + + THREEPIO (CONT'D) + I don't know what all the trouble + is about, but I'm sure it must be + your fault. + + Artoo makes beeping sounds. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + You watch your language! + + +65 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREET - ALLEYWAY - USED 65 + + SPEEDER LOT + Ben and Luke are standing in a + sleazy used speeder lot, talking + with a tall, grotesque, insect-like + used speeder dealer. Strange exotic + bodies and spindly-legged beasts + pass + + by as the insect concludes the sale by giving Luke some + coins. + + LUKE + 58. + + + He says it's the best he can do. + Since the XP-38 came out, they're + just not in demand. + + BEN + It will be enough. + + Ben and Luke leave the speeder lot and walk down the dusty + alleyway past a small robot herding a bunch of anteater- + like creatures. Luke turns and gives one last forlorn look + at his faithful speeder as he rounds a corner. A darkly + clad creature moves out of the shadows as they pass and + watches them as they disappear down another alley. + + BEN (CONT’D) + If the ship's as fast as he's + boasting, we ought to do well. + + +66 INT. DOCKING BAY 94 - DAY 66 + + Jabba the Hut and a half-dozen grisly alien pirates and + purple creatures stand in the middle of the docking bay. + Jabba is the grossest of the slavering hulks and his + scarred face is a grim testimonial to his prowess as a + vicious killer. He is a fat, slug-like creature with eyes + on extended feelers and a huge ugly mouth. + + JABBA + Come on out, Solo! + + A voice from directly behind the pirates startles them and + they turn around to see Han Solo and the giant Wookiee, + Chewbacca, standing behind them with no weapons in sight. + + HAN + I've been waiting for you, Jabba. + + JABBA + I expected you would be. + + HAN + I'm not the type to run. + + JABBA + (fatherly-smooth) + Han, my boy, there are times when + you disappoint me... why haven't + you paid me? And why did you have + to fry poor Greedo like that... + after all we've been through + together. + 59. + + + HAN +You sent Greedo to blast me. + + JABBA + (mock surprise) +Han, why you're the best smuggler +in the business. You're too +valuable to fry. He was only +relaying my concern at your delays. +He wasn't going to blast you. + + HAN +I think he thought he was. Next +time don't send one of those +twerps. If you've got something to +say to me, come see me yourself. + + JABBA +Han, Han! If only you hadn't had to +dump that shipment of spice... you +understand I just can't make an +exception. Where would I be if +every pilot who smuggled for me +dumped their shipment at the first +sign of an Imperial starship? It's +not good business. + + HAN +You know, even I get boarded +sometimes, Jabba. + (MORE) + + HAN (CONT'D) +I had no choice, but I've got a +charter now and I can pay you back, +plus a little extra. I just need +some more time. + + JABBA + (to his men) +Put your blasters away. Han, my +boy, I'm only doing this because +you're the best and I need you. So, +for an extra, say twenty percent +I'll give you a little more time... +but this is it. If you disappoint +me again, I'll put a price on your +head so large you won't be able to +go near a civilized system for the +rest of your short life. + + HAN + 60. + + + Jabba, I'll pay you because it's my + pleasure. + + +67 EXT. DOCKING PORT ENTRY - ALLEYWAY 67 + + Chewbacca waits restlessly at the entrance to Docking Bay + Ben, Luke, and the robots make their way up the street. + Chewbacca jabbers excitedly and signals for them to hurry. + The darkly clad creature has followed them from the speeder + lot. He stops in a nearby doorway and speaks into a small + transmitter. + + +68 INT. MOS EISLEY SPACEPORT - DOCKING BAY 94 68 + + Chewbacca leads the group into a giant dirt pit that is + Docking Bay 94. Resting in the middle of the huge hole is a + large, round, beat-up, pieced-together hunk of junk that + could only loosely be called a starship. + + LUKE + What a piece of junk. + + The tall figure of Han Solo comes down the boarding ramp. + + HAN + She'll make point five beyond the + speed of light. She may not look + like much, but she's got it where + it counts, kid. I've added some + special modifications myself. + + Luke scratches his head. It's obvious he isn't sure about + all this. Chewbacca rushes up the ramp and urges the others + to follow. + + HAN (CONT’D) + We're a little rushed, so if you'll + hurry aboard we'll get out of here. + + The group rushes up the gang plank, passing a grinning Han + Solo. + + +69 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON 69 + + Chewbacca settles into the pilot's chair and starts the + mighty engines of the starship. + + +70 INT. MOS EISLEY SPACEPORT - DOCKING BAY 94 70 + 61. + + + Luke, Ben, Threepio, and Artoo move toward the Millennium + Falcon passing Solo. + + THREEPIO + Hello, sir. + + +71 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREET 71 + + Eight Imperial stormtroopers rush up to the darkly clad + creature. + + TROOPER + Which way? + + The darkly clad creature points to the door of the docking + bay. + + TROOPER (CONT’D) + All right, men. Load your weapons! + + +72 INT. MOS EISLEY SPACEPORT - DOCKING BAY 94] 72 + + The troops hold their guns at the ready and charge down the + docking bay entrance. + + TROOPER + Stop that ship! + + Han Solo looks up and sees the Imperial stormtroopers + rushing into the docking bay. Several of the troopers fire + at Han as he ducks into the spaceship. + + TROOPER (CONT’D) + Blast 'em! + + Han draws his laser pistol and pops off a couple of shots + which force the stormtroopers to dive for safety. The + pirateship engines whine as Han hits the release button + that slams the overhead entry shut. + + +73 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON 73 + + HAN + Chewie, get us out of here! + + The group straps in for take off. + + THREEPIO + Oh, my. I'd forgotten how much I + hate space travel. + 62. + + +74 EXT. TATOOINE - MOS EISLEY - STREETS 74 + + The half-dozen stormtroopers at a check point hear the + general alarm and look to the sky as the huge starship + rises above the dingy slum dwellings and quickly disappears + into the morning sky. + + +75 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 75 + + Han climbs into the pilot's chair next to Chewbacca, who + chatters away as he points to something on the radar scope. + + +76 EXT. SPACE - PLANET TATOOINE 76 + + The Corellian pirateship zooms from Tatooine into space. + + +77 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 77 + + Han frantically types information into the ship's computer. + Little Artoo appears momentarily at the cockpit doorway, + makes a few beeping remarks, then scurries away. + + HAN + It looks like an Imperial cruiser. + Our passengers must be hotter than + I thought. Try and hold them off. + Angle the deflector shield while I + make the calculations for the jump + to light speed. + + +78 EXT. SPACE - PLANET TATOOINE 78 + + The Millennium Falcon pirateship races away from the yellow + planet, Tatooine. It is followed by two huge Imperial + stardestroyers. + + +79 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 79 + + Over the shoulders of Chewbacca and Han, we can see the + galaxy spread before them. Luke and Ben make their way into + the cramped cockpit where Han continues his calculation. + + HAN + Stay sharp! There are two more + coming in; they're going to try to + cut us off. + + LUKE + 63. + + + Why don't you outrun them? I + thought you said this thing was + fast. + + HAN + Watch your mouth, kid, or you're + going to find yourself floating + home. We'll be safe enough once we + make the jump to hyperspace. + Besides, I know a few maneuvers. + We'll lose them! + + +80 EXT. SPACE - PLANET TATOOINE 80 + + Imperial cruisers fire at the pirateship. + + +81 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 81 + + The ship shudders as an explosion flashes outside the + window. + + HAN + Here's where the fun begins! + + BEN + How long before you can make the + jump to light speed? + + HAN + It'll take a few moments to get the + coordinates from the navi-computer. + + The ship begins to rock violently as lasers hit it. + + LUKE + Are you kidding? At the rate + they're gaining... + + HAN + Traveling through hyperspace isn't + like dusting crops, boy! Without + precise calculations we could fly + right through a star or bounce too + close to a supernova and that'd end + your trip real quick, wouldn't it? + + The ship is now constantly battered with laserfire as a red + warning light begins to flash. + + LUKE + What's that flashing? + 64. + + + HAN + We're losing our deflector shield. + Go strap yourself in, I'm going to + make the jump to light speed. + + The galaxy brightens and they move faster, almost as if + crashing a barrier. Stars become streaks as the pirateship + makes the jump to hyperspace. + + +82 EXT. SPACE 82 + + The Millennium Falcon zooms into infinity in less than a + second. + + +83 EXT. DEATH STAR 83 + + Alderaan looms behind the Death Star battlestation. + + +84 INT. DEATH STAR - CONTROL ROOM 84 + + Admiral Motti enters the quiet control room and bows before + Governor Tarkin, who stands before the huge wall screen + displaying a small green planet. + + MOTTI + We've entered the Alderaan system. + + Vader and two stormtroopers enter with Princess Leia. Her + hands are bound. + + LEIA + Governor Tarkin, I should have + expected to find you holding + Vader's leash. I recognized your + foul stench when I was brought on + board. + + TARKIN + Charming to the last. You don't + know how hard I found it signing + the order to terminate your life! + + LEIA + I surprised you had the courage to + take the responsibility yourself! + + TARKIN + 65. + + + Princess Leia, before your + execution I would like you to be my + guest at a ceremony that will make + this battle station operational. + (MORE) + + TARKIN (CONT'D) + No star system will dare oppose the + Emperor now. + + LEIA + The more you tighten your grip, + Tarkin, the more star systems will + slip through your fingers. + + TARKIN + Not after we demonstrate the power + of this station. In a way, you have + determined the choice of the planet + that'll be destroyed first. Since + you are reluctant to provide us + with the location of the Rebel + base, I have chosen to test this + station's destructive power... on + your home planet of Alderaan. + + LEIA + No! Alderaan is peaceful. We have + no weapons. You can't possibly... + + TARKIN + You would prefer another target? A + military target? Then name the + system! + +Tarkin waves menacingly toward Leia. + + TARKIN (CONT’D) + I grow tired of asking this. So + it'll be the last time. Where is + the Rebel base? + +Leia overhears an intercom voice announcing the approach to +Alderaan. + + LEIA + (softly) + Dantooine. + +Leia lowers her head. + + LEIA (CONT’D) + They're on Dantooine. + 66. + + + TARKIN + There. You see Lord Vader, she can + be reasonable. + (addressing Motti) + Continue with the operation. You + may fire when ready. + + LEIA + What? + + TARKIN + You're far too trusting. Dantooine + is too remote to make an effective + demonstration. But don't worry. We + will deal with your Rebel friends + soon enough. + + LEIA + No! + + +85 INT. DEATH STAR - BLAST CHAMBER 85 + + VADER + Commence primary ignition. + + A button is pressed which switches on a panel of lights. A + hooded Imperial soldier reaches overhead and pulls a lever. + Another lever is pulled. Vader reaches for still another + lever and a bank of lights on a panel and wall light up. A + huge beam of light emanates from within a cone-shaped area + and converges into a single laser beam out toward Alderaan. + The small green planet of Alderaan is blown into space + dust. + + +86 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - CENTRAL HOLD AREA 86 + + Ben watches Luke practice the lightsaber with a small + "seeker" robot. Ben suddenly turns away and sits down. He + falters, seems almost faint. + + LUKE + Are you all right? What's wrong? + + BEN + I felt a great disturbance in the + Force... as if millions of voices + suddenly cried out in terror and + were suddenly silenced. I fear + something terrible has happened. + 67. + + +Ben rubs his forehead. He seems to drift into a trance. +Then he fixes his gaze on Luke. + + BEN (CONT’D) + You'd better get on with your + exercises. + +Han Solo enters the room. + + HAN + Well, you can forget your troubles + with those Imperial slugs. I told + you I'd outrun 'em. + +Luke is once again practicing with the lightsaber. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Don't everyone thank me at once. + +Threepio watches Chewbacca and Artoo who are engrossed in a +game in which three-dimensional holographic figures move +along a chess-type board. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Anyway, we should be at Alderaan + about oh-two-hundred hours. + +Chewbacca and the two robots sit around the lighted table +covered with small holographic monsters. Each side of the +table has a small computer monitor embedded in it. +Chewbacca seems very pleased with himself as he rests his +lanky fur- covered arms over his head. + + THREEPIO + Now be careful, Artoo. + +Artoo immediately reaches up and taps the computer with his +stubby claw hand, causing one of the holographic creatures +to walk to the new square. A sudden frown crosses +Chewbacca's face and he begins yelling gibberish at the +tiny robot. Threepio intercedes on behalf of his small +companion and begins to argue with the huge Wookiee. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + He made a fair move. Screaming + about it won't help you. + + HAN + (interrupting) + Let him have it. It's not wise to + upset a Wookiee. + + THREEPIO + 68. + + + But sir, nobody worries about + upsetting a droid. + + HAN + That's 'cause droids don't pull + people's arms out of their socket + when they lose. Wookiees are known + to do that. + + THREEPIO + I see your point, sir. I suggest a + new strategy, Artoo. Let the + Wookiee win. + +Luke stands in the middle of the small hold area; he seems +frozen in place. A humming lightsaber is held high over his +head. Ben watches him from the corner, studying his +movements. Han watches with a bit of smugness. + + BEN + Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force + flowing through him. + + LUKE + You mean it controls your actions? + + BEN + Partially. But it also obeys your + commands. + +Suspended at eye level, about ten feet in front of Luke, a +"seeker", a chrome baseball-like robot covered with +antennae, hovers slowly in a wide arc. The ball floats to +one side of the youth then the other. Suddenly it makes a +lightning-swift lunge and stops within a few feet of Luke's +face. Luke doesn't move and the ball backs off. It slowly +moves behind the boy, then makes another quick lunge, this +time emitting a blood red laser beam as it attacks. It hits +Luke in the leg causing him to tumble over. Han lets loose +with a burst of laughter. + + HAN + Hokey religions and ancient weapons + are no match for a good blaster at + your side, kid. + + LUKE + You don't believe in the Force, do + you? + + HAN + 69. + + + Kid, I've flown from one side of + this galaxy to the other. I've seen + a lot of strange stuff, but I've + never seen anything to make me + believe there's one all-powerful + force controlling everything. + There's no mystical energy field + that controls my destiny. + +Ben smiles quietly. + + HAN (CONT’D) + It's all a lot of simple tricks and + nonsense. + + BEN + I suggest you try it again, Luke. + +Ben places a large helmet on Luke's head which covers his +eyes. + + BEN (CONT’D) + This time, let go your conscious + self and act on instinct. + + LUKE + (laughing) + With the blast shield down, I can't + even see. How am I supposed to + fight? + + BEN + Your eyes can deceive you. Don't + trust them. + +Han skeptically shakes his head as Ben throws the seeker +into the air. The ball shoots straight up in the air, then +drops like a rock. Luke swings the lightsaber around +blindly missing the seeker, which fires off a laserbolt +which hits Luke square on the seat of the pants. He lets +out a painful yell and attempts to hit the seeker. + + BEN (CONT’D) + Stretch out with your feelings. + +Luke stands in one place, seemingly frozen. The seeker +makes a dive at Luke and, incredibly, he managed to deflect +the bolt. The ball ceases fire and moves back to its +original position. + + BEN (CONT’D) + You see, you can do it. + 70. + + + HAN + I call it luck. + + BEN + In my experience, there's no such + thing as luck. + + HAN + Look, going good against remotes is + one thing. Going good against the + living? That's something else. + + Solo notices a small light flashing on the far side of the + control panel. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Looks like we're coming up on + Alderaan. + + Han and Chewbacca head back to the cockpit. + + LUKE + You know, I did feel something. I + could almost see the remote. + + BEN + That's good. You have taken your + first step into a larger world. + + +87 INT. DEATH STAR - CONFERENCE ROOM 87 + + Imperial Officer Cass stands before Governor Tarkin and the + evil Dark Lord Darth Vader. + + TARKIN + Yes. + + OFFICER CASS + Our scout ships have reached + Dantooine. They found the remains + of a Rebel base, but they estimate + that it has been deserted for some + time. They are now conducting an + extensive search of the surrounding + systems. + + TARKIN + She lied! She lied to us! + + VADER + I told you she would never + consciously betray the Rebellion. + 71. + + + TARKIN + Terminate her... immediately! + + +88 EXT. HYPERSPACE 88 + + The pirateship is just coming out of hyperspace; a strange + surreal light show surrounds the ship. + + +89 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 89 + + HAN + Stand by, Chewie, here we go. Cut + in the sublight engines. + + Han pulls back on a control lever. Outside the cockpit + window stars begin streaking past, seem to decrease in + speed, then stop. Suddenly the starship begins to shudder + and violently shake about. Asteroids begin to race toward + them, battering the sides of the ship. + + HAN (CONT’D) + What the...? Aw, we've come out of + hyperspace into a meteor shower. + Some kind of asteroid collision. + It's not on any of the charts. + + The Wookiee flips off several controls and seems very cool + in the emergency. Luke makes his way into the bouncing + cockpit. + + LUKE + What's going on? + + HAN + Our position is correct, except... + no, Alderaan! + + LUKE + What do you mean? Where is it? + + HAN + Thats what I'm trying to tell you, + kid. It ain't there. It's been + totally blown away. + + LUKE + What? How? + + Ben moves into the cockpit behind Luke as the ship begins + to settle down. + 72. + + + BEN + Destroyed... by the Empire! + + HAN + The entire starfleet couldn't + destroy the whole planet. It'd take + a thousand ships with more fire + power than I've... + + A signal starts flashing on the control panel and a muffled + alarm starts humming. + + HAN (CONT’D) + There's another ship coming in. + + LUKE + Maybe they know what happened. + + BEN + It's an Imperial fighter. + + Chewbacca barks his concern. A huge explosion bursts + outside the cockpit window, shaking the ship violently. A + tiny, finned Imperial TIE fighter races past the cockpit + window. + + LUKE + It followed us! + + BEN + No. It's a short range fighter. + + HAN + There aren't any bases around here. + Where did it come from? + + +90 EXT. SPACE 90 + + The fighter races past the Corellian pirateship. + + +91 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 91 + + LUKE + It sure is leaving in a big hurry. + If they identify us, we're in big + trouble. + + HAN + Not if I can help it. Chewie...jam + it's transmissions. + 73. + + + BEN + It'd be as well to let it go. It's + too far out of range. + + HAN + Not for long... + + +92 EXT. SPACE 92 + + The pirateship zooms over the camera and away into the + vastness of space after the Imperial TIE fighter. + + +93 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 93 + + The tension mounts as the pirateship gains on the tiny + fighter. In the distance, one of the stars becomes brighter + until it is obvious that the TIE ship is heading for it. + Ben stands behind Chewbacca. + + BEN + A fighter that size couldn't get + this deep into space on its own. + + LUKE + It must have gotten lost, been part + of a convoy or something. + + HAN + Well, he ain't going to be around + long enough to tell anyone about + us. + + +94 EXT. SPACE 94 + + The TIE fighter is losing ground to the larger pirateship + as they race toward camera and disappear over head. + + +95 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 95 + + The distant star can be distinguished as a small moon or + planet. + + LUKE + Look at him. He's headed for that + small moon. + + HAN + I think I can get him before he + gets there... he's almost in range. + 74. + + + The small moon begins to take on the appearance of a + monstrous spherical battle station. + + BEN + That's no moon! It's a space + station. + + HAN + It's too big to be a space station. + + LUKE + I have a very bad feeling about + this. + + HAN + Yeah, I think your right. Full + reverse! Chewie, lock in the + auxiliary power. + + The pirateship shudders and the TIE fighter accelerates + away toward the gargantuan battle station. + + LUKE + Why are we still moving towards it? + + HAN + We're caught in a tractor beam! + It's pulling us in! + + LUKE + But there's gotta be something you + can do! + + HAN + There's nothin' I can do about it, + kid. I'm in full power. I'm going + to have to shut down. But they're + not going to get me without a + fight! + + Ben Kenobi puts a hand on his shoulder. + + BEN + You can't win. But there are + alternatives to fighting. + + +96 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - DEATH STAR 96 + 75. + + + As the battered pirate starship is towed closer to the + awesome metal moon, the immense size of the massive battle + station becomes staggering. Running along the equator of + the gigantic sphere is a mile-high band of huge docking + ports into which the helpless pirateship is dragged. + + +97 EXT. DEATH STAR - HUGE PORT DOORS 97 + + The helpless Millennium Falcon is pulled past a docking + port control room and huge laser turret cannons. + + 98 VOICE OVER DEATH STAR INTERCOM 98 + + Clear Bay twenty-three-seven. We are opening the magnetic + field. + + +99 INT. DEATH STAR - DOCKING BAY 2037 99 + + The pirateship is pulled in through port doors of the Death + Star, coming to rest in a huge hangar. Thirty stormtroopers + stand at attention in a central assembly area. + + OFFICER + To you stations! + (to another officer) + Come with me. + + +100 INT. DEATH STAR - HALLWAY 100 + + Stormtroopers run to their posts. + + +101 INT. DEATH STAR - HANGAR 2037 101 + + A line of stormtroopers march toward the pirateship in + readiness to board it, while other troopers stand with + weapons ready to fire. + + OFFICER + Close all outboard shields! Close + all outboard shields! + + +102 INT. DEATH STAR - CONFERENCE ROOM 102 + + Tarkin pushes a button and responds to the intercom buzz. + + TARKIN + Yes. + 76. + + + VOICE + (over intercom) + We've captured a freighter entering + the remains of the Alderaan system. + It's markings match those of a ship + that blasted its way out of Mos + Eisley. + + VADER + They must be trying to return the + stolen plans to the princess. She + may yet be of some use to us. + + +103 INT. DEATH STAR - DOCKING BAY 2037 103 + + Vader and a commander approach the troops as an Officer and + several heavily armed troops exit the spacecraft. + + VOICE + (over intercom) + Unlock one-five-seven and nine. + Release charges. + + OFFICER + (to Vader) + There's no one on board, sir. + According to the log, the crew + abandoned ship right after takeoff. + It must be a decoy, sir. Several of + the escape pods have been + jettisoned. + + VADER + Did you find any droids? + + OFFICER + No, sir. If there were any on + board, they must also have + jettisoned. + + VADER + Send a scanning crew on board. I + want every part of this ship + checked. + + OFFICER + Yes, sir. + + VADER + I sense something... a presence I + haven't felt since... + 77. + + + Vader turns quickly and exits the hangar. + + OFFICER + Get me a scanning crew in here on + the double. I want every part of + this ship checked! + + +104 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - HALLWAY 104 + + A trooper runs through the hallway heading for the exit. In + a few moments all is quiet. The muffled sounds of a distant + officer giving orders finally fade. Two floor panels + suddenly pop up revealing Han Solo and Luke. Ben Kenobi + sticks his head out of a third locker. + + LUKE + Boy, it's lucky you had these + compartments. + + HAN + I use them for smuggling. I never + thought I'd be smuggling myself in + them. This is ridiculous. Even if I + could take off, I'd never get past + the tractor beam. + + BEN + Leave that to me! + + HAN + Damn fool. I knew that you were + going to say that! + + BEN + Who's the more foolish... the fool + or the fool who follows him? + + Han shakes his head, muttering to himself. Chewbacca + agrees. + + +105 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY 105 + + The crewmen carry a heavy box on board the ship, past the + two stormtroopers guarding either side of the ramp. + + TROOPER + The ship's all yours. If the + scanners pick up anything, report + it immediately. All right, let's + go. + 78. + + + The crewmen enter the pirateship and a loud crashing sound + is followed by a voice calling to the guard below. + + HAN'S VOICE + Hey down there, could you give us a + hand with this? + + The stormtroopers enter the ship and a quick round of + gunfire is heard. + + +106 INT. DEATH STAR - FORWARD BAY - COMMAND OFFICE 106 + + In a very small command office near the entrance to the + pirateship, a Gantry Officer looks out his window and + notices the guards are missing. He speaks into the comlink. + + GANTRY OFFICER + TX-four-one-two. Why aren't you at + your post? TX-four-one-two, do you + copy? + + A stormtrooper comes down the ramp of the pirateship and + waves to the gantry officer, pointing to his ear indicating + his comlink is not working. The gantry officer shakes his + head in disgust and heads for the door, giving his aide an + annoyed look. + + GANTRY OFFICER (CONT’D) + Take over. We've got a bad + transmitter. I'll see what I can + do. + + As the officer approaches the door, it slides open + revealing the towering Chewbacca. The gantry officer, in a + momentary state of shock, stumbles backward. With a bone- + chilling howl, the giant Wookiee flattens the officer with + one blow. The aide immediately reaches for his pistol, but + is blasted by Han, dressed as an Imperial stormtrooper. Ben + and the robots enter the room quickly followed by Luke, + also dressed as a stormtrooper. Luke quickly removes his + helmet. + + LUKE + You know, between his howling and + your blasting everything in sight, + it's a wonder the whole station + doesn't know we're here. + + HAN + Bring them on! I prefer a straight + fight to all this sneaking around. + 79. + + + THREEPIO + We found the computer outlet, sir. + +Ben feeds some information into the computer and a map of +the city appears on the monitor. He begins to inspect it +carefully. Threepio and Artoo look over the control panel. +Artoo finds something that makes him whistle wildly. + + BEN + Plug in. He should be able to + interpret the entire Imperial + computer network. + +Artoo punches his claw arm into the computer socket and the +vast Imperial brain network comes to life, feeding +information to the little robot. After a few moments, he +beeps something. + + THREEPIO + He says he's found the main + computer to power the tractor beam + that's holding the ship here. He'll + try to make the precise location + appear on the monitor. + +The computer monitor flashes readouts. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + The tractor beam is coupled to the + main reactor in seven locations. A + power loss at one of the terminals + will allow the ship to leave. + +Ben studies the data on the monitor readout. + + BEN + I don't think you boys can help. I + must go alone. + + HAN + Whatever you say. I've done more + that I bargained for on this trip + already. + + LUKE + I want to go with you. + + BEN + Be patient, Luke. Stay and watch + over the droids. + + LUKE + But he can... + 80. + + + BEN + They must be delivered safely or + other star systems will suffer the + same fate as Alderaan. Your destiny + lies along a different path than + mine. The Force will be with you... + always! + +Ben adjusts the lightsaber on his belt and silently steps +out of the command office, then disappears down a long grey +hallway. Chewbacca barks a comment and Han shakes his head +in agreement. + + HAN + Boy you said it, Chewie. + +Han looks at Luke. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Where did you dig up that old + fossil? + + LUKE + Ben is a great man. + + HAN + Yeah, great at getting us into + trouble. + + LUKE + I didn't hear you give any ideas... + + HAN + Well, anything would be better than + just hanging around waiting for him + to pick us up... + + LUKE + Who do you think... + +Suddenly Artoo begins to whistle and beep a blue streak. +Luke goes over to him. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + What is it? + + THREEPIO + I'm afraid I'm not quite sure, sir. + He says "I found her", and keeps + repeating, "She's here." + + LUKE + Well, who... who has he found? + 81. + + +Artoo whistles a frantic reply. + + THREEPIO + Princess Leia. + + LUKE + The princess? She's here? + + HAN + Princess? What's going on? + + THREEPIO + Level five. Detention block A A- + twenty- three. I'm afraid she's + scheduled to be terminated. + + LUKE + Oh, no! We've got to do something. + + HAN + What are you talking about? + + LUKE + The droid belongs to her. She's the + one in the message... We've got to + help her. + + HAN + Now, look, don't get any funny + ideas. The old man wants us to wait + right here. + + LUKE + But he didn't know she was here. + Look, will you just find a way back + into the detention block? + + HAN + I'm not going anywhere. + + LUKE + They're going to execute her. Look, + a few minutes ago you said you + didn't want to just wait here to be + captured. Now all you want to do is + stay. + + HAN + Marching into the detention area is + not what I had in mind. + + LUKE + But they're going to kill her! + 82. + + + HAN + Better her than me... + + LUKE + She's rich. + +Chewbacca growls. + + HAN + Rich? + + LUKE + Yes. Rich, powerful! Listen, if you + were to rescue her, the reward + would be... + + HAN + What? + + LUKE + Well more wealth that you can + imagine. + + HAN + I don't know, I can imagine quite a + bit! + + LUKE + You'll get it! + + HAN + I better! + + LUKE + You will... + + HAN + All right, kid. But you'd better be + right about this. + +Han looks at Chewie, who grunts a short grunt. + + LUKE + All right. + + HAN + What's your plan? + + LUKE + Uh... Threepio, hand me those + binders there will you? + +Luke moves toward Chewbacca with electronic cuffs. + 83. + + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Okay. Now, I'm going to put these + on you. + + Chewie lets out a hideous growl. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Okay. Han, you put these on. + + Luke sheepishly hands the binders to Han. + + HAN + Don't worry, Chewie. I think I know + what he has in mind. + + The Wookiee has a worried and frightened look on his face + as Han binds him with the electronic cuffs. + + THREEPIO + Master Luke, sir! Pardon me for + asking... but, ah... what should + Artoo and I do if we're discovered + here? + + LUKE + Lock the door! + + HAN + And hope they don't have blasters. + + THREEPIO + That isn't very reassuring. + + Luke and Han put on their armored stormtrooper helmets and + start off into the giant Imperial Death Star. + + +107 INT. DEATH STAR - DETENTION AREA - ELEVATOR TUBE 107 + + Han and Luke try to look inconspicuous in their armored + suits as they wait for a vacuum elevator to arrive. + + Troops, bureaucrats, and robots bustle about, ignoring the + trio completely. Only a few give the giant Wookiee a + curious glance. + + Finally a small elevator arrives and the trio enters. + + LUKE + I can't see a thing in this helmet. + 84. + + + A bureaucrat races to get aboard also, but is signaled away + by Han. The door to the pod-like vehicle slides closed and + the elevator car takes off through a vacuum tube. + + +108 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN HALLWAY 108 + + Several Imperial officers walk through the wide main + passageway. They pass several stormtroopers and a robot + similar to Threepio but with an insect face. At the far end + of the hallway, a passing flash of Ben Kenobi appears, then + disappears down a small hallway. His appearance is so + fleeting that it is hard to tell if he is real or just an + illusion. No one in the hallway seems to notice him. + + +109 INT. DEATH STAR - INTERIOR ELEVATOR - DETENTION SECURITY 109 + + AREA + Luke and Han step forward to exit + the elevator, but the door slides + open behind them. The giant Wookiee + and his two guards enter the old + grey security station. Guards and + laser gates are everywhere. Han + whispers to Luke under his breath. + + HAN + This is not going to work. + + LUKE + Why didn't you say so before? + + HAN + I did say so before! + + +110 INT. DETENTION AREA 110 + + Elevator doors open. A tall, grim looking Officer + approaches the trio. + + OFFICER + Where are you taking this... thing? + + Chewie growls a bit at the remark but Han nudges him to + shut up. + + LUKE + Prisoner transfer from Block one- + one- three-eight. + + OFFICER + 85. + + + I wasn't notified. I'll have to + clear it. + +The officer goes back to his console and begins to punch in +the information. There are only three other troopers in the +area. Luke and Han survey the situation, checking all of +the alarms, laser gates, and camera eyes. Han unfastens one +of Chewbacca's electronic cuffs and shrugs to Luke. + +Suddenly Chewbacca throws up his hands and lets out with +one of his ear-piercing howls. He grabs Han's laser rifle. + + HAN + Look out! He's loose! + + LUKE + He's going to pull us all apart. + + HAN + Go get him! + +The startled guards are momentarily dumbfounded. Luke and +Han have already pulled out their laser pistols and are +blasting away at the terrifying Wookiee. Their barrage of +laserfire misses Chewbacca, but hits the camera eyes, laser +gate controls, and the Imperial guards. The officer is the +last of the guards to fall under the laserfire just as he +is about to push the alarm system. Han rushes to the +comlink system, which is screeching questions about what is +going on. He quickly checks the computer readout. + + HAN (CONT’D) + We've got to find out which cell + this princess of yours is in. Here + it is... cell twenty-one-eight- + seven. You go get her. I'll hold + them here. + +Luke races down one of the cell corridors. Han speaks into +the buzzing comlink. + + HAN (CONT’D) + (sounding official) + Everything is under control. + Situation normal. + + INTERCOM VOICE + What happened? + + HAN + (getting nervous) + 86. + + + Uh... had a slight weapons + malfunction. But, uh, everything's + perfectly all right now. We're + fine. We're all fine here, now, + thank you. How are you? + + INTERCOM VOICE + We're sending a squad up. + + HAN + Uh, uh, negative. We had a reactor + leak here now. Give us a few + minutes to lock it down. Large + leak... very dangerous. + + INTERCOM VOICE + Who is this? What's your operating + number? + + Han blasts the comlink and it explodes. + + HAN + Boring conversation anyway. + (yelling down the hall) + Luke! We're going to have company! + + +111 INT. DEATH STAR - CELL ROW 111 + + Luke stops in front of one of the cells and blasts the door + away with a laser pistol. When the smoke clears, Luke sees + the dazzling young princess-senator. She had been sleeping + and is now looking at him with an uncomprehending look on + her face. Luke is stunned by her incredible beauty and + stands staring at her with his mouth hanging open. + + LEIA + (finally) + Aren't you a little short to be a + stormtrooper? + + Luke takes off his helmet, coming out of it. + + LUKE + What? Oh... the uniform. I'm Luke + Skywalker. I'm here to rescue you. + + LEIA + You're who? + + LUKE + 87. + + + I'm here to rescue you. I've got + your R2 unit. I'm here with Ben + Kenobi. + + LEIA + Ben Kenobi is here! Where is he? + + LUKE + Come on! + + +112 INT. DEATH STAR - CONFERENCE ROOM 112 + + Darth Vader paces the room as Governor Tarkin sits at the + far end of the conference table. + + VADER + He is here... + + TARKIN + Obi-Wan Kenobi! What makes you + think so? + + VADER + A tremor in the Force. The last + time I felt it was in the presence + of my old master. + + TARKIN + Surely he must be dead by now. + + VADER + Don't underestimate the power of + the Force. + + TARKIN + The Jedi are extinct, their fire + has gone out of the universe. You, + my friend, are all that's left of + their religion. + + There is a quiet buzz on the comlink. + + TARKIN (CONT’D) + Yes. + + INTERCOM VOICE + Governor Tarkin, we have an + emergency alert in detention block + A A-twenty- three. + + TARKIN + 88. + + + The princess! Put all sections on + alert! + + VADER + Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with + him. + + TARKIN + If you're right, he must not be + allowed to escape. + + VADER + Escape is not his plan. I must face + him alone. + + +113 INT. DEATH STAR - DETENTION AREA - HALLWAY 113 + + An ominous buzzing sound is heard on the other side of the + elevator door. + + HAN + Chewie! + + Chewbacca responds with a growling noise. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Get behind me! Get behind me! + + A series of explosions knock a hole in the elevator door + through which several Imperial troops begin to emerge. + + Han and Chewie fire laser pistols at them through the smoke + and flame. They turn and run down the cell hallway, meeting + up with Luke and Leia rushing toward them. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Can't get out that way. + + LEIA + Looks like you managed to cut off + our only escape route. + + HAN + (sarcastically) + Maybe you'd like it back in your + cell, Your Highness. + + Luke takes a small comlink transmitter from his belt as + they continue to exchange fire with stormtroopers making + their way down the corridor. + + LUKE + 89. + + + See-Threepio! See-Threepio! + + THREEPIO + (over comlink) + Yes sir? + + LUKE + We've been cut off! Are there any + other ways out of the cell bay?... + What was that? I didn't copy! + + +114 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN BAY GANTRY - CONTROL TOWER 114 + + Threepio paces the control center as little Artoo beeps and + whistles a blue streak. Threepio yells into the small + comlink transmitter. + + THREEPIO + I said, all systems have been + alerted to your presence, sir. The + main entrance seems to be the only + way in or out; all other + information on your level is + restricted. + + Someone begins banging on the door. + + TROOPER VOICE + Open up in there! + + THREEPIO + Oh, no! + + +115 INT. DEATH STAR - DETENTION CORRIDOR 115 + + Luke and Leia crouch together in an alcove for protection + as they continue to exchange fire with troops. Han and + Chewbacca are barely able to keep the stormtroopers at bay + at the far and of the hallway. The laserfire is very + intense, and smoke fills the narrow cell corridor. + + LUKE + There isn't any other way out. + + HAN + I can't hold them off forever! Now + what? + + LEIA + 90. + + + This is some rescue. When you came + in here, didn't you have a plan for + getting out? + + HAN + (pointing to Luke) + He's the brains, sweetheart. + + Luke manages a sheepish grin and shrugs his shoulders. + + LUKE + Well, I didn't... + + The princess grabs Luke's gun and fires at a small grate in + the wall next to Han, almost frying him. + + HAN + What the hell are you doing? + + LEIA + Somebody has to save our skins. + Into the garbage chute, wise guy. + + She jumps through the narrow opening as Han and Chewbacca + look on in amazement. Chewbacca sniffs the garbage chute + and says something. + + HAN + Get in there you big furry oaf! I + don't care what you smell! Get in + there and don't worry about it. + + Han gives him a kick and the Wookiee disappears into the + tiny opening. Luke and Han continue firing as they work + their way toward the opening. + + HAN (CONT’D) + Wonderful girl! Either I'm going to + kill her or I'm beginning to like + her. Get in there! + + Luke ducks laserfire as he jumps into the darkness. Han + fires off a couple of quick blasts creating a smokey cover, + then slides into the chute himself and is gone. + + +116 INT. DEATH STAR - GARBAGE ROOM 116 + + Han tumbles into the large room filled with garbage and + muck. Luke is already stumbling around looking for an exit. + He finds a small hatchway and struggles to get it open. It + won't budge. + 91. + + + HAN + (sarcastically) + Oh! The garbage chute was a really + wonderful idea. What an incredible + smell you've discovered! Let's get + out of here! Get away from there... + + LUKE + No! wait! + +Han draws his laser pistol and fires at the hatch. The +laserbolt ricochets wildly around the small metal room. + +Everyone dives for cover in the garbage as the bolt +explodes almost on top of them. Leia climbs out of the +garbage with a rather grim look on her face. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Will you forget it? I already tried + it. It's magnetically sealed! + + LEIA + Put that thing away! You're going + to get us all killed. + + HAN + Absolutely, Your Worship. Look, I + had everything under control until + you led us down here. You know, + it's not going to take them long to + figure out what happened to us. + + LEIA + It could be worse... + +A loud, horrible, inhuman moan works its way up from the +murky depths. Chewbacca lets out a terrified howl and +begins to back away. Han and Luke stand fast with their +laser pistols drawn. The Wookiee is cowering near one of +the walls. + + HAN + It's worse. + + LUKE + There's something alive in here! + + HAN + That's your imagination. + + LUKE + Something just moves past my leg! + Look! Did you see that? + 92. + + + HAN + What? + + LUKE + Help! + +Suddenly Luke is yanked under the garbage. + + HAN + Luke! Luke! Luke! + +Solo tries to get to Luke. Luke surfaces with a gasp of air +and thrashing of limbs. A membrane tentacle is wrapped +around his throat. + + LEIA + Luke! + +Leia extends a long pipe toward him. + + LEIA (CONT’D) + Luke, Luke, grab a hold of this. + + LUKE + Blast it, will you! My gun's + jammed. + + HAN + Where? + + LUKE + Anywhere! Oh!! + +Solo fires his gun downward. Luke is pulled back into the +muck by the slimy tentacle. + + HAN + Luke! Luke! + +Suddenly the walls of the garbage receptacle shudder and +move in a couple of inches. Then everything is deathly +quiet. Han and Leia give each other a worried look as +Chewbacca howls in the corner. With a rush of bubbles and +muck Luke suddenly bobs to the surface. + + LEIA + Grab him! + +Luke seems to be released by the thing. + + LEIA (CONT’D) + What happened? + 93. + + + LUKE + I don't know, it just let go of me + and disappeared... + + HAN + I've got a very bad feeling about + this. + + Before anyone can say anything the walls begin to rumble + and edge toward the Rebels. + + LUKE + The walls are moving! + + LEIA + Don't just stand there. Try to + brace it with something. + + They place poles and long metal beams between the closing + walls, but they are simply snapped and bent as the giant + trashmasher rumbles on. The situation doesn't look too + good. + + LUKE + Wait a minute! + + Luke pulls out his comlink. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Threepio! Come in Threepio! + Threepio! Where could he be? + + +117 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN GANTRY - COMMAND OFFICE 117 + + A soft buzzer and the muted voice of Luke calling out for + See-Threepio can be heard on Threepio's hand comlink, which + is sitting on the deserted computer console. Artoo and + Threepio are nowhere in sight. Suddenly there is a great + explosion and the door of the control tower flies across + the floor. Four armed stormtroopers enter the chamber. + + FIRST TROOPER + Take over! + (pointing to the dead + officer) + See to him! Look there! + + A trooper pushes a button and the supply cabinet door + slides open. See-Threepio and Artoo-Detoo are inside. Artoo + follows his bronze companion out into the office. + + THREEPIO + 94. + + + They're madmen! They're heading for + the prison level. If you hurry, you + might catch them. + + FIRST OFFICER + (to his troops) + Follow me! You stand guard. + + The troops hustle off down the hallway, leaving a guard to + watch over the command office. + + THREEPIO + (to Artoo) + Come on! + + The guard aims a blaster at them. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Oh! All this excitement has overrun + the circuits of my counterpart + here. If you don't mind, I'd like + to take him down to maintenance. + + TROOPER + All right. + + The guard nods and Threepio, with little Artoo in tow, + hurries out the door. + + +118 INT. DEATH STAR - GARBAGE ROOM 118 + + As the walls rumble closed, the room gets smaller and + smaller. Chewie is whining and trying to hold a wall back + with his giant paws. + + Han is leaning back against the other wall. Garbage is + snapping and popping. Luke is trying to reach Threepio. + + LUKE + Threepio! Come in, Threepio! + Threepio! + + Han and Leia try to brace the contracting walls with a + pole. Leia begins to sink into the trash. + + HAN + Get to the top! + + LEIA + I can't + + LUKE + 95. + + + Where could he be? Threepio! + Threepio, will you come in? + + +119 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY - SERVICE PANEL 119 + + THREEPIO + They aren't here! Something must + have happened to them. See if + they've been captured. + + Little Artoo carefully plugs his claw arm into a new wall + socket and a complex array of electronic sounds spew from + the tiny robot. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Hurry! + + +120 INT. DEATH STAR - GARBAGE ROOM 120 + + The walls are only feet apart. Leia and Han are braced + against the walls. The princess is frightened. They look at + each other. Leia reaches out and takes Han's hand and she + holds it tightly. She's terrified and suddenly groans as + she feels the first crushing pressure against her body. + + HAN + One thing's for sure. We're all + going to be a lot thinner! + (to Leia) + Get on top of it! + + LEIA + I'm trying! + + +121 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY - SERVICE PANEL 121 + + THREEPIO + (to Artoo) + Thank goodness, they haven't found + them! Where could they be? + + Artoo frantically beeps something to See-Threepio. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Use the comlink? Oh, my! I forgot I + turned it off! + + +122 INT. DEATH STAR - GARBAGE ROOM 122 + 96. + + + Meanwhile, Luke is lying on his side, trying to keep his + head above the rising ooze. Luke's comlink begins to buzz + and he rips it off his belt. + + +123 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY - SERVICE PANEL 123 + + Muffled sounds of Luke's voice over the comlink can be + heard, but not distinctly. + + THREEPIO + Are you there, sir? + + +124 INT. DEATH STAR - GARBAGE ROOM 124 + + LUKE + Threepio! + + +125 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY - SERVICE PANEL 125 + + THREEPIO + We've had some problems... + + LUKE + (over comlink) + Will you shut up and listen to me? + Shut down all garbage mashers on + the detention level, will you? Do + you copy? + + +126 INT. DEATH STAR - GARBAGE ROOM 126 + + LUKE + Shut down all the garbage mashers + on the detention level. + + +127 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY - SERVICE PANEL 127 + + LUKE + (over comlink) + Shut down all the garbage mashers + on the detention level. + + THREEPIO + (to Artoo) + No. Shut them all down! Hurry! + + Threepio holds his head in agony as he hears the incredible + screaming and hollering from Luke's comlink. + 97. + + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + Listen to them! They're dying, + Artoo! Curse my metal body! I + wasn't fast enough. It's all my + fault! My poor master! + + LUKE + (over comlink) + Threepio, we're all right! + + +128 INT. DEATH STAR - GARBAGE ROOM 128 + + The screaming and hollering is the sound of joyous relief. + The walls have stopped moving. Han, Chewie and Leia embrace + in the background. + + LUKE + We're all right. You did great. + + Luke moves to the pressure sensitive hatch, looking for a + number. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + Hey... hey, open the pressure + maintenance hatch on unit number... + where are we? + + +129 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY - SERVICE PANEL 129 + + HAN + (over comlink) + Three-two-six-eight-two-seven. + + +130 INT. DEATH STAR - TRACTOR BEAM - POWER GENERATOR TRENCH 130 + + Ben enters a humming service trench that powers the huge + tractor beam. The trench seems to be a hundred miles deep. + The clacking sound of huge switching devices can be heard. + The old Jedi edges his his way along a narrow ledge leading + to a control panel that connects two large cables. He + carefully makes several adjustments in the computer + terminal, and several lights on the board go from red to + blue. + + +131 INT. DEATH STAR - UNUSED HALLWAY 131 + + The group exits the garbage room into a dusty, unused + hallway. Han and Luke remove the trooper suits and strap on + the blaster belts. + 98. + + + HAN + If we can just avoid any more + female advice, we ought to be able + to get out of here. + +Luke smiles and scratches his head as he takes a blaster +from Solo. + + LUKE + Well, let's get moving! + +Chewie begins growling and points to the hatch to the +garbage room, as he runs away and then stops howling. + + HAN + (to Chewie) + Where are you going? + +The Dia Nogu bangs against the hatch and a long, slimy +tentacle works its way out of the doorway searching for a +victim. Han aims his pistol. + + LEIA + No, wait. They'll hear! + +Han fires at the doorway. The noise of the blast echoes +relentlessly throughout the empty passageway. Luke simply +shakes his head in disgust. + + HAN + (to Chewie) + Come here, you big coward! + +Chewie shakes his head "no." + + HAN (CONT’D) + Chewie! Come here! + + LEIA + Listen. I don't know who you are, + or where you came from, but from + now on, you do as I tell you. Okay? + +Han is stunned at the command of the petite young girl. + + HAN + Look, Your Worshipfulness, let's + get one thing straight! I take + orders from one person! Me! + + LEIA + It's a wonder you're still alive. + (looking at Chewie) + 99. + + + Will somebody get this big walking + carpet out of my way? + + Han watches her start away. He looks at Luke. + + HAN + No reward is worth this. + + They follow her, moving swiftly down the deserted corridor. + + +132 INT. DEATH STAR - POWER TRENCH 132 + + Suddenly a door behind Ben slides open and a detachment of + stormtroopers marches to the power trench. Ben instantly + slips into the shadows as an Officer moves to within a few + feet of him. + + OFFICER + Secure this area until the alert is + canceled. + + FIRST TROOPER + Give me regular reports. + + All but two of the stormtroopers leave. + + FIRST TROOPER (CONT’D) + Do you know what's going on? + + SECOND TROOPER + Maybe it's another drill. + + Ben moves around the tractor beam, watching the + stormtroopers as they turn their backs to him. Ben gestures + with his hand toward them, as the troops think they hear + something in the other hallway. With the help of the Force, + Ben deftly slips past the troopers and into the main + hallway. + + SECOND TROOPER (CONT’D) + What was that? + + FIRST TROOPER + Oh, it's nothing. Don't worry about + it. + + +133 INT. DEATH STAR - HALLWAY 133 + 100. + + +Luke, Han, Chewbacca, and Leia run down an empty hallway +and stop before a bay window overlooking the pirateship. +Troopers are milling about the ship. Luke takes out his +pocket comlink. + + HAN + (looking at his ship) + There she is. + + LUKE + See-Threepio, do you copy? + + THREEPIO + (voice) + For the moment. Uh, we're in the + main hangar across from the ship. + + LUKE + We're right above you. Stand by. + +Han is watching the dozen or so troops moving in and out of +the pirateship. Leia moves towards Han, touches his arm and +points out the window to the ship. + + LEIA + You came in that thing? You're + braver that I thought. + + HAN + Nice! Come on! + +Han gives her a dirty look, and they start off down the +hallway. They round a corner and run right into twenty +Imperial stormtroopers heading toward them. Both groups are +taken by surprise and stop in their tracks. + + FIRST TROOPER + It's them! Blast them! + +Before even thinking, Han draws his laser pistol and +charges the troops, firing. His blaster knocks one of the +stormtroopers into the air. Chewie follows his captain down +the corridor, stepping over the fallen trooper on the +floor. + + HAN + (to Luke and Leia) + Get back to the ship! + + LUKE + Where are you going? Come back! + +Han has already rounded a corner and does not hear. + 101. + + + LEIA + He certainly has courage. + + LUKE + What good will it do us if he gets + himself killed? Come on! + + Luke is furious but doesn't have time to think about it for + muted alarms begin to go off down on the hangar deck. Luke + and Leia start off toward the starship hangar. + + +134 INT. DEATH STAR - SUBHALLWAY 134 + + Han chases the stormtroopers down a long subhallway. He is + yelling and brandishing his laser pistol. The troops reach + a dead end and are forced to turn and fight. Han stops a + few feet from them and assumes a defensive position. The + troops begin to raise their laser guns. Soon all ten + troopers are moving into an attack position in front of the + lone starpirate. Han's determined look begins to fade as + the troops begin to advance. Solo jumps backward as they + fire at him. + + +135 INT. DEATH STAR - SUBHALLWAY 135 + + Chewbacca runs down the subhallway in a last-ditch attempt + to save his bold captain. Suddenly he hears the firing of + laser guns and yelling. Around the corner shoots Han, + pirate extraordinaire, running for his life, followed by a + host of furious stormtroopers. Chewbacca turns and starts + running the other way also. + + +136 INT. DEATH STAR - SUBHALLWAY 136 + + Luke fires his laser pistol wildly as he and Leia rush down + a narrow subhallway, chased by several stormtroopers. + + They quickly reach the end of the subhallway and race + through an open hatchway. + + +137 INT. DEATH STAR - CENTRAL CORE SHAFT 137 + + Luke and Leia race through the hatch onto a narrow bridge + that spans a huge, deep shaft that seems to go into + infinity. The bridge has been retracted into the wall of + the shaft, and Luke almost rushes into the abyss. He loses + his balance off the end of the bridge as Leia, behind him, + takes hold of his arm and pulls him back. + 102. + + + LUKE + (gasping) + I think we took a wrong turn. + +Blasts from the stormtroopers' laser guns explode nearby +reminding them of the oncoming danger. Luke fires back at +the advancing troops. Leia reaches over and hits a switch +that pops the hatch door shut with a resounding boom, +leaving them precariously perched on a short piece of +bridge overhang. Laserfire from the troopers continues to +hit the steel door. + + LEIA + There's no lock! + +Luke blasts the controls with his laser pistol. + + LUKE + That oughta hold it for a while. + + LEIA + Quick, we've got to get across. + Find the control that extends the + bridge. + + LUKE + Oh, I think I just blasted it. + +Luke looks at the blasted bridge control while the +stormtroopers on the opposite side of the door begin making +ominous drilling and pounding sounds. + + LEIA + They're coming through! + +Luke notices something on his stormtrooper belt, when +laserfire hits the wall behind him. Luke aims his laser +pistol at a stormtrooper perched on a higher bridge +overhang across the abyss from them. They exchange fire. +Two more troops appear on another overhang, also firing. A +trooper is hit, and grabs at his chest. + +Another trooper standing on the bridge overhang is hit by +Luke's laserfire, and plummets down the shaft. Troopers +move back off the bridge; Luke hands the gun to Leia. + + LUKE + Here, hold this. + 103. + + + Luke pulls a thin nylon cable from his trooper utility + belt. It has a grappler hook on it. A trooper appears on a + bridge overhang and fires at Luke and Leia. As Luke works + with the rope, Leia returns the laser volley. Another + trooper appears and fires at them, as Leia returns his fire + as well. Suddenly, the hatch door begins to open, revealing + the feet of more troops. + + LEIA + Here they come! + + Leia hits one of the stormtroopers on the bridge above, and + he falls into the abyss. Luke tosses the rope across the + gorge and it wraps itself around an outcropping of pipes. + He tugs on the rope to make sure it is secure, then grabs + the princess in his arms. Leia looks at Luke, then kisses + him quickly on the lips. Luke is very surprised. + + LEIA (CONT’D) + For luck! + + Luke pushes off and they swing across the treacherous abyss + to the corresponding hatchway on the opposite side. Just as + Luke and Leia reach the far side of the canyon, the + stormtroopers break through the hatch and begin to fire at + the escaping duo. Luke returns the fire before ducking into + the tiny subhallway. + + +138 INT. DEATH STAR - NARROW PASSAGEWAY 138 + + Ben hides in the shadows of the narrow passageway as + several stormtroopers rush past him in the main hallway. He + checks to make sure they're gone, then runs down the + hallway in the opposite direction. Darth Vader appears at + the far end of the hallway and starts after the old Jedi. + + +139 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY 139 + + Threepio looks around at the troops milling about the + pirateship entry ramp. + + THREEPIO + Where could they be? + + Artoo, plugged into the computer socket, turns his dome + left and right, beeping a response. + + +140 INT. DEATH STAR - CORRIDOR - BLAST SHIELDS DOOR 140 + 104. + + + Han and Chewbacca run down a long corridor with several + troopers hot on their trail. + + TROOPER + Close the blast doors! + + At the end of the hallway, blast doors begin to close in + front of them. The young starpilot and his furry companion + race past the huge doors just as they are closing, and + manage to get off a couple off laserblasts at the pursuing + troops before the doors slam shut. + + TROOPER (CONT’D) + Open the blast doors! Open the + blast doors! + + +141 INT. DEATH STAR - HALLWAY LEADING TO MAIN FORWARD BAY 141 + + Ben hurries along one of the tunnels leading to the hangar + where the pirateship waits. Just before he reaches the + hangar, Darth Vader steps into view at the end of the + tunnel, not ten feet away. Vader lights his saber. Ben also + ignites his and steps slowly forward. + + VADER + I've been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. + We meet again, at last. The circle + is now complete. + + Ben Kenobi moves with elegant ease into a classical + offensive position. The fearsome Dark Knight takes a + defensive stance. + + VADER (CONT’D) + When I left you, I was but the + learner; now I am the master. + + BEN + Only a master of evil, Darth. + + The two Galactic warriors stand perfectly still for a few + moments, sizing each other up and waiting for the right + moment. Ben seems to be under increasing pressure and + strain, as if an invisible weight were being placed upon + him. He shakes his head and, blinking, tries to clear his + eyes. + + Ben makes a sudden lunge at the huge warrior but is checked + by a lightning movement of The Sith. A masterful slash + stroke by Vader is blocked by the old Jedi. Another of the + Jedi's blows is blocked, then countered. + 105. + + + Ben moves around the Dark Lord and starts backing into the + massive starship hangar. The two powerful warriors stand + motionless for a few moments with laser swords locked in + mid- air, creating a low buzzing sound. + + VADER + Your powers are weak, old man. + + BEN + You can't win, Darth. If you strike + me down, I shall become more + powerful than you can possibly + imagine. + + Their lightsabers continue to meet in combat. + + +142 INT. DEATH STAR - MAIN FORWARD BAY 142 + + Han Solo and Chewbacca, their weapons in hand, lean back + against the wall surveying the forward bay, watching the + Imperial stormtroopers make their rounds of the hangar. + + HAN + Didn't we just leave this party? + + Chewbacca growls a reply, as Luke and the princess join + them. + + HAN (CONT’D) + What kept you? + + LEIA + We ran into some old friends. + + LUKE + Is the ship all right? + + HAN + Seems okay, if we can get to it. + Just hope the old man got the + tractor beam out of commission. + + +143 INT. DEATH STAR - HALLWAY 143 + + Vader and Ben Kenobi continue their powerful duel. As they + hit their lightsabers together, lightning flashes on + impact. Troopers look on in interest as the old Jedi and + Dark Lord of The Sith fight. Suddenly Luke spots the battle + from his group's vantage point. + + LUKE + 106. + + + Look! + + Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie look up and see Ben and Vader + emerging from the hallways on the far side of the docking + bay. + + +144 INT. DEATH STAR - DOCKING BAY 144 + + Threepio and Artoo-Detoo are in the center of the Death + Star's Imperial docking bay. + + THREEPIO + Come on, Artoo, we're going! + + Threepio ducks out of sight as the seven stormtroopers who + were guarding the starship rush past them heading towards + Ben and The Sith Knight. He pulls on Artoo. + + +145 INT. DEATH STAR - HALLWAY 145 + + Solo, Chewie, Luke, and Leia tensely watch the duel. The + troops rush toward the battling knights. + + HAN + Now's our chance! Go! + + They start for the Millennium Falcon. Ben sees the troops + charging toward him and realizes that he is trapped. Vader + takes advantage of Ben's momentary distraction and brings + his mighty lightsaber down on the old man. Ben manages to + deflect the blow and swiftly turns around. + + The old Jedi Knight looks over his shoulder at Luke, lifts + his sword from Vader's then watches his opponent with a + serene look on his face. + + Vader brings his sword down, cutting old Ben in half. Ben's + cloak falls to the floor in two parts, but Ben is not in + it. Vader is puzzled at Ben's disappearance and pokes at + the empty cloak. As the guards are distracted, the + adventurers and the robots reach the starship. Luke sees + Ben cut in two and starts for him. Aghast, he yells out. + + LUKE + No! + 107. + + + The stormtroopers turn toward Luke and begin firing at him. + The robots are already moving up the ramp into the + Millennium Falcon, while Luke, transfixed by anger and awe, + returns their fire. Solo joins in the laserfire. Vader + looks up and advances toward them, as one of his troopers + is struck down. + + HAN + (to Luke) + Come on! + + LEIA + Come on! Luke, its too late! + + HAN + Blast the door! Kid! + + Luke fires his pistol at the door control panel, and it + explodes. The door begins to slide shut. Three troopers + charge forward firing laser bolts, as the door slides to a + close behind them, shutting Vader and the other troops out + of the docking bay. A stormtrooper lies dead at the feet of + his onrushing compatriots. Luke starts for the advancing + troops, as Solo and Leia move up the ramp into the + pirateship. He fires, hitting a stormtrooper, who crumbles + to the floor. + + BEN'S VOICE + Run, Luke! Run! + + Luke looks around to see where the voice came from. He + turns toward the pirateship, ducking Imperial gunfire from + the troopers and races into the ship. + + +146 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 146 + + Han pulls back on the controls and the ship begins to move. + The dull thud of laser bolts bouncing off the outside of + the ship as Chewie adjusts his controls. + + HAN + I hope the old man got that tractor + beam out if commission, or this is + going to be a real short trip. + Okay, hit it! + + Chewbacca growls in agreement. + + +147 EXT. MILLENNIUM FALCON 147 + 108. + + + The Millennium Falcon powers away from the Death Star + docking bay, makes a spectacular turn and disappears into + the vastness of space. + + +148 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - CENTRAL HOLD AREA 148 + + Luke, saddened by the loss of Obi-Wan Kenobi, stares off + blankly as the robots look on. Leia puts a blanket around + him protectively, and Luke turns and looks up at her. She + sits down beside him. + + +149 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 149 + + Solo spots approaching enemy ships. + + HAN + (to Chewie) + We're coming up on the sentry + ships. Hold 'em off! Angle the + deflector shields while I charge up + the main guns! + + +150 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - CENTRAL HOLD AREA 150 + + Luke looks downward sadly, shaking his head back and forth, + as the princess smiles comfortingly at him. + + LUKE + I can't believe he's gone. + + Artoo-Detoo beeps a reply. + + LEIA + There wasn't anything you could + have done. + + Han rushes into the hold area where Luke is sitting with + the princess. + + HAN + (to Luke) + Come on, buddy, we're not out of + this yet! + + +151 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS - COCKPIT 151 + + Solo climbs into his attack position in the topside + gunport. + 109. + + +152 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - HOLD AREA 152 + + Luke gets up and moves out toward the gunports as Leia + heads for the cockpit. + + +153 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS - COCKPIT 153 + + Luke climbs down the ladder into the gunport cockpit, + settling into one of the two main laser cannons mounted in + large rotating turrets on either side of the ship. + + +154 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - SOLO'S GUNPORT 154 + + Han adjusts his headset as he sits before the controls of + his laser cannon, then speaks into the attached microphone. + + HAN + (to Luke) + You in, kid? Okay, stay sharp! + + +155 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS - COCKPIT 155 + + Chewbacca and Princess Leia search the heavens for + attacking TIE fighters. The Wookiee pulls back on the speed + controls as the ship bounces slightly. + + +156 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - SOLO'S GUNPORT - COCKPIT 156 + + Computer graphic readouts form on Solo's target screen, as + Han reaches for controls. + + +157 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORT - COCKPIT 157 + + Luke sits in readiness for the attack, his hand on the + laser cannon's control button. + + +158 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT. 158 + + Chewbacca spots the enemy ships and barks. + + LEIA + (into intercom) + Here they come! + + +159 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT - POV (POINT OF VIEW) - 159 + 110. + + + SPACE + The Imperial TIE fighters move + towards the Millennium Falcon, one + each veering off to the left and + right of the pirateship. + + +160 INT. TIE FIGHTER - COCKPIT 160 + + The stars whip past behind the Imperial pilot as he adjusts + his maneuvering joy stick. + + +161 EXT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - IN SPACE 161 + + The TIE fighter races past the Falcon, firing laser beams + as it passes. + + +162 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - HOLD AREA 162 + + Threepio is seated in the hold area, next to Artoo-Detoo. + The pirateship bounces and vibrates as the power goes out + in the room and then comes back on. + + +163 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT - GUNPORTS 163 + + A TIE fighter maneuvers in front of Han, who follows it and + fires at it with the laser cannon. Luke does likewise, as + the fighter streaks into view. The ship has suffered a + minor hit, and bounces slightly. + + +164 EXT. SPACE 164 + + Two TIE fighters dive down toward the pirateship. + + +165 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS 165 + + Luke fires at an unseen fighter. + + LUKE + They're coming in too fast! + + +166 EXT. SPACE - MILLENNIUM FALCON/TIE FIGHTERS 166 + + Pan with pirateship as two TIE fighters charge through the + background. Laserbolts streak from all the craft. + 111. + + +167 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - CHEWBACCA 167 + + The ship shudders as a laserbolt hits very close to the + cockpit. The Wookiee chatters something to Leia. + + +168 EXT. TIE FIGHTER - SPACE 168 + + Full shot of a TIE fighter as it moves fast through the + frame, firing on the pirate starship. + + +169 EXT. SPACE - TIE FIGHTERS 169 + + The two TIE fighters fire a barrage of laserbeams at the + pirateship. + + +170 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - MAIN PASSAGEWAY 170 + + A laserbolt streaks into the side of the pirateship. The + ship lurches violently, throwing poor Threepio into a + cabinet fill of small computer chips. + + THREEPIO + Oooh! + + +171 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT - GUNPORTS 171 + + Leia watches the computer readout as Chewbacca manipulates + the ship's controls. + + LEIA + We've lost lateral controls. + + HAN + Don't worry, she'll hold together. + + An enemy laserbolt hits the pirateship's control panel, + causing it to blow out in a shower of sparks. + + HAN (CONT’D) + (to ship) + You hear me, baby? Hold together! + + Artoo-Detoo advances toward the smoking sparking control + panel, dousing the inferno by spraying it with fire + retardant beeping all the while. + + +172 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORT 172 + 112. + + + Luke swivels in his gun mount, following the TIE fighter + with his laser cannon. + + +173 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORT 173 + + Solo aims his laser cannon at the enemy fighter. + + +174 EXT. SPACE 174 + + A TIE fighter streaks in front of the starship. + + +175 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 175 + + Leia watches the TIE fighter ship fly over. + + +176 EXT. SPACE 176 + + A TIE fighter heads right for the pirateship, then zooms + overhead. + + +177 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS 177 + + Luke follows the TIE fighter across his field of view, + firing laserbeams from his cannon. + + +178 EXT. TIE FIGHTER 178 + + A TIE fighter dives past the pirateship. + + +179 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS 179 + + Luke fires at a TIE fighter. At his port, Han follows a + fighter in his sights, releasing a blast of laserfire. He + connects, and the fighter explodes into fiery dust. Han + laughs victoriously. + + +180 EXT. SPACE 180 + + Two TIE fighters move toward and over the Millennium + Falcon, unleashing a barrage of laserbolts at the ship. + + +181 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS 181 + 113. + + + Another TIE fighter moves in on the pirateship and Luke, + smiling, fires the laser cannon at it, scoring a + spectacular direct hit. + + LUKE + Got him! I got him! + + Han turns and gives Luke a victory wave which Luke + gleefully returns. + + HAN + Great kid! Don't get cocky. + + Han turns back to his laser cannon. + + +182 EXT. SPACE 182 + + Two more TIE fighters cross in front of the pirateship. + + +183 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 183 + + While Chewbacca manipulates the controls, Leia turns, + looking over her shoulder out the ports. + + LEIA + There are still two more of them + out there! + + +184 EXT. SPACE 184 + + A TIE fighter moves up over the pirateship, firing + laserblasts at it. + + +185 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS 185 + + Luke and Han look into their respective projected target + screens. An Imperial fighter crosses Solo's port, and Han + swivels in his chair, following it with blasts from his + laser cannon. Another fighter crosses Luke's port, and he + reacts in a like manner, the glow of his target screen + lighting his face. + + +186 EXT. SPACE 186 + + The TIE fighter zooms toward the pirateship, firing + destructive blasts at it. + 114. + + +187 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORTS 187 + + Luke fires a laserblast at the approaching enemy fighter, + and it bursts into a spectacular explosion. + + Luke's projected screen gives a readout of the hit. The + pirateship bounces slightly as it is struck by the enemy + fire. + + +188 EXT. SPACE - TIE FIGHTER 188 + + The last of the attacking Imperial TIE fighters looms in, + firing upon the Falcon. + + +189 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - GUNPORT 189 + + Solo swivels behind his cannon, his aim describing the arc + of the TIE fighter. The fighter comes closer, firing at the + pirateship, but a well-aimed blast from Solo's laser cannon + hits the attacker, which blows up in a small atomic shower + of burning fragments. + + LUKE + (laughing) + That's it! We did it! + + The princess jumps up and gives Chewie a congratulatory + hug. + + LEIA + We did it! + + +190 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - PASSAGEWAY 190 + + Threepio lies on the floor of the ship, completely tangled + in the smoking, sparking wires. + + THREEPIO + Help! I think I'm melting! + (to Artoo) + This is all your fault. + + Artoo turns his dome from side to side, beeping in + response. + + +191 EXT. SPACE - MILLENNIUM FALCON 191 + + The victorious Millennium Falcon moves off majestically + through space. + 115. + + +192 INT. DEATH STAR - CONTROL ROOM 192 + + Darth Vader strides into the control room, where Tarkin is + watching the huge view screen. A sea of stars is before + him. + + TARKIN + Are they away? + + VADER + They have just made the jump into + hyperspace. + + TARKIN + You're sure the homing beacon is + secure aboard their ship? I'm + taking an awful risk, Vader. This + had better work. + + +193 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 193 + + Han, removes his gloves and smiling, is at the controls of + the ship. Chewie moves into the aft section to check the + damage. Leia is seated near Han. + + HAN + Not a bad bit of rescuing, huh? You + know, sometimes I even amaze + myself. + + LEIA + That doesn't sound too hard. + Besides, they let us go. It's the + only explanation for the ease of + our escape. + + HAN + Easy... you call that easy? + + LEIA + Their tracking us! + + HAN + Not this ship, sister. + + Frustrated, Leia shakes her head. + + LEIA + At least the information in Artoo + is still intact. + + HAN + 116. + + + What's so important? What's he + carrying? + + LEIA + The technical readouts of that + battle station. I only hope that + when the data is analyzed, a + weakness can be found. It's not + over yet! + + HAN + It is for me, sister! Look, I ain't + in this for your revolution, and + I'm not in it for you, Princess. + (MORE) + + HAN (CONT'D) + I expect to be well paid. I'm in it + for the money! + + LEIA + You needn't worry about your + reward. If money is all that you + love, then that's what you'll + receive! + +She angrily turns, and as she starts out of the cockpit, +passes Luke coming in. + + LEIA (CONT’D) + Your friend is quite a mercenary. I + wonder if he really cares about + anything... or anyone. + + LUKE + I care! + +Luke, shaking his head, sits in the copilot seat. He and +Han stare out at the vast blackness of space. + + LUKE (CONT’D) + So... what do you think of her, + Han? + + HAN + I'm trying not to, kid! + + LUKE + (under his breath) + Good... + + HAN + 117. + + + Still, she's got a lot of spirit. I + don't know, what do you think? Do + you think a princess and a guy like + me... + + LUKE + No! + + Luke says it with finality and looks away. Han smiles at + young Luke's jealousy. + + +194 EXT. SPACE AROUND FOURTH MOON OF YAVIN 194 + + The battered pirateship drifts into orbit around the planet + Yavin and proceeds to one of its tiny green moons. + + +195 EXT. FOURTH MOON OF YAVIN 195 + + The pirateship soars over the dense jungle. + + +196 EXT. MASSASSI OUTPOST 196 + + An alert guard, his laser gun in hand, scans the + countryside. He sets the gun down and looks toward the + temple, barely visible in the foliage. + + +197 EXT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - JUNGLE TEMPLE 197 + + Rotting in a forest of gargantuan trees, an ancient temple + lies shrouded in an eerie mist. The air is heavy with the + fantastic cries of unimaginable creatures. Han, Luke and + the others are greeted by the Rebel troops. + + Luke and the group ride into the massive temple on an + armored military speeder. + + +198 INT. MASSASSI - MAIN HANGAR DECK 198 + + The military speeder stops in a huge spaceship hangar, set + up in the interior of the crumbling temple. Willard, the + commander of the Rebel forces, rushes up to the group and + gives Leia a big hug. Every one is pleased to see her. + + WILLARD + (holding Leia) + You're safe! We had feared the + worst. + 118. + + + Willard composes himself, steps back and bows formally. + + WILLARD (CONT’D) + When we heard about Alderaan, we + were afraid that you were... lost + along with your father. + + LEIA + We don't have time for our sorrows, + Commander. The battle station has + surely tracked us here. + (looking pointedly to + Han) + It's the only explanation for the + ease of our escape. You must use + the information in this R2 unit to + plan the attack. It is our only + hope. + + +199 EXT. SPACE 199 + + The surface of the Death Star ominously approaches the red + planet Yavin. + + +200 INT. DEATH STAR - CONTROL ROOM 200 + + Grand Moff Tarkin and Lord Vader are interrupted in their + discussion by the buzz of the comlink. Tarkin moves to + answer the call. + + TARKIN + Yes. + + 201 DEATH STAR INTERCOM VOICE 201 + + We are approaching the planet Yavin. The Rebel base is on a + moon on the far side. We are preparing to orbit the planet. + + +202 EXT. YAVIN - JUNGLE 202 + + A lone guard stands in a tower high above the Yavin + landscape, surveying the countryside. A mist hangs over the + jungle of twisted green. + + +203 INT. MASSASSI - WAR ROOM BRIEFING AREA 203 + 119. + + +Dodonna stands before a large electronic wall display. Leia +and several other senators are to one side of the giant +readout. The low-ceilinged room is filled with starpilots, +navigators, and a sprinkling of R2-type robots. Everyone is +listening intently to what Dodonna is saying. Han and +Chewbacca are standing near the back. + + DODONNA + The battle station is heavily + shielded and carries a firepower + greater than half the star fleet. + It's defenses are designed around a + direct large- scale assault. A + small one-man fighter should be + able to penetrate the outer + defense. + +Gold Leader, a rough looking man in his early thirties, +stands and addresses Dodonna. + + GOLD LEADER + Pardon me for asking, sir, but what + good are snub fighters going to be + against that? + + DODONNA + Well, the Empire doesn't consider a + small one-man fighter to be any + threat, or they'd have a tighter + defense. + (MORE) + + DODONNA (CONT'D) + An analysis of the plans provided + by Princess Leia has demonstrated a + weakness in the battle station. + +Artoo-Detoo stands next to a similar robot, makes beeping +sounds, and turns his head from right to left. + + DODONNA (CONT’D) + The approach will not be easy. You + are required to maneuver straight + down this trench and skim the + surface to this point. The target + area is only two meters wide. It's + a small thermal exhaust port, right + below the main port. The shaft + leads directly to the reactor + system. A precise hit will start a + chain reaction which should destroy + the station. + 120. + + + A murmer of disbelief runs through the room. + + DODONNA (CONT’D) + Only a precise hit will set up a + chain reaction. The shaft is ray- + shielded, so you'll have to use + proton torpedoes. + + Luke is sitting next to Wedge Antilles, a hotshot pilot + about sixteen years old. + + WEDGE + That's impossible, even for a + computer. + + LUKE + It's not impossible. I used to + bull's- eye womp rats in my T- + sixteen back home. They're not much + bigger than two meters. + + DODONNA + Man your ships! And may the Force + be with you! + + The group rises and begins to leave. + + +204 EXT. SPACE 204 + + The Death Star begins to move around the planet toward the + tiny green moon. + + +205 INT. DEATH STAR 205 + + Tarkin and Vader watch the computer projected screen with + interest, as a circle of lights intertwines around one + another on the screen showing it's position in relation to + Yavin and the forth moon. + + 206 DEATH STAR INTERCOM VOICE 206 + + Orbiting the planet at maximum velocity. The moon with the + Rebel base will be in range in thirty minutes. + + VADER + This will be a day long remembered. + It has seen the end of Kenobi and + it will soon see the end of the + Rebellion. + 121. + + +207 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - MAIN HANGAR DECK 207 + + Luke, Threepio and little Artoo enter the huge spaceship + hangar and hurry along a long line of gleaming + spacefighters. Flight crews rush around loading last-minute + armaments and unlocking power couplings. In an area + isolated from this activity Luke finds Han and Chewbacca + loading small boxes onto an armored speeder. + + MAN'S VOICE + (over loudspeaker) + All flight trooper, man your + stations. All flight troops, man + your stations. + + Han is deliberately ignoring the activity of the fighter + pilots' preparation. Luke is quite saddened at the sight of + his friend's departure. + + LUKE + So... you got your reward and + you're just leaving then? + + HAN + That's right, yeah! I got some old + debts I've got to pay off with this + stuff. Even if I didn't, you don't + think I'd be fool enough to stick + around here, do you? Why don't you + come with us? You're pretty good in + a fight. I could use you. + + LUKE + (getting angry) + Come on! Why don't you take a look + around? + (MORE) + + LUKE (CONT'D) + You know what's about to happen, + what they're up against. They could + use a good pilot like you. You're + turning your back on them. + + HAN + What good's a reward if you ain't + around to use it? Besides, + attacking that battle station ain't + my idea of courage. It's more like + suicide. + + LUKE + 122. + + + All right. Well, take care of + yourself, Han. I guess that's what + you're best at, isn't it? + + Luke goes off and Han hesitates, then calls to him. + + HAN + Hey, Luke... may the Force be with + you! + + Luke turns and sees Han wink at him. Luke lifts his hand in + a small wave and then goes off. + + Han turns to Chewie who growls at his captain, + + HAN (CONT’D) + What're you lookin' at? I know what + I'm doing. + + +208 INT. MAIN HANGAR DECK - LUKE'S SHIP 208 + + Luke, Leia, and Dodonna meet under a huge space fighter. + + LEIA + What's wrong? + + LUKE + Oh, it's Han! I don't know, I + really thought he'd change his + mind. + + LEIA + He's got to follow his own path. No + one can choose it for him. + + LUKE + I only wish Ben were here. + + Leia gives Luke a little kiss, turns, and goes off. As Luke + heads for his ship, another pilot rushes up to him and + grabs his arm. + + BIGGS + Luke! I don't believe it! How'd you + get here... are you going out with + us?! + + LUKE + Biggs! Of course, I'll be up there + with you! Listen, have I got some + stories to tell... + 123. + + +Red Leader, a rugged handsome man in his forties, comes up +behind Luke and Biggs. He has the confident smile of a born +leader. + + RED LEADER + Are you... Luke Skywalker? Have you + been checked out on the Incom T- + sixty- five? + + BIGGS + Sir, Luke is the best bushpilot in + the outer rim territories. + +Red Leader pats Luke on the back as they stop in front of +his fighter. + + RED LEADER + I met your father once when I was + just a boy, he was a great pilot. + You'll do all right. If you've got + half of your father's skill, you'll + do better than all right. + + LUKE + Thank you, sir. I'll try. + +Red Leader hurries to his own ship. + + BIGGS + I've got to get aboard. Listen, + you'll tell me your stories when we + come back. All right? + + LUKE + I told you I'd make it someday, + Biggs. + + BIGGS + (going off) + You did, all right. It's going to + be like old times, Luke. We're a + couple of shooting stars that'll + never be stopped! + +Luke laughs and shakes his head in agreement. He heads for +his ship. + +As Luke begins to climb up the ladder into his sleek, +deadly spaceship, the crew chief, who is working on the +craft, points to little Artoo, who is being hoisted into a +socket on the back of the fighter. + + CHIEF + 124. + + + This R2 unit of your seems a bit + beat up. Do you want a new one? + + LUKE + Not on your life! That little droid + and I have been through a lot + together. + (to Artoo) + You okay, Artoo? + + The crewmen lower Artoo-Detoo into the craft. Now a part of + the exterior shell of the starship, the little droid beeps + that he is fine. + + Luke climbs up into the cockpit of his fighter and puts an + his helmet. Threepio looks on from the floor of the massive + hangar as the crewmen secure his little electronic partner + into Luke's X-wing. It's an emotional-filled moment as + Artoo beeps good-bye. + + CHIEF + Okay, easy she goes! + + THREEPIO + Hang on tight,Artoo, you've got to + come back. + + Artoo beeps in agreement. + + THREEPIO (CONT’D) + You wouldn't want my life to get + boring, would you? + + Artoo whistles his reply. + + All final preparations are made for the approaching battle. + The hangar is buzzing with the last minute activity as the + pilots and crewmen alike make their final adjustments. The + hum of activity is occasionally trespassed by the distorted + voice of the loudspeaker issuing commands. Coupling hoses + are disconnected from the ships as they are fueled. Cockpit + shields roll smoothly into place over each pilot. A + signalman, holding red guiding lights, directs the ships. + Luke, a trace of a smile gracing his lips, peers about + through his goggles. + + BEN'S VOICE + Luke, the Force will be with you. + + Luke is confused at the voice and taps his headphones. + + +209 EXT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - JUNGLE 209 + 125. + + + All that can be seen of the fortress is a lone guard + standing on a small pedestal jutting out above the dense + jungle. The muted gruesome crying sounds that naturally + permeate this eerie purgatory are overwhelmed by the + thundering din of ion rockets as four silver starships + catapult from the foliage in a tight formation and + disappears into the morning cloud cover. + + +210 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 210 + + The princess, Threepio, and a field commander sit quietly + before the giant display showing the planet Yavin and its + four moons. The red dot that represents the Death Star + moves ever closer to the system. A series of green dots + appear around the fourth moon. A din of indistinct chatter + fills the war room. + + MASSASSI INTERCOM VOICE + Stand-by alert. Death Star + approaching. Estimated time to + firing range, fifteen minutes. + + +211 EXT. SPACE 211 + + The Death Star slowly moves behind the massive yellow + surface of Yavin in the foreground, as many X-wing fighters + flying in formation zoom toward us and out of the frame. + + +212 EXT. SPACE - ANOTHER ANGLE 212 + + Light from a distant sun creates an eerie atmospheric glow + around a huge planet, Yavin. Rebel fighters flying in + formation settle ominously in the foreground and very + slowly pull away. + + +213 INT. RED LEADER STARSHIP - COCKPIT 213 + + Red Leader lowers his visor and adjusts his gun sights, + looking to each side at his wing men. + + RED LEADER + All wings report in. + + +214 INT. ANOTHER COCKPIT 214 + + One of the Rebel fighters checks in through his mike. + + RED TEN + 126. + + + Red Ten standing by. + + +215 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 215 + + Biggs checks his fighter's controls, alert and ready for + combat. + + RED SEVEN + (over Biggs' headset) + Red Seven standing by. + + BIGGS + Red Three standing by. + + +216 INT. PORKINS' COCKPIT 216 + + PORKINS + Red Six standing by. + + RED NINE + (over headset) + Red Nine standing by. + + +217 INT. WEDGE'S FIGHTER - COCKPIT 217 + + WEDGE + Red Two standing by. + + +218 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 218 + + RED ELEVEN + (over headset) + Red Eleven standing by. + + LUKE + Red Five standing by. + + +219 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 219 + + Artoo-Detoo, in position outside of the fighter, turns his + head from side to side and makes beeping sounds. + + +220 INT. RED LEADER'S FIGHTER - COCKPIT 220 + + RED LEADER + Lock S-foils in attack position. + 127. + + +221 EXT. SPACE 221 + + The group of X-wing fighters move in formation toward the + Death Star, unfolding the wings and locking them in the "X" + position. + + +222 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 222 + + READ LEADER + (over headset) + We're passing through their + magnetic field. + + +223 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 223 + + RED LEADER + Hold tight! + + +224 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 224 + + Luke adjusts his controls as he concentrates on the + approaching Death Star. The ship begins to be buffeted + slightly. + + RED LEADER + (over headset) + Switch your deflectors on. + + +225 INT. ANOTHER COCKPIT 225 + + RED LEADER + (over headset) + Double front! + + +226 EXT. SPACE 226 + + The fighters, now X-shaped darts, move in formation. The + Death Star now appears to be a small moon growing rapidly + in size as the Rebel fighters approach. Complex patterns on + the metallic surface begin to become visible. A large dish + antenna is built into the surface on one side. + + +227 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 227 + + Wedge is amazed and slightly frightened at the awesome + spectacle. + 128. + + + WEDGE + Look at the size of that thing! + + RED LEADER + (over headset) + Cut the chatter, Red Two. + + +228 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 228 + + RED LEADER + Accelerate to attack speed. This is + it, boys! + + +229 EXT. SPACE 229 + + As the fighters move closer to the Death Star, the awesome + size of the gargantuan Imperial fortress is revealed. Half + of the deadly space station is in shadow and this area + sparkles with thousands of small lights running in thin + lines and occasionally grouped in large clusters; somewhat + like a city at night as seen from a weather satellite. + + +230 INT. GOLD LEADER'S COCKPIT 230 + + GOLD LEADER + Red Leader, this is Gold Leader. + + RED LEADER + (over headset) + I copy, Gold Leader. + + GOLD LEADER + We're starting for the target shaft + now. + + +231 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 231 + + Red Leader looks around at his wingmen; the Death Star + looming in from behind. Two Y-wing fighters bob back and + forth in the background. He moves his computer targeting + device into position. + + RED LEADER + We're in position. I'm going to cut + across the axis and try and draw + their fire. + + +232 EXT. SPACE 232 + 129. + + + Two squads of Rebel fighters peel off. The X-wings dive + towards the Death Star surface. A thousand lights glow + across the dark grey expanse of the huge station. + + +233 INT. DEATH STAR 233 + + Alarm sirens scream as soldiers scramble to large turbo- + powered laser gun emplacements. Electronic drivers rotate + the huge guns into position as crew adjust their targeting + devices. + + +234 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 234 + + Laserbolts streak through the star-filled night. The Rebel + X- wing fighters move in toward the Imperial base, as the + Death Star aims its massive laser guns at the Rebel forces + and fires. + + +235 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 235 + + Princess Leia listens to the battle over the intercom. + Threepio is at her side. + + WEDGE + (over war room speaker + system) + Heavy fire, boss! Twenty-degrees. + + RED LEADER + (over speaker) + I see it. Stay low. + + +236 EXT. SPACE 236 + + An X-wing zooms across the surface of the Death Star. + + +237 INT. DEATH STAR 237 + + Technical crews scurry here and there loading last-minute + armaments and unlocking power cables. + + +238 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 238 + + Wedge maneuvers his fighter toward the menacing Death Star. + + +239 EXT. SPACE 239 + 130. + + + X-wings continue in their attack course on the Death Star. + + +240 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 240 + + Luke nosedives radically, starting his attack on the + monstrous fortress. The Death Star surface streaks past the + cockpit window. + + LUKE + This is Red Five; I'm going in! + + +241 EXT. SPACE 241 + + Luke's X-wing races toward the Death Star. Laserbolts + streak from Luke's weapons, creating a huge fireball + explosion on the dim surface. + + +242 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 242 + + Terror crosses Luke's face as he realizes he won't be able + to pull out in time to avoid the fireball. + + BIGGS + (over headset) + Luke, pull up! + + +243 EXT. SURFACE OF DEATH STAR 243 + + Luke's ship emerges from the fireball, with the leading + edges of his wings slightly scorched. + + +244 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 244 + + BIGGS + Are you all right? + + +245 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 245 + + Luke adjusts his controls and breathes a sigh of relief. + Flak bursts outside the cockpit window. + + LUKE + I got a little cooked, but I'm + okay. + + +246 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 246 + 131. + + + Rebel fighters continue to strafe the Death Star's surface + with laserbolts. + + +247 INT. DEATH STAR 247 + + Walls buckle and cave in. Troops and equipment are blown in + all directions. Stormtroopers stagger out of the rubble. + Standing in the middle of the chaos, a vision of calm and + foreboding, is Darth Vader. One of his Astro-Officers + rushes up to him. + + ASTRO-OFFICER + We count thirty Rebel ships, Lord + Vader. But they're so small they're + evading our turbo-lasers! + + VADER + We'll have to destroy them ship to + ship. Get the crews to their + fighters. + + +248 INT. DEATH STAR 248 + + Smoke belches from the giant laser guns as they wind up + their turbine generators to create sufficient power. The + crew rushes about preparing for another blast. Even the + troopers head gear is not adequate to protect them from the + overwhelming noise of the monstrous weapon. One troopers + bangs his helmet with his hand in an attempt to stop the + ringing. + + +249 INT. READ LEADER'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 249 + + Red Leader flies through a heavy hail of flak. + + RED LEADER + Luke, let me know when you're going + in. + + +250 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 250 + + The Red Leader's X-wing flies past Luke as he puts his nose + down and starts his attack dive. + + LUKE + I'm on my way in now... + + RED LEADER + 132. + + + Watch yourself! There's a lot of + fire coming from the right side of + that deflection tower. + + LUKE + I'm on it. + + +251 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 251 + + Luke flings his X-wing into a twisting dive across the + horizon and down onto the dim grey surface. + + +252 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING TRAVELING 252 + + A shot hurls from Luke's guns. Laserbolts streak toward the + onrushing Death Star surface. Several small radar + emplacements erupt in flame. Laserfire erupts from a + protruding tower on the surface. + + +253 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 253 + + The blurry Death Star surface races past the cockpit window + as a big smile sweeps across Luke's face at the success of + his run. Flak thunders on all sides of him. + + +254 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 254 + + The Death Star superstructure races past Luke as he + maneuvers his craft through a wall of laserfire and peels + away from the surface towards the heavens. + + +255 INT. DEATH STAR 255 + + The thunder and smoke of the big guns reverberate + throughout the massive structure. Many soldiers rush about + in the smoke and chaos, silhouetted by the almost continual + flash of explosions. + + +256 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT - TRAVELING 256 + + Biggs dives through a forest of radar domes, antennae, and + gun towers as he shoots low across the Death Star surface. + A dense barrage of laserfire streaks by on all sides. + + +257 INT. DEATH STAR 257 + 133. + + + Imperial star pilots dash in unison to a line of small + auxiliary hatches that lead to Imperial TIE fighters. + + +258 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 258 + + Princess Leia, surrounded by her generals and aides, paces + nervously before a lighted computer table. On all sides + technicians work in front of many lighted glass walls. + Dodonna watches quietly from one corner. One of the + officers working over a screen speaks into his headset. + + CONTROL OFFICER + Squad leaders, we've picked up a + new group of signals. Enemy + fighters coming your way. + + +259 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 259 + + Luke looks around to see if he can spot the approaching + Imperial fighters. + + LUKE + My scope's negative. I don't see + anything. + + +260 INT. RED LEADER'S X-WING - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 260 + + The Death Star's surface sweeps past as Red Leader searches + the sky for the Imperial fighters. Flak pounds at his ship. + + RED LEADER + Keep up your visual scanning. With + all this jamming, they'll be on top + of you before your scope can pick + them up. + + +261 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 261 + + Silhouetted against the rim lights of the Death Star + horizon, four ferocious Imperial TIE ships dive on the + Rebel fighters. Two of the TIE fighters peel off and drop + out of frame. Pan with the remaining two TIE ships. + + +262 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT - TRAVELING 262 + + Biggs panics when he discovers a TIE ship on his tail. The + horizon in the background twists around as he peels off, + hoping to lose the Imperial fighter. + 134. + + +263 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 263 + + RED LEADER + Biggs! You've picked one up... + watch it! + + BIGGS + I can't see it! Where is he?! + + +264 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 264 + + Biggs zooms off the surface and into space, closely + followed by an Imperial TIE fighter. The TIE ship fires + several laserbolts at Biggs, but misses. + + +265 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT - TRAVELING 265 + + Biggs see the TIE ship behind him and swings around, trying + to avoid him. + + BIGGS + He's on me tight, I can't shake + him... I can't shake him. + + +266 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 266 + + Biggs, flying at high altitude, peels off and dives toward + the Death Star surface, but he is unable to lose the TIE + fighter, who sticks close to his tail. + + +267 INT. X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 267 + + Luke is flying upside down. He rotates his ship around to + normal attitude as he comes out of his dive. + + LUKE + Hang on, Biggs, I'm coming in. + + +268 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 268 + + Biggs and the tailing TIE ship dive for the surface, now + followed by a fast-gaining Luke. After Biggs dives out of + sight, Luke chases the Imperial fighter. + + +269 EXT. SURFACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 269 + 135. + + + In the foreground, the Imperial fighter races across the + Death Star's surface, closely followed by Luke in the + background. + + +270 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 270 + + There is a shot from Luke's X-wing of the TIE ship + exploding in a mass of flames. + + LUKE + Got him! + + +271 INT. DEATH STAR 271 + + Darth Vader strides purposefully down a Death Star + corridor, flanked by Imperial stormtroopers. + + VADER + Several fighters have broken off + from the main group. Come with me! + + +272 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 272 + + A concerned Princess Leia, Threepio, Dodonna, and other + officers of the Rebellion stand around the huge round + readout screen, listening to the ship-to-ship communication + on the room's loudspeaker. + + BIGGS + (over speaker) + Pull in! Luke... pull in! + + WEDGE + (over speaker) + Watch your back, Luke! + + +273 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 273 + + WEDGE + (over headset) + Watch your back! Fighter's above + you, coming in! + + +274 EXT. SPACE 274 + + Luke's ship soars away from the Death Star's surface as he + spots the tailing TIE fighter. + 136. + + +275 INT. TIE FIGHTER'S COCKPIT 275 + + The TIE pilot takes aim at Luke's X-wing. + + +276 EXT. SPACE 276 + + The Imperial TIE fighter pilot scores a hit on Luke's ship. + Fire breaks out on the right side of the X-wing. + + +277 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 277 + + Luke looks out of his cockpit at the flames on his ship. + + LUKE + I'm hit, but not bad. + + +278 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 278 + + Smoke pours out from behind Artoo-Detoo. + + LUKE'S VOICE + Artoo, see what you can do with it. + Hang on back there. + + Green laserfire moves past the beeping little robot as his + head turns. + + +279 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 279 + + Luke nervously works his controls. + + RED LEADER + (over headset) + Red Six... + + +280 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 280 + + In the war room, Leia stands frozen as she listens and + worries about Luke. + + RED LEADER + (over speaker) + Can you see Red Five? + + RED TEN + (over speaker) + 137. + + + There's a heavy fire zone on this + side. Red Five, where are you? + + +281 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 281 + + Luke spots the TIE fighter behind him and soars away from + the Death Star surface. + + LUKE + I can't shake him! + + +282 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 282 + + Luke's ship soars closer to the surface of the Death Star, + an Imperial TIE fighter closing in on him in hot pursuit. + + +283 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 283 + + The Death Star whips below Wedge. + + WEDGE + I'm on him, Luke! + + +284 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 284 + + WEDGE + (over headset) + Hold on! + + +285 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 285 + + Wedge dives across the horizon toward Luke and the TIE + fighter. + + +286 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 286 + + Wedge moves his X-wing in rapidly. + + +287 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 287 + + Luke reacts frantically. + + LUKE + Blast it! Wedge where are you? + 138. + + +288 INT. TIE FIGHTER - COCKPIT 288 + + The fighter pilot watches Wedge's X-wing approach. Another + X- wing joins him, and both unleash a volley of laserfire + on the Imperial fighter. + + +289 EXT. SPACE 289 + + The TIE fighter explodes, filling the screen with white + light. Luke's ship can be seen far in the distance. + + +290 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 290 + + Luke looks about in relief. + + LUKE + Thanks, Wedge. + + +291 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 291 + + Leia, Threepio, Dodonna and other Rebel officers are + listening to the Rebel Fighter's radio transmissions over + the war room intercom. + + BIGGS + (over speaker) + Good shooting, Wedge! + + GOLD LEADER + (over speaker) + Red Leader... + + +292 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 292 + + Gold Leader peels off and starts toward the long trenches + at the Death Star surface pole. + + GOLD LEADER + This is Gold Leader. We're starting + out attack run. + + +293 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 293 + + Three Y-wing fighters of the Gold group dive out of the + stars toward the Death Star surface. + + +294 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 294 + 139. + + + Leia and the others are grouped around the screen, as + technicians move about attending to their duties. + + RED LEADER + (over speaker) + I copy, Gold Leader. Move into + position. + + +295 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 295 + + Three Imperial TIE ships in precise formation dive toward + the Death Star surface. + + +296 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 296 + + Darth Vader calmly adjusts his control stick as the stars + whip past in the window above his head. + + VADER + Stay in attack formation! + + +297 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 297 + + Technicians are seated at the computer readout table. + + GOLD LEADER + (over speaker) + The exhaust post is... + + +298 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 298 + + GOLD LEADER + ...marked and locked in! + + +299 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 299 + + Gold Leader approaches the surface and pulls out to skim + the surface of the huge station. The ship moves into a deep + trench, firing laserbolts. The surface streaks past as + laserfire is returned by the Death Star. + + +300 INT. GOLD FIVE'S Y-WING - COCKPIT - TRAVELING 300 + + Gold Five is a pilot in his early fifties with a very + battered helmet that looks like it's been through many + battles. He looks around to see if enemy ships are near. + His fighter is buffeted by Imperial flak. + 140. + + +301 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 301 + + Gold Leader races down the enormous trench that leads to + the exhaust port. Laserbolts blast toward him in increasing + numbers, occasionally exploding near the ship causing it to + bounce about. + + GOLD LEADER + Switch power to front deflector + screens. + + +302 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 302 + + Three Y-wing skim the Death Star surface deep in the + trench, as laserbolts streak past on all sides. + + +303 EXT. DEATH STAR SURFACE - GUN EMPLACEMENTS 303 + + An exterior surface gun blazes away at the oncoming Rebel + fighters. + + +304 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 304 + + GOLD LEADER + How many guns do you think, Gold + Five. + + +305 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 305 + + GOLD FIVE + (over speaker) + I'd say about twenty guns. Some on + the surface, some on the towers. + + Leia, Threepio, and the technicians view the projected + target screen, as red and blue target lights glow. The red + target near the center blinks on and off. + + MASSASSI INTERCOM VOICE + (over speaker) + Death Star will be in range in five + minutes. + + +306 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 306 + + The three Y-wing fighters race toward camera and zoom + overhead through a hail of laserfire. + 141. + + +307 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 307 + + Gold Leader pulls his computer targeting device down in + front of his eye. Laserbolts continue to batter the Rebel + craft. + + GOLD LEADER + Switching to targeting computer. + + +308 INT. GOLD TWO'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 308 + + Gold Two, a younger pilot about Luke's age, pulls down his + targeting eye viewer and adjusts it. His ship shudders + under intense laser barrage. + + GOLD TWO + Computer's locked. Getting a + signal. + + As the fighters begin to approach the target area, suddenly + all the laserfire stops. An eerie clam clings over the + trench as the surface whips past in a blur. + + GOLD TWO (CONT’D) + The guns... they've stopped! + + +309 EXT. GOLD FIVE'S COCKPIT 309 + + Gold Five looks behind him. + + GOLD FIVE + Stabilize your read deflectors. + Watch for enemy fighters. + + +310 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 310 + + GOLD LEADER + They've coming in! Three marks at + two ten. + + +311 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 311 + + Three Imperial TIE ships, Darth Vader in the center flanked + by two wingmen, dive in precise formation almost vertically + toward the Death Star surface. + + +312 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 312 + 142. + + + Darth Vader calmly adjusts his control stick as the stars + zoom by. + + VADER + I'll take them myself! Cover me! + + WINGMAN'S VOICE + (over speaker) + Yes, sir. + + +313 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 313 + + Three TIE fighters zoom across the surface of the Death + Star. + + +314 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 314 + + Vader lines up Gold Two in his targeting computer. Vader's + hands grip the control stick as he presses the button. + + +315 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 315 + + The cockpit explodes around Gold Two. His head falls + forward. + + +316 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 316 + + As Gold Two's ship explodes, debris is flung out into + space. + + +317 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 317 + + Gold Leader looks over his shoulder at the scene. + + +318 EXT. DEATH STAR TRENCH 318 + + The three TIE fighters race along in the trench in a tight + formation. + + +319 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 319 + + Gold Leader panics. + + GOLD LEADER + (into mike) + 143. + + + I can't maneuver! + + +320 INT. GOLD FIVE'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 320 + + Gold Five, the old veteran, trys to calm Gold Leader. + + GOLD FIVE + Stay on target. + + +321 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 321 + + The Death Star races by outside the cockpit window as he + adjusts his targeting device. + + GOLD LEADER + We're too close. + + +322 INT. GOLD FIVE'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 322 + + The older pilot remains calm. + + GOLD FIVE + Stay on target! + + +323 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 323 + + Now he's really panicked. + + GOLD LEADER + Loosen up! + + +324 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 324 + + Vader calmly adjusts his targeting computer and pushes the + fire button. + + +325 INT. GOLD LEADER'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 325 + + Gold Leader's ship is hit by Vader's laser. + + +326 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 326 + + Gold Leader explodes in a ball of flames, throwing debris + in all directions. + 144. + + +327 INT. GOLD FIVE'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 327 + + Gold Five moves in on the exhaust port. + + GOLD FIVE + Gold Five to Red Leader... + + +328 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 328 + + Luke looks over his shoulder at the action outside of his + cockpit. + + GOLD FIVE + (over headset) + Lost Tiree, lost Dutch. + + +329 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 329 + + RED LEADER + I copy, Gold Five. + + +330 INT. GOLD FIVE'S Y-WING - COCKPIT 330 + + GOLD FIVE + They came from behind... + + +331 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 331 + + One of the engines explodes on Gold Five's Y-wing fighter, + blazing out of control. He dives past the horizon toward + the Death Star's surface, passing a TIE fighter during his + descent. Gold Five, a veteran of countless campaigns, spins + toward his death. + + +332 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 332 + + Luke looks nervously about him at the explosive battle. + + +333 INT. DEATH STAR - CONTROL ROOM 333 + + Grant Moff Tarkin and a Chief Officer stand in the Death + Star's control room. + + OFFICER + We've analyzed their attack, sir, + and there is a danger. Should I + have your ship standing by? + 145. + + + TARKIN + Evacuate? In out moment of triumph? + I think you overestimate their + chances! + + Tarkin turns to the computer readout screen. Flames move + around the green disk at the center of the screen, as + numbers read across the bottom. + + VOICE + (over speaker) + Rebel base, three minutes and + closing. + + +334 INT. READ LEADER'S COCKPIT 334 + + Red Leader looks over at his wingmen. + + RED LEADER + Red Group, this is Red Leader. + + +335 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 335 + + Dodonna moves to the intercom as he fiddles with the + computer keys. + + RED LEADER + (over speaker) + Rendezvous at mark six point one. + + WEDGE + (over speaker) + This is Red Two. Flying toward you. + + BIGGS + (over speaker) + Red Three, standing by. + + +336 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 336 + + DODONNA + (over headset) + Red Leader, this is Base One. Keep + half your group out of range for + the next run. + + +337 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 337 + + RED LEADER'S VOICE + 146. + + + (over headset) + Copy, Base One. Luke, take Red Two + and Three. Hold up here and wait + for my signal... to start your run. + + Luke nods his head. + + +338 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 338 + + The X-wing fighters of Luke, Biggs, and Wedge fly in + formation high above the Death Star's surface. + + +339 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 339 + + Luke peers out from his cockpit. + + +340 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 340 + + Two X-wings move across the surface of the Death Star. Red + Leader's X-wing drops down to the surface leading to the + exhaust port. + + +341 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 341 + + Red Leader looks around to watch for the TIE fighters. He + begins to perspire. + + RED LEADER + This is it! + + +342 EXT. SPACE 342 + + Red Leader roams down the trench of the Death Star as + lasers streak across the black heavens. + + +343 EXT. DEATH STAR SURFACE - GUN EMPLACEMENTS 343 + + A huge remote-control laser cannon fires at the approaching + Rebel fighters. + + +344 EXT. DEATH STAR TRENCH 344 + + The Rebel fighters evade the Imperial laser blasts. + 147. + + +345 INT. RED TEN'S COCKPIT 345 + + Red Ten looks around for the Imperial fighters. + + RED TEN + We should be able to see it by now. + + +346 EXT. DEATH STAR TRENCH 346 + + From the cockpits of the Rebel pilots, the surface of the + Death Star streaks by, with Imperial laserfire shooting + toward them. + + +347 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 347 + + RED LEADER + Keep your eyes open for those + fighters! + + +348 INT. RED TEN'S COCKPIT 348 + + RED TEN + There's too much interference! + + +349 EXT. SPACE - DEATH STAR TRENCH 349 + + Three X-wing fighters move in formation down the Death Star + trench. + + RED TEN'S VOICE + Red Five, can you see them from + where you are? + + +350 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 350 + + Luke looks down at the Death Star surface below. + + LUKE + No sign of any... wait! + + +351 INT. RED TEN'S COCKPIT 351 + + Red Ten looks up and sees the Imperial fighters. + + LUKE + (over headset) + 148. + + + Coming in point three five. + + RED TEN + I see them. + + +352 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 352 + + Three TIE fighters, Vader flanked by two wingmen, dive in a + tight formation. The sun reflects off their dominate solar + fins as they loop toward the Death Star's surface. + + +353 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 353 + + Red Leader pulls his targeting device in front of his eyes + and makes several adjustments. + + RED LEADER + I'm in range. + + +354 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 354 + + Red Leader's X-wing moves up the Death Star trench. + + +355 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 355 + + RED LEADER + Target's coming up! + + Red Leader looks at his computer target readout screen. He + then looks into his targeting device. + + RED LEADER (CONT’D) + Just hold them off for a few + seconds. + + +356 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 356 + + Vader adjusts his control lever and dives on the X-wing + fighters. + + VADER + Close up formation. + + +357 EXT. DEATH STAR TRENCH 357 + 149. + + + The three TIE fighters move in formation across the Death + Star surface. + + +358 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 358 + + Red Leader lines up his target on the targeting device + cross hairs. + + +359 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 359 + + Vader and his wingmen zoom down the trench. + + +360 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 360 + + Vader rapidly approaches the two X-wings of Red Ten and Red + Twelve. Vader's laser cannon flashes below the view of the + front porthole. the X-wings show in the center of Vader's + computer screen. + + +361 EXT. SPACE 361 + + Red Twelve's X-wing fighter is hit by Vader's laserfire, + and it explodes into flames against the trench. + + +362 INT. RED TEN'S COCKPIT 362 + + Red Ten works at his controls furiously, trying to avoid + Vader's fighter behind him. + + RED TEN: You'd better let her loose. + + +363 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 363 + + Red Leader is concentrating on his targeting device. + + RED LEADER + Almost there! + + +364 INT. RED TEN'S COCKPIT. 364 + + Red Ten panics. + + RED TEN + I can't hold them! + 150. + + +365 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 365 + + Vader and his wingmen whip through the trench in pursuit of + the Rebel fighters. + + +366 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 366 + + Vader cooly pushes the fire button on his control stick. + + +367 INT. RED TEN'S COCKPIT 367 + + Darth Vader's well-aimed laserfire proves to be + unavoidable, and strikes Red Ten's ship. Red Ten screams in + anguish and pain. + + +368 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 368 + + Red Ten's ship explodes and bursts into flames. + + +369 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 369 + + Grimly, Red Leader takes careful aim and watches his + computer targeting device, which shows the target lined up + in the cross hairs, and fires. + + +370 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 370 + + RED LEADER + It's away! + + +371 INT. DEATH STAR 371 + + An armed Imperial stormtrooper is knocked to the floor from + the attack explosion. Other troopers scurrying about the + corridors are knocked against the wall and lose their + balance. + + +372 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 372 + + Leia and the others stare at the computer screen. + + RED NINE'S VOICE + (over speaker) + It's a hit! + 151. + + + RED LEADER + (over speaker) + Negative. + + +373 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 373 + + Red Leader looks back at the receding Death Star. Tiny + explosions are visible in the distance. + + RED LEADER + Negative! It didn't go in. It just + impacted on the surface. + + +374 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR - TIE FIGHTER 374 + + Darth Vader peels off in pursuit as Red Leader's X-wing + passes the Death Star horizon. + + +375 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 375 + + Vader swings his ship around for the next kill. + + +376 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 376 + + LUKE + (over headset) + Red Leader, we're right above you. + Turn to point... + + +377 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 377 + + Luke tries to spot Red Leader. He looks down at the Death + Star surface. + + LUKE + ...oh-five; we'll cover for you. + + RED LEADER + (over headset) + Stay there... + + +378 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 378 + + A wary Red Leader looks about nervously. + + RED LEADER + ...I just lost my starboard engine. + 152. + + +379 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 379 + + Luke looks excitedly toward Red Leader's X-wing. + + RED LEADER + (over headset) + Get set to make your attack run. + + +380 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 380 + + Vader's gloved hands make contact with the control sticks, + and he presses their firing buttons. + + +381 INT. RED LEADER'S COCKPIT 381 + + Red Leader fights to gain control of his ship. + + +382 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 382 + + Laserbolts are flung from Vader's TIE fighter, connecting + with Red Leader's Rebel X-wing fighter. Red Leader buys it, + creating a tremendous explosion far below. He screams and + is destroyed. + + +383 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 383 + + Luke looks out the window of his X-wing at the explosion + far below. For the first time, he feels the helplessness of + his situation. + + +384 INT. DEATH STAR 384 + + Grand Moff Tarkin casts a sinister eye at the computer + screen. + + DEATH STAR INTERCOM VOICE + Rebel base, one minute and closing. + + +385 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 385 + + Dodonna and Princess Leia, with Threepio beside them, + listen intently to the talk between the pilots. The room is + grim after Red Leader's death. Princess Leia nervously + paces the room. + + LUKE + (over speaker) + 153. + + + Biggs, Wedge, let's close it up. + We're going in. We're going in full + throttle. + + +386 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 386 + + The horizon twists as Wedge begins to pull out. + + WEDGE + Right with you, boss. + + +387 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 387 + + The two X-wings peel off against a background of stars and + dive toward the Death Star. + + +388 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 388 + + BIGGS + Luke, at that speed will you be + able to pull out in time? + + +389 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 389 + + LUKE + It'll be just like Beggar's Canyon + back home. + + +390 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 390 + + The three X-wings move in, unleashing a barrage of + laserfire. Laserbolts are returned from the Death Star. + + +391 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 391 + + Luke's lifelong friend struggles with his controls. + + BIGGS + We'll stay back far enough to cover + you. + + +392 INT. LUKE'S COCKPIT 392 + + Flak and laserbolts flash outside Luke's cockpit window. + 154. + + + WEDGE + (over headset) + My scope shows the tower, but I + can't see the exhaust port! Are you + sure the computer can hit it? + + +393 EXT. DEATH STAR - GUN EMPLACEMENTS 393 + + The Death Star laser cannon slowly rotates as it shoots + laserbolts. + + +394 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 394 + + Luke looks around for the Imperial TIE fighters. He thinks + for a moment and then moves his targeting device into + position. + + LUKE + Watch yourself! Increase speed full + throttle! + + +395 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 395 + + Wedge looks excitedly about for any sign of the TIE + fighters. + + WEDGE + What about the tower? + + +396 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 396 + + LUKE + You worry about those fighters! + I'll worry about the tower! + + +397 EXT. DEATH STAR SURFACE 397 + + Luke's X-wing streaks through the trench, firing lasers. + + +398 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 398 + + Luke breaks into a nervous sweat as the laserfire is + returned, knicking one of his wings close to the engine. + + LUKE + (to Artoo) + 155. + + + Artoo... that, that stabilizer's + broken loose again! See if you + can't lock it down! + + +399 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 399 + + Artoo works to repair the damages. The canyon wall rushes + by in the background, making his delicate task seem even + more precarious. + + +400 EXT. DEATH STAR 400 + + Two laser cannons are firing on the Rebel fighters. + + +401 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 401 + + Wedge looks up and sees the TIE ships. + + +402 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 402 + + Luke's targeting device marks off the distance to the + target. + + +403 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 403 + + Vader and his wingmen zoom closer. + + +404 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 404 + + Vader adjusts his controls and fires laserbolts at two X- + wings flying down the trench. He scores a direct hit on + Wedge. + + +405 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 405 + + Leia and the others are grouped around the computer board. + + WEDGE + (over speaker) + I'm hit! I can't stay with you. + + LUKE + (over speaker) + Get clear, Wedge. + 156. + + +406 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 406 + + LUKE + You can't do any more good back + there! + + +407 INT. WEDGE'S COCKPIT 407 + + WEDGE + Sorry! + + +408 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 408 + + Wedge pulls his crippled X-wing back away from the battle. + + +409 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 409 + + Vader watches the escape but issues a command to his + wingmen. + + VADER + Let him go! Stay on the leader! + + +410 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 410 + + Luke's X-wing speeds down the trench; the three TIE + fighters, still in perfect unbroken formation, tail close + behind. + + +411 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 411 + + Biggs looks around at the TIE fighters. He is worried. + + BIGGS + Hurry, Luke, they're coming in much + faster this time. I can't hold + them! + + +412 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 412 + + The three TIE fighters move ever closer, closing in on Luke + and Biggs. + + +413 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 413 + 157. + + + Luke looks back anxiously at little Artoo. + + LUKE + Artoo, try and increase the power! + + +414 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 414 + + Ignoring the bumpy ride, flak, and lasers, a beeping Artoo- + Detoo struggles to increase the power, his dome turning + from side to side. + + +415 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 415 + + Stealthily, the TIE formation creeps closer. + + +416 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 416 + + Vader adjusts his control stick. + + +417 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 417 + + Biggs looks around at the TIE fighters. + + +418 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 418 + + Luke looks into his targeting device. He moves it away for + a moment and ponders its use. He looks back into the + computer targeter. + + BIGGS + (over headset) + Hurry up, Luke! + + +419 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 419 + + Vader and his wingmen race through the Death Star trench. + Biggs moves in to cover for Luke, but Vader gains on him. + + +420 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 420 + + Biggs sees the TIE fighter aiming at him. + + BIGGS + Wait! + 158. + + +421 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 421 + + Vader squeezes the fire button on his controls. + + +422 INT. BIGGS' COCKPIT 422 + + Biggs' cockpit explodes around him, lighting him in red. + + +423 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 423 + + Biggs' ship bursts into a million flaming bits and scatters + across the surface. + + +424 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 424 + + Leia and the others stare at the computer board. + + +425 INT. LUKE'S X-WING COCKPIT 425 + + Luke is stunned by Biggs' death. His eyes are watering, but + his anger is also growing. + + +426 INT. DEATH STAR - CONTROL ROOM 426 + + Grand Moff Tarkin watches the projected target screen with + satisfaction. + + DEATH STAR INTERCOM VOICE + Rebel base, thirty seconds and + closing. + + +427 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 427 + + Vader takes aim on Luke and talks to the wingmen. + + VADER + I'm on the leader. + + +428 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR - LUKE'S SHIP 428 + + Luke's ship streaks through the trench of the Death Star. + + +429 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 429 + 159. + + + Princess Leia returns her general's worried and doubtful + glances with solid, grim determination. Threepio seems + nervous. + + THREEPIO + Hang on, Artoo! + + +430 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 430 + + Luke concentrates on his targeting device. + + +431 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 431 + + Three TIE fighters charge away down the trench toward Luke. + + +432 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 432 + + Vader's finger's curls around the control stick. + + +433 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 433 + + Luke adjusts the lens of his targeting device. + + +434 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 434 + + Luke's ship charges down the trench. + + +435 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 435 + + Luke lines up the yellow cross-hair lines of the targeting + device's screen. He looks into the targeting device, then + starts at a voice he hears. + + BEN'S VOICE + Use the Force, Luke. + + +436 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 436 + + The Death Star trench zooms by. + + +437 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 437 + + Luke looks up, then starts to look back into the targeting + device. He has second thoughts. + 160. + + + BEN'S VOICE + Let go, Luke. + + A grim determination sweeps across Luke's face as he closes + his eyes and starts to mumble Ben's training to himself. + + +438 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 438 + + Luke's fighter streaks through the trench. + + +439 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 439 + + VADER + The Force is strong with this one! + + +440 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 440 + + Vader follows Luke's X-wing down the trench. + + +441 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 441 + + Luke looks to the targeting device, then away as he hears + Ben's voice. + + BEN'S VOICE + Luke, trust me. + + Luke's hand reaches for the control panel and presses the + button. The targeting device moves away. + + +442 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 442 + + Leia and the others stand watching the projected screen. + + BASE VOICE + (over speaker) + His computer's off. Luke, you + switched off your targeting + computer. What's wrong? + + LUKE + (over speaker) + Nothing. I'm all right. + + +443 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 443 + 161. + + + Luke's ship streaks ever close to the exhaust port. + + +444 INT. LUKE'S X-WING - COCKPIT 444 + + Luke looks at the Death Star surface streaking by. + + +445 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 445 + + Artoo-Detoo turns his head from side to side, beeping in + anticipation. + + +446 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 446 + + The three TIE fighters, manned by Vader and his two + wingmen, follow Luke's X-wing down the trench. + + +447 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 447 + + Vader maneuvers his controls as he looks at his doomed + target. He presses the fire buttons on his control sticks. + Laserfire shoots toward Luke's X-wing fighter. + + +448 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 448 + + A large burst of Vader's laserfire engulfs Artoo. The arms + go limp on the smoking little droid as he makes a high- + pitched sound. + + +449 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 449 + + Luke looks frantically back over his shoulder at Artoo. + + +450 EXT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER 450 + + Smoke billows out around little Artoo and sparks begin to + fly. + + LUKE + I've lost Artoo! + + Artoo's beeping sounds die out. + + +451 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 451 + 162. + + + Leia and the others stare intently at the projected screen, + while Threepio watches the Princess. Lights representing + the Death Star and targets glow brightly. + + MASSASSI INTERCOM VOICE + The Death Star has cleared the + planet. The Death Star has cleared + the planet. + + +452 INT. DEATH STAR - CONTROL ROOM 452 + + Tarkin glares at the projected target screen. + + DEATH STAR INTERCOM VOICE + Rebel base, in range. + + TARKIN + You may fire when ready. + + DEATH STAR INTERCOM VOICE + Commence primary ignition. + + An officer reaches up and pushes buttons on the control + panel, as green lighted buttons turn to red. + + +453 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 453 + + The three TIE fighters zoom down the Death Star trench in + pursuit of Luke, never breaking formation. + + +454 INT. LUKE'S COCKPIT 454 + + Luke looks anxiously at the exhaust port. + + +455 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 455 + + Vader adjusts his control sticks, checking his projected + targeting screen. + + +456 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 456 + + Luke's ship barrels down the trench. + + +457 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 457 + 163. + + + Vader's targeting computer swings around into position. + Vader takes careful aim on Luke's X-wing fighter. + + VADER + I have you now. + + He pushes the fire buttons. + + +458 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 458 + + The three TIE fighters move in on Luke. As Vader's center + fighter unleashes a volley of laserfire, one of the TIE + ships at his side is hit and explodes into flame. The two + remaining ships continue to move in. + + +459 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 459 + + Luke looks about, wondering whose laserfire destroyed + Vader's wingman. + + +460 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 460 + + Vader is taken by surprise, and looks out from his cockpit. + + VADER + What? + + +461 INT. DARTH VADER'S WINGMAN - COCKPIT 461 + + Vader's wingman searches around him trying to locate the + unknown attacker. + + +462 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 462 + + Han and Chewbacca grin from ear to ear. + + HAN + (yelling) + Yahoo! + + +463 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 463 + + The Millennium Falcon heads right at the two TIE fighters. + It's a collision course. + 164. + + +464 INT. WINGMAN'S COCKPIT 464 + + The wingman spots the pirateship coming at him and warns + the Dark Lord. + + WINGMAN + Look out! + + +465 EXT. DEATH STAR TRENCH 465 + + Vader's wingman panics at the sight of the oncoming pirate + starship and veers radically to one side, colliding with + Vader's TIE fighter in the process. Vader's wingman crashes + into the side wall of the trench and explodes. Vader's + damaged ship spins out of the trench with a damaged wing. + + +466 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 466 + + Vader's ship spins out of control with a bent solar fin, + heading for deep space. + + +467 INT. DARTH VADER'S COCKPIT 467 + + Vader turns round and round in circles as his ship spins + into space. + + +468 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 468 + + Solo's ship moves in toward the Death Star trench. + + +469 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 469 + + Solo, smiling, speaks to Luke over his headset mike. + + HAN + (into mike) + You're all clear, kid. + + +470 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - WAR ROOM 470 + + Leia and the others listen to Solo's transmission. + + HAN + (over speaker) + Now let's blow this thing and go + home! + 165. + + +471 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 471 + + Luke looks up and smiles. He concentrates on the exhaust + port, then fires his laser torpedoes. + + +472 EXT. SURFACE OF THE DEATH STAR 472 + + Luke's torpedoes shoot toward the port and seems to simply + disappear into the surface and not explode. But the shots + do find their mark and have gone into the exhaust port and + are heading for the main reactor. + + +473 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 473 + + Luke throws his head back in relief. + + +474 INT. DEATH STAR 474 + + An Imperial soldier runs to the control panel board and + pulls the attack lever as the board behind him lights up. + + INTERCOM VOICE + Stand by to fire at Rebel base. + + +475 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 475 + + Two X-wings, a Y-wing, and the pirateship race toward Yavin + in the distance. + + +476 INT. DEATH STAR 476 + + Several Imperial soldiers, flanking a pensive Grand Moff + Tarkin, busily push control levers and buttons. + + INTERCOM VOICE + Standing by. + + The rumble of a distant explosion begins. + + +477 EXT. SPACE AROUND THE DEATH STAR 477 + + The Rebel ships race out of sight, leaving the moon-like + Death Star alone against a blanket of stars. Several small + flashes appear on the surface. The Death Star bursts into a + supernova, creating a spectacular heavenly display. + 166. + + +478 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT 478 + + HAN + Great shot, kid. That was one in a + million. + + +479 INT. LUKE'S X-WING FIGHTER - COCKPIT 479 + + Luke is at ease, and his eyes are closed. + + BEN'S VOICE + Remember, the Force will be with + you... always. + + The ship rocks back and forth. + + +480 EXT. DARTH VADER'S TIE FIGHTER 480 + + Vader's ship spins off into space. + + +481 EXT. SPACE 481 + + The Rebel ships race toward the fourth moon of Yavin. + + +482 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - MAIN HANGAR 482 + + Luke climbs out of his starship fighter and is cheered by a + throng of ground crew and pilots. Luke climbs down the + ladder as they all welcome him with laughter, cheers, and + shouting. Princess Leia rushes toward him. + + LEIA + Luke! Luke! Luke! + + She throws her arms around Luke and hugs him as they dance + around in a circle. Solo runs in toward Luke and they + embrace one another, slapping each other on the back. + + HAN + (laughing) + Hey! Hey! + + LUKE + (laughing) + I knew you'd come back! I just knew + it! + + HAN + 167. + + + Well, I wasn't gonna let you get + all the credit and take all the + reward. + + Luke and Han look at one another, as Solo playfully shoves + at Luke's face. Leia moves in between them. + + LEIA + (laughing) + Hey, I knew there was more to you + than money. + + Luke looks toward the ship. + + LUKE + Oh, no! + + The fried little Artoo-Detoo is lifted off the back of the + fighter and carried off under the worried eyes of Threepio. + + THREEPIO + Oh, my! Artoo! Can you hear me? Say + something! + (to mechanic) + You can repair him, can't you? + + TECHNICIAN + We'll get to work on him right + away. + + THREEPIO + You must repair him! Sir, if any of + my circuits or gears will help, + I'll gladly donate them. + + LUKE + He'll be all right. + + +483 INT. MASSASSI OUTPOST - MAIN THRONE ROOM 483 + 168. + + +Luke, Han, and Chewbacca enter the huge ruins of the main +temple. Hundreds of troops are lined up in neat rows. +Banners are flying and at the far end stands a vision in +white, the beautiful young Senator Leia. Luke and the +others solemnly march up the long aisle and kneel before +Senator Leia. From one side of the temple marches a shined- +up and fully repaired Artoo-Detoo. He waddles up to the +group and stands next to an equally pristine Threepio, who +is rather awestruck by the whole event. Chewbacca is +confused. Dodonna and several other dignitaries sit on the +left of the Princess Leia. Leia is dressed in a long white +dress and is staggeringly beautiful. She rises and places a +gold medallion around Han's neck. He winks at her. She then +repeats the ceremony with Luke, who is moved by the event. +They turn and face the assembled troops, who all bow before +them. Chewbacca growls and Artoo beeps with happiness. + + FADE OUT: + +484 END CREDITS OVER STARS 484 + +485 THE END 485 + \ No newline at end of file