'STAR WARS' THEME MUSIC Echo 3 to Echo 7 - Han, do you read me? Loud and clear. What's up? Finished - no life readings here. There's not enough life to fill a cruiser! I'm going back. See you shortly. A meteorite landed nearby. I'm checking it out. (Tauntaun roars) Steady! Steady, girl. What's the matter? You smell something? Chewie! Chewie! Chewie! (Growls angrily) All right! Stay cool, I'll help you soon. Solo. No sign of life, General. Sensors are in place. Has Skywalker reported in? He's checking a meteorite. With all this meteorite activity it's difficult spotting ships. I must leave. Sorry to hear that. Jabba's put a price on me. A death mark's bad. I hate losing a good fighter. Thank you, General. Your Highness, this is it. That's right. Don't get mushy on me. So long. Han! Yes, Your Highnessness. I thought you were staying. A bounty hunter changed my mind. Han, we need you. WE need? Yes. What about YOU need? I need? I don't know what you mean. Probably don't. What am I supposed to know? Come on! You want me because of how you feel. Yes, you're a natural leader. No, that's not it. Come on. Aah, c'mon. You're imagining things. Why are you following? Want a goodbye kiss? I'd rather kiss a Wookiee. I can arrange that - you need a good kiss! I didn't ask you to turn on the Princess' heater. (SPEAKS DROID) It's supposed to be freezing! I don't know how we'll dry her clothes. (SPEAKS DROID) Oh, switch off! Why are you dismantling it? We're leaving! Excuse me... FIX IT! May I speak? Well? Princess Leia's trying to contact you. I'm not talking to her. She doesn't know where Luke is. Neither do I. Nobody does. Nobody knows? Well... Tech officer. TECH OFFICER! Excuse me, sir... Yes, sir? Where's Skywalker? Haven't seen him. Maybe he's at the south entrance. Maybe? Find out. It's getting dark. Yes, sir. May I enquire what's happening? Why not? Impossible man! C'mon, R2, let's find Princess Leia. I think Master Luke's in danger. Skywalker hasn't checked in. Forgot, maybe. Unlikely. Speeders ready? It's too cold. I'll use Tauntauns. The temperature's plummeting. Luke's in it. Your Tauntaun will freeze. Then I'll see you in hell! LOUD GROWLS LOUD GROWLS (SPEAKS DROID) Come, R2. There's nothing more we can do. My joints are freezing up. (SPEAKS DROID) Of course we'll see Master Luke again. He'll be quite all right, you'll see. Stupid short circuit. He'll be all right. (SPEAKS DROID) DEVICE BEEPS AND WHIRRS Sir, all the patrols are in. Still no... (quieter) ..contact from Skywalker or Solo. Mistress Leia, R2 isn't picking up any signals. Although he admits his range is weak. There's nothing more we can do tonight. The shield doors must be closed. Close the doors. Yes, sir. (SPEAKS DROID) R2 says the survival chances are 725 to one. (Growls in frustration) (SPEAKS DROID) (SPEAKS DROID) DOOR SLAMS (Growls mournfully) Actually, R2 has been known to make mistakes. From time to time. Dear, oh dear. (SPEAKS DROID) Don't worry about Master Luke. He's quite clever for a human. (Whines sadly) BEN: Luke. Luke! Ben? Go to the Dagobah System. Dagobah System? There you will learn from Yoda, the Jedi master who instructed me. Ben. Ben! Luke! Luke! Don't do this, Luke. Give me a sign. Not much time. Ben, Ben! Hang on, kid. Dagobah System, Dagobah. This will smell. Ouch. Yoda. It'll keep you warm until I've built a shelter. Oh. I thought they smelt bad on the outside. Echo Base. I've got something. Could be life. Commander Skywalker, do you copy? This is Rogue 2. Rogue 2. Captain Solo. Do you copy? Commander Skywalker, do you copy? This is Rogue 2. HAN: Good morning, nice of you to drop by! Echo Base, this is Rogue 2. I've found them. Repeat, I've found them. Master Luke, it's so good seeing you fully functional again. (SPEAKS DROID) R2's relieved also. How you feeling? You look OK. You look strong enough to pull ears off a gundark. Thanks to you. That's two you owe me. Well, Your Worship. You managed to keep me around. I had nothing to do with it. Ships are ordered not to leave until the energy field's activated. A good story. You don't want to lose gorgeous me. You're deluded, laser brain. (Laughs) Laugh it up, fuzzball. You didn't see us alone in the south passage. She expressed her true feelings. What? Why you stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder! Who's scruffy-looking? I must've hit the mark. She's riled up. You don't know everything about women yet. (Whines inquisitively) INTERCOM: Headquarters personnel report to Command Centre. (Chattering whine) Headquarters personnel report to Command Centre. Take it easy. Excuse us, please. Princess, we have a visitor. There's something outside Zone 12 moving east. It's metal. Couldn't be a creature. Could be a speeder. No. Wait, there's something weak coming through. DISTORTED CHATTER ON RADIO C-3PO: I know six million languages. This isn't an Alliance code - could be Imperial. DISTORTED SIGNAL ON RADIO It's unfriendly. Let's investigate, Chewie. Send Rogue 11 to Station 38. EMITS SIGNAL HEARD EARLIER Rraagh! (Exasperated growl) HAN: It's destroyed. What was it? A droid. I didn't hit it hard. It self-destructed. An Imperial probe droid. The Empire knows we're here. We'd better start the evacuation. Admiral. Yes, Captain? We've got something, sir. A fragmentary report from a probe on Hoth. But it's our best lead. We have thousands of probes. I want proof. It indicated life. It could mean anything. If we followed... But Hoth is supposedly unpopulated. You found something? Yes, m'lord. That's it - they're there. My lord, there are many uncharted settlements. Could be smugglers... They're there. I'm sure Skywalker is with them. Set your course accordingly. General Veers, prepare your men. Admiral. Group 10 will fly the speeders. When transports are loaded, Control will evacuate. Group 10 will fly the speeders. When transports are loaded, Control will evacuate. Right, sir. All right, that's it. Try it. Turn it off! (Growls frustratedly) It'll take a while to evacuate the T47s. Forget the heavy equipment. We'll load the smaller modules. Take care, sir. Thanks. Chewie, take care of yourself. (Laughs) OK, OK! Hi, kid. (Droid chitters) Check it at the other end. Wait a second. Are you all right? Yeah. Be careful. You, too. Star Destroyers are coming out of hyperspace. Reroute all power to the energy shield. Gotta hold them until all transports leave. Prepare for ground assault. What is it, General? The fleet has left light speed. Comscan has detected an energy field protecting Hoth's sixth planet. The field deflects bombardments. The Rebels know we're here. Admiral Ozzel left light speed too close to the system. He felt surprise was wiser... He's clumsy and stupid. Prepare your troops for a surface attack. Yes, my lord. Lord Vader, the fleet has left light speed. We're preparing to... (Gasps) You've failed me for the last time, Admiral. Captain Piett. Yes, my lord. Prepare our troops to land beyond their energy field. Make sure nothing gets off the system. You're in command now, Admiral Piett. Thank you, Lord Vader. All troop carriers will assemble at the north entrance. There'll be only two fighter escorts per transport ship. The energy shield can only be opened for a short time. So stay close to your transports. Only two fighters? The ion cannon will fire shots to make sure any enemy ships will keep away. After passing the energy shield, go to the rendezvous point. Understood? ALL: Yeah. Good luck. Everybody, to your stations! Their primary targets are the power generators. Prepare to open shields. Rebel ships are approaching. Good. Our first catch of the day. Stand by, Ion Control. Fire. ANNOUNCEMENT: The first transport is away. ALL: Hooray! The first transport is away. Feeling all right, sir? Just like new, Dak. And you? I could take on the whole Empire. I know what you mean. Echo Station 3TA, we've spotted Imperial walkers. Imperial walkers on the north bridge. (SPEAKS DROID) Echo Station 57, we're on our way. Boys, keep tight now. Luke, I have no approach vector. Steady, Dak. Attack pattern - delta. I'm coming in. Hobbie, are you still with me? That armour's too strong for blasters. Use your harpoons and cables. Go for the legs to stop them. Stand by, Dak. There's a malfunction in fire control. I'll get in the auxiliary. Just hang on, Dak. Prepare that tow cable. Dak! DAK! Yes, Lord Vader. I've reached the main power generators. The shield will be down soon. Start your landing. Rogue 3. Yes, Rogue Leader. I've lost my gunner. You shoot. I'll cover you. Follow me on the next pass. Coming around, Rogue Leader. Steady, Rogue 2. Activate harpoon. Good shot, Jansen. One more pass. Coming around. Cable out. Let her go! Detach cable. Cable detached. CHEERING Come on! That got him. Good work, Wedge. We can't protect two transports together. We can't hold out much longer. EXPLOSION There's no choice. Launch patrol. Evacuate ground staff. Raaawwk. No, no, no! This one goes there. That one goes there. Right? R2, take good care of Master Luke. (SPEAKS DROID) Take care of yourself. (SPEAKS DROID) Dear, oh dear! All troops will disembark. Prepare to target the main generator. You all right, Rogue 2? Yeah. I'm with you. Set the harpoon. Coming around. Watch that crossfire, boys. Set for position three. Steady. Tight and low. Hobbie, I've been hit. Are you all right? Why are you still here? The command centre's been hit. You have clearance to leave. First I'm getting you to your ship. We must take this last transport. All troops to the south post to protect the fighters. EXPLOSION Oh! Imperial troops have entered the base. Imperial troops have... CRACKLING Come on. That's it. Give the evacuation code signal. And get to your transports. Wait for me. Begin retreat! Fall back! Distance to power generators? 17.28. Target - maximum firepower. Transport, this is Solo. Take off! We'll take the Falcon. Where are you going? Come back! Wait for me! Stop! How typical! Come on! Hurry up, goldenrod, or you'll be a permanent resident. Wait! Wait! ENGINE FALTERS (Roars angrily) How is this? Would pushing help? Captain! It might. Might I suggest that you... It can wait. This old heap won't make it. She's got some surprises left in her. Come on! Switch over. Let's hope there's no burnout. See? Some day you'll be wrong. I hope I see it. Punch it. R2. (SPEAKS DROID) Get her ready for take-off. Good luck, Luke. See you at the rendezvous. (SPEAKS DROID) Don't worry, R2. We're going. (SPEAKS DROID) There's nothing wrong, R2. I'm setting a new course. (SPEAKS DROID) We're not regrouping with the others. (SPEAKS DROID) We're going to the Dagobah System. (SPEAKS DROID) Yes, R2. That's all right. I'll keep it on manual control for a while. (SPEAKS DROID) Aaagabaak! I saw them. Saw what? Star Destroyers coming at us. Sir, sir! Shut him up or shut him down! Check the deflector shield. (Flicks switch - nothing happens) (Sarcastically) Great! We can still outmanoeuvre them. Take evasive action. SIREN SOUNDS Prepare to jump to light speed. But, sir...! They're getting closer. Oh yeah? Watch this. ENGINE STARTS TO SLOW DOWN Watch what? I think we're in trouble. Sir, the hyperdrive motivator has been damaged. We can't go to light speed. We're in trouble. Horizontal boosters. (Barks) Alluvial dampers. (Barks again) That's not it. Bring the hydro spanners. We're really in trouble. LOUD EXPLOSION Ow! Phooey! Something hit us. Han, get up here. Come on, Chewie. Asteroids. Chewie, set 271. What are you doing? You can't go into an asteroid field. They'd be crazy to follow us. Don't do this just to impress me. The possibility of navigating an asteroid field is 3,720 to 1. Never tell me the odds. Look out! (Screams) You wanted to see me make a mistake. I take it back. We'll get pulverised out here. I won't argue. I'm going closer to a big one. C-3PO AND LEIA: Closer?! This is suicide. That looks pretty good. What looks pretty good? Yeah... That'll do nicely. Where are we going? I hope you know what you're doing. Yeah, me too. (SPEAKS DROID) Yes, that's it - Dagobah. (SPEAKS DROID) I won't change my mind. I'm not picking up any cities or technology. Massive life-form readings, though. There's something alive down there. (SPEAKS DROID) (Laughs) Yes, I'm sure it's safe for droids. (SPEAKS DROID) I know, I know! All the scopes are dead. I can't see anything. Hang on! I'm starting the landing cycle. (SPEAKS DROID) (SPEAKS DROID) STRANGE ANIMAL NOISES (SPEAKS DROID) No, you stay put. I'll look around. (SPEAKS DROID) (SPLASH) R2? R2! Where are you? R2! (SPEAKS DROID) You be more careful. (SPEAKS DROID) R2, that way. (SPEAKS DROID) R2! (SPEAKS DROID) Oh no! Are you all right? (SPEAKS DROID) Come on. (SPEAKS DROID) You're lucky to get out of there. Anything broken? (SPEAKS DROID) You think coming here was a bad idea? I'm beginning to agree. What are we doing here? It's like... ..something out of a dream. I don't know. Maybe I'm just going crazy. (SPEAKS DROID) Yes, Admiral. Our ships have sighted the Falcon. It has entered an asteroid field. We cannot risk... Asteroids don't concern me. I want that ship, not excuses. Yes, lord. I'll shut down everything except emergency power. Does that include shutting me down? No, you've got to talk to the Falcon about the hyperdrive. LOW RUMBLE Sir, this asteroid isn't entirely stable. Lucky you're here to tell us these things (!) Chewie, plug him into the hyperdrive. Sometimes I don't understand human behaviour. I'm only doing my job... Let go. Shh! LOW RUMBLE Let go! Don't get excited! Being held by you doesn't excite me. Sorry, sweetheart. Haven't got time for anything else. Ready for some power? (SPEAKS DROID) OK... Let's see now... Put that in there... There you go. (SPEAKS DROID) Now I've got to find Yoda. If he exists. Strange home for a Jedi master. (SPEAKS DROID) This place is creepy. (SPEAKS DROID) Still... It seems familiar... (SPEAKS DROID) I don't know. I feel like... Feel like what? Like we're being watched! Don't shoot! I mean no harm! I'm wondering... why are you here? I'm looking for someone. Looking? Found someone you have, I would say, hmm? (Laughs) Right. Help you, I can. Yes, mmmmm. I don't think so. I'm looking for a great warrior. Ooooooh! Great warrior! (Chuckles) Wars not make one great. Mmmmmmm! Mmmmmmmmm! Put that down. Hey! That's my dinner! (Splutters) You got big eating THAT food?! Listen, friend. If we could get our ship out, we'd leave. Can't get your ship out? Get out of there! Ohhh! NO! Ohhh! You could've broken this! Don't do that! Ahhhhh! (Giggles) (SPEAKS DROID) Ohhhhh! You're making a mess! Mmmmmmm! Hey! (Chuckles) Mmm! Give me that. Mine! Or I won't help. I don't want your help. I'll need that lamp in this slimy mud hole. Mud hole? Slimy? It's my home! (SPEAKS DROID) Grrrrrrrr! (SPEAKS DROID) Grrrrrrr! R2, let him have it! (SPEAKS DROID) It's mine! It's mine! R2! Move along! We've got work to do. Stay and help you, I will! Find your friend. Not a friend. He's a Jedi master. Ooooooh! Jedi master! Yoda! You seek Yoda! You know him?! Mmm! Take you to him, I will. (Giggles) Yes, yes! But now, we eat. Come. Good food! Come! (SPEAKS DROID) Come! Come! R2. (SPEAKS DROID) Watch over the camp. (SPEAKS DROID) Where's R2 when I need him?! Sir, your ship has a most peculiar dialect. I believe it says the negative power coupling has been polarised. You'll have to replace it. Of course I will! Here. Chewie. Hrrrrrrrr? Replace the negative power coupling. Just trying to help, Your Worship! Stop calling me that! Sure...Leia. You make it so difficult. I do. You could be nicer, though. Admit it. Sometimes you think I'm all right. Occasionally...maybe... When you're not being a scoundrel. Scoundrel? SCOUNDREL? I like that. Stop that. Stop what? Stop that! My hands are dirty. Mine too. What are you afraid of? Afraid? You're trembling. I'm not trembling. You like me because I'm a scoundrel. There aren't enough scoundrels in your life. I like nice men. I'm a nice man. No, you're not... Sir! I've isolated the reverse power flux coupling! Thank you. Thank you very much! You're perfectly welcome. They haven't appeared on our scopes since. Considering the damage WE'VE sustained, they must have been destroyed. No, Captain. They're ALIVE. Order every available ship to sweep the asteroid field until they're found. Lord Vader. Yes, Admiral, what is it? The Emperor commands you to make contact. Move out of the asteroid field to send a clear transmission. Yes, my lord. What is thy bidding, master? There is a great disturbance in the Force. I have felt it. We have a new enemy - the young rebel who destroyed the Death Star. I have no doubt this boy is the offspring of Anakin Skywalker. How is that possible? Search your feelings, Lord Vader, you will know it to be true. He could destroy us. He's just a boy. Obi-Wan can't help him. The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi. If he could be turned he would become a powerful ally. Yes... He would be a great asset. Can it be done? He will join us or die, master. (SPEAKS DROID) I'm sure it's delicious, but where's Yoda? Patience! For the Jedi, it's time to eat, too. Eat! (Chuckles) Eat! Good food, hmmmm? How far away IS Yoda? Yoda not far. Soon you will be with him. Why wish you to become Jedi? Mostly because of my father. Oh? Father? Powerful Jedi was he. Mmmmmmmmm! Powerful Jedi. How could you know my father? You don't know who I am! Why am I wasting my time here?! I cannot teach him. The boy has no patience. BEN: He will learn patience. Much anger in him. Like his father. Was I different when you taught me? He is not ready. Yoda?! I'm ready! I can be a Jedi! Ben! Tell him I'm read... Ready, are you? What know you of ready? For 800 years have I trained Jedi. My own council will I keep on who is to be trained. A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind. This one, a long time have I watched. All his life has he looked away to the future. Never his mind on WHERE HE WAS. Hmmmm? What he was doing. Adventure! Hmmmmph! Excitement! Hah! A Jedi craves not these things. YOU ARE RECKLESS! So was I, if you remember. He is too old. Yes. Too old to begin training. But I've learned so much. Will he finish what he begins? I won't fail you. I'm not afraid. Yes... You will be. YOU WILL BE! EXPLOSIONS IN DISTANCE (Screams) In my opinion... Save it, 3PO. There's something out there! Where? In the cave. TAPPING ON HULL Sir, listen... I'm going out. Are you crazy? Something's on my ship. I'm going with you. I'd better stay behind and guard the ship. STRANGE NOISES Oh no! This ground feels strange. Doesn't feel like rock. It's awfully moist in here. I have a bad feeling about this. Yeah. WATCH OUT! GUN FIRES It's all right! It's all right. It's what I thought. Mynocks. Chewie, check the rest of the ship. Make sure there aren't others chewing on power cables. Mynocks? Go inside. We'll find them. (Screams) Go away, go away! Beastly things. Shoo! BOOMING BESTIAL ROAR Wait a minute... GUN FIRES THUNDEROUS ROAR Fire her up, Chewie! Those fighters... No time for a committee! I am NOT a committee! You can't jump to light speed among asteroids! We're taking off! Look! I see it! We're doomed! The cave is collapsing! This is no cave. What?! FURIOUS ROAR Yes, run! Yes, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware the dark side... Once you start down the dark path it will consume you! As it did Obi-Wan's apprentice. Vader... Is the dark side stronger? No...no. Quicker, easier, more seductive. How will I know good from bad? You will know. When you're calm, at peace...passive. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defence. Never for attack. Tell me why... There is no why. That's all for today. Clear your mind of questions. Mmm... (SPEAKS DROID) There's something not right. I feel cold. That place is strong with the dark side of the Force - a domain of evil it is. In you must go. What's in there? Only what you take with you. Your weapons. You won't need them. (SPEAKS DROID) LIGHTSABER HUMS (SPEAKS DROID) Bounty hunters! We don't need that scum. Yes, sir. Those Rebels won't escape us. Sir, we have a priority signal from the Star Destroyer. Right. There'll be a substantial reward for whoever finds the Millennium Falcon. You may use any methods necessary, but bring them alive. No disintegrations. As you wish. Lord Vader. My lord, we have them. Thank goodness we're leaving the asteroid field. Ready for light speed? One...two... Three! (Whimpers) It's not fair. (Yelps angrily) It's not my fault! No light speed? It's not my fault! We've lost our rear deflector shield. One more hit and we're done for. Turn her around. I'll transfer power to the front. You're attacking them? The odds of surviving an attack... Shut up! (Groans) They're going to attack! Shields up. Track them. They may attack again. The ship's disappeared from our scopes. No ship that small has a cloaking device. They've vanished. Lord Vader demands an update. Get a shuttle ready. I'll assume full responsibility and apologise. Continue to scan the area. Yes, Captain Needa. Use the Force. Yes. (SPEAKS DROID) Now, the stone. Feel it. (SPEAKS DROID) Concentrate...! (SPEAKS DROID) We'll never get it out now. So certain, are you? Always with you, it cannot be done. You do nothing that I say. This is totally different from moving stones around. No! No different. Only different in your mind. You must unlearn what you've learned. All right, I'll try. No. Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try. (SPEAKS DROID) I can't. It's too big. The size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm! And well you should not, for my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it. Makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us. And binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you. Here, between you and me. The tree, the rock - everywhere. Yes... ..even between the land and the ship. You want the impossible. (SPEAKS DROID) I don't...I don't believe it. That is why you fail. Enjoy endless data on your favourite social apps with Vodafone Social Pass, and get free social data for 90 days when you switch to Vodafone. Apology accepted, Captain Needa. Lord Vader, our ships have found nothing. They'll be light years away now. Alert all commands. Calculate all possible destinations along their last known trajectory. Yes, my lord. Don't fail me again - Admiral. Alert all commands. Deploy the fleet. Captain Solo, you've gone too far. Waap. No, I won't be quiet. Why doesn't anyone listen to me? The fleet's breaking up. Man the landing claw release. I don't see how that'll help. Surrender is perfectly acceptable in extreme circumstances. The Empire may be gracious... Thanks. What next? They should dump their garbage before going to light speed. We'll just float away. With the other garbage. Then what? Then we find a safe port around here. Any ideas? No. Where are we? The Anoat System. There's not much there. No...wait. This is interesting. Lando. Lando system? No, he's a man. Lando Calrissian. He's a card-player, gambler, scoundrel - you'd like him. Thanks. It's far, but we could make it. A mining colony? Yeah, a Tibanna gas mine. Lando conned somebody out of it. Lando and me go back a long way. Can you trust him? No. But he's got no love for the Empire. CLANKING OK, Chewie, stand by...detach. You have your moments. Not many, but you do have them. (SPEAKS DROID) Concentrate. Feel the Force flow. Yes. (SPEAKS DROID) Let it come, yes. Through the Force, you will see other places. The future, the past, old friends long gone. Han! Leia! (SPEAKS DROID) Hmm. Control. You must learn control. I saw...I saw a city in the clouds. Mm. Friends you have there. They were in pain. It's the future you see. The future? Will they die? Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future. I've got to go to them. Decide you must, how to serve them best. If you leave now, help them you could, but... ..you will destroy all for which they've fought and suffered. No, I don't have a landing permit. I'm trying to reach Lando Calrissian. LASER FIRE Wait! Let me explain. Do not deviate from your course. They're rather touchy! I thought you knew this person. Waap-waak-aak! I'd have thought he'd forgotten about that. Permission granted to land on Platform 327. Thank you. Don't worry. We go way back, Lando and me. Who's worried? No one to meet us. I don't like this. What would you like? They let us land. Everything's going to be fine. Trust me. See? My friend. Oo-oop. Keep your eyes open, huh? Waak. Hey! You slimy, double-crossing, no-good swindler. You've got guts coming here after what you pulled. Yoo. (Laughs) How you doin', you old pirate? Wrooo! Well, he seems very friendly. Yes. Very friendly. What brings you? Repairs. Can you help? What have you done to my ship? YOUR ship? You lost her to me fair and square. Howdy, Chewbacca. Still hanging around this loser? Graak. What have we here? Welcome. I'm Lando Calrissian, administrator of this facility. Who might you be? Leia. Welcome, Leia. All right, all right, you old smoothie. I'm C-3PO, human-cyborg relations. My facilities are at your... Well, really! What's wrong with the Falcon? Hyperdrive. We'll fix it. Good. That ship saved my life many times. She's the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. How's the gas mining? We're a small outpost, and not self-sufficient. I've had supply problems of every kind, labour difficulties... (Laughs) What's so funny? Listen to you. You sound like a businessman, a responsible leader. Who'd have thought that? You've brought back memories. Yeah. Yeah, I'm responsible. That's the price you pay for being successful. Nice to see a familiar face. Echuta. How rude! (SPEAKS DROID) That sounds like an R2 unit. I wonder if... Hello? Hello? (SPEAKS DROID) How interesting. Who are you? Oh! Er...I'm terribly sorry. Oh, please don't... Waak. You must complete the training. I can't forget the vision. I've got to help my friends. You must not go. Han and Leia will die otherwise. You don't know that. Even Yoda cannot see their fate. I feel the Force. You cannot control it. This is a dangerous time for you. The Force's dark side will tempt you. Yes, yes. To Obi-Wan you listen. The cave. Remember your failure at the cave. I've learned since then. I promise to return and finish what I've begun. It is you the Emperor wants. That's why your friends are suffering. That's why I have to go. I don't want you lost to the Emperor like I lost Vader. You won't. Stopped they must be. On this all depends. Only a fully trained Jedi Knight, with the Force as his ally, will conquer Vader and his Emperor. If you end your training now, choosing the easy path, as Vader did, you'll become an agent of evil. Patience. And sacrifice Han and Leia? If you honour what they fight for - yes. If you face Vader, you'll be alone. I cannot interfere. I understand. R2. (SPEAKS DROID) Fire up the converters. (SPEAKS DROID) Luke, don't give in to hate. That leads to the dark side. Strong is Vader. Mind what you've learnt. I will. And I'll return. I promise. Told you I did. Reckless is he. Now matters are worse. That boy is our last hope. No. There is another. SHIP BLASTS OFF The ship's almost finished. The sooner the better. Something's wrong here. No one's seen or heard 3PO. He's just disappeared. Relax. I'll ask Lando about it. I don't trust Lando. Well I don't trust him either. But he IS my friend. Besides, we'll soon be gone. Then you're as good as gone, aren't you? Waaaak. SQUEAKS AND SQUAWKS Blaaak. What happened? I 'ound 'im. Where? Waak. In a junk pile? Can you repair him? Oo-yaap. Lando's people can fix him. No, thanks. I'm sorry. Am I interrupting anything? Not really. You look absolutely beautiful. You belong here, among the clouds. Thank you. Would you care for a refreshment? Bow! Everyone's invited, of course. Trouble with your droid? No, no problem. Why? Since we're a small operation, we don't fall under the jurisdiction of the...Empire. You're in the Mining Guild? No. We're small enough not to be noticed. It's advantageous, since our customers don't want to attract attention. Aren't you afraid of the Empire finding out? That danger's always overshadowed everything we've done. But I've just made a deal that'll keep the Empire out forever. We would be honoured if you would join us. I had no choice. They arrived right before you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry too. Wark. Graak! (SPEAKS DROID) No, 3PO's with them. We're almost there. OSCILLATING HIGH-PITCHED SOUND Aaugh! SOUND STOPS Blaak. Aagar! Waaak! (Grunts sadly) Oh my, oh my, I'm terribly sorry I didn't mean to intrude no, no, please don't get up, oh! (Speaks gibberish) (Normally) Stormtroopers, here? We're in danger! I must tell the others. I've been shot! (Han screams in pain) Lord Vader... You may take Captain Solo to Jabba the Hutt after I have Skywalker. He's no good to me dead. He will not be permanently damaged. Lord Vader, what about Leia and the Wookiee? They must never leave this city. That was never our agreement! Perhaps you think you're being treated unfairly? No. Good! I wouldn't want to have to leave a garrison here. This deal is getting worse all the time. Yes, that's very good. I like that. Ooh! Something's wrong. Now I can't see! Oh, that's much better. Wait, wait! Oh my! What have you done? I'm backwards! You stupid furball! Only a mophead like you would be stupid enough... Aaak! Aaak! I feel terrible. Yeeaah. Why are they doing this? They never even asked me any questions. Lando. SOLO: Get out, Lando. Shut up. Vader's giving Leia and Chewie to me. To you? At least they'll be safe here. Where's Han going? The bounty hunter. Vader wants us dead. He doesn't want you. He's after somebody called...Skywalker. Luke? Vader set a trap. We're the bait! He's on his way. Perfect! You fixed us all real good, FRIEND! Stop! I've done all I can. I've got my own problems. Yeah, you're a real hero. You certainly have a way with people. VADER: This facility is crude but it should adequately freeze Skywalker for his journey to the Emperor. Lord Vader! Ship approaching, X-wing class. Good. Monitor Skywalker, and allow him to land. Lord Vader, this facility is for carbon freezing. It might kill him. I don't want him damaged. We'll test it... ..on Captain Solo. C-3PO: If only you'd attached my legs I wouldn't be in this ridiculous position... (Continues grumbling) What's going on...BUDDY? You're going into carbon freeze. What if he doesn't survive? The Empire will compensate you. Put him in! Aaarhhh! SOLO: Stop, Chewie! Stop! Please! I'm not ready to die! Hey! Listen to me, Chewie! This won't help me! Save your strength. There'll be another time. The Princess - you must take care of her. Do you hear me? Auoohh! I love you. I know. What's going on? Turn around, Chewbacca. I can't see. Oh, they've encased him in carbonite! He'll be well-protected, if he survived the freezing. VADER: Well? Did he survive? Yes, he's alive. And in perfect hibernation. He's all yours, bounty hunter. Reset the chamber for Skywalker. Skywalker has just landed, my lord. Good. See that he finds his way in here. Calrissian, take the Princess and the Wookiee to my ship. You said they'd stay here with me. I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it further. (SPEAKS DROID) Aaargh! Luke! Luke, don't! It's a trap! It's a trap! (SPEAKS DROID) VADER: The Force is with you, young Skywalker. But you are not a Jedi yet. Well done. Hold them in the security tower and keep it quiet. Move. What are you doing? Getting out. It was all a mistake! After how you treated Han, do you think we'll trust you? I had no choice. Trust him! We understand, don't we, Chewie? He had no choice. I'm just trying to help. We don't need your help. (Gasps) Aaaggghh! Ha...Ha...Ha... What? It sounds like Han. There's still a chance... to save Han... ..at the East...Platform. Chewie! C-3PO: I'm terribly sorry about all this. He's only a Wookiee. Put Captain Solo in the cargo hold. C-3PO: R2! Where have you been? Wait! Turn around! (SPEAKS DROID) Hurry! We're trying to save Han. Well, at least you're still in one piece. Look what happened to me. Chewie! They're behind you! (SPEAKS DROID) You have learned much, young one. And I'm full of surprises. Your destiny lies with me, Skywalker. Obi-Wan knew this to be true. No. MACHINERY ROARS INTO LIFE Ohhh...! All too easy. Perhaps you are weaker than the Emperor thought. Impressive. Most impressive. Obi-Wan has taught you well. You have controlled your fear. Now release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me. The security code has been changed. R2, tell the computer to override the security system. (SPEAKS DROID) R2, hurry. Attention. The Empire now controls the city. You are advised to leave before more Imperial troops arrive. (SPEAKS DROID) This way. Well, don't blame me! I wouldn't know a power socket from a computer terminal! (SPEAKS DROID) We're not interested in the Falcon's hyperdrive! (SPEAKS DROID) Just open the door, you stupid lug! I never once doubted. Wonderful! Ow! That hurt! Bend down, you thoughtless... Ow! Leia! Go! I thought that hairy beast would be the end of me. (SPEAKS DROID) Of course I've looked better! You are beaten. Resistance is useless. Don't let yourself be destroyed as Obi-Wan did. (Screams) There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you. Luke, you do not yet realise your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me, and I will complete your training. Together we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy. I'll never join YOU! If you only knew the power of the dark side. Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father. He told me enough! He told me YOU killed him. No. I am your father. No. No! That's not true. That's impossible! Search your feelings. You know it to be true. NO! NO! Luke, you can destroy the Emperor. He has foreseen this. It is your destiny. Join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son. Come with me. It's the only way. Ben. Ben, please. Ben. Leia. Hear me. Leia. Luke. We've got to go back. What? I know where Luke is. What about those fighters? (Growls) Chewie, just do it. But those fighters... (Growls) All right, all right. Alert my star destroyer to prepare. Look, someone's up there. It's Luke. Slow down and we'll get under him. Lando, open the top hatch. OK. Easy, Chewie. Lando? OK, let's go. Leia. All right, Chewie. Let's go. I'll be back. The Star Destroyer. All right, Chewie. Ready for light speed. IF your people fixed the hyperdrive. All the coordinates are set. It's now or never. Go! HYPERDRIVE MECHANISM GRINDS TO A HALT They told me they'd fixed it! I trusted them to fix it! It's not my fault! They'll be in our tractor beam's range in moments. Did your men deactivate the Falcon's hyperdrive? Yes, my lord. Good. Prepare the boarding party. Weapons on 'stun'. Yes, lord. Lieutenant. Yes, sir. Why don't we just go into light speed? (SPEAKS DROID) We can't? (SPEAKS DROID) Who says it's deactivated? (SPEAKS DROID) The city's computer told you? (SPEAKS DROID) Don't trust a strange computer! Ouch! Watch what you're doing! (SPEAKS DROID) Luke. Father. Son, come with me. Ben. Why didn't you tell me? Chewie! It's Vader. Luke, it is your destiny. Ben...why didn't you tell me? Alert all commands. Ready for the tractor beam. (GROWLS) (SPEAKS DROID) R2, you haven't finished with ME yet! You can't fix the hyperdrive. I'm standing here in pieces, and you're having delusions of grandeur! (SPEAKS DROID) You did it! Ready for take-off, Luke. Good luck, Lando. When we find that bounty hunter, we'll contact you. I'll meet you on Tatooine. Princess, we'll find Han. I promise. Chewie, I'll be waiting for your signal. Take care, you two. May the Force be with you. Aarp! Googoo. (Chewie roars) Ow! (SPEAKS DROID) Supertext Subtitles Copyright 1993 Australian Caption Centre www.able.co.nz Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. Able 2018