THE STAR WARS
BY
GEORGE LUCAS
FIRST DRAFT LUCASFILM
JULY 1974 LIMITED
FADE IN:
1. SPACE
A sea of stars is broken by the vast blue surface of
the planet, OGANA. Five small moons slowly drift into
view from the far side of the planet. The main
titles are followed by a roll-up: Until the recent GREAT REBELLION,
the DAI NOGAS were the most feared
warriors in the universe. For one
hundred thousand years, generations
of DAI perfected their art as the
personal bodyguards of the King.
They were the chief architects of
the invincible ROYAL SPACE FORCE,
which expanded the King's power
across the galaxy, from the celes-
tial equator to the farthest stars. Now these legendary warriors are all
but extinct. One by one, they have
been hunted down and destroyed as
enemies of the NEW GALACTIC KINGDOM
by a ferocious and sinister rival
warrior sect, THE LEGIONS OF LETTOW. A small silver space craft emerges from behind one of
the Ogana moons. The deadly little fightercraft
speeds past several of the moons, until it finally
goes into orbit around the FOURTH MOON.2. VALLEY OF COLORED LAKES- FOURTH MOON - OGANA
A harsh gale blows across the bleak grey surface of
the Fourth Moon. The blood red sky presses down on a
lone figure, JUSTIN VALOR, a tall, heavy-set boy of
sixteen. He slowly makes his way across a wierd
plain covered with huge sprawling lakes. The water in
some of the lakes is bright red, while in others it is
a vivid green. The oddly colored lakes create an
ominous landscape against the eerie red sky. The heavy winds whip at the young boy and make the
going extremely difficult. His face is covered by a
breath mask and goggles. He stops for a second to
adjust the shoulder strap on his chrome multiplelazer
rifle. Something in the sky catches his eye, and he
instinctively grabs a pair of electrobinoculars from
his belt. He stands transfixed for a few moments,
studying the heavens, then turns and rushes back in
the direction from which he came.3. SUPPLY HUT - FOURTH MOON - OGANA
A damaged spacecraft, half buried in the dust, rests
next to the remains of an abandoned supply shack. Justin
makes his way across the colorless landscape and
rushes into the crumbling building. The interior of
the hut is shabby, but manages to abate the howling
winds. Seated in front of a thermoheater are Justin's
father, AKIRA, and his young brother, BINK. Akira is
a large, burly man, wearing the distinctive robes of a
Dai. Bink is ten years old, with dusty blond hair and
a large scratch on his cheek. Justin slams the door
and removes his gear. His ruggedly handsome face is
caked with many layers of dust. JUSTIN
Dad! Dad! They've found us! Bink looks up from a small cube he has been studying.
His father whacks him across the shoulder with a
braided wire connector. AKIRA
Continue with the problem. Your
concentration is worse than your
brother's. (to Justin) How many? JUSTIN
Only one this time. A Cao Four. AKIRA
Good. We may not have to repair
this old bucket after all. Pre-
pare yourself. BINK
Me too! AKIRA
Do you have the answer? BINK
I think it's the Corbet dictum:
"What is, is without." Akira smiles. This is the correct answer. Justin is
strapping on a utility belt with chrome lazerpistols
and lazersword. Akira rises and starts for his equip-
ment. BINK (Cont.)
Ahhh, Pop... AKIRA
Bink, do you feel you're ready? BINK
Yes, sir. I've outmarked Justin in
twelve disciplines. I'm as good... AKIRA
All right, son. Get your gear. Bink jumps up with the enthusiasm available only to
a ten-year old and grabs his gear. His father frowns
and shakes his head.4. WASTELAND BLUFF - FOURTH MOON - OGANA
Akira Valor and his two sons carefully make their way
up a rock bluff overlooking the Lettow spacecraft parked
among the colored lakes.Akira inspects the
with his electrobinoculars. AKIRA
No tracks. Bi-lock hasn't been opened.
Interior systems are still on. JUSTIN
Are we going to wait for him to come
out? AKIRA
He's not in there. He's baiting us.
I'm surprised they only sent one this
time. We must be wearing them down,
or they must think this warrior is
something special. Stay on guard,
and keep hidden. I'm going to work
my way across the ridge and call his
bluff. Better we meet in open combat
than wait for him to ambush us. Keep
your guard! Akira leaves his two sons and moves off along the
obscured ridge. Justin and Bink watch him intently.
Justin throws down his multiplelazer rifle in dis-
gust. JUSTIN
He should have let me go with him.
He's getting too old to make an open
challenge. BINK
He's not too old to realize you'd
just get in the way. Justin ignores his little brother's remark and sneaks
a look over the ridge at the Lettow spacecraft. Akira
moves out of the rocks some distance away and starts
toward the starship. Bink moves to the ridge next to
his brother, his chrome lazerrifle sparkling in the
reflected red light of Ogana. BINK
He's making his move. JUSTIN
Watch your guard... and cover
that weapon. It shines like a
beacon. Bink reluctantly move away and watches the other
direction. Akira has almost reached the Lettow
spacecraft and still there is no sign of its
occupant. BINK
What's happening? JUSTIN
Nothing. I don't like it. Akira carefully moves to the main hatch of the star-
ship. He kicks a valve and the hatch drops open
with a loud clank and rushing gas. Justin becomes
more tense as his father carefully moves inside the
spacecraft. Everything is still. Even the continual
winds seem to have died down. Moments pass with no
sign of activity inside the enemy starship. Justin
watches the craft with his electrobinoculars. The
waiting becomes unbearable. JUSTIN
Something's happened! He's been in
there too long. BINK
Let me look! Stand my guard. Bink takes the electrobinoculars from his brother and
studies the silent spacecraft. Justin impatiently
scans the distant red horizon. BINK
I think the power just went off.
We'd better wait here until some-
one comes out. JUSTIN
What if he needs help? BINK
The power went back on again.... With the aid of the electrobinoculars, Bink watches
the running lights of the starship flash on and off.
Suddenly something huge moves in front of his field
of vision. Before either of the two young boys can
react, a large, sinister Lettow warrior in black
robes and a face mask looms over them. He carries
a long lazersword which cuts young Bink down before
he or his brother is able to raise his weapon. The
startled Justin backs away in horror, then settles
down and ignites his lazersword which creates an
eerie red glow. He stumbles over rocks as he attempts
to avoid the charging Lettow warrior. The evil
warrior swings his mighty lazersword, but Justin
manages to deflect the intended deathblow. Finally, Justin is able to assume a defensive stance,
and the two warriors stand, sizing up each other. The
legionnaire is at least seven feet tall, and dwarfs
the young Dai. They stand for a few moments, almost
frozen, then in a flurry of blows, lazerswords clash
with the sound of electric snapping and popping.
Justin is barely able to hold his own against the
experienced warrior. Many blows are exchanged before
the Lettow warrior is able to back Justin up against
a deep crevasse. Justin stumbles and almost falls
over the cliff to his death. The legionnaire suddenly senses something behind him
and whirls around to face Justin's father, Akira Valor,
a Dai Nogas master. The Lettow warrior raises his
lazersword, but is cut in two before he can bring it
down again. Akira moves to the fallen legionnaire
and studies him carefully. Justin, still a little
wobbly from the whole experience, attempts to stand.
Akira sees his dead son Bink and goes to him. He
lifts him into his arms and begins to weep. Justin
stands bewildered, watching his father cradle the
dead child.5. INTERIOR LETTOW STARSHIP - VALLEY OF COLORED LAKES -
OGANA Akira Valor slides into one of the four seats of the
small Lettow starship. Through the front viewing
canopy, he watches Justin drag Bink's body to a small
crevasse. Justin places a small locket around his
brother's neck, makes a complicated sign, and dumps
the body into the shallow depression. The giant
engines of the spacecraft begin to whine, kicking up
large clouds of dust. Justin climbs into the seat beside his father and
removes his breath mask and goggles. There are
tears in his eyes. Father and son look out across
the wasteland towards Bink's grave. The thunderous
clap of an explosion is followed by a small mushroom
cloud rising out of the depression. Justin throws a
container down in a fit of rage. JUSTIN
How many more of them are there? I
want to finish it, once and for all.
I'm sick of running. When will it
stop? Justin's father waits silently until the tirade is
finished. Justin sits silently for a few moments. JUSTIN (Cont.)
I'm sorry. AKIRA
Son, plot a course for TOWNOWI. Justin lights up like a Geenick at feeding time.
JUSTIN
Townowi! You mean we're going home? AKIRA
We both need a rest. Akira pulls back on the throttle and the powerful
spaceship lifts off the surface of the Fourth Moon
of Ogana.6. CLOUD SEA - GRANICUS
A title card appears over a sea of billowing clouds
on the gaseous planet of GRANICUS: Granicus: Capital of the New
Galactic Empire. The towering yellow oxide clouds pass, revealing the
Royal City of Granicus. The magnificent domed and
gleaming city is perched, mushroom-like, on a tall
spire which disappears deep into the misty surface
of the planet. The peacefulness of this nebulous
idyll is broken by the increasing wail of ion
engines. Four sleek stardestroyers from the Royal
Fleet burst out of the huge cumulus range. The
craft are flying in a tight formation as they bank
steeply, and head toward the royal capital of the
New Galactic Kingdom.7. INTERIOR STARDESTROYER - GRANICUS
Stardestroyers are two-man spacecraft crammed with
sophisticated electronic weaponry. The pilot and
gunnery officers sit side-by-side surrounded by
lighted readouts and switches. They wear the gleaming
black uniforms of the King's elite corps. PILOT
Tok-One to Chicks: Shape it up.
Let's make it good. CHICK-ONE
Does that glare bother you? PILOT
Use your face shield, Chick-One. The pilot is cold and professional as he maneuvers
his craft closer to the others. The positions of
the ships are displayed on a read-out, along with a
graphic representation of the city. The pilot gives
the gunner a quick look before he flips his sunshield
over his eyes. PILOT
Here we go. Count: three, two,
one, now!8. REVIEW STAND - PLAZA OF THE DONNS - GRANICUS
On a huge austere platform stands the dark SON HHAT,
Lord of Granicus, Consul to the Supreme Tribunal, and
ruler of the Galactic Kingdom. He is a thin gray
looking man with an evil mustache hanging limply
over his insidious lip. Standing at rigid attention
on his right are several generals dressed in the
black and grey uniform of the realm. Five members
of the Supreme Tribunal sit off to the side. On
Hhat's left stands MARA HORUS, newly appointed
Governor of the Townowi Systems. He is a young
treacherous man with stone-cut angular features and
piercing gray eyes. They all gaze skyward as the four gleaming star-
destroyers scream low overhead in an impressive
barrel-roll formation. As the sound of the space-
craft resonates throughout the glass canyon of the
Plaza, the group of dignitaries return their atten-
tion to the parade of royal shock troops and
giant air tanks (which ride magically, two or three
feet above the ground). The Plaza of the Donns is filled with hundreds of rows
of troops as the last brigade marches into position.
The sound of three thousand men snapping to attention
is followed by a strange silence. A light wind blows
the great red banner of the kingdom creating a subtle
flapping sound. The king's amplified voice startles
many of the troops as it cuts through the quiet. SON HHAT
Upon this battle depends the survival
of the Galactic Kingdom. Upon this
battle depends the life and long con-
tinuity of our civilization. Not
since the great Dai Rebellion has our
destiny been placed in such a balance.
This is to be the most magnificent
campaign of all! You have never been
called without doing something to be
remembered, something notable and
striking. The conquering of the
Townowi System, the last of the inde-
pendent systems and the last refuge
of the outlawed, vile sect of the Dai,
will have such important and lasting
consequences, that I can't but consider
it as an epoch in history. To the rear of the Plaza, watching the spectacle over
the shoulder of a curious bureaucrat, stands CLIEG OXUS,
a tall, blond young man about twenty years old. He seems
interested in what the King has to say, but keeps
looking around nervously as if someone were after him.
His arm rests across his head, as he carefully but coolly
adjusts a glowing blue ring on his index finger. The
King nears the end of his speech. Mara Horus has moved
up to stand next to the sinister monarch. The troops
shout a royal salute in response to a particularly
partisan statement. SON HHAT (Cont.)
... I have personally asked the Townowians
to accept this Treaty of Alliance. During
the period of negotiation, they have only
decided to be undecided. We will barter no
longer. Governor Horus has been appointed
the First Lord of the Townowi System and
Surrounding Territories. This is the last
frontier and the final stone in the great
wall of the Galactic Kingdom. The troops cheer, and the King escorts Horus inside.
Oxus moves quickly away from the Plaza, passing through
several check stations, where he is forced to show his
identification.9. NIGHT CLUB - GRANICUS
Oxus walks into the glass and chrome splendor of one
of the famous nightclubs of Granicus. He moves to the
long mirrored bar and sits next to a rough looking man,
BOMOJE ESPAA, dressed in the distinctive gold and furs
of the galactic traders. OXUS
Your glass is empty. Oxus speaks into a small intercom on the bar front.
OXUS (Cont.)
A dantic and... He looks in Espaa's glass.
ESPAA
No thanks, Clieg. I've had enough. OXUS
Just a dantic, then. Espaa, it's
not like you to refuse a drink.
You're going to give the galactic
traders a bad name. A drink appears magically from a small elevator in the
bar. Oxus takes it, and then places a pen-like trans-
mitter he has taken from his pocket next to the inter-
com. It creates a low electronic buzz.10. BAR OBSERVATION CENTER - GRANICUS
A controller sitting in front of a row of monitors taps
his headphones, then flips a switch back and forth a
couple of times. He is obviously annoyed. CONTROLLER
Number eighteen is out again. Give
me a maintenance check. The controller yawns and puts his feet up on the control
panel.11. NIGHTCLUB - GRANICUS
Espaa leans in close to Oxus. He is suddenly very serious.
ESPAA
Clieg, we've got problems. They've
just grounded all spacecraft, in-
cluding trade frigates. Even the
ships under royal registry can't
move. Something big is up. OXUS
I'm afraid they're not waiting for
the Alliance Treaty. They're
already moving against the System.
I've got to get word back. ESPAA
The chrome companies are protesting
the embargo, but it's going to take
some time. OXUS
Isn't anything moving? ESPAA
Military ships, but... They are interrupted by a royal officer and several
storm troopers. The officer shouts over the P.A.
system as the troops rush to block the exits. Oxus
and the galactic trader are tense, but remain cool. OFFICER
Attention: All captains and first
officers of Guild Trade frigates
will accompany me to the Ministry
of Transport immediately. Espaa gives Oxus a hopeless look as the troops check
their papers, and then take Espaa away. A small fight
breaks out in the back of the nightclub as one of the
trader captains expresses his dislike of the kingdom.
Oxus slams his glass to the bar in a gesture of hate
and frustration.12. GOVERNOR HORUS' QUARTERS - GRANICUS
The large white-on-white executive quarters resound
with the high-pitched laugh of the evil Governor
Horus. He slaps DARTH VADER, a tall, grim looking
general, on the back and the general's mouth makes
the slightest gesture at a smile. HORUS
Success! I told you. We are no
longer under the control of the
GREAT FAMILIES. We've gained a
true advantage. VANTOS COLL, a member of the Supreme Tribunal, and a
man of the grossest dimensions, appears to be a little
worried. COLL
A rather dangerous advantage.
You still have a system to
conquer. HORUS
But this system will bring us
more scientific wealth than that
of any other house in the
tribunal. We will easily gain
control of the directorship. COLL
Don't underestimate the armies of
Townowi. They're lead by a Dai
warrior. HORUS
I've told you about Commissioner
Coll, General. He worries a lot. VADER
It's a myth that any Dai still exists. COLL
General Skywalker is no myth. When
I first arrived at court, he was
the first bodyguard to the King.
He lead the Dai Rebellion. VADER
NGAI THUC lead the Rebellion. COLL
So the King would have you beieve,
but I was there. VADER
Then why wasn't he hunted down like
the others? COLL
Because he is too dangerous, too
clever. Besides, his presence on
Townowi is still only a rumor. HORUS
Then why do you believe it? COLL
Because I knew him. He's there
all right. I can sense it. Mark
my words, Townowi will not be
easily conquered.13. COURTYARD - PALACE OF LITE - TOWNOWI
A low, sleek landspeeder (an auto-like transport which
travels a few feet above the ground on a magnetic field)
glides into the courtyard of the palace of Townowi.
The planet, with its bright green sky, is a desert
wilderness; but the palace is a sparkling oasis, with
low concrete walls and great turrets spilling over with
foliage from rooftop gardens. The speeder stops before
an enormous shaded corridor. Fountains line the
beautiful and highly polished tile walkway. Two
young boys, OETA (7) and PUCK (5) are helped out of the
speeder by AMBER, a one-armed bodyguard dressed in the
flowing white robes of the Townowi military. The two
boys run through the long corridors, yelling and
screaming, their little footsteps echoing throughout
the palace.14. LIBRARY - PALACE OF LITE - TOWNOWI
The palace library is a dim, cool room, projecting an
aura of time-worn comfort and security. In the
distance, the children can be heard screaming through
the corridors. KING KAYOS, silver haired but amazingly
youthful under a tanned and leathery face, motions for
one of his aides to shut the partially closed door.
He is in the middle of an emergency meeting of the
Townowi High Senate. The twelve men sit in overstuffed
chairs, placed in a large circle. A large, sallow-eyed
galactic trader named AAY ZAVOS, fiddlesnervously with
a small scrap of leather as he speaks. ZAVOS
My Lord, the chrome companies are with
you in spirit, but you must understand,
they can't openly support you. Royal
trade restrictions are very unfavorable
and we, of course, favor your indepen-
dence. KAYOS
If there were to be war, would your
frigates still supply us? ZAVOS
Your bluntness is to be commended.
It could be arranged. COUNT SANDAGE, a corrupt noble of the senate, jumps to
his feet in a rage. SANDAGE
This is nonsense! We have no choice
but to approve the treaty. If there
is war, the New Galactic Kingdom will
destroy our entire system with a snap
of the finger. General Skywalker is
a dreamer if he thinks he can mount
any meaningful resistance, and you're
dreamers if you believe him. So much
trust in one aged man. You must see... At that moment, all heads turn as someone enters the
room. It is General Luke Skywalker, Commander of the
Townowi Star Force. He is a large man, apparently in
his early forties, but actually much older. Every-
one senses the aura of power that radiates from this
great warrior. Here is a leader: a Dai general. He
looks weary, but is still a magnificent looking warrior.
His face, cracked and weathered by exotic climates, is
set off by a close silver beard, and dark, penetrating
eyes. Sandage is somewhat embarrassed and quietly sits
down. SKYWALKER
Is there anyone here so naive he
believes the Galactic Kingdom
would even bother negotiating if
they were contemplating destruction
of this system? Your Excellencies,
this is more than a simple raid on
your resources. You must reach a
decision. MIR NASH, a thin, birdlike senator, turns to General
Skywalker. NASH
General Skywalker, war is a serious
business... a deadly business. SKYWALKER
Procrastination is a deadly business,
Senator. War is my business. Have
you approved my defense measures? The GRANDE MOUFF TARKIN wears the long black robes of
the Townowian religion. He speaks with a high,
cracking voice. TARKIN
An actual war with the Galactic Kingdom
is still only a remote possibility. As
a military treatise, your proposal has
certain merits, but in the harsh light
of reality, an attack against the Galac-
tic Kingdom appears to be a somewhat
extreme defense. NASH
You must understand, General, we're
interested in avoiding a war, not
starting one. SKYWALKER
There are times when offense makes
the best defense. If that Alliance
Treaty isn't signed, we will need
all the advantage we can get. KAYOS
Count Sandage, I want you to head
the delegation to Granicus. You
will leave tomorrow with our answer
regarding the treaty. My decision
will be forthcoming. The senators whisper among themselves.
KAYOS (Cont.)
All right, then. May the force
of others be with you all. The senators leave in a flurry of hushed conversation.
The general is lost in thought, and remains in his chair.
Oeta and Puck, King Kayo's two young sons, storm through
the existing senators, and rush on to Kayos' lap. The
King is obviously very proud of the two young princes.
He throws Oeta into the air, and then catches him again. PUCK
Me too! Me too! OETA
Zara's leaving! Zara's leaving and
you gotta say good-bye. The King picks up Puck and swings him around, then puts
him down. KAYOS
Okay, whippersnapper, go tell your
mother and your sister that I'm on
my way. The two boys run out of the room and are heard yelling
and screaming down the hallway. The king starts out, but
stops in front of the general. KAYOS
Luke, my daughter is leaving for the
academy at Chathos. Won't you come
and wish her well? It would mean a
lot to her. She truly idolizes you,
you know. Come on, the war will
wait. SKYWALKER
Of course. I'm sorry, My Lord.
Politics always seem to distress me. General Skywalker rises, and as they head for the door,
Kayos pats him on the back. KAYOS
I know, Luke. I feel THE FORCE also.15. COURTYARD - PALACE OF LITE - TWONOWI
A large, four-seat speeder sits gleaming in the sun-
soaked courtyard. The PRINCESS ZARA, about fourteen
years old, possessing a soft beauty and iron will, is
embracing her mother, QUEEN BREHA, a warm, silver-
haired matron. There are tears in the princess' blue
eyes. Oeta and Puck jump around inside the speeder,
disrupting the efforts of the one-armed Amber to pack
several plaxiform cases. Zara embraces the King as he approaches with the
general. ZARA
Oh, Daddy, I'll miss you so. KAYOS
The semester will be over before you
know it. You'll have a grand time.
There are so many new things to learn.
I wish I were going.
He gives her a fatherly smile, and she hugs him again.
The general stands rather formally to one side. The
princess, her long auburn hair tied in braids, moves
to the general and he bows before her. SKYWALKER
May your studies do you honor. Zara is somewhat embarrassed by the general's formality
and can only manage an awkward smile before returning
to her parents at the speeder. BREHA
Hurry, Zara. You must make it to
Yuell before nightfall. The princess' maids-in-waiting, ALANA, a short stocky
girl, and MINA, more comely (somewhat that same stature
as Zara) with long dark hair, giggle and straighten
Zara's dress before she enters the speeder. The prin-
cess and Mina hug Alana, whose giggles have turned to
tears. The two boys scramble out of the speeder as
Amber helps the princess and her maid into the back
seat. The speeder is piloted by a trooper of the
first order. Amber jumps into the seat beside him,
and the speeder starts with a low buzzing sound. The
princess waves to her family, and Mina waves to Alana
as the speeder slowly glides out of the courtyard.16. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The huge war room is a mass of glass enclosures,
electronic wall displays, monitors, and computer
stations. General Skywalker enters a control station,
followed by a covey of military aides of various ranks.
As the group hurry through the crowded room, men rise
and salute the new arrivals. The general stops before
a giant display of the galaxy. Small symbols flash on
and off over various portions of the big board. The
general studies it intently. SKYWALKER
Montross! CAPTAIN MONTROSS, one of the general's aides, snaps to
attention. MONTROSS
Sir! SKYWALKER
What's the TQ on this? MONTROSS
The last frigate to leave Granicus
was at twenty-three forty, Sir. SKYWALKER
Have any ships at all left the
planet? (to another aide) Check
with the Guild on NORTON THREE. MONTROSS
At twenty-four hundred, a full
battalion of stardestroyers left
for what is projected to be
ANCHORHEAD, or a nearby system. SKYWALKER
And no word from Oxus. He should
have reported by now. CAPTAIN PRUE! An older, academic looking aide, steps forward.
PRUE
Sir! SKYWALKER
What do you make of this? PRUE
A battalion is invasion force, but the
Royal Galactic Kingdom controls that
entire part of the galaxy. A revolution,
maybe? At any rate, they're going in the
wrong direction to be any trouble for us. The general ponders this for a few moments, then speaks
almost to himself. SKYWALKER
I don't know. It doesn't feel good. MONTROSS
Put 'em on alert. A loud uproar is heard on the far side of the war room.
Everyone turns to see a foreign dressed warrior pushing
his way past several guards and war-room bureaucrats.
The warrior, with his long hair tied in an odd bun on
the top of his head, is Akira Valor. He is followed by
his son, Justin, who rudely pushes the pesky bureaucrats
out of the way. BUREAUCRATS
It's restricted. You'll have to
wait. (etc.) AKIRA
Get out of my way, boy, before I
grind you into the surface. (etc.) As the dauntless Akira approaches the general, the guards
stop in bewilderment as General Skywalker rushes up to
the warrior and embraces him. The two Dai warriors
laugh jubilantly and slap one another, as the aides and
bureaucrats look on in amazement. SKYWALKER
Akira Valor - you old muscle-rat!
What a sight! We heard that you
had been executed. AKIRA
So the Galactic Kingdom would have
you believe. I've been in the
KESSIL System. You remember little
Justin. Akira puts his arms around his son, who has been making
eyes at one of the cute young female aides. He bows
before the general. SKYWALKER
He takes after his mother! (they laugh)
It's so good to see you. AKIRA
It's wonderful to be with another
Dai again. There are so few of us
left. The cute aide goes back to her duties, flirting with
Justin as she passes. The young warrior pinches her
on the ass, which startles her, but she goes on like
nothing has happened. SKYWALKER
What a sight! The two Dai stand looking at one another, hardly believing
the other is real. Finally, the general realizes his
aides are standing around, gawking at the duo. SKYWALKER (to the aides)
Wake up, gentlemen. You're on alert.
Keep me posted on that battalion.17. CONTROL STATION - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The general, Akira and Justin enter a small glass enclosed
control office. They sit, and an awkward silence ensues
as each man waits for the other to speak. AKIRA
I've come for your help. SKYWALKER
Anything you ask. You're a Dai
brother. We're one. AKIRA
My friend, we've been through much
together. I've been through much
since we parted. I've lost much.
The Legions of Lettow have chased
us half way across the galaxy. There
is no refuge. One day they will come
here. Take my son as your JUWO
learner. He would be a Dai. I've
trained him from birth. He's reached
the fifth stage. He fought in the
Kessilian civil wars and commanded a
Hubble expedition to the CONE Systems.
He's a good boy, Luke, and one hell
of a fighter. The general looks down, somewhat embarrassed. He scratches
his head, then smiles. SKYWALKER
Old friend, you do me too much honor.
I was never a match for you. Why don't
you finish his training yourself? AKIRA
I'm too old, Luke. I can't go on.
You must finish it. SKYWALKER
What kind of talk is this? You're
not the old Valor I remember. Too
old?!? Akira Valor suddenly ignites in a rage and swings
his left forearm down with a mighty blow across the
solid chrome desk the general is sitting at. The
old Dai warrior's forearm cracks in two, spewing forth
wires and many fine multicolored electronic components.
The artificial limb flops lifelessly to Valor's side.
The warrior rips open his tunic, revealing a plastic
chest stuffed with flashing electronic parts. AKIRA (angrily)
I'm not the same. There is nothing
left but my head and right arm. I've
lost too much, Luke. I'm dying. The general bows his head in sorrow for one of the
greatest warriors in the galaxy and a dear friend. SKYWALKER
I'm sorry... AKIRA
I'm sorry. I keep losing control.
I'm very tired. Take my son! The DAI
NOGAS must survive. We must pass it
on. Only a Dai can stop Son Hhat.
We're very old, Luke. A new
generation of Dai must be started.
Take him; teach him the way of
the Dai Nogas. Captain Montross bursts into the office and somewhat
excitedly salutes the general. MONTROSS
Sir, we have picked up something!
An asteroid, or solid comet moving
away from the Anchorhead System.18. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The general rushes out of the control station and back
to the giant galactic display. He is followed by
Montross, Akira and Justin. SKYWALKER
Are you sure it's not the battalion? MONTROSS
A solid object. It's as big as our
Third Moon. PRUE
It's too large to be man-made, and it's
too slow to be a comet. SKYWALKER
Analysis? MONTROSS
It's too far out. SKYWALKER
I'll be with the king. Report as soon
as you can get a reading on it. (turning
to Akira's son) Captain Valor, from now
on you stick close to me. The older Valor smiles, and puts his good arm around
his old friend.19. DINING CHAMBER - PALACE OF LITE - TOWNOWI
King Kayos moves his arm around Breha's waist as they
stand on a balcony watching two giant twin suns in the
green sky disappear behind a distant dune range. The
general enters, rather in a rush, followed by the
young Valor, who is now dressed in the white uniform of
the Townowi star force. (He still wears the distinctive
Kessilian hair knot.) They bow before the King. KAYOS (pointing to the suns)
Aren't they beautiful, General?
"Always and never the same."
You're just in time for dinner. SKYWALKER
I have come for other reasons.
Could...? KAYOS
Relax, General. We will discuss it,
but over dinner. There are times,
Luke, when I find you a bit too rigid.
Is this your new disciple? Justin is ill at ease and bows again.
JUSTIN
Justin Valor, sir. KAYOS
Where's your father? SKYWALKER
He left for the spaceport at GORDON
to visit an old friend, Han Solo,
the UREALLIAN. KAYOS
We are becoming quite a refuge. The group sit at a large table and food is brought in by
servants. They eat. Justin is nervous and watches the
general, to make sure he is being proper. SKYWALKER
My Lord, several events have occurred
which lead me to believe we are in
imminent danger of attack. There is
no longer time for discussion and debate. KAYOS
What events? SKYWALKER
Oxus, our best agent, has disappeared
in the galactic capital. There is
unusual military traffic in the S-4
sectors. KAYOS
Unless you have direct, concrete proof
of a pending attack, there is nothing
I can do. SKYWALKER
By the time we have proof, it may be
too late. KAYOS
Luke, I'm leaving tonight for AMSEL.
I'm meeting with the full assembly
first thing in the morning. I am not
going to approve the Alliance Treaty,
and I will get your defense measure
approved. Just be patient. You will
have the war code. SKYWALKER
Tomorrow may be too late. My Lord,
I need the war code now. We must
get our forces into space. KAYOS
But it must be done legally, with
everyone's approval. Tomorrow you
will have that. I doubt the New
Galactic Kingdom would attack before
receiving our answer. The separation
of war powers is the one condition
upon which you assumed command of our
forces. You're a friend, Luke, and
I trust you; but you're also an out-
lander who controls a great deal of
power. I can't forsake my oath any
more than you can. Just be patient.
You will have the code tomorrow. Captain Montross enters the large chamber and bows before
the King. MONTROSS
I bring a report to General Skywalker,
My Lord. KAYOS
You may deliver it. MONTROSS
Sir, the asteroid has disappeared from
our scopes. There is no trace of it. SKYWALKER
Were they able to analyze it? MONTROSS
It never came within range, sir. The general rises, quickly followed by Captain Valor.
GENERAL
Excuse us, My Lord. We'd better
get back. I will wait patiently
for the approval. The general and Montross exit the chamber. Valor takes
one last bite of his dinner, then dashes after his mentor.20. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The general sits rigidly facing the big galactic display
board. Several aides and bureaucrats rush to and fro,
ignoring the general. He is asleep. Captain Prue
approaches the general and snaps to attention. The
general's eyes open. SKYWALKER
What are the results? PRUE
Negative, Sir. SKYWALKER
Are you sure? PRUE
Absolutely. SKYWALKER
It's just not possible. Something
that size can't just disappear with-
out a trace. Check it again. PRUE
That's the tenth negative, Sir. SKYWALKER
I said check it again. Captain Prue retreats to a computer station. The general
looks around for Captain Valor. SKYWALKER
Valor! Everyone near the general turns, but Valor doesn't show.
SKYWALKER
Where is that boy? Montross! Montross rushes up to the general and snaps to attention.
SKYWALKER
Page Captain Valor. Montross goes back to his station and a few moments later,
Captain Valor is paged over the P.A. system. The general
waits, watching the big board. Eventually, Justin stumbles
out of an enclosed computer closet, fastening his pants and
tucking in his tunic. A moment later, the cute female aide
rather sheepishly exits the computer closet. She also is
in the process of putting her uniform back together. Justin
rushes up to the general and snaps to attention. The general lets him stand there for a moment, not acknow-
ledging his presence; then, suddenly without warning and
in one masterful flash motion, the general stands, grabs
a small baton attached to his belt (which immediately
ignites into a four-foot glowing lazersword) and swings
at the young warrior's head. In an equally quick movement,
Justin ignites his lazersword and blocks the general's
blow. Everyone in the war room is surprised and startled.
After a moment, they rush to the general. Justin and the
general stand motionless for a few moments, with lazer-
swords locked in mid-air. Finally, the general grins and Justin
hesitantly relaxes. They lower their swords and turn them off. SKYWALKER
You are trained well, but remember,
a Dai must be single-minded, a
discipline your father obviously
never learned, hence your existence.
Clean yourself up. Discipline is
essential. Your mind must follow
the way of the Nogas. JUSTIN
It won't happen again, sir. There
are many new.... P.A.
General Skywalker, white com. The general moves to a control station and picks up a phone.
PHONE VOICE
Sir, Captain Oxus has just been
admitted to Med Vac. SKYWALKER
What's his condition? PHONE VOICE
No data, sir. SKYWALKER
I'm on my way.21. MED VAC EMERGENCY ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor waits in an outer chamber as General Sky-
walker rushes into the Med Vac emergency room where
several doctors are working on the prostrate Oxus. SKYWALKER
What's his condition? Is
he conscious? DOCTOR
Partially. He'll be all right -
a few bruises, primary exhaustion... Oxus thrashes around in a semi-conscious state. He sees
the general. SKYWALKER
What happened, boy? What's going on? OXUS (with difficulty)
The Royal Starforce is already on its
way, not far behind me. They're going
to attack. SKYWALKER
Are you sure? OXUS
I have tapes. A giant space fortress... He struggles to give General Skywalker his ring.
SKYWALKER
As big as our Third Moon? OXUS
Bigger. It's unlike anything
I've ever seen. Sophisticated
deflection systems - works in
opposition to the suns. SKYWALKER
Then they will show up on our
screens at sunrise. They'll
attack before that. The general rushes into the outer chamber where Captain
Valor is waiting for him. SKYWALKER
Take the fastest landspeeder to
Chathos. Pick up Princess Zara -
and only Princess Zara. Return by
way of the Great Reef. Most speed. Valor exits and the general goes to an intercom and
pushes several buttons. SKYWALKER
Montross! MONTROSS
Sir! SKYWALKER
Full alert - everything! Get the
Royal Family back here. MONTROSS
The princess is at Chathos. There
are no transports... SKYWALKER
I've already sent Captain Valor for
her! Contact the King, first priority.
He's probably still en route to Amsel.
Use the scan com. I'm on my way.22. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The war room is on full alert. Everyone is at attention
waiting for the command that will put each of them into
action. The general enters a communication center,
followed by many aides. Captain Montross and the com
aide salute. MONTROSS
We're having a problem getting
through, sir. There is a great
deal of interference. PRUE
It could be jamming. SKYWALKER
Try a surface link through Amsel. The aides go back to the com-link system to try to get a
line through to the King. PRUE
We should be able to spot them at
sunrise. That's not too far off. SKYWALKER
They'll attack with sunrise. Until
the King gives us the code to start
the war computers, we'll just have
to sit tight. PRUE
All units are on alert, sir. SKYWALKER (to Montross)
Have you made contact yet? (to himself)
This is one hell of a way to run a war. PRUE
Sir?23. COURTYARD - ACADEMY OF CHATHOS - TOWNOWI
A landspeeder roars into a courtyard of the academy at
Chathos. Valor jumps out, and runs up to the large,
heavy doors of the academy. They are locked. He
bangs madly on the carved metallic door until finally
an old woman manages to swing it open. Valor rushes
past her into the main courtyard, where Princess Zara
and her handmaiden, Mina, struggle with two large cases.
They are followed by two very old matrons, dragging
several more cases. JUSTIN
Forget the cases; we've no time. ZARA
These are my things. They must... JUSTIN
I said forget them, and hurry. ZARA
Just who do you think you are? Valor grabs the princess by the arm, and hauls her to the
speeder. Mina and the old women run after them. ZARA
I will not be treated like this! You
bring my things. My father will have
your head (etc.) Zara struggles to break away from the young warrior's grasp,
as he opens the door of the speeder. JUSTIN
Settle down! When the door to the speeder is opened, Mina starts in,
and Valor stops her. JUSTIN
You must stay. Here, take the crest. Captain Valor rips the royal crest from the princess'
neck, and hands it to the startled handmaiden. The old
women gasp in horror. The princess starts hitting
Captain Valor with little result. PRINCESS
Mina's not staying. I'm not leaving
her. You can't... Valor punches her square on the jaw and knocks her cold.
Mina is panic stricken, one of the old women faints, and
another starts for Valor with a large staff. JUSTIN
She'll be all right. I'm taking her
to safety, as ordered. You will wear
the crest and continue as before. The authority of Captain Valor's voice stops the old lady.
He places the princess into the speeder, and maneuvers it
out of the courtyard. Mina puts on the crest as the speeder
races away from the academy.24. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Queen Breha, Oeta and Puck are escorted into a rest area
of the war room. General Skywalker sits rigidly in a chair
in the communications area, apparently asleep. MONTROSS
We've made contact, sir! The general opens his eyes and takes the intercom mike.
KAYOS
What is it, General? SKYWALKER
The Royal Starforce will attack on the
rising of the sun. My agent made it
back. I now have proof. I need the
war code. KAYOS
I'll relay it directly to the computer.
Is Breha...? SKYWALKER
The Royal Family is safe. Captain
Valor has gone after Princess Zara. KAYOS
I'm on my way back.25. RED PLAINS - TOWNOWI
The small caravan of four speeders sits motionless on the
vast red plains of Townowi. The King returns the intercom
to the pilot and takes a small metallic card from around
his neck and gives it to the co-pilot. KAYOS
Send this sub-land, priority one.
(to the pilot) Get us back to
CALVAS immediately! The four speeders turn around and scream away in the
direction from which they came. They pass a huge, ultra-
sleek powerplow which is planting green fungus in endless
furrows. Two clay-covered farmers riding atop the pon-
derous machine watch the speeders disappear over the
horizon. The twin suns peek over the distant hillside.
and make their way into the vivid green sky. A bright
object twinkling in early morning heavens catches the
eye of the older of the two farmers and he brings the
machine to a lumbering halt. The younger farmer also
notices the object and stares into the green sky, shading
his eyes to get a better view. Suddenly there is a huge, bright atomic flash on the
horizon. A few moments later, a thunderous shaking,
followed by high winds, tumbles the older farmer from his
perch. A second flash on the opposite horizon brings
another jolting earthquake, and the younger farmer col-
lapses, terror frozen on his face.26. READYROOM - SPACEPORT OUTPOST - TOWNOWI
Chaos - red scramble lights are flashing. Alert horns
and attack buzzers create an unbelievable cacophony.
Air warriors, with the distinctive circle and cross
medallion on their white space suits, scramble out of
the low concrete readyroom, grabbing helmets and space-
packs as they race out of the door.27. ATTACK RUNWAY - SPACEPORT OUTPOST - TOWNOWI
Thirty pilots and navigators dash in unison to a line of
waiting two-man starships of the destroyer class. Ground
crews scurry back and forth, loading last-minute armament
and unlocking power couplings. PILOT LEADER, a rugged,
handsome boy of twenty, gives his ground crew a signal
that his is okay. He has a winning smile and a distinctive
scar along the side of his face. His crew chief pats him
on the back. CHIEF
Knock them all the way back to
Granicus. The canopy is closed and the powerful starship moves
onto the runway. Other crewmen say good-bye to their
pilots, some grinning and others kidding - all with a
great deal of hidden emotion. The din of four dozen
retrorockets cuts through the uproar, and fifteen
silver spacecraft leave the runway and disappear into
the morning cloud cover.28. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The general stands before a giant display of the
Townowian solar system. Montross signals the general. MONTROSS
They're away, sir. Fifteen from
Gordon, twenty from Amsel. All
other spaceports were destroyed.
The King hasn't arrived yet. SKYWALKER
Keep checking. Put the starship's
intercom over the P.A. The general sits at one of the intercom panels and puts
on a headphone. A row of monitors is before him. He
turns to Montross. SKYWALKER
Where are they?29. SPACE - TOWNOWI IN ECLIPSE
The eerie reddish-yellow planet of Townowi slowly drifts
into view from total eclipse. A small, bright speck,
orbiting the planet, sparkles in the light of the twin
suns. The six deadly starships settle ominously into the
foreground, moving swiftly toward the orbiting speck. As
the sleek starships move closer, the orbiting speck is
revealed to be a gargantuan space fortress. The moon-
sized satellite fortress dwarfs the approaching fighters.
Every few moments, explosions create blinding flashes on
the planet's surface, as the fortress bombards the planet
with a fusillade of lazer bolts.30. TOWNOWIAN STARSHIP - INTERIOR
Pilot Leader, in the first ship, signals to his navigator
who sits in a small, isolated glass bubble to the rear of
the craft. General Skywalker is seen on one of many
monitors. A view of the space fortress is on another.
The rest are filled with various computer readouts and
displays. One of the other starships reports to Pilot
Leader. DEVIL SIX (intercom)
Look at the size of that thing!
Hey, Coelo, I hope you remembered
to bring your pop gun, 'cause I
think we caught us a big one this
time. PILOT LEADER
Cut off, Devil Six. Stand by. SKYWALKER (monitor)
It looks like they're still using
the basic quad-tristation configura-
tion. Use a "ranger defense."
Concentrate on breath ports and lock
areas. PILOT LEADER
Affirmative base. Copy and transmit.
Devil Two, check your rotation plates. DEVIL TWO
Roger, Boss. We're getting a thresh-
hold disturbance on gyro-three. SKYWALKER (monitor)
Switch over, Five. Cover it!
Devil pack, generate a spread six
formation. May the force of others
protect you. PILOT
Settle in. Devil pack, stand by.
Mark five, break off. Here we go! 31. SPACE - TOWNOWIAN STARSHIP
Fuel pods are jettisoned. The half-dozen fighters break
off into a powerline attack on the huge fortress. Multiple
lazer bolts streak from the starships, creating small
explosions on the complex surface of the fort.32. INTERIOR MAIN CORRIDOR - ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS
The chaos of battle echoes through the vast corridors of
the fortress. Walls buckle and cave in, sucking debris
and personnel into the vacuum of outer space. Alarm
sirens scream as soldiers scramble to large turbo-powered
lazer gun emplacements. Sergeants yell orders through the
smoke and confusion. Men and robots of various shapes and
sizes run to their battle stations.33. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The monitors with pictures from the starships suddenly go
blank. Technicians check channels as others in the war
room silently listen to the action over the intercom. The
general remains calm but concerned. PILOT LEADER (intercom)
Tighten it up, Devil Two. Tighten it up.
Watch those towers. DEVIL TWO
Heavy fire, Boss, twenty-three degrees. PILOT LEADER
I see it. Pull in. We're picking up some
interference. DEVIL SIX
Wow! I've never seen such fire power. PILOT LEADER
Pull in, Devil Two. Pull in! DEVIL TWO
I'm all right, Boss. I've got a target. DEVIL SIX
There's too much action. Get out! PILOT LEADER
Break off...acknowledge. Devil Six,
can you see Devil Two? DEVIL SIX
I've lost him. There's a very heavy
fire zone on this side. My radar's
jammed. DEVIL FIVE
He's gone....No, wait. There he is.
Fin damage, but he's all right. A sigh of relief sweeps across the war room. The monitors
flash on, then off again. DEVIL FOUR (intercom)
Watch your back, Boss! Watch your
back!!34. TOWNOWI STARSHIP
The speedy little fighters dart back and forth across the
soft underbelly of the fortress, leaving a trail of des-
truction behind them. PILOT LEADER
Converge on south axis point, point three
nine four. It appears accessible. I'm
going to map the surface. Devil Four,
cover me. Pilot Leader and Devil Four dive in unison through a forest
of radar domes, antennae, and gun towers. Devil Four fires
into the protrusions as the two starships criss-cross the
surface of the fortress. Suddenly, a dense barrage of
lazerfire erupts from a tower, catching Devil Four broad-
side. The spacecraft bursts into a million flaming pieces.
Pilot Leader reacts to the loss of his wing man, but con-
tinues on his mission.35. SUB-HALLWAY - ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS
Constant explosions rock the interior of the fortress.
Civilians, including women and children, scurry for safety
in the panic-ridden hallways. Two construction robots,
A-2 and C-3, are blown, slipping and sliding across the
hallway floor into some freight canisters. Both robots
are rather old and battered. A-2 is a short (three feet)
claw-armed triped. His face is a mass of computer lights,
surrounding a radar eye. C-3 is a tall, gleaming android of
human proportions. He is thin, with a totally metallic
surface. The robots attempt to get out from under the
canisters, but rushing gas from a broken pipe keeps knocking
them over. C-3
This is madness. We're going to be
destroyed. I'm still not accustomed
to space travel. A-2
The external bombardment does appear
to be concentrated in this area. The
structure has exceeded the normal
stress quotient by point four, although
there appears to be no immediate danger. C-3
No immediate danger! You're faulty.
This is madness! A-2 gives C-3 a sheepish look and clings to a siderail for
dear life, as debris flies through the hallway.36. TOWNOWI STARSHIP
Devil Two, a young hotshot of about sixteen years, miracu-
lously dives his ship through a virtual wall of lazerfire,
and blasts a huge radar disc into dust. Devil Two signals
his navigator, who lets out a whooping cheer as the craft
veers into a victory roll. PILOT LEADER
Great moves, Devil Two. Re-group at point
two, zero one. Coincide, Devil Six. SKYWALKER
Devil One, your map projection shows a
weak point at south portal: niner point
six. Concentrate the attack on that
point. Coordinate.
PILOT LEADER
I see it. It looks good. Devil Five and Devil Three bob and weave in formation
toward a giant transformer jutting from the fort's
surface. DEVIL THREE
I've got a... We're hit. We're hit! PILOT LEADER
Eject...Eject. Babs, Babs, do you read? DEVIL THREE
I'm okay. I can hold it. Clear me
a little, Devil Five. Watch it!
Watch it! Devil Three wobbles a little, then drops away sharply,
plowing into a lazergun emplacement, causing a hideous
series of chain reaction explosions.37. SUB-HALLWAY - ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS
A huge explosion rips a large hole in the ceiling of a sub-
hallway. A-2 and C-3 are in a state of shock as they
scramble through the rubble. There is a constant sound of
creaking and snapping as the sections of the hallway re-
settle in the fortress superstructure. A-2
You're a mindless, useless philosopher.
Come on! Let's go back to work; the
system is all right. C-3
You overweight glob of grease. Quit
following me. Get away! Get away! Suddenly, the hallway lurches, and a dead trooper falls
through a gaping hole in the ceiling. The foot of a carcass
is caught in the rubble and it hangs upside down, staring at
the two robots. A-2 grabs C-3 and they cling to each other
in terror. A-2
We're lost. We're destroyed. Three sharp blasts from an airhorn send the two androids
running for cover in a burned-out doorway. Five grim-
faced troopers riding small rocket platforms pass the
two mechanical men.38. GOVERNOR'S QUARTERS - ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS
The five troopers race through several hallways, and
finally stop in front of an important-looking office
complex. Two officers dismount and enter the complex.
They pass through several heavily guarded doorways
until they reach the main chamber. Seated behind a large
cluttered desk, surrounded by generals and attaches, is
Governor Horus. General Vader paces in front of a row of
blank monitors. The two officers salute General Vader. FIRST OFFICER
All com-link power is out. Twenty-
two transformer sections have been
destroyed. The situation is grave
on all southern levels. Com-link
communication should be repaired
shortly. The officers salute, turn and leave the chamber. The
general turns to Governor Horus, who looks a little
worried. VADER
Don't look so worried. Not even a
Dai could penetrate this fortress.
We've already wiped out most of
their forces. HORUS
If it goes on too long, we'll run
over budget. When do the landings
begin? VADER
As soon as the attack has been
broken: not long. A short, stocky attache salutes the general.
ATTACHE
Contamination has set in on quadrants
B-5 and R-4. All sections are sealed.
We've lost two major power stations
in the southern quadrants. That puts
section 5-1 in serious trouble. The general turns away in controlled anger and embarrass-
ment.39. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The general sits in a glass-enclosed computer station,
watching the battle progress on several monitors. An
officer enters and salutes the general. OFFICER
Analysis reports those ZQ configurations
are definitely power transformers. Every-
thing in the southern sectors of the
fortress is out. SKYWALKER
I'm surprised they are still using exter-
nal power units. It's a definite weak
point. Concentrate on searching for the
main crosslink transformer. The officer exits as Montross rushes in.
MONTROSS
The senate has voted to end the war.
SKYWALKER
They can't do anything without the
King's approval, which gives us a
little time. Have you been able to
regain contact with the King? MONTROSS
No, sir. All ground communications
are jammed. SKYWALKER
Send four men from third squad to
meet the King and escort him back.
Let me know before he arrives. Is
Captain Valor back with the princess? MONTROSS
No, sir. They're long overdue. Pilot Leader checks in over the intercom.
PILOT LEADER
All right, base one, we're in
position. An officer with headphones looks to the general. He
signals to attack.40. TOWNOWI STARSHIPS
All four starships dive in formation toward a main trans-
former area flanked by several solar towers. PILOT LEADER
Hold your fire until we're within point
zero five four. Make it count. Several ack-ack lazers begin to open fire on the approaching
spacecraft. The starships direct their fire at a large
black transformer which when hit spurts bright blue and
white electrical arcs. One of the starships (Devil Five)
explodes and careens out of formation, leaving an erratic
trail of smoke, before eventually crashing into a solar
panel.41. SUB-HALLWAYS - ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS
The impact of the exploding starship can be felt throughout
the giant fortress. The tall gleaming C-3 races through
several corridors, yelling at A-2, who struggles vainly to
keep pace with his stubby mechanical feet. C-3
I don't care what you do, but I'm
getting out. All the power's out.
Those explosions are coming from
the reactor section. This is the
end. Abandon ship! A-2
Our work - we can't leave! It's
desertion. It's not possible.
It's not possible. C-3
Your programming is so limited.
My first order is preservation.
You stay. I'm going to eject
before the whole thing goes up. C-3 breaks open the seal on an emergency lifepod. A
red warning light begins to flash, and a low hum is
heard. The lanky chrome android works his way into
the cramped four-man craft. A-2
These lifepods aren't for us.
It's not right! A new explosion, this time very close, sends dust and
debris through the narrow passageway. Flames lick at
the two robots. The runt-sized A-2 jumps into the
lifepod. A-2
It's the end. Eject. Eject. The safety door snaps shut, and the pod ejects from the
fortress.42. TOWNOWI STARSHIPS
The terrified androids in the lifepod speed away from
the fortress and pass the attacking starships. DEVIL TWO
Object approaching. Attack bearing. DEVIL FOUR
It's a lifepod. Forget it. We've got... Devil Four is hit by lazerfire, and disintegrates, leaving
a trail of flaming particles. The two remaining craft
continue the assault. Devil Two and Pilot Leader watch
the remains of Devil Four disappear. The general appears
over one of the monitors. SKYWALKER
Analysis indicates transformer code
zero three is the main relay. Hit it,
and the whole thing goes dead. PILOT LEADER
We're on our way.43. GOVERNOR'S QUARTERS - ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS
A row of monitors and the main overhead lights go on, and
a trooper appears on one of the screens. TROOPER
Internal relays operative. All
power restored. All contaminated
areas sealed. An officer appears on another monitor.
OFFICER
Only two enemy craft remain operative.
We calculate victory by zero three
hundred. General Vader switches to another monitor.
VADER
Alert the invasion forces. (turning
to the governor) The planet is ours.
A three-hour war. You expected
longer. Dai or not, we've beaten
him, and the culture is intact. HORUS
A truly great prize for the kingdom.
They have a treasure of biotic science.
Genetics, cloning - they've added two
hundred years to a lifespan. Remember,
you must capture at least one member of
the Royal Family alive. The Townowi
family has ruled this system for ten
thousand years. The people will follow
no other. If the royal line is broken,
there is a good chance the entire
population will destroy themselves and
their knowledge before submitting to our
rule. The general is interrupted by a call on one of the
monitors. OFFICER (on monitor)
We've received a message from the
planet.44. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
General Skywalker watches a giant computer display of
the space fortress mapped by the starships. An aide
approaches. AIDE
Sir! The King's convoy has destroyed
at Caldin. All the bodies were con-
taminated. SKYWALKER
I will audience with the Queen.
Who knows of this? AIDE
Many. It came through civilian
sources. SKYWALKER
Confine Senator Sandage to his
quarters. Use any pretext. Where
is the senator now? Sandage and several other senators enter the computer
station. SANDAGE
Right here, General. It's over.
We've already relayed peace terms
to the kingdom, and they've been
accepted. Your war has ended. The general is angry and stands pointing at the senators.
They jump back, as if the general were pointing a gun at
them. SKYWALKER
Senator, this war isn't over. It's
just begun. I take my commands
from the Royal Family. SANDAGE
The Queen concurs. I have her
written decree. It is to be
implemented immediately. I order
you to cease the attack. SKYWALKER
Not likely. SANDAGE
Treason? Revolution? The people
won't follow you, General, nor will
your troops. I suggest you follow
your orders. General Skywalker stands angrily pondering the situation.
Sandage and the other senators are tense, a little afraid
that he might cut them down on the spot. SANDAGE
Well, General?45. LIFEPOD - GREEN SKY OVER TOWNOWI
The reddish-yellow mass of Townowi seems to engulf the
tiny lifepod containing the two fleeing androids, as it
descends into the greenish atmosphere. A-2
It's desertion. They'll destroy us.
How could this happen? C-3
That's funny. The damage doesn't
look as bad from out here.46. TOWNOWI STARSHIPS
Pilot Leader and Devil Two make a second dive on the now
smoldering transformer area. All firing from the fortress
suddenly stops. Pilot Leader looks back to his navigator,
who is equally puzzled. The two fighters continue to attack
the now silent fortress. DEVIL TWO
I don't get it. What do you
think, Boss? General Skywalker appears on the monitors.
SKYWALKER (with difficulty)
Base one to Devil Leader, scramble code
niner. Break your attack and return to
base. Repeat, break your attack.
Confirm. PILOT LEADER
They're hurt, sir, but they still have
power. We should finish... SKYWALKER
Break off. The war is over. Run on
white lights. Get back here, Mace.
We're going to need you. PILOT LEADER
Confirmed base one. We're on our way.
Did you copy, Devil Two? DEVIL TWO
Roger, Boss. The two starfighters break off the attack and start back
toward the planet. Without warning, the fort directs
concentrated fire at the two starfighters. Devil Two
instantly bursts into flames, then disintegrates. Pilot
Leader's tail section is hit, and the ship pinwheels
toward the planet. Blood covers Pilot Leader's immobile
face. PILOT LEADER'S NAVIGATOR
We're under fire. They're still shooting.
I thought it was over. We're hit! We're
hit! Pilot is dead.... Ejecting. The dead Pilot Leader is jettisoned free of the craft, but
the navigator's eject panel is dead. He struggles with it,
then bangs on the canopy to no avail. The navigator is
still trapped in the craft when it explodes, leaving only
a puff of pink smoke reflected in the rim light of the
planet.47. DESERT NEAR OUTPOST - TOWNOWI
Pilot Leader's dead body drifts toward his arid mother-
planet. Automatic rockets kick in occasionally to direct
and soften the landing. Two gray-clad troopers stand next
to a military landspeeder, watching the descending air-
warrior through electrobinoculars. Mace's corpse hits the
ground rather hard, creating a whirlwind of dust, and the
two troopers rush over to the pilot. The younger of the
two troopers, a young boy in his teens, cradles the dead
starpilot in his arms and begins to cry.48. WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
General Skywalker sits alone, meditating in the deserted
war room. Montross approaches the contemplative general. MONTROSS
No sign of Captain Valor or the
princess. There was much damage
in that area. The Queen will see
you at ten hundred. The general doesn't reply.
49. ASSEMBLY - DEPARTURE AREA - ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS
General Vader stands behind a row of men at computer
control panels overlooking a huge assembly of troop,
tanks, and transports. A commander reports to the general. COMMANDER
All enemy craft destroyed. First
and fifth division troops and
equipment standing by. The general gives a sly smile of approval and takes a
microphone from one of the computer technicians. He
speaks to the troops and pilots waiting in their huge
war machines for the invasion order. VADER
The war is won. With the conquering
of this system, we have ushered in a
new millennium for the New Galactic
Kingdom which will echo throughout the
universe. Our reward is the knowledge
this system possesses. This planet
must be controlled with a minimum
of force, but you must not think
lightly of this enemy. They have
exacted a heavy toll. Today you will
make the kingdom complete. Do so with
pride and care. Vader puts down the mike, and turns to his commander.
VADER
Let the invasion begin.50. EDGE OF THE DUNE SEA - TOWNOWI
KUROLAND, or "No-Man's Land," where the rugged desert
mesas meet the foreboding dune sea. The two helpless astro
robots kick up clouds of dust as they clumsily work their
way across the desert coastline. The short A-2 struggles
desperately to keep up with the long-legged C-3. A-2
It's not possible. We're not
built for this. You're nothing
more than a dim-witted, emotion
brained intellectual. Why you
were created is beyond my logic
systems. Thanks to you, we're
now deserters, and will probably
be destroyed on sight. And on
top of that, you're going the
wrong way! All this filth is
getting... The towering C-3 stops short and turns on the blabbering
mechanical runt. C-3
I've had enough of you, you
pragmatic, nearsighted scrap
pile. You go your own way. He picks up the tiny robot and tosses him several feet into
a large sand dune. C-3 starts off in the direction of the
dune sea. A-2 struggles to his feet and shakes a metallic
claw arm at his disappearing ex-partner. A-2
You'll be malfunctioning within a
day. You're going the wrong way,
but your way is always the wrong
way. C-3 stops and yells to the smaller android.
C-3
And don't let me catch you following
me, begging for help, because you
won't get it from me. A-2's reply is a rather rude sound, which only an electronic
person could make. He turns and trudges off in the opposite
direction into the rocky desert mesas.51. DUNE SEA - TOWNOWI
C-3, hot and tired, struggles up over the ridge of the dune,
only to find more dunes, which seem to go on for endless
miles. He looks back in the direction he came. C-3
You little malfunctioning twerp.
This is all your fault. You tricked
me into going this way, but you'll do
no better! He sits in a huff of anger and frustration, knocking the
sand from his joints.52. DESERT MESA - TOWNOWI
A-2 stumbles through a narrow canyon until he climbs over
a small boulder and sees before him a sight he first thinks
is a mirage. Nestled in a rock formation is a deserted
landspeeder. Once the little robot is convinced that he
is alone, he approaches the battered speeder and begins to
analyze it. He climbs into the pilot's seat and attempts
to start the unfamiliar transport. He hears a sound and
stops for a moment. He sees nothing, so he continues to
fiddle with the control panel until the speeder lurches
forward with a start, banging into a large rock. The
stubby android is shaken, but neither he nor the speeder
seems to be damaged. Shivers run down A-2's metal spine, and again he has an
eerie feeling that he is being watched. He slowly looks
around and sees a large man, Captain Valor, standing
directly behind him. He is startled, then terrified. JUSTIN
Where is your master? The little robot clicks and rattles, but doesn't speak.
JUSTIN (Cont.)
Can't you speak? How do you relate
your data? You're of Karollian manu-
facture. You should be able to talk.
Are you damaged? Valor pokes at the machine but doesn't see any damage.
A-2 eyes him suspiciously. The robot turns with a start
and discovers a young girl, Princess Zara, has been
standing next to him for some time. PRINCESS (sarcastically)
Well, General, who's your friend? JUSTIN
I don't know. He doesn't seem to
be able to talk. Damaged, probably...
Jettisoned from a damaged ship... PRINCESS
What do you intend to do with it? JUSTIN
We'll take it with us. Could be a
storehouse of valuable information. Justin guides the android into the small luggage area
behind the front seat, then hops into the driver's seat. PRINCESS
I don't want to ride with that thing.
I order you to destroy it immediately. JUSTIN
Get in! We've got to hurry if we're
going to get across the "dunehedge"
by nightfall. You're coming, one way
or the other. Will you join us peace-
ably? The princess reluctantly gets into the speeder, and it starts
with a jolt.53. LANDSPEEDER - DESERT MESAS - TOWNOWI
The speeder flies along, a foot or so above the landscape.
PRINCESS
You are such a barbarian. I'll have
my father cut you into little pieces
when we get back...and I'll take
pleasure in feeding you to the Gonthas,
a little bit each day. I may save your
eyes though. I'll have them petrified
and made into a necklace. JUSTIN
Your sweetness is only surpassed by your
beauty. Just try to remember, I'm only
following orders. PRINCESS
To beat and abuse me?
JUSTIN
I'm afraid I've only learned one way
to treat wild animals. A-2 thrashes about, trying to relieve the pressure on his
cramped legs. PRINCESS
You stay out of this.54. DUNE SEA
C-3 struggles to the top of a large dune. He is dirty and
hot. His plight seems hopeless. He searches the horizon
for any sign of life. A glint of reflected light in the
distance reveals an object speeding toward him. The
chrome android waves frantically and yells at the
approaching speeder. The sleek landspeeder races past
him about a hundred yards away. He runs after it,
screaming in desperation, until he stumbles and falls
head over heels down an enormous sand dune. Silently,
the speeder sweeps around in a circle and stops behind
the immobile robot. Valor jumps out of the speeder and
is quickly followed by A-2. PRINCESS
We're in a hurry, remember! If
you're going to stop for every
unfortunate along the way, we'll
never get back. We're lucky you
got the speeder running as it is. A-2 waddles up to his fallen partner and starts pulling on
his leg, then runs up and starts pulling on his arm. A-2
Function! Function! It's me.
Come on, function. VALOR
Well, my little friend, you've
found your tongue. A-2
We must help him. We've been
lost. VALOR
Where did you come from? The little robot runs around his fallen partner giving him
small electric charges from his claw hand. C-3 shudders
from head to toe, then regains consciousness. C-3
What happened? A-2
You're overheated. VALOR
Where did you come from? A-2
We were jettisoned from six twenty-
nine P.R. one. VALOR
I'm unfamiliar with that ship.
What type is it? C-3
It's a class M station, not a
conventional craft. C-3 then stands and shakes the young Dai's hand.
C-3
I'm C-3, Human-Cyborg Relations.
Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Captain valor and the two robots walk back to the speeder.
55. LANDSPEEDER - DESERT CANYON - TWONOWI
Both A-2 and C-3 are stuffed into the tiny luggage com-
partment. It is late in the day when the speeder rumbles
to a stop in a small desert canyon surrounded by steep
cliffs and broken boulders. JUSTIN
We'll rest here. C-3
At last. The transport is welcome
but my joints are frozen. Everyone climbs out of the low-slung speeder. Valor
watches the two androids as they stretch their mechanical
limbs. A-2
I've got a bad case of dust contami-
nation. I can barely move. C-3
What a foresaken place this is. We
seem to be made to suffer. It's
our lot in life. Sir, could you
tell...? C-3 turns and notices that Valor and the princess have
disappeared. He looks all around. C-3
Where did they go? They've dis-
appeared. A-2
Maybe they were attacked.
I sense danger!56. HIDDEN FORTRESS ENTRANCE - DESERT CANYON - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor and Princess Zara hurry through a maze of
large boulders until they reach a sheer rock face. Valor
looks around to see if they were followed. Suddenly a
large section of the rock slides away revealing a well-
lit corridor carved out of the rock. They enter and are
greeted by two jubilant guards. Valor gives them some
orders and points in the direction of the speeder. The
secret rock door silently slides closed.57. MAIN HALLWAY - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor and the princess are greeted by General
Skywalker and Montross. They bow before the princess. PRINCESS (angrily pointing at Valor)
General, I want you to do something
with this...this barbarian. Where's
my father? GENERAL
The King is dead, Your Highness. All anger suddenly drains from the princess. She almost
timidly asks the next question. PRINCESS
My mother?... and brothers? GENERAL
She's here. She's safe, so are your
brothers. They're in the main chamber. Zara, now looking more like a frightened young girl than
a vindictive princess, runs down the hallway toward the
main chamber. She vainly attempts to hold back the tears.58. DESERT CANYON - TOWNOWI
The two puzzled androids sit on the landspeeder, pondering
the disappearance of their saviour. C-3
Do you suppose we're in danger? A-2
The logic of this environment
escapes me. As night begins to fall, and the shadows begin to lengthen,
the two robots begin to get a little edgy. The sound of
approaching feet startles A-2, and he ducks behind his
taller friend. Two guards approach the robots. GUARD
You will remain calm, and you will
remain here. C-3
Certainly. I'm C-3, Human Cyborg
Relations. Your kindness is greatly
appreciated. A-2 sits rather suspiciously behind his extroverted friend.
59. ROYAL CHAMBER - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
General Skywalker bows low before Princess Zara. She sits
on a raised platform, dressed in the royal robes of a
planetary ruler. The Queen sits off to one side on a
smaller platform. The princess waits for a few moments
before she allows the general to rise. QUEEN
The senate has been corrupted. SKYWALKER
They cannot rule without your
wish. QUEEN
I rule by marriage. With the King
dead, I am not strong enough to stop
them. Zara is now the true Queen.
She must be protected. The line must
be preserved. I am placing the
future of our people in your hands.
You must deliver Zara and her
brothers to the OPHUCHI System.
They will be safe there. General,
you must understand. I had no
alternative but to condone an end
to the hostilities. I deeply
believe your campaign could have
been successful, but there are
things that... SKYWALKER
I understand, Your Highness. QUEEN
The chrome companies on Ophuchi have
offered to supply you with the men
and ships necessary to return Zara
to the throne. SKYWALKER
Can the chrome companies be trusted? QUEEN
The price for their cooperation is
high. It is waiting for you in
Med Center blue. Guard it as you
would the princess herself. No-one
must know of this mission. There
are those among the trusted who
would wish us ill. Take only two
of your best officers with you, the
most loyal. May the force of others
be with you. ZARA
Mother, you must not stay. QUEEN
I am too old for such a journey. The
kingdom already controls the space-
port cities. You have a long way to
travel. It won't be easy. SKYWALKER
We will have to travel in disguise.
I must have full command. No-one
can suspect wealth or royal training.
I fear the new Queen will not stand
for this. ZARA
Do not put words into my mouth.
I will stand for what is necessary. The general simply smiles.
60. SUB-HALLWAY - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The general walks briskly through an isolated hallway,
closely followed by Montross. SKYWALKER
How is Captain Oxus' recovery? MONTROSS
Very good; he's up and around. SKYWALKER
Fine! Have Oxus and...ah, Captain
Valor report at zero three hundred.
I want two converted transports,
agricultural type, and two days'
provisions, travel papers, weapons.
Contact Han Solo at the Gordon
spaceport. I'll talk to him...with
speed! Montross turns and rushes down another hallway.
61. MEDICAL CENTER BLUE - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The general enters a stark white waiting area filled
with scholarly looking gentlemen. An attendant greets
General Skywalker and takes him into a small observation
chamber overlooking a large operating theatre. An
elderly doctor greets him. DOCTOR
Good to see you, General. I'm afraid
we're not quite ready yet. Thank God
you'll be the one taking them, though. An attendant brings in one of the scholars from the waiting
area and places him on a large operating table surrounded
by strange looking equipment. An ominous looking clamp is
placed on the man's head. SKYWALKER
How many are going? DOCTOR
Thirty-three of the greatest scientific
minds in our system...A high price for
freedom. SKYWALKER
Thirty-three scientists! Transporting
a group that size, undetected... I don't... DOCTOR
Don't worry, General. All you'll be
taking are their minds. The doctor moves over to a safe-like cabinet guarded by
two attendants. The doctor gingerly picks up a small
clear vial filled with gray fluid. It has a label which
reads: Faubun, Astro-dynamics. In the background , the
scholar on the operating table is undergoing a form of
mechanized brain surgery. SKYWALKER
"Bloodory's distillation?" DOCTOR
Yes. It has been greatly perfected.
The brain is condensed into five
ounces of fluid. Cloning cell samples
are included so that a structural
duplicate of the scientist can be
reproduced. When the duplicate child
reaches the age of six, he or she
begins a series of injections of the
brain fluid. By the age of ten years,
they have received all the knowledge
and memory of an experienced scientist:
an old mind in a young body. We have
prepared a special shock belt to carry
the vials. In the background, the limp body of the scholar on the
operating table is removed, and another scientist is
escorted into the operating threatre. Dr. Bloodory, a
portly doctor in his forties, enters the room and shakes
hands with the general. DOCTOR
General, this is Dr. Bloodory.
He'll be making the trip with
you. BLOODORY
It's an honor to meet you, General.
I'm sure I couldn't be in safer
hands.
SKYWALKER
The chrome companies are exacting
a high price indeed! Politics will
be the ruin of us all. BLOODORY
Careful. If we could rid ourselves
of the politicians, generals would
no longer be necessary. DOCTOR
We should be ready by zero three
hundred. The doctors exit, leaving the general alone to watch the
huge machine extract another brain.62. SPACEPORT - OBSERVATION DECK - TOWNOWI
Governor Horus, General Vader walk down a boarding ramp to
an observation deck overlooking the conquered city of
Gordon. They are followed by a number of aides and officers
from the royal fleet. Below them, air tanks and other
military equipment and supplies are being unloaded. VADER
Not much of a planet. HORUS
Darth, you've done well. Do you
think you will have the Royal
Family by nightfall? VADER
An advance expedition is already
on its way to their underground
hideaway. They should reach it
by nightfall, but only if this
Count Sandage can be trusted. HORUS
A man hungry for power can always
be trusted... to betray those in
power. I'm sure his information
is correct.63. HIDDEN FORTRESS CANYON -TOWNOWI
The huge rock face of the canyon opens, and two shabby
agricultural landspeeders are pushed into the late after-
noon sun. A-2 and C-3 stand on the far side of the canyon
with their guards watching in amazement. The general and
Captain Valor walk behind the men pushing the landspeeder. SKYWALKER
We'll take them with us. They
know more about that fortress
than any ten men. They will be
very useful. JUSTIN
Can they be trusted? SKYWALKER
Loyalty can't be programmed.
They can be trusted never to
harm a living creature, and to
always give accurate information
as they know it, to anyone who
asks. You just have to remember
not to tell them anything that
you don't want to fall into the
wrong hands. The general approaches the two robots. A-2 shyly moves
around his taller companion. SKYWALKER
Greetings. I'm Luke: Agricultural
Engineering. We're going to be
travelling together. You're going
with us to help set up a hortastation
on KANDALAR. C-3 shakes hands with the general.
C-3
I'm C-3: Human Cyborg Relations.
Your kindness is greatly appreciated. C-3 and the general both look down at A-2. C-3 gives the
smaller android a little kick. A-2
A-2: Fusion Repair. SKYWALKER
Load them into one of the speeders. Captain Oxus, walking with a slight limp, emerges from the
underground fortress with the Royal Family. A small group
of guards and aides are lined up, standing at attention.
The two young princes, Oeta and Puck, hug and kiss their
mother good-bye, then jump into the back of the larger
four-man speeder. The princess bows before her mother,
then embraces her. Tears roll down her cheeks. Her
mother wipes them away. QUEEN
You must learn strength. The princess turns and moves to the larger speeder where
she is helped aboard by Captain Valor. PRINCESS (fuming)
I don't need your help, thank you. She gives the general an angry look.
SKYWALKER
I'm afraid he's necessary. A commotion erupts at the mouth of the underground fortress.
Count Sandage, several senators and ten to twelve troopers
rush into the canyon and block the speeders. SANDAGE
Where are you going? What is
this? In one quick movement the general moves between Sandage and
the Queen. Oxus and Valor assume defensive positions in
front of the princess and her brothers. QUEEN
Zara and the boys are being taken to
safety. It is my wish. SANDAGE
The King has assured their safety.
They must stay. QUEEN
It is not my wish.... SANDAGE
General, you've gone too far this
time. (to the troops) Arrest him. Five troops start to move on the general, as Sandage draws
his lazerpistol. Before anyone can complete his action, the
general ignites his lazersword and cuts the senator in two.
He drops to the ground in a heap, and the approaching troops
stop in their tracks. QUEEN
Stop this! The general, Valor, and Oxus replace their swords, and bow
low to the Queen. All of the troops, senators, and aides
do the same. The formalness of the occasion is broken when
the Queen embraces the general. She then turns and embraces
each of the captains. They are both flustered, and somewhat
embarrassed.
QUEEN
May the force of others be with you. The general and his captains head for the speeders, while
the Queen and all the others return to the underground
fortress.64. DESERT BLUFF - TOWNOWI
The two speeders edge their way onto a bluff overlooking the
hidden fortress canyon. They stop for one last reflective
moment. Forced to leave their closest friends and relatives,
the group is deeply moved. The two robots, for the most
part, are puzzled. Suddenly, there is a huge atomic flash,
followed by a loud rumble, and the entire canyon collapses
into a large crater. The group quietly watches the dust
settle. The hidden fortress and all its inhabitants have
been destroyed. The general watches the princess, who
appears to take it well. SKYWALKER
It was the only way we could be
safe from treachery.65. DUNE SEA - TOWNOWI
The two sleek landspeeders glide effortlessly through the
vast hills and valleys of the dune sea. At the base of the
towering ridge, the four-man speeder stops. The smaller
speeders, with Valor and the two robots, makes its way to the
top of the ridge. Captain Valor stops the speeder just short
of the top of the ridge. He gets out and continues the rest
of the way on foot. The young captain peeks over the ridge
into the canyon below. Muted sounds and large dust clouds
rise from the canyon floor. Valor immediately ducks back
behind the ridge with an amazed look on his face. He
quickly returns to the speeder and picks up the intercom. JUSTIN
Sir, you'd better take a look at
this. But come easy. The four-man speeder starts with a crack and slowly moves
up the side of the imposing dune. It stops next to the
smaller speeder. The general and Oxus get out and make
their way to the top of the ridge where they join Valor.
Far in the distance, crossing the endless dune sea, is the
royal invasion army. It is immense. A convoy of giant
tanks, troop carriers, and supply ships stretch from
horizon to horizon. Cavalry, mounted on giant dunebirds
ride the line from one end of the convoy to the other.
Hundreds of troops ride one-man jetsticks in precision
formation. Their lances form a giant pin-cushion. It is
an awesome sight. SKYWALKER
They're coming from the spaceport at
Anchorhead, which means they control
everything between here and the space-
port at Gordon. JUSTIN
Can we go around them? SKYWALKER
No. We'll have to wait for them to
pass. Captain Valor, see if you can
monitor any of their communications
on the com-link in the big speeder. Valor returns to the speeder. He collapses in the large
speeder next to the princess and flips on the com-link
radio, moving back and forth across the dial. PRINCESS
Must you do that? Valor smiles rather sarcastically.
JUSTIN
Orders... The invasion force has cut
us off. We'll probably be here for
some time. You ought to stretch a
bit. PRINCESS
Is that a command, General? Maybe I
feel like watching after my brothers. Valor looks back at the two sleeping boys.
JUSTIN
They're not going anywhere. They're
asleep. PRINCESS
I want to stay with them.66. LIBRARY - PALACE OF LITE - TOWNOWI
The King's old library has been converted into an office
for General Vader. He is sitting behind his desk as
Captain Dodona of the Lettow legions enters and salutes.
The legionnaire is dressed in the fascist black and chrome
uniform of the legendary Lettow One Hundred. The general
returns his salute. VADER
Welcome, Captain Dodona. Your
exploits are legendary. I have
long waited to meet you. If there
is any way I can assist you, my
entire command is at your bidding. DODONA
I want a tie-in to your computer
network, a control center, and
communication access. VADER
Right away! I'll also transfer
all information we have on the general.
His command post was destroyed, but we
believe he is still alive. Do you
really believe he's a Dai? DODONA
If he was not a Dai I wouldn't be
here.67. WASTELAND - TOWNOWI
The speeders make their way across the gray desert. It is
dawn. The twin suns have yet to rise in the green sky. The
speeders are coated with dust and grime, indicating that
they have travelled far. The two captains drive through the
night as everyone else sleeps. Valor calls Oxus on the
intercom. JUSTIN
How are your fuel packs? I'm reading
minus four. OXUS
I'm too low to transfer any. The general, who appeared to be asleep, opens his eyes, and
takes the microphone from Oxus. SKYWALKER
There is a fuel station fourteen
degrees by two meters. The occu-
pation force should have control
of it by now, so hide your weapons,
but keep them within reach.68. FUEL STATION - TOWNOWI
A series of low concrete structures rise out of the desert.
The speeders stop in front of an old weather-beaten block
house. The rusted hulk of a landspeeder lies half-buried
to one side of the building. Valor and Oxus jump out of the
speeder and go into the block house.69. INTERIOR - FUEL STATION - TOWNOWI
The two young captains, dressed as farmers, enter the dingy
little fuel station. It is quiet. A few power packs line
the walls and a dismantled speeder rests in the repair bay.
There is a sharp dripping sound coming from the speeder. It
appears that no-one is there. JUSTIN
Greetings! Who's in charge here? They look around the deserted station, but find no attendant.
An eerie quiet pervades the building. OXUS
I don't get it. JUSTIN
You don't have to. It's abandoned. Oxus opens a door leading to a storage area, and stops
short. OXUS
Not quite abandoned. Valor moves to the doorway and sees the attendant, his wife,
and small daughter hanging upside down, tortured to death.
Oxus cuts them down. OXUS
They shouldn't have resisted. Valor grabs two power packs from the shelf.
JUSTIN
Help me with these power packs.
We'd better move out of here. Oxus covers the family with an old work tarp. He bows to
the dead, then reluctantly grabs a couple of power packs
and they start for the door. Oxus stops for a moment. OXUS
Hear that? Someone's here. (yelling)
We're friends. Show yourself.
Silence. Oxus shrugs his shoulders and they start out the
door, only to run straight into a burly stormtrooper. STORMTROOPER
Get out of here!70. FUEL STATION - TOWNOWI
Oxus and Valor are pulled out of the doorway and shoved into
the center of a group of fifteen or twenty royal storm-
troopers who have surrounded the two speeders. Several
troops have pulled General Skywalker out of the speeder. He
acts senile, like a man twice his age. SKYWALKER
I'm all right. I can still move
about by myself. A rough looking sergeant grabs Captain Oxus.
SERGEANT
What are you doing here?
OXUS
We're out of power, sir. SERGEANT
Let me see your passes! OXUS
I have it here, somewhere. We've
been relocated to a hortastation,
by royal order... Oxus fumbles to retrieve something from his pocket, and
eventually pulls out a small round disc. The sergeant
puts the disc in a small portable reader. Various computer
readouts are displayed on the monitor. Valor starts to put
a power pack into one of the speeders. SERGEANT
What are you doing there? All
power has been restricted. SKYWALKER
We've run out. We must have power,
or be forced to stay here and
become your responsibilities. The sergeant thinks about this for a moment as the old
wise general watches him. Tension fills the air. Valor
shuffles around to a position where he can reach his weapon.
A trooper hands the sergeant a message. SERGEANT (to Oxus)
Take only two of those power packs
and then move out quickly. The sergeant hurries to a military craft, where he takes a
call on an intercom. General Skywalker and his two young
captains load the remaining power packs into the speeder
and roar away from the station.71. WASTELAND - TOWNOWI
The speeders race along through the rocky desert wasteland.
The general speaks into the intercom to Valor SKYWALKER
Keep a close watch. If that sergeant
runs an analysis on those passes we
might be seeing him again. We should
be safely inside Gordon within the day. Everyone is in good spirits. The princess and her young
brothers sing a Townowi melody, which is transmitted to Valor
in the smaller speeder. The general takes little Puck, and
lets him sit on his lap in the forward compartment of the
speeder. A-2 flexes C-3's arm back and forth attempting
to discover the cause of a loud squeak. A-2
Oilar doesn't seem to help at all. C-3
It's all this filth and dust. This
environment is murderous. Valor notices a small speck on the horizon.
JUSTIN (into intercom)
Object approaching, bearing three
point two. The general looks through an electrotelescope mounted in the
speeder. He spots a distant row of troopers riding strange
dune birds. SKYWALKER (to Justin)
It's a patrol. It could mean trouble.
We'd better split up. You stay on a
direct course. We'll meet you at the
western edge of ravine 23-64. Stay in
contact. The larger speeder makes a sharp left turn, speeding off
across a deep ravine. Valor can begin to distinguish the
approaching troopers. JUSTIN
It looks like there are ten of them.
They're heading right for me. Wait
a second. They've disappeared. I've
lost them. SKYWALKER
Continue on ahead.72. WASTELAND LAKEBED - TOWNOWI
Oxus deftly maneuvers the bulky speeder through a narrow
boulder-strewn ravine. They eventually come out on a dry
lake bed, where they stop. Standing not more than a hundred
feet away, apparantly waiting for the speeder, are five
royal troops on their dune birds. SKYWALKER
We've found them, five of them,
anyway. Watch yourself. The troops slowly ride their huge birds over to the speeder
and dismount. The officer in charge is a vicious looking
warrior with a large scar across his face. OFFICER
Let me see your passes. Oxus hands him the small pass disc, and he places it in his
reader. He studies the computer readout for a few moments
and then returns the disc to Oxus. OFFICER
Have you seen any other transports
in this area? SKYWALKER
We saw two heading south. Going
towards Ansel, looked like to me. OFFICER
All right. Be on your way. The officer mounts his dune bird, and the patrol moves away.
Oxus winks at the princess and smiles at the general, as
the speeder starts off across the dry lake. The general
fiddles with the intercom. SKYWALKER
Captain Valor, are you clear? JUSTIN
I have five troopers approaching.
Any problem your end? SKYWALKER
We came through all right. You
shouldn't have any trouble, but stay
alert. JUSTIN
Best wishes! Here they come. Everyone rides along in silence, a little worried about
Captain Valor, especially the princess. PRINCESS
Do you think he'll be all right? SKYWALKER
He can take care of himself. Oeta is looking out the back window of the speeder.
OETA
Hey look! They're coming back. Everyone looks to see the patrol quickly gaining on them.
SKYWALKER
Stop! They're faster. Get
your weapon. The speeder screeches to a halt in a cloud of dust. The
general and his captain jump from the transport with lazer-
pistols drawn. The patrol bears down on them, swords drawn,
at full charge. Both the general and Oxus fire. Two of the
troopers and their dunebirds explode in a cloud of smoke.
The remaining three troopers are upon the duo in a matter
of seconds. The general ignites his lazersword and cuts down
two of the troops as they pass. The last turns his bird
around before reaching the speeder, and hightails it back
towards the ravine. The general jumps onto one of the
riderless dunebirds and takes off in pursuit. Oxus checks
the dead troopers.73. WASTELAND RAVINE - TOWNOWI
The general rides at breakneck speed after the fleeing
trooper. His lazersword is raised high over his head, ready
to deal a deathblow. The lumbering birds race through the
winding ravine.74. WASTELAND RAVINE - TOWNOWI
The intercom warning buzzer begins to scream. Oxus rushes
for it but the princess gets there first.
PRINCESS
Are you all right? JUSTIN
Two riders heading your way. I
got three, but two got away.
Watch yourselves!75. WASTELAND RAVINE - TOWNOWI
The general is riding neck and neck with the trooper. He
swiftly brings his sword down and the trooper drops from
his saddle. The momentum of his charge carries the general
around a bend in the ravine and right inTO the path of two
more troops charging down on him. The two troopers are
taken by surprise. They stop their birds and so does the
general. They stand there, about fifty yards apart, sizing
up each other. Suddenly, the two troopers start for the Dai
warrior at full speed. The general raises his sword and
starts for them. The troopers are no match for the general
who kills them both before they are even able to swing their
swords.76. WASTELAND LAKEBED - TOWNOWI
Valor stops near the larger landspeeder and gets out. He
is wounded. Blood streams from his left arm. Oxus rushes
to help him. The princess shows a great deal ofconcern. OXUS
It looks worse than it is. You'll
be all right. Oxus motions to the princess, who looks a little relieved.
OXUS
Bring me the med aid pack. PRINCESS
It he was clumsy enough to get hurt,
maybe we ought to let him bleed to
death. She hands Oxus the kit, as the general rides up and dis-
mounts. He moves to Valor. SKYWALKER
You missed two. JUSTIN
I know. I couldn't... SKYWALKER
Don't let it happen again.
We'd better move out. They might
have reported in.77. CONTROL ROOM - PALACE OF LITE - TOWNOWI
The dark and sinister Dodona moves several markers on a
large map readout to form a line from the destroyed under-
ground fortress to the spaceport at Gordon. An aide enters
with General Vader. AIDE
The patrol was lost, sir. All
ten of them. DODONA
It's to be expected. VADER
Have you found them? DODONA
They're heading for the spaceport
at Gordon. I'm going there. Have
all security doubled. Make it an
alert.78. THE OUTSKIRTS OF GORDON - TOWNOWI
The speeders stop on a bluff overlooking a small cantina on
the outskirts of Gordon. The spaceport can be seen in the
distance. The general and Captain Oxus walk over to the
smaller speeder. Valor helps the two androids out of their
cramped quarters. C-3
Your kindness is greatly appreciated. JUSTIN (to Skywalker)
I'm fit enough to... The general gives him a hard look and he shuts up. Oxus
and the general climb into the speeder. SKYWALKER
We'll make contact at zero four
hundred. If we're not back by
fifty-five forty, get worried. The speeder starts off toward the cantina.
79. SPACEPORT CANTINA - TOWNOWI
The speeder pulls up in front of the low blockhouse style
cantina. Various strange forms of transport are parked out-
side the bar. SKYWALKER
Take care here. If there is any
trouble, get back to the others. The general and Oxus enter the shabby cantina. The murky
little den is filled with a startling array of weird and
exotic alien creatures, laughing at the bar. At first, the
sight is horrifying. One-eyed, thousand-eyed, slimy, furry,
scaly armed creatures with tentacles and claws huddle over
drinks. The general looks over the patrons, but does not
see the contact, Han Solo. A large multiple-eyed creature
shoves the general. CREATURE
Assha dughi wouldugga? The general tries to ignore the creature and turns back to
his drink. A short grubby looking human and an even
smaller rodent-like creature join the first creature. HUMAN
He doesn't like you. SKYWALKER
I understood him. HUMAN
I don't like you either. SKYWALKER
I'm sorry. The big creature is getting agitated and yells at the
general. HUMAN
Don't insult us. You just watch
yourself. We're wanted men. I
have the death sentence on twelve
systems. SKYWALKER
I'll be careful then. HUMAN
You'll be dead. The short rodent yells something and everything at the bar
moves away. The general assumes a defensive position. His
three adversaries ready their weapons. SKYWALKER
You insist on a fight then? HUMAN
Just try and kill us. SKYWALKER
It will hurt a little. HUMAN
We aren't cowards. SKYWALKER
Then it can't be helped. The general's lazersword sparks to life. An arm lies on the
floor. The rodent is cut in two and the large multiple-
eyed creature lies doubled, cut from chin to groin. The
general with quiet dignity replaces his sword in its sheath.
The entire fight has lasted only a matter of seconds. A
figure stands in the doorway watching the general. As soon
as the general notices him, he leaves. The cantina goes back
to normal, as if nothing had happened, although the general
is given a respectable amount of room at the bar. The Dai
finishes his drink and then leaves. Captain Oxus follows.80. SPACEPORT ALLEYWAY - GORDON - TOWNOWI
General Skywalker embraces Han Solo, the underground contact.
Han is a huge green skinned monster with no nose and large
gills. HAN
You old stardog. Took a war to get
you out here... Oxus arrives with Captain Valor, the princess, and her
brothers, and the two puzzled androids. SKYWALKER
It's been too long. We've been through
much together. It will be good to have
you out of retirement and back at my
side. How is General Valor? (putting
his arm around the young Captain Valor)
This is his son. HAN
You're all the old boy will talk about.
He's still holding up. Come, let's get
off the street. The group enters a small doorway at the far end of the alley-
way. On the main street, within view of the doorway, giant
royal airtanks and other military hardware rumble through
the city. Starving refugees sit in the gutter watching the
immense display of force with a mixture of awe and terror.
The princess stops for a moment and stares at her people,
watching the might of the kingdom. The general escorts her
through the doorway with the others.81. SLUM DWELLING - LIVING AREA - TOWNOWI
The seedy dwelling is dark and dingy. The group is greeted
by three underground leaders, and the old Dai, Akira Valor.
Justin embraces his father as the underground leaders bow
before the princess.82. SLUM DWELLING - DINING AREA - TOWNOWI
The princess walks through the dining area, followed by Oxus
and Valor, who carry the two sleeping princes. The general
sits at a large table finishing dinner with Han, Akira,
and the three underground leaders. Oxus returns from the
bedroom. SKYWALKER (to Oxus)
Captain, why don't you take the
androids into the other room for
a game of chess? I'm sure they'd
enjoy it. C-3
A wonderful idea. Your kindness
is greatly appreciated. Oxus escorts the two robots into the next room. DATOS, a
thin wizened old man, seems greatly relieved. DATOS
You're taking a great risk travelling
with them. This whole operation
sounds bad to me. I don't trust the
chrome companies. Time is growing
short. The King's attempts at control
have already caused a great deal of
suffering to our people. OCCO, a brash young rebel about the same age as Captain
Valor slams his fist on the table. OCCO
It must happen now! We are ready.
Each day the royal S.B.T. finds and
destroys a few more in the organiza-
tion. We cannot wait any longer. SKYWALKER
Any uprising without a coordinated
attack on the death star is out of
the question. HAN
He's right. As long as it's
operational, any action down here
would be meaningless. We must
proceed as planned. Are the
arrangements secure? QUIST, the third member of the underground, sparks to life
and places several discs and badges on the table. QUIST
All passenger transport has been
suspended, so we've arranged for
you to travel as the crew of a
Baltarian freighter. The boys
will have to be placed in suspended
animation and hidden in shielded
micropacks. It's the only way we
will be able to get them past the
scanners. DATOS
Were you able to aquire the necessary
power packs? QUIST
It's become a serious problem. All
power supplies have been restricted.
S-4 units are impossible to come by. HAN
I know an agent who might be able to
acquire them for us. I'll check with
him. It will be risky, but we've no
other choice.83. SPACEPORT OBSERVATION DECK - TOWNOWI
The dark figure of Dodona stands overlooking a group of
Townowi partisans who are being tortured in the plaza below.
Two royal officers are finishing a report to the evil legion-
naire. They salute smartly, then leave the observation
balcony passing KURO, one of General Vader's aides, who
approaches Dodona and bows low before him. Kuro and the
legionnaire carry on an animated conversation; it is
inaudible over the screams of the tortured partisans.84. SLUM DWELLING - ALLEYWAY - TOWNOWI
Residents glance fearfully from their windows as six royal
stormtroopers make their way through the crowded slum alley-
way. Han Solo and Captain Valor move cautiously past the
royal patrol and disappear into the shabby hideout of the
partisan underground.85. SLUM DWELLING - MAIN AREA - TOWNOWI
The two men enter the dingy main room of the slum dwelling
and are immediately attacked by Oeta, wielding a toy sword.
Valor good-naturedly fends off the young prince as Han, in
a more serious mood, goes into the other room. A-2 and C-3
are helping Puck put together a block-like puzzle. Princess
Zara comes in to see what all the commotion is about, just
as the young captain grabs Oeta by the foot and holds him
upside-down. Valor and Oeta are laughing uproariously.
Zara gives the captain a stern disapproving look, then
returns to the other room.86. SLUM DWELLING - DINING AREA - TOWNOWI
General Skywalker, Captain Oxus, and Datos are in the process
of assembling two micropacks on the kitchen table. Han pulls
a small silver powerpack from his pocket, and places it on
the table. The old Dai, Akira Valor, reaches over with his
one good arm and takes it. He inspects it carefully.
Princess Zara sits quietly behind the general. HAN
We could only get one unit. Their
methods are proving to be very
effective. Akira places the powerpack back on the table. The pain from
those simple movements shows on his face. AKIRA
This will work fine. HAN
One of the boys will have to stay.
DATOS
We can't hide him for very long.
The risk is too great. Which-
ever boy doesn't go must be des-
troyed. The princess is alarmed, and looks to the general for support.
He gives her an understanding look.
SKYWALKER
Not while they're in my charge.
Find another way to get him through. DATOS
There's no other way. We've
analyzed every possible alter-
native. You can't jeopardize
the enitre... Captain Valor enters the room.
HAN
We have no time for discussion.
The freighters leave at zero
three hundred. We must get
started. Through a break in the door, Oxus watches A-2 and C-3
play with the two young princes. OXUS
What about A-2? Could we loboto-
mize him and use his energy pack? SKYWALKER
They're not compatible. We'd
have to completely change the
system. HAN
It could work. DATOS
There isn't enough time. You can't
do it. AKIRA
You won't have to. My power unit
has more than half life. Use it. The withered Dai opens his tunic revealing a metallic chest
covered with electrodes. With his one good arm he grabs
his chest and rips loose a miniature power unit similar to
the one on the table. Everyone is taken by surprise. The
general and the young Valor both rush to the side of the
dying Dai. The old man turns to his son. AKIRA
Trust my judgment, Son. Serve your
new teacher well. The Dai's breathing becomes more difficult as he turns to
the general. AKIRA (Cont.)
An honorable death, my friend.
May the force of others be with
you. Akira Valor passes on to the other world. Everyone is
stunned. The general breaks the moment of silence. SKYWALKER
May he be welcomed as a man above
men. Take him downstairs. Justin takes his father in his arms and is followed out of
the room by Han and Datos. SKYWALKER
Prepare the boys! We have little
time. Princess Zara and Captain Oxus rush out of the room, as the
general places the power units in the micropacks.87. SLUM DWELLING - MAIN AREA - TOWNOWI
Oeta and Puck are not happy about being dragged away from
their puzzle. Oxus takes the robots into the sleep area. ZARA
Now straighten up, Oeta. Remember,
father expects you to follow his ways.
We are going on a trip. There will be
great danger. You must go to sleep.
When you wake, you will be in a strange
land, so don't be alarmed. OETA
Are you going to sleep too? ZARA
I will be looking after you. Now
be good boys and stand still. Lift
your sleeve. Puck lifts his sleeze and Zara injects him with a sleep
serum. Oxus enters just as the little prince collapses
into a deep sleep. Quick as lightening, he catches the
boy before he can hit the floor. The princess injects
her other brother and he collapses into her arms.88. SLUM DWELLING - DINING AREA - TOWNOWI
The limp bodies of the two young princes are carried in
by Zara and Captain Oxus. They are carefully squeezed
into the hollowed out microcases. Zara pensively watches
as the general expertly attaches electrodes to her
brother's skull. Han and Datos return from the burial
of Akira. The general looks up from his operation. HAN
He is at rest. Are the systems
working all right? SKYWALKER
Full power. Is everything ready? Datos nods yes, as the general closes the case holding Puck.
The strain of watching her brothers placed in suspended
animation is too great for Zara and she retreats into the
main room.89. SLUM DWELLING - MAIN ROOM - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor stands brooding near a window overlooking
the crowded alleyway. He does not acknowledge Zara's
entrance. She walks over to the window and stands next to
the young captain. They are very close but do not touch. ZARA
I'm sorry. He does not respond. She is moved by his sorrow and
starts to touch the side of his face but can't bring her-
self to do it. Her royal training is too strong to let her
show her true affection for Justin. She breaks down and
runs from the room. The young Dai continues his meditation.90. SPACEPORT AT GORDON - SECURITY RAMP - TOWNOWI
The spaceport is very crowded. People rush about in a
panicked rush as loudspeakers blurt out indiscernible
announcements. The Royal Galactic Kingdom is in the process
of changing the boarding procedures and the result is chaos. Many flights are delayed, and people are running to and
fro, switching boarding ramps. Han guides the rebel group,
dressed as a Baltarian crew, through the crowded terminal.
Oxus and Valor carry the large micropacks strapped to their
backs. The robots follow a few paces behind. HAN
They're changing the boarding
procedures. I don't like it. They are swept into a boarding gate and finally reach a
security ramp scan station. There are a great number of
troops and guards standing around the security area. An
officer demands to see their passes and orders. The ten-
sion builds as the officer confers with an aide about the
passes. The aide speaks quietly into a phone. OFFICER
Where are your component receipts? Valor and Oxus hand the officer two additional discs,
which are placed in the computer. A few moments later,
the readout appears and the group is motioned through the
electron scanners. On the other side of the scanner, new
computer discs are issued to the group. The group seems
slightly relieved as they walk through several hallways
leading to where the freighter is docked. Valor moves
next to the general. JUSTIN
I don't like the feel of this. SKYWALKER
Your senses are strong. It's a
very small disruption. JUSTIN
It's a Lettow legionnaire. SKYWALKER
Possibly. Stay alert. Warn
the others. The group walks through the docking links and into the
Baltarian spacecraft. Several royal guards pass them,
and everyone is ready for the suspected trap, but
nothing happens.91. INTERIOR - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
The group stops in a narrow electronic passageway near
the bridge of the ship. Valor and Oxus unstrap the
micropacks containing the two young princes, and check
the voltage packs. OXUS
Little Oeta is losing power faster
than normal. I'd better check it
out.
SKYWALKER
Wait until the situation is secure.
Stay here, and keep on your guard.
Han! The two young captains grow suspicious of several workmen
gathering around the main exit hatch. Han and the general
enter the bridge area. Several crewmen sit at elaborate
controls and computer stations. SKYWALKER
Where is your captain? One of the crewmen directs him to a small chamber above the
bridge. Valor and Oxus strap on their micropacks as more
workmen converge at the main hatch and begin to close it.
The two robots, A-2 and C-3 are confused about what is
going on and wear their gear in anticipation of moving.92. PILOT CHAMBER - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
Han and the general enter the small pilot's chamber and
greet the captain, whose face is hidden in the shadows of
a computer bank. CAPTAIN
Welcome, gentlemen. You must
have had a difficult journey.
We'll be departing shortly.
Four armed troopers silently enter the room behind the two
old Dai; their lazerswords are drawn. CAPTAIN
I have been authorized to accept
payment for the chrome company
cooperation. I assume you've
brought it with you. The captain moves out of the shadows and is revealed to
be Dodona. Instantly, both Han and the general understand
the situation. They turn, drawing their lazerswords in
the move and cut down the four royal troopers. The door
to the chamber instantly seals shut. Dodona hasn't made
any moves and remains unusually calm. The two Dai turn
to face him. DODONA
It's over, gentlemen. The chamber
is sealed. Don't force me to
release the Jai gas. A tone sounds, and Dodona turns to an intercom.
INTERCOM
Situation secure. Prisoners taken to
hold "B"; Twelve casualties... gas
was necessary. Han and the general relax and drop their weapons. The
door silently opens behind them and six guards enter wearing
facemasks. They bind the two Dai with chrome microcuffs. A
satisfied smile creeps across Dodona's face. General Sky-
walker seems unimpressed with the trap. DODONA
At last, it's ended. (to guard) Take
them to hold "G." I don't want them
with the others. Prepare for departure. The troopers escort Han and the general out of the chamber
and down several hallways.93. INTERIOR - BALTARIAN FREIGHTERS - TOWNOWI
Eight troops march Han and the general into the hold of the
ship. They pass near the main exit where A-2 and C-3
stand deserted, looking lost. C-3 sees the general pass in
a nearby hallway C-3
Well, there he is. Come on. The robots waddle off after the Dai prisoners. As the
small procession passes detention cell B where the princess
and the others are being held, Han and the general let out
a horrifying Dai scream and leap to the corridor ceiling,
thrusting their bound wrists into the lighting fixtures.
They land on top of the troops, instantly breaking the
necks of four guards, with expertly placed blows. The
eight surviving guards are momentarily dumbfounded. Han
and the general grab lazerswords from their victims and
swiftly cut down the remaining troops. Han grabs a small
card from one of the dead guards and starts for detention
cell B. SKYWALKER
Watch it! Those are cutters. The general grabs one of the dead troopers and tosses him
against the cell door. Red rays engulf the body and holds
it there. Han then places the card in a slot and the door
silently slides open. Valor and Oxus leap for the dead
guard, then notice the death ray surrounding him. General
Skywalker grabs another body and throws it into the doorway. SKYWALKER
Pass between them! Captain Valor squeezes between the slain guards and is
untouched by the rays. Oxus and the princess quickly follow,
picking up weapons as they leave. JUSTIN
They've taken the cases. SKYWALKER
Are they aware of the boys? OXUS
I don't think so. SKYWALKER
Find them. Use your seeker.
We'll meet you at the main
hatch. Watch yourselves. If
an alarm is given, they'll gas
the entire ship. OXUS
Yes, Sir. Oxus and Valor each take a small humming device from their
utility belts and head down a narrow hallway. The general,
Han, and the princess continue toward the main hatch. A-2
and C-3 have been completely confused by the turn of events.
They eventually follow the general toward the exit hatch.94. ELECTROCLOSET HALLWAY - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
The two young captains reach a storage area of the huge
spacecraft. They watch their seekers as they move along a
row of electroclosets. They quietly sneak past a group of
workmen assembling a large gyrohousing. A second row of
micropacks is searched to no avail. OXUS
If they were discovered, they would
have been sent to a medical station. JUSTIN
There are more storage areas on the
far side.95. MAIN HATCH AREA - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
Han and the general reach the main hatch, closely followed
by Zara and the two robots. Several lights over the hatch
flash on and off. The general cuts a camera off the wall
with his lazersword. HAN
They're going to take off. It's
too late.
SKYWALKER
C-3, come over here! The lanky chrome man approaches the general, who is studying
a complex computer control panel next to the hatch. C-3
Yes sir. May I be of service? SKYWALKER
Get this hatch open. Counterlock
the departure pattern. The robot immediately starts pushing buttons on the panel.
96. ELECTROCLOSET HALLWAY - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor and Oxus reach a second series of electro-
closets. A signal appears on the seekers and Valor cuts
down the door of one of the small cabinets. Oxus stands
guard. Approaching troops are heard in the distance.
Valor quickly rummages through the electropacks until he
spots the familiar cases containing the two boys. OXUS
Troops! Valor straps on one of the backpacks and hands the other
to Oxus, as they duck into a narrow passageway. Four
troops march through a nearby hallway. After they have
passed, the young captain checks to make sure the way is
clear, then runs down a hallway toward the main hatch.97. BRIDGE - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
As the crew makes the final preparations for the blast off,
the main hatch light blinks on. One of the pilots notices
the light and begins to check it out. PILOT (into intercom)
Is the main hatch secure?98. MAIN HATCH - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
The intercom sparks to life, and the general answers it.
SKYWALKER
Everything looks secure, but give
me a minute to check it out. PILOT
All right. Stand by. The general winks to Han, as C-3 continues his attempt to
override the hatch computer.99. HALLWAYS - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor and Oxus cautiously move down a long hallway,
ever watchful of royal troops. They reach an intersection,
carefully check in all directions, then rush down a main
hallway. They are about half-way down the hallway, when a
squad of royal guards appears at the end of the hallway
facing them. The troops start toward the two captains, with
lowered lazerrifles. VALOR
Here's where it gets tricky. Valor, then Oxus, quickly and smoothly draw their lazer-
pistols and fire at the troops. A giant explosion destroys
the far end of the hallway. A few lazerbolts are returned,
but streak harmlessly overhead and explode out of range.
The exchange of gunfire lasts only a few moments. When the
smoke clears, the troops have been destroyed.100. MAIN HATCH - BALTARIAN FREIGHTER - TOWNOWI
The main hatch slowly begins to slide open, when the
rumbling explosion of lazerfire echoes through the hallways.
Han looks to the general and they both instantly realize
what has happened. Han draws his weapons. The hatch is
now fully open. Everyone stands silently watching for the
two captains. Alarms start screaming throughout the ship,
and the giant hatch slowly begins to close. SKYWALKER
Come on. We can't wait. The group reluctantly exit the spacecraft, giving one last
look back to their lost friends. The hatch continues to
slowly close, as the alarm sirens wail. Suddenly, Valor
and Oxus round a corner and head for the ever-closing
hatch, battling several royal troopers as they go. Han and
the general move up to the hatch and give cover fire. Oxus
slips through the shrinking opening, and yells to Valor to
hurry. Many more troops bear down on the young Dai as he
squeezes through the very slim opening. One of the troops
dives after him but is caught and crushed by the emergency
hatch.101. BOARDING RAMPS - GORDON SPACEPORT - TOWNOWI
The general leads the group through various corridors.
HAN
Once the alarm sounds, the entire
spaceport will shut down. They stop at a junction. At the far end of one hallway,
several troops guard a restricted passageway. SKYWALKER
That's the military section. JUSTIN
Fighter craft! HAN
But it's very heavily guarded.
We can't take it with subtlety. Before the general can answer, the acute scream of the
spaceport alarm reverberates through the corridors. The
general, followed by his two young captains, charge toward
the heavily guarded military passageway. Han, with the
princess and two robots, follow at a safe distance behind.
A guard sees them coming and orders them to stop. Captain
Valor and the general fire their lazerpistols and the
passageway entrance and the troops disappear in a huge
explosion. The group jump over the dead guards and smoking rubble, then
run through a series of hallways leading to a starship.
They stop just short of an intersection leading to a boarding
ramp. Valor peeks around a corner at two guards standing in
front of the boarding ramp. JUSTIN
Cutters! We'll have to draw them
out. A blast might alert the crew. SKYWALKER
A-2, Come here. The little robot waddles over to the old Dai.
SKYWALKER
Move to that intersection and sound the
alarm. The mechanical dwarf dutifully marches into the intersection
and lets out a high, electronic scream. The guards shut off
the deadly lazer cutters, and cautiously approach the wailing
robot. GUARD
What is it? What's wrong? With incredible speed, both guards are dropped by a few
precision blows from the two young captains. They immediately
drag the unconscious guards into the starship. SKYWALKER
Valor! Oxus! Stand guard. I'll
signal at take-off minus thirty.
And reverse that cutter!102. INTERIOR - ROYAL STARSHIP - TOWNOWI
Han and the general, followed by Zara and the robots, enter
the royal starship. They rush through several narrow hall-
ways leading to the bridge. Two crew members leaving a con-
trol station stumble into the group and are quickly dis-
patched by Han. The princess waits with the robots as the
general and Han enter the bridge. The two pilots and
navigator are taken by surprise and are promptly subdued.
Han switches on the intercom and listens. HAN
How are we going to get them to
open the silo cover? SKYWALKER
Send C-3 in here. Dispose of any
crewmen left on board.103. BOARDING RAMP - SPACEPORT - TOWNOWI
Valor and Oxus now wear the uniform of the royal guard.
Oxus has removed a plate from the cutter machinism and is
crossing a few wires. He replaces the cutter plate just as a
squad of stormtroopers rushes toward the door. An officer
salutes them. OFFICER
Have you seen them? JUSTIN
No, Sir. OFFICER
They're in this section somewhere.
I'm doubling all the guards. Stay
alert. Two guards take up positions just outside the cutter areas,
and the squad moves on to another starship. Valor gives
his partner a philosophical look.104. INTERIOR - ROYAL STARSHIP - TOWNOWI
The gleaming chrome C-3 sits in the pilot's seat talking
on the intercom to a controller. He breaks off his continual
drone of take-off instructions to the controller and turns
to the general, shaking his head. C-3
They won't buy it. I think they're
getting suspicious. Han enters.
HAN
The crew is taken care of. SKYWALKER
Well, they're not going to open
the silo cover, so I'm afraid we'll
have to take it with us. HAN
We're going to sustain considerable
damage if we blast off through that
cover. SKYWALKER
It's a thin shell. There is no
choice. (to C-3) Signal the boys.105. BOARDING RAMPS - SPACEPORT - TOWNOWI
Warning lights flash and the main hatch to the starfighter
slowly begins to close. The two royal stormtroopers yell
at Valor and Oxus. STORMTROOPERS
Watch it! Don't fire into those
cutters! (to Valor) Shut down
the cutters! The two captains pretend to be confused and not understand.
At the last minute they leap aboard the starship. The hatch
slides closed and the boarding ramp drops away. Several
more guards arrive and give the troopers a special card,
which turns the small cutter warning lights from red to green.
The guards rush on to the boarding ramp and are wiped out by
the reversed cutters.106. INTERIOR - STARSHIPS - TOWNOWI
They strap themselves into lifepods. C-3 and the general
move forward, and the giant ship shudders as it starts to
lift off the launch pad. With tense expressions, they all
brace for the impact of the silo cover.107. STARSHIP - SPACEPORT SILO - TOWNOWI
The mighty starship thunders out of the silo, crashing
through the cover plate, sending shrapnel in all directions.
The ship leaps toward the heavens.108. BOARDING CAMPS - SPACEPORT - TOWNOWI
Royal flight crews rush to their starships. Pilots receive
their clearances and several giant silo covers swing away
revealing deadly hunter-destroyer spaceships.109. INTERIOR - BRIDGE - STARSHIP - SPACE
Han and the general watch as five hunter-destroyers leave the
spaceport at Gordon. SKYWALKER
We suffered light damage to a deflector
fin. It will take them quite a while
to catch up with us now. Tell the boys
to get some rest.110. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - SPACE
Han retreats to the aft section of the ship, where the two
captains are checking out the two main lazercannons mounted
in large rotating bubble turrets. HAN
The old boy says you two should get
some rest. You've got some time
before they catch up to us. Han notices the packs containing the young princes.
HAN (Cont.)
Better store the boys in a lifepod.
Secure them well. He heads back toward the bridge, followed by Oxus. Valor
carries the two mircropacks to a lifepod and straps them in.
He checks Oeta's energy supply. It is low. Zara approaches
him. ZARA
Couldn't we let them out now? JUSTIN
It's better this way. Things are
going to get rough. ZARA
Will we make it? Is there any
hope? Stay with me. I love you. Captain Valor is slightly shocked at this outburst. The
princess starts to cry and clings to him for support. JUSTIN
No-one is going to die, so stop acting
like a child and start behaving like a
queen. What is this silly talk of love?
You belong to the people of Townowi and
my job is to return you to them, nothing
more. Now straighten up and get into a
lifepod. She's deeply hurt by his callousness. She breaks away from
him and runs down a hallway into a lifepod. He is tired
and angry at the whole incident.111. BRIDGE - STARSHIP - SPACE
C-3 guides the starship toward the Ophuchi system. The
general watches the computer readout estimate the position
of the royal hunter destroyers. C-3
Hostile craft will intercept at
thirty plus.112. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - SPACE
Captain Valor rests in one of the lazercannon pod bays. He
is thinking about Zara. Slowly, a smile creeps across his
face. He makes a decision, jumps up and hurries down a
hallway. He taps on the lifepod bulkhead and Oxus opens
the door. Valor is surprised. OXUS
What is it? JUSTIN
Where is Zara? OXUS
She went forward. What's going
on with you two?
JUSTIN
I love her. OXUS
You're asking for trouble. She's a queen.
Do you know what you're saying? JUSTIN
I don't care. I've got to talk ... Oxus just shakes his head, but before Valor can finish his
sentence, the ship is rocked by a bombardment of proton
torpedoes. The intercom squawks to life. SKYWALKER (over intercom)
Get to those guns! Captain Valor and Oxus rush to the lzercannons and jump into
the protective suits and helmets.113. BRIDGE - STARSHIP - SPACE
Han enters the bridge and sits before a fire control center.
The general sits in a chair slightly behind and above C-3,
directing the robot pilot. SKYWALKER
Turn around! Let's face them. A-2, sitting quietly in a corner, watches as C-3 punches
new information into the computer and the giant starship
swings around in a sharp circle. Several torpedoes explode
near the ship. The general switches on the intercom. SKYWALKER
You boys ready?114. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - SPACE
The captains adjust the lazercannon controls in front of
them and check in with the general. SKYWALKER
They should be within range in
twelve seconds... Captain Valor adjusts his giant lazer ack-ack cannon,
searching his electronic tracking screen for the hunter
destroyer. Oxus is having a problem with one of the
rotating mechanisms on the huge gun. He curses, climbs
out of the chair, and attempts to fix it. OXUS
My vertical rotating circuits are
out. The princess straps herself into a small lifepod. Only the
slightest hint of concern or worry shows in her face. She
listens to her protectors relay instructions as the enemy
approach.115. BRIDGE - STARSHIP - SPACE
The starship shudders as the hunter destroyers open fire.
Han relays the ship's status to the general as C-3 struggles
to keep up with the barrage of orders. HAN
We're losing deflectors three
thirty-one and ten forty-two. SKYWALKER (to C-3)
Cut hard to maridian nine zero
six. Level to three degrees.
(into the intercom) We're
coming under one. Wait for my
signal.116. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - SPACE
The constant flashing of deflected lazer bolts reflect in
the interior of the lazercannon bubble. Captain Valor
rechecks his firing swithces. Oxus adjusts his headphones
and lowers a glare reflector. He raps on the power rotation
circuits and gives them a little test burst. The pod
instantly rotates a few degrees. The large starship heads
directly toward the three enemy ships and at the last moment
dives under the attacking craft. Valor watches the smaller
crafts pass overhead, aching to open fire. He calls Oxus on
the intercom. JUSTIN
I've got no signal. I'm on
target. What's wrong? What
is he waiting for? I've got
an open shield. The three royal craft are firing incessantly at point blank
range. OXUS
Wait for the signal. But Captain Valor has a perfect shot and he can't wait. He
squeezes the trigger and the giant lazercannon, with a burst
of smoke and electrical charge, opens up on the enemy craft.
Moments later, the signal lights flash on and Oxus commences
firing on the receding hunter-destroyers. Two of the royal
craft break off, and prepare for another attack run. The
third is hit by a concentrated barrage from the two captains
and begins spinning out of control until it finally explodes.
Oxus gives the victory wave, which Justin gleefully returns.
These moments of triumph are broken by the intercom. SKYWALKER
Captain Valor, next run you wait for
my signal. We haven't much power to
spare on your inaccurate grandstanding! Justin's pride is wounded. He resets his accelerators as
the two remaining hunter-destroyers begin a second run.117. BRIDGE - STARSHIP - SPACE
Han turns to the general.
HAN
We have a weakened shield on the
port turret... SKYWALKER
Warn Captain Valor. Get him out of
there. (to C-3) Change your
heading by point five.118. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - SPACE
Princess Zara listens to Han warn Valor.
HAN
Your shield power is down. Abandon
that position and seal that section.
Report! Captain, do you hear me?
Captain?!!! Zara becomes worried that something has happened to Justin.
The young captain switches off the intercom system and
signals to Oxus that the system has gone dead. Before Oxus
can answer, the two hunter-destroyer spacecraft are upon
them once again. Lazer bolts flash all around them. The
general's signal flashes on, and the captain starts to
return the fire. One of the royal fighters concentrates
its fire on Valor's weakened gunport. A direct hit blows
open a hole in the turret and everything that isn't bolted
down is sucked into outer space, including Captain Valor.
He bangs against the side of the starship, held only by a
weakened lifeline. The princess hears Oxus explain Valor's predicament and
rushes back to help him. She is stopped by a pressure
locked door leading to the gun emplacement.119. BRIDGE - STARSHIP - SPACE
The general orders C-3 to swing the spacecraft around and
start a new attack. He turns to A-2. SKYWALKER
Use the aft port. See what you can
do for Valor. A-2 hurriedly waddles out of the bridge. C-3 and Han
simultaneously turn to the general. C-3
More craft approaching! HAN
It looks like at least six or seven. The general studies the radar scopes and then checks a
galactic map displayed on one of the monitors. SKYWALKER
Change course to three point one. C-3
That will head us directly into
the path of the Norton Asteroid
Belt. HAN
That asteroid belt is too dense
to pass through. The ship won't
make it! SKYWALKER
We'll never defeat them in combat.
It's our only chance to lose them. C-3 punches in new coordinates and the starship veers away
toward the treacherous asteroid belt.120. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - SPACE
Oxus fires on one of the two hunter-destroyers which is
pacing the rebel starship. Captain Valor unsuccessfully
tries to pull himself back inside the spacecraft. The enemy
craft maneuvers wildly in an attempt to get into a better
position to fire on Valor. Oxus blasts away until the royal
spacecraft spews forth equipment and personnel, careens off,
and eventually explodes. A-2 wobbles along the exterior of the ship until he reaches
the stranded captain. He attaches a new lifeline to the
young Dai's spacesuit and makes his way back inside the
wounded craft. Valor is pulled to safety just as the star-
ship enters the asteroid belt. A barrage of small and large
asteroids begins to pelt the ship, causing a great deal of
damage. SKYWALKER (over intercom)
Secure yourselves. We may have to
eject. Abandon the turrets. The princess rushes back to her lifepod and straps herself
in. Oxus and A-2 help Valor make his way out of the lazer-
cannon turrets and through a series of locks, to the life-
pod area.121. BRIDGE - STARSHIP - SPACE
The asteroids hit hard. The ship is buffeted to and fro as
the general, Han, and C-3 struggle into their spacesuit-
like lifepods. The royal hunter-destroyer closest to the
rebel ship explodes in the on-rush of deadly asteroids.
The new reinforcement hunter-destroyers turn back and give
up the pursuit. They disappear from the tracking monitors.
The asteroid bombardment becomes almost unbearable. Warning
lights begin to flash. Extending foils, antennae, and arma-
ment pods are scraped away from the starship hull. A base-
ball sized hole is punched through the midsection, and
hundreds of objects are sucked into space. A large locker
eventually plugs the opening. The starship and her passengers
shudder and sway under the punishment of the asteroid storm. C-3
The ship is breaking up. HAN
We're almost clear of the storm. C-3
We'll never make it. Eject. We
must eject. The general watches the computer monitor as the starship
emerges from the far side of the asteroid belt. HAN
We're approaching one of the
Forbidden Systems. SKYWALKER
We've got to achieve orbit. C-3
We'll never make it. The starship heads for a small blue-green planet in the
distance.122. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - SPACE
Captain Valor was considerably shaken in the destruction of
his lazerturret. He is slightly dazed as Oxus straps him
into a lifepod with A-2. OXUS (to A-2)
You watch him. Make sure this
pod gets off all right. A-2 nods and Oxus moves to the second lifepod and straps
himself in next to the princess. ZARA
Will he be all right? OXUS
I think so. His feelings for
you are dangerous. You should
discourage him. She is surprised that Valor has any feeling for her but
keeps her emotions to herself.123. BRIDGE - STARSHIP - YAVIN ORBIT
The general is strapped into the lifepod with the two
micropacks containing the young princes. Han and C-3 are
in the second lifepod. HAN
We're in orbit. C-3
We've got to eject now! Those reactors
won't hold much longer. This ship's
going to end up in a million little
pieces and I don't want to be one of
them. HAN
All lifepod systems are operative. SKYWALKER (into intercom)
If you boys are ready back there,
we'll get off this bucket. OXUS
All systems operative. I
have the signal. A-2
All systems operative. We
have the signal. Han salutes the general and his lifepod jettisons away
from the crippled starship. He is quickly followed by
the general.124. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - YAVIN ORBIT
A-2 pushes the jettison switch but nothing happens. Cap-
tain Valor slowly and with some difficulty pushes the
switch two or three times. Nothing happens. He begins to
look a little worried. A-2 (into intercom)
We've got a problem. Wait a
second. A-2 pushes the switch again and the lifepod blasts off in
a cloud of smoke and debris. Oxus also seems to be having
a problem. Half the lights on his control panel have gone
dead. He struggles to reactivate them. OXUS
My power's out! SKYWALKER (over intercom)
Is it a faulty switch? OXUS
No. The whole bank is out. Oxus gives the princess a reassuring look, then punches some
information into the computer. The monitor flashes: "Income
line main power." He looks outside the lifepod and sees a
damaged cable. OXUS
I've found it. SKYWALKER
You haven't much time. The
auxiliary units have already
blown. Oxus scrambles out of the lifepod and rushes over to the
severed connector. He works on it for a few moments, then
stops with a rather defeated look. The princess watches
him as he tries to think of a solution. A great explosion
is heard in the forward part of the ship.125. LIFEPODS - SPACE - YAVIN ORBIT
The two lifepods containing the general, Han and C-3 drift
away from the disabled starship. SKYWALKER
Where's Captain Valor? HAN
I can't see him either. Captain Valor uses the small rockets on his lifepod to
maneuver back toward the burning starship. He can hear the
general over the intercom. SKYWALKER
Captain Valor, where are you?
Report in. Valor reaches down and switches off the intercom.
126. AFT SECTION - STARSHIP - YAVIN ORBIT
Oxus appears to have found a solution to his situation and
rushes back to the princess. He reaches in and locks on the
power switch. OXUS
There is only one possible solution
and we must use it. Lock the hitch
and make sure it is sealed. PRINCESS
But what of...? Another explosion creates a large bulge in the wall of the
aft section. OXUS
We've no time! He slams the hatch shut and runs to the power connector.
Smoke begins to fill the chamber, as Oxus slams a large
metallic dampening tool across the damaged connector ter-
minals, and the lifepod jettisons away.127. LIFEPODS - SPACE - YAVIN ORBIT
The princess jettisons free, as Captain Valor moves toward
the crippled ship. Zara calls the general on the intercom. ZARA
I'm all right, but Clieg is
still on board. SKYWALKER
Captain Valor, stay out of
there. With a rumble, the starship disappears in a spectacular
explosion, sending debris in all directions. Valor stops
his lifepod and it starts to drift. He is weeping. Han
and the general watch the remains of the explosion drift
away. SKYWALKER
Captain Valor, stay near Zara.
Use your beacon. Coordinate
with us. Valor's intercom is weak and there is a great deal of static.
The lifepods drift toward the awesome blue-green Yavin
surface. The general loses sight of the other lifepods as
they descend through the cloud cover. SKYWALKER
Captain, I'm losing your beacon.
Send me a new signal. All he gets is static. The planet surface rushes toward the
falling lifepods. Retrorockets automatically kick in and
slow the pods. Two of the small craft break through the
brown clouds and land in the dense, steaming jungles. The
sky is a strange light brown color.128. VINE JUNGLE - YAVIN
The general's lifepod crashes through the foliage until it
comes to rest in the middle of a large vine-covered tree.
He grabs the two micropacks and climbs out of the lifepod
and onto a large moss-covered limb. Han and C-3 run to the
base of the huge tree. HAN
Are you all right? SKYWALKER
Fine. Any signal from Captain
Valor? HAN
Nothing yet. I think they landed
further south. The general attaches a thin cable from his utility belt to
the tree trunk and slides to the ground. Han takes the
micropacks from him. The general looks around at the jungle. SKYWALKER
This is dangerous country. We'd better
stay together. C-3
The wildlife in the Forbidden System
is extremely hostile. Perhaps we
should seek shelter? Han inspects the power units of the micropacks.
HAN
Puck's unit is very low. I can't
tell if the unit is still functioning. SKYWALKER
We have to find a place to revive
them. We'll start moving south. We
should find protection along that
ridge. The general grabs one of the micropacks and starts off into
the murky jungle. Han and C-3 quickly follow. The jungle
is a strange and eerie fog-laiden purgatory. Gruesome and
unnatural sounds permeate this ghostly wasteland. Everyone
is cautious and on the alert for an unseen danger.129. FOREST OF THE GARGANTUANS - YAVIN
Captain Valor's lifepod is also caught in the limbs of a
gargantuan tree. The lifepod has been ripped in half by the
crash landing. The unconscious Dai hangs half out of the
damaged craft. A two-foot high insect-like creature scoots
down a branch and onto the back of the dormant warrior. The
insect lets out a chilling hissing sound and a slimy tube
emerges from its hairy mouth, waking Valor. He is immediately
aware of the insect. His eyes are open but he doesn't move.
Suddenly with one quick blow he knocks the creature against
the side of the spacecraft and it is squashed lifeless. Captain Valor is a little groggy but he manages to climb
out of the wreckage. He looks around for A-2. JUSTIN
A-2! A-2! A-2
Help! Valor turns and sees the little robot hanging upside down, one
of his three feet caught in a vine. He lifts A-2 out of his
predicament and places him securely on a wide limb. JUSTIN
Did you see Zara? A-2
She landed on the other side of those
trees, approximately eight hundred
meters. JUSTIN
Well, come on, old buddy. Let's get
ourselves out of this tree.130. VINE JUNGLE RIDGE - YAVIN
The general, Han, and C-3 reach a shallow cave near the top
of a steep ridge. They quickly pull off the micropacks and
place them on a clear piece of ground at the mouth of the
cave. SKYWALKER (to Han)
Check out the inside. C-3, stand
guard. Keep you eye on the country-
side. He looks at the power units on the micropacks and shakes his
head with a worried look. Han returns from a survey of the
inside of the cave. HAN
It doesn't go very far. There's
nothing back there. SKYWALKER
Help me with this. Han helps the general lift the top from the case containing
Puck, the younger of the two princes. The small boy appears
lifeless as the general pulls him from his encasement and
rests him on the cave floor. Han pulls a small respirator
out of the micropacks and places it over the boy's nose. The
general attaches two electrodes over his heart. HAN
He doesn't look good. The little prince begins to turn blue. The general grows
tense. Puck starts to regain consciousness but begins
coughing and choking, then goes limp again. The general
quickly props Puck's mouth open with a small plastic rod and
checks the reading on his powerpack. SKYWALKER
We need more power. Tap off Oeta's
unit. Quickly! He then places Puck's arms behind his back and starts pressing
on his chest with sharp, rhythmic movements. Han attaches
new electrodes to the boy's heart. Puck again comes to,
choking and coughing. Finally, he begins to cry. The general
takes the plastic tube from Puck's mouth and tenderly pats
him on the back. SKYWALKER
Let's get Oeta out of there. He
shouldn't be a problem.131. FOREST OF THE GARGANTUANS - YAVIN
Valor slams closed the hatch of Princess Zara's lifepod.
In the distance the subhuman cries of lonesome tree beasts
cut through the forest murmur. A-2
Perhaps she went in search of
us. Valor studies the ground around the capsule. There are a
great many footprints and much broken foliage. JUSTIN
Someone's got her. She put up
quite a fight. It's an easy
trail to follow.132. VINE JUNGLE RIDGE - YAVIN
Both Oeta and Puck are sleeping restlessly on the floor of
the cave. Han watches over them as the general scans the
valley below with a pair of electrobinoculars. C-3
It's about fourteen degrees below
the horizon...a little to the left. The electrobinoculars sweep the rich green landscape until
they come to rest on a bright reflection revealing some
type of structure. SKYWALKER
It's too small to be a military
base. Could belong to a trapper. C-3
Highly unusual. SKYWALKER
It's on the way. Perhaps we
should investigate.
Little Oeta wakes up with a giant yawn.
OETA
Hey! Where are we?133. FOREST OF THE GARGANTUANS - YAVIN
The gargantuan trees are shrouded in mist, and the ominous
sounds of unearthly creatures fill the air. Captain Valor
moves quietly and cautiously, followed by A-2, who
inadvertently makes a loud clicking sound. The young
warrior stops and motions to the stubby little robot. JUSTIN
Wait here. If I don't return by
zero two hundred, come looking
for me. The mechanical dwarf acknowledges with his computer light.
Valor moves swiftly and silently forward, until he hears
laughing and voices. He climbs up the bankside of a huge
tree and inches his way out onto one of the huge overhanging
branches. Below him he can see a group of scruffy alien
trappers sitting around a nutron stove, joking and telling
stories. Parked on either side of the group are two large,
tank-like jungle-crawlers. Behind the crawlers, five Jawa's
(huge gray and furry beasts) hang upside down in a tree.
Occasionally they thrash about in great anger and frustration. The trappers speak in a strange language, and although they
appear slightly human, they are slimy, deformed, hideous
looking creatures. Two of the trappers yell at each other
in a friendly argument. One shirtless creature goes into a
crawler and the remaining eight laugh hysterically. Captain
Valor moves further out on the limb to get a better view. A
couple of pieces of bark break loose, and float a hundred
feet to the ground. The trappers fail to notice. Moments
later, the shirtless trapper emerges from the crawler with
the princess held unconscious and half naked over his head.
Valor's rage knows no bounds. With a terrifying Dai war cry,
the young captain jumps from the tree, sails over a hundred
feet, and with great agility, lands in the middle of the
startled trappers. In one continuous rapid motion, he ignites
his lazersword and cuts down three of the vile creatures. The
shirtless trapper swings the princess over his shoulder and
runs back into the huge jungle crawler. Two other trappers
reach for their pistols, but the Dai has killed them before
their weapons can clear leather. The three remaining
creatures have their pistols out and start firing. Explosions
erupt all around Valor. One blast hits the branch holding
the Jawa's and they collapse with a loud screech in a heap.
One of the trappers is caught in the crossfire and is blown
apart. When the smoke clears Valor lies unconscious amid the
burning rubble. The jungle crawler begins to move out of the
camp. The last two trappers run after it. One is able to
jump on board, but the second trapper runs too close to the
now freed Jawas. Boma, one of the furry giants, grabs him
and snaps him in two, like a stick of wood. The jungle
crawler disappears in the forest mist. The eight foot Boma,
who resembles a huge, gray bushbaby with fierce baboon-like
fangs, struggles to free his companions. Valor regains semi-consciousness, and attempts to get up, only
to groan and collapse back into unconsciousness. The Jawas
gather around him and poke him a couple of times to see if
he is still alive. They squawk and jabber, apparently in
some kind of argument. Finally, Wann, the largest of the Jawas
picks up Valor and puts him over his shoulder. The group
disappears into the jungle foliage.134. TREE HOUSE - FOREST OF THE GARGANTUANS - YAVIN
Han and C-3 carry the two little boys on their shoulders.
The general stops on the edge of a clearing and motions for
the others to be still. Oeta turns around and signals his
little brother to be quiet. On the opposite side of the
clearing, a small metal structure is attaached to one of the
huge trees. It is a small, weatherbeaten hut of futuristic
design. It appears deserted. The general cautiously
approaches the structure. VOICE
Howdy stranger. What can I offer you? The general spins around and sees Huu Tho, an aged and scruffy
looking anthropologist. THO (Cont.)
I'm Huu Tho of Bastine. The general takes the old man's extended hand.
SKYWALKER
I'm Luke Skywalker of Townowi. He signals for the others to join him in the clearing.
135. WOOKEE CAMP - YAVIN
The small caravan of Jawas, led by Boma, enters a small
clearing surrounded by many bark and mud hovels. Young
Jawas race ahead of the group, yelling and running in and
out of the grubby little dwellings. Giant, bushbaby-like
Jawas of all ages and sizes make their way into the clearing.
Many stand dumbfounded, but others let out a joyful scream
and rush up to members of the group, hugging and kissing them. Wann dumps the unconscious captain on a raised area in the
middle of the clearing. Armed Jawas immediately surround the
helpless human. Boma enters the largest of the lodges. He
is greeted by his father, Auzituck, chief of the Kaapauku
tribe. He is an old and feeble Jawa dressed in royal skins
and headdress.136. INTERIOR - ANTHROPOLOGIST HUT - YAVIN
Anthropologist Tho, the general, Han and the children sit
around a large table eating. Tho yells into the kitchen. THO
Beru! Where's the thanta sauce? BERU THO, Kuu's warm plump wife, enters carrying a small
pitcher. She smiles at Kuu. BERU
I swan! I put it right here in
front so you'd see it. (to Han)
Here's some bum bum extract.
It's very mild. THO (to general)
There are no settlers to the south
since the Dau family was wiped out.
I'm afraid I couldn't even get in
there to bury them. Those Jawas
are the fiercest critters I've ever
run across. A new tribe moved in
down there about a year ago and
it's been hell ever since. Only
Yourellian trappers venture in
there now and many of them don't
even come back. SKYWALKER
Where's the nearest city? THO
No cities at all, only a few
scattered settlers and -- one
royal outpost. But the troops
are of no help. They kill and
plunder rather than protect.
Enough. If your friends landed
farther south, I'd fear for them. HAN
How far is the outpost from here? THO
Five leagues...an oppressive
blight. SKYWALKER
What class is it? How many
support craft? THO
It's very small, a class two.
Only ten or twelve starraiders,
I think. Beru fusses over the boys, who refuse to eat their vegetables.
She makes up a game which tricks them into eating. The
general ponders the situation. Han eats like he hasn't eaten
in years.137. JAWA CAMP - YAVIN
Captain Valor is surrounded by Jawas. Young ones push through
to get a better look, as the adults jabber and argue about the
human. Valor regains consciousness with a groan, and a sudden
hush sweeps over the gathering. Valor staggers to his feet,
and the group of Jawas back away en masse. The young dai
surveys the situation for a few moments. The Jawas appear
to be frightened of this brave warrior. He reaches for his
weapons but they are gone. Three guards with long spears
attempt to contain Valor. With a loud shout, he lunges at
them and they give him a little room. Jommillia, a large
ferocious Jawa, steps forward. He says something to the
guards and they quickly move away. He struts before Captain
Valor, boasting and taunting him with his spear and battle
ax. The captain studies the Jawa warrior as he paces back
and forth, his helmet plumes dancing and chest armor jangling.
Without warning, Valor lets out another loud yell, startling
Jommillia into backing off. Captain Valor continues his
verbal assault, calling the uncomprehending Jawa all manner
of vile and degrading things. Jommillia continues to back
into the surrounding crowd, momentarily confused by this odd
behaviour. Slowly, Jommillia begins to grin. He takes a
defensive stance, then begins to laugh hysterically. This
stops Valor. The giant Jawa swings his deadly double-bladed
battle ax over his head and expertly throws it directly at
the young captain's head. To the amazement of Jommillia and
the other Jawas, Captain Valor, with Dai Nogas skill and
concentration, catches the ax in mid-air, then charges his
furry opponent. Jommillia is caught off-guard, but manages to block Valor's
attack with his spear. The two warriors engage in a savage
and fantastic duel. Valor cuts the Jawas spear in half, but
is hit along the side of the head by the shaft and is momentaril
dazed. The battle ax is knocked from his hands. He grabs the
spear shaft and rams the giant creature in the belly. A loud
command from outside the crowd stops the fight. The Jawas
part, revealing Boma and his father, who approach the two
warriors. Jommillia bows before his chief, and is commanded
to move away. Boma speaks to Valor. The captain doesn't
understand, but welcomes the chance to catch his breath.
Boma then presents his father, who steps forward and bows
before the mighty Dai. Boma bows also as the crowd of Jawas
chatter in disbelief. When the chief and his son rise, Valor
bows before them. This pleases the Jawas and they screech
and cheer.138. TREE HOUSE - FOREST OF THE GARGANTUANS - YAVIN
Mr. and Mrs. Tho stand on the balcony of their tree house
with C-3 and the two little princes, Oeta and Puck. Han and
the general emerge with large survival backpacks and multi-
plelazer weapons. SKYWALKER (to C-3)
We'll call for you when we've found them. C-3
Your orders are quite clear. The
boys will be quite safe. THO
Don't worry. The patrols never
come out this far. We'll take good
care of the boys. SKYWALKER
Your kindness will surely be
rewarded. THO
Just be careful out there. He pats Skywalker on the back as the old Dai and the ever
faithful Han descend from the tree house. At the base of
the huge tree, the warriors climb aboard two small rocket
powered platforms. THO (yelling down to them)
They're pretty old. I hope they'll
be all right! SKYWALKER
Out here they're a wonderment. C-3 and the kids wave as the jelsticks start with a whine.
They idle about five feet above the ground. THO
Good hunting! May the force of
others be with you. Han and the general wave as they ride off into the foreboding
Yavin sunset.139. JAWA CAMP - YAVIN - NIGHT
A beautiful but frenzied fire festival is underway. Jawas
perform the Waita Tar dance, and yodel in a barking fashion
around a large fire. The female Jawas arrive, carrying
torches and move in a circle around the males. The giant
creatures are too involved to notice little A-2 make his way
around the dancers. The stubby robot stops near one of the
mud huts and looks around. He then wobbles off toward the
large chief's quarters and enters. - Dissolve -
140. JAWA CAMP - YAVIN - MORNING
A-2 exits the chief's hut and looks around. It is a quiet
gray morning. A low mist hangs over the now deserted
clearing. He turns and signals back into the hut. Captain
Valor cautiously emerges from the mud house. He wears a
crude backpack and carries a large battle ax. They start
across the clearing. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Boma is
standing before them. He says nothing, but scratches his
head and then circles around Captain Valor. JUSTIN
We are leaving. We must go.
Stand away! The huge Jawa kneels and bows down in front of the young Dai.
Valor looks down and smiles. JUSTIN
Rise my friend. We will meet
again. Valor walks toward the jungle and Boma scurries ahead of him
and bows down once more. A-2
What does he want? Valor shakes his head and rubs his several days growth of
beard. He leans down toward Boma. JUSTIN
Stand up so we can talk properly. Boma jabbers in a questioning fashion.
JUSTIN
I am grateful to you and your
people, but I must go. I wish
you understood me. I would
make things so much easier.
Go! Go! Valor turns away, and begins to walk toward the jungle again.
Boma gets to his feet and runs after the Dai, following a few
paces behind. Valor notices the Jawa following them and
shakes his head.141. FOREST OF THE GARGANTUANS - TRAPPER SIGHT - YAVIN
The bodies of the killed trappers are covered with rat-sized
insects. A lazer explosion erupts in the middle of the slimy
creatures and they scatter into the underbush. Han and the
general turn over one of the dead trappers. HAN
They ran into something. SKYWALKER
It's strange they left their
dead. Something... The constant cacophony of jungle creatures suddenly stops.
The two warriors scan the jungle for possible danger. Han
draws his lazerpistol. The cacophony starts again as the
general ignites his lazersword. HAN
Two or three moving this way
from the east. He listens more closely for a few moments.
HAN (Cont.)
It's A-2. Captain Valor and A-2 break out of the dark foliage into the
clearing. He waves to Han and the general. A-2 waddles a
few paces behind. Boma sees the humans and stops at the
edge of the jungle. He watches as Captain Valor and the
general carry on an animated conversation. Han sees the
Jawa lurking in the shadows. HAN
You were followed. JUSTIN
He wouldn't stay. He's the one I
saved. Han calls out to Boma in the Jawa's own language and the
huge lumbering creature approaches the group. Han and the
Jawa talk for a few moments, then embrace as if they were
old friends. Captain Valor is surprised. HAN (to Valor)
This is Boma, son of Auzituck,
Prince of the Sawas - a very
powerful tribe. It seems they've
made you a god. The general smiles. Captain Valor is embarrassed.
142. VINE JUNGLE RIDGE - YAVIN
Captain Valor joins the general on a ridge overlooking the
royal outpost of Mavassi. All that can be seen of the
fortress is a lone guard standing on a small pedastal jutting
out above the dense jungle. SKYWALKER
Their trail leads directly to the
outpost. Patrols are probably
out looking for us by now. JUSTIN
Finding her in there isn't going
to be easy. SKYWALKER
Getting in there is going to be
impossible, but we could sure
use those starships. Captain Valor spots something moving in the jungle. He scans
the area with his electrobinoculars. JUSTIN
Something's going on down there.
Han! Han moves up next to Valor, followed closely by Boma.
JUSTIN
Your eyes are better than mine.
What do you make of that? HAN
They look like Jawas, hundreds
of them. Han turns and speaks to Boma, gesturing toward the movement
far below in the jungle. HAN
Apparently it's a siege. They've
been harassing the outpost for
almost two years. SKYWALKER
Have they ever tried to take the
fortress? Han relays this to Boma.
HAN
He says they've made several
assaults, but they are no match
for the weapons. SKYWALKER
It's only a class three fortress.
Maybe they just need a little
help. Captain Valor grins, and Han says something to Boma, who
becomes excited and screeches loudly.143. INTERIOR - TREE HOUSE - YAVIN
The incoming signal alarm on the anthropologist's radio
system wails through the calm of the tree house. Oeta,
dragging an eight-legged, furry rodent, rushes up to the
old radio and flips the receiver. OETA
I'm reading yah. Go ahead. SKYWALKER
Oeta, how are you getting along? OETA
Great! I caught a thumper, a
really big one. Its name is
Amber. He yanks on the leash, and the furry beast lets out a
strained yelp. SKYWALKER
Good, Oeta. How's your brother?
Are you taking good care of him? OETA
Oh, sure. He's out collecting
"abas" with Huu and Beru. I'm
in charge here. Did you find
Zara? SKYWALKER
Not yet. We'll be away for a
while. You mind Tho until we
return. May the force of others
be with you. OETA
All right. Take care. C-3 enters the room carrying a plate of steaming food. Oeta
turns the radio off and puts the receiver away. A crashing
sound and voices are heard in the clearing below. C-3
Come and eat your dinner. OETA
They're back! They're back! Come Amber. The furry rodent jumps up onto its eight stubby legs and
rushes over to the door, but stops short and begins to growl.
Oeta stops behind the creature. OETA
What is it, Amber? Oeta peeks out the window, and sees a patrol of six royal
stormtroopers climbing out of an airtank. He ducks back
and tugs Amber away from the door. OETA
Quiet, Amber. Come here. Come on. C-3
What's wrong? OETA
Troopers. We must hide. Stay quiet. Oeta and the robot scramble for a trap door near a large
shelf. The troops begin to climb the ladder to the tree
house. The trap door is heavy, and the robot and the little
boy struggle to get it open. The troops break in the door
just as C-3 closes the trap door. The troopers are led by
a rough looking sergeant. They poke around, tearing every-
thing apart. Oeta struggles to keep Amber quiet. Suddenly,
he realizes something. OETA
The food! The sergeant takes the bowl of food from the table and
studies it. He then takes a small chrome ball from his
pocket and tosses it into the air. Antennae shoot from
its surface as it floats around the room. Eventually it
hovers over the trap door. A sinister grin sweeps across
the sergeant's face as he moves over to the trap door and
puts the chrome ball back into his pocket. C-2 puts his arm around Oeta, who is desperately clutching
the struggling thumper. All the movement above them stops
and Oeta looks to the robot. C-3 (quietly)
They're still up there. Stay
still. The silence continues, then suddenly the trap door swings
open with a loud bang. Amber breaks away from Oeta and
attacks the sergeant. One of the other troopers cuts the
thumper in half with his lazersword. The sergeant pulls
Oeta out of his hiding place. Oeta stares at the dead
thumper. SERGEANT
Well, well! Here's one of them,
anyway. Send seekers in all
directions. Find the others!144. VINE JUNGLE RIDGE - YAVIN
The general sits at the head of the large stone table
pushing small markers around. Han explains what the general
is doing to ten or fifteen Jawa chiefs gathered around the
table. Occasionally, Boma puts in a word of further explana-
tion or answers a question. Captain Valor sits back silently
watching the Jawa warriors and listens to the general's plan. SKYWALKER
... then they pull back to here.
That's where the trap will be set.
No-one must advance. An assault
on the perimeter is useless. Our
only hope is to use their weapons
against them. The general pauses while Han and Boma translate.
SKYWALKER
Once we acquire those tanks, our
prime object must be to secure the
starship. No-one must escape.145. IMPERIAL OUTPOST - VINE JUNGLE - YAVIN
Three officers run along a row of giant airtanks to a perimeter
bunker. There, two stormtroopers are watching the jungle.
When the officers arrive, the troopers let them look through
the powerful mounted electrobinoculars. One of the troopers
points out several areas in the dense jungle.146. INTERIOR - CONTROL ROOM - ROYAL OUTPOST - YAVIN
A trooper sitting at an elaborate control panel turns to an
officer watching a monitor system. TROOPER
A large concentration of trestuals
at point E-2. OFFICER
Alert squads one through six.147. VINE JUNGLES - OUTPOST PERIMETER - YAVIN
The general stands in a clearing surrounded by many armed
Jawas carrying large shiny shields. Han moves back and forth,
barking orders to the assembled creatures. SKYWALKER (to Han)
We're ready. Give them the signal. Han motions to a young Jawa, who takes off, running through
the jungle.148. ROYAL OUTPOST - VINE JUNGLE - YAVIN
Three large airtanks slowly move toward the outpost perimeter.
The tank pilots sit on the hatch rims of the ponderous weapons,
studying the movements of the Jawas. The tank personnel talk
to one another on an intercom system. TANK PILOT
There is a large concentration,
red two by X-S. Let's break
them up. The pilots slip into the tanks and close the hatches. The
tanks open up with a barrage of lazerbolts which create a
wall of explosions. The Jawas retreat, and the tanks follow.
The tank crews track the fleeing creatures with various
electronic scopes, and laugh at the fleeing creatures.149. VINE JUNGLE - OUTPOST PERIMETER - YAVIN
The general stands on a limb of a jungle tree, watching the
advancing tanks. Captain Valor is on another branch a few
feet away. SKYWALKER
They've grown sloppy fighting
Jawas. The intrafazer systems
aren't on. They're in for a
little surprise. Captain Valor flashes a signal mirror, which is received by
a Jawa near the tanks. The Jawas are in pairs and they hold
heavy stone wedges attached to woven vines, which, in turn,
are fastened high in the trees. When the tanks pass directly
under the Jawas, they let loose with the heavy stone
pendulums. The wedges fly through the air, neatly clipping
off the antenna groupings protruding from the tops of the
airtanks.150. INTERIOR - AIRTANK - VINE JUNGLE - YAVIN
Several of the lights and monitors go dark on the main control
panel. The pilot flips several switches in a panic. PILOT
All high phasing units are out.
We've lost all contact. SERGEANT
Send out a ground signal! Suddenly, all of the monitors go white, and static fills the
crowded tank interior. An alarm signal sounds. SERGEANT
What is it?!!! PILOT
All signals, sensers, everything,
are coming right back to us. Some
kind of deflection screen. It's a
total blackout. SERGEANT
Get out there and see if you can
see anything. The pilot pushes a button and the main hatch slowly slides
away.151. VINE JUNGLE - OUTPOST PERIMETER - YAVIN
The pilot pops out of the hatch and sees two rows of Jawa
warriors holding reflective shields. They form a circle
that totally encompasses the massive air tank. Han shouts
a signal to a group of Jawas in another tree, and they cut
loose a bent limb which is attached to a noose around the
tank's hatch. The noose instantly tightens around the pilot
and he is plucked from the tank and suspended fifty feet in
the air. In an equally swift move, Captain Valor drops a
small gas grenade into the open hatch. It explodes and
engulfs the tank in a gray mist. The Jawas let out a joyful yell, and charge the tank. Han
yells at them to stop, but several make it to the conquered
craft before the gas cloud dissipates and they are felled by
the fumes. Valor waits until after the smoke clears and
then jumps on the back of the immobile tank. Several signal mirrors flash their messages to Han and the
general. HAN
That makes four captured. SKYWALKER
Have them camouflaged. I'm
going with Captain Valor.152. INTERIOR - AIRTANK - VINE JUNGLE - YAVIN
Jawas are removing the tank crew as Valor checks out the power
controls. The general slides through the main hatch. SKYWALKER
Any damage? JUSTIN
She's fine. We're ready to
move. SKYWALKER
Then let's go.
The general yells for the Jawas to clear the tanks, and they
scramble out of the hatch.153. VINE JUNGLE - OUTPOST PERIMETER - YAVIN
The tank starts up with a loud roar, startling many Jawas
resting on the mighty vehicle. Boma yells at the warriors
and they fall a few feet behind the tank, their shields
forming a shiny protective wall.154. ROYAL OUTPOST - VINE JUNGLE - YAVIN
Several officers stand on a parked airtank trying to get a
better view of the operation. A light landspeeder pulls up
next to the group and a general gets out. The officers snap
to attention. GENERAL
Can you see anything? OFFICER
No, sir, but they've stopped
firing. AIDE
Communications still can't reach
them, sir. GENERAL
Does anyone know what's going on? OFFICER
I'm sure they've got them on the
run, sir. A lazerbolt flashes out of the jungle and destroys a guard
tower about a quarter of a mile from where the men are
standing. Seconds later, the airtank on which they are
standing explodes into a million pieces. Out of the jungle
rumbles the captured airtank, driven by Captain Valor and
followed by a column of Jawa warriors. Alarms sound, troops rush from the low block-houses, and a
battle rages inside the outpost. Jawas with spears, axes,
and arrows mange to hold their own against the lazer weapons
of the stormtroopers. Explosions erupt everywhere as the
Jawas begin to use captured lazerrifles. They are much
fiercer fighters than the soft royal troops.155. INTERIOR - AIRTANK - OUTPOST - YAVIN
Captain Valor works the controls of the airtank as the general
watches the monitors and works the lazerguns. SKYWALKER
Swing left. They're trying to cut us
off.156. STARSHIP RUNWAY - ROYAL OUTPOST - YAVIN
Captain Valor maneuvers the airtank in front of a line of
ten starships cutting off a platoon of stormtroopers. The
troops open fire on the tank but are cut down by a group of
Jawas who have moved in behind them. Han and A-2 run up to
the tank as Valor and the general climb out of the hatch. HAN
We've taken the main control center.
All power units have been shut
down. They're helpless. JUSTIN
Have they found Zara? HAN
They've taken her back to Townowi.
The ship left nor more than ten
hours ago. SKYWALKER (to Han)
Set up a perimeter around these
starships. Use as many men as
you need.157. STAFF OFFICE - ROYAL OUTPOST - YAVIN
Captain Valor and the general sit at a large table in the
deserted office of the Royal Chief of Staff. The room is
in a state of disarray; papers are scattered everywhere.
A-2 stands on a chair, projecting an image of the "death
star" fortress orbiting Townowi, on the table top. A-2
... and are connected to the
central system by a series of
crossing networks similar to
section TB4 or F687. The projection switches to a close-up view of the transformer.
The general studies it carefully, then leans back in his chair.
A-2 turns off the projector. SKYWALKER
I'm not going to stop you, but I
think it's a reckless move. Even
if you could get in, you'd never
be able to get out. Just be patient.
We now have enough ships to attack
in force. JUSTIN
But no pilots. Han and Boma enter the office.
HAN
Still no contact with Huu Tho
or the kids. I'm afraid some-
thing's happened. SKYWALKER
Have Boma send two of his best
warriors out there to get them. Han relates this to Boma. The general turns back to
Captain Valor, who watches Boma leave the room. JUSTIN (mocking)
They're fierce warriors but you'll
never teach them to fly. The general gives him a stern look.
SKYWALKER
They'll fly and Townowi will be
free. JUSTIN
May the force of others be with
you. The general embraces the young Dai.
SKYWALKER
Bring her back safely.158. OUTPOST RUNWAY - STARSHIP - YAVIN
Captain Valor, dressed as an royal skyraider, and A-2 climb
aboard one of the giant four-man starships. A crowd of
Jawas lead by Boma give a rousing cheer for the departing
Dai. Valor breaks into a smile and waves to the joyous
warriors. The general watches the proceedings from a bunker
turret. He is lost in thought.159. SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Three royal space transports dock inside the huge artificial
moon. The smaller convoy starships circle the larger craft
until the three ships are safely inside the vast fortress.160. CONFERENCE ROOM - INTERIOR SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
General Vader of the Royal Space Fleet, hurries down a hall-
way, followed by a group of officers. They enter the large
conference room where Zara is held under heavy guard. She
appears well, but saddened. Vader approaches her and bows
before her. VADER
I pray you have been treated honorably?
I am your servant, Darth Vader. It
won't be long before we will be able to
return you to your people. (to an aide)
Are the chambers ready? AIDE
They are working on it, sir. Zara stares defiantly at him. She starts to speak, but a
powerful electric shock engulfs her body and she whines
in extreme pain. VADER
Just relax, and everything will be fine.
(to guards) Take her to section twenty-
five. Zara is forcibly taken from the room.
VADER (to officer)
What time do the doctors from Granicus
arrive? OFFICER
Sixty-five hours, sir. VADER
Put all security stations on alert
until they arrive. The officer salutes smartly and exits.
161. ROYAL OUTPOST - VINE JUNGLE - YAVIN
A huge air tank rumbles along the approach to the royal
outpost. The pilot sits on the main hatch of the tank,
talking to his crew by headphones. PILOT
Any contact yet?. It appears
deserted. I don't like it. The tank enters the outpost perimeter and smoking rubble
from the recent battle comes into view The pilot becomes
alarmed. PILOT
There has been an attack!
Reverse direction. The tank comes to a grinding halt but before it can start
up again it is surrounded by the Jawa army. From out of
no-where a Jawa is on the back of the airtank and has the
pilot in a powerful armlock. A Jawa chieftan rushes from a bunker, followed by an excited
jabbering warrior. They reach the captured airtank just as
the last crewman is hauled out and little Oeta pokes his
head out of the hatch. He is frightened. His younger
brother Puck follows him out of the tank. Below them, the
Jawas bully the captured crewmen. PUCK
What will they do to us? OETA
I don't know but it don't look
good. C-3 pulls himself out of the airtank, followed by Han Tho
and his wife. The Jawa chieftan climbs on board and starts
to jabber at the group The Jawa carries on for some time
gesturing wildly and continually pointing at the sky. The
two boys are too scared to say anything. Finally, the Jawa
kneels before them. C-3 politely returns a short bow. OETA
I don't get it. The Jawa rises and again gestures skyward, just then a starship
wildly buzzes the field, upside-down. All the Jawas run for
cover. The chief Jawa points to the crafts, and jabbers
incessantly.162. INTERIOR - ROYAL STARSHIP - SKY OVER YAVIN
Boma sits at the controls of a four-man starship. His face
is a twisted combination of complete panic and an awesome
religious experience. The general sitting next to him
calmly switches a few buttons on the control panel, as Han
watches from the seat directly behind the Jawa. SKYWALKER
You'll get the hang of it. Han also gives the Jawa a few words of encouragement.
SKYWALKER
Now, let's see if we can get into
orbit. Push this, then ease her up. Boma follows the instructions but pulls back on the lever
too fast and the ship being to vibrate and bounce violently.
Boma thinks it's funny and begins to laugh hysterically. Han
becomes nervous and upset. SKYWALKER
Not so fast. Back off! Back off! Han yells at the Jawa, who can't respond because he is
laughing so hard. The general pulls back on the lever. Han
shakes his head and gives the general a worried look. SKYWALKER
Don't worry. Ignorance is on
their side. Han is beginning to look a little sick. He gets up and
rushes to the back of the ship.163. ROYAL SPACE FORTRESS - DOCKING AREA - TOWNOWI
The canopy on the starship pops open and A-2 and the young
Dai disguised as a starraider, climb out onto the docking
platform. An officer and two groundcrew approach him and
salute. Captain Valor hands him his papers. JUSTIN
I'm here to check the vent ports in
the rim tracks. OFFICER
Your ship is from Yavin. We've
lost all contact with them. What's
going on out there? JUSTIN
There is a fierce invasion just east of
Bull Pup station. It's really a mess
out there. The officer smiles and the ground crew starts to check out
the starship. Valor heads for the main docking exit, followed
by A-2. He remembers something as he passes the control
station and calls out to the officer. JUSTIN
Do you mind if I use your com-link?
OFFICER
No. Go ahead. Valor walks into the small control area and pretends to talk
on an intercom system. JUSTIN (to A-2)
Find the highest security area. A-2 punches his claw arm into a computer socket and the brain
comes to life, feeding information to the little robot. Captain Valor watches the officer as he directs the crewmen
in the securing of the starship. A-2 removes his arm from
the computer and the duo leave the control station. A-2
Station 325 is the highest security
area on board. It's a detention area. They disappear into a chamber lock hallway.
164. ELEVATOR TUBE - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Valor, trying to look inconspicuous, waits for a horizontal
elevator. Troops and fortress personnel come and go, but
no-one seems to pay any attention to the pair. Finally a
small car arrives and Valor follows A-2 into the podlike
vehicle and it takes off through a vacuum tunnel.165. DETENTION AREA - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Valor and A-2 enter a security station. Guards and electronic
cutters are everywhere. An officer approaches Valor and checks
his papers. OFFICER
The B-23 can't enter this station. JUSTIN
But I need him. OFFICER
Sorry. No mechanical personnel.
It's restricted. Valor watches helplessly as A-2 is led into a waiting area.
OFFICER
You may proceed but you'll have
to be escorted. A trooper joins Valor and leads him through a series of
hallways. Valor carefully surveys the area as he follows
the guard. TROOPER
Mathusians just beat the PDRs again.
They should be in another league. Do
you follow the ecometrics? The guard turns to discover that Captain Valor has dis-
appeared. He is stunned, then manages to pull out a small
ring radio. TROOPER
Code six - alert.166. STARSHIP RUNWAY - ROYAL OUTPOST - YAVIN
Six Jawas sit before Han and the general, listening to Han
explain something about space fighting. Tho approaches the
general. THO
We've made contact with the under-
ground on Townowi. Things are
tighter. They can only get one
man out. Datos is on his way. SKYWALKER
We should be ready by the time he
arrives. Han turns to the general.
HAN
They're ready to go up. The general makes a short statement to the Jawas in their
own language. They let out a loud cheer and run for the row
of starships.167. STARSHIP - SPACE - YAVIN
The general sits next to Boma as he leads two other Jawa-
piloted starships in a tight formation. They head for a
small cluster of asteroids orbiting near the planet's surface.
The general quietly gives Boma some reassuring instructions.
Han leads a second formation of three ships, following Boma's
group. The two formations of starships make an attack run on
the asteroids. The general watches as Boma lines up and fires
at an asteroid blowing it into a million pieces. The general
smiles and slaps Boma on the back. The Jawas excitedly
chatter among themselves over the intercom system.168. DETENTION AREA HALLWAY - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
A patrol of ten men marches through one of the long hallways
in the detention area. They stop at an intersection. The
officer in charge reports on the intercom. OFFICER
Ben Five to Boma. All clear. The troops relax; some stand in groups, others wander a
distance away, poking into the various small alleyways
running off the main hallway. One trooper notices a small
reflected light in one of the narrow corridors and carefully
moves down the dark passageway to check it out. Out of no-
where, a fist knocks the trooper unconscious and drags him
into a small alcove. The officer finishes his report on the intercom and yells
for the troops to fall-in. Men scurry in all directions
and out of a narrow corridor emerges Captain Valor, dressed
in the uniform of a royal startrooper. He joins the platoon
and they march away.169. GENERAL'S QUARTERS - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
General Vader and several officers watch the progress of the
search on TV monitors. The general speaks into an intercom. VADER
Have them clear the area. Bring
in the seekers.
On the monitors the troops are assembled in the main entry-
way and several small chrome balls are thrown into the hall-
way. Small antennae pop from the chrome surface and the
small balls float down the hallways. Dodona, once a proud
legionnaire, enters wearing the uniform of a stormtrooper.
He snaps to attention before the general and hands him a
report. Vader gives Dodona a sly grin. DODONA
Contact has been lost with the ship
carrying the doctors from Granicus.
The princess' treatment will have to
be delayed. VADER
We've just trapped your old friend
Captain Valor. Watch us accomplish
what you found to be impossible. Dodona is humiliated but stays at attention. Vader gets an
emergency call on the intercom. VADER
Yes. Yes. Put it on the view screen. One of the TV monitors switches to an image of the unconscious
trooper Captain Valor stripped. VADER
Get me the Captain of the Guard.170 DETENTION AREA - MAIN ENTRY - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Three squads of troops, including Captain Valor, stand at
attention in the main entrance to the detention area, while
the Captain of the Guard gets new orders over his head-
phones. Valor studies the situation carefully, looking for
a way out of his predicament. The Captain of the Guard calls
up the platoon sergeants and gives them a series of orders.
They return to their squads and begin to inspect the troops.
Valor begins to get worried. The sergeant works his way down the line until he gets to
the trooper next to Valor. He sees no chance of escape, but
surprise. Suddenly, he bolts from the ranks and races down
the hallway. CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD
Squad leaders! Ten troopers break out of the ranks and take up the chase.
Captain Valor runs down a corridor and rounds a corner,
reaching a dead end. The troops round the corner and
confront the trapped Dai. The sound of igniting lazer-
swords fills the hallway. Valor takes a defensive stance,
his huge lazersword buzzing loudly. The troops attack.
They fight with skill and bravery but are eventually all
cut down by the invincible Dai warrior. Captain Valor breaks away from the troops and runs down a
long hallway. A safety door slides shut, closing off his
escape. He turns around in time to see another door seal
off the opposite end of the hallway. Before he can make
any attempt to pry open the door, gas fills the sealed
corridor. Valor collapses in a heap on the floor.171. GENERAL'S QUARTERS - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Vader laughs as he watches the unconscious Valor on the TV
monitors. All of the other officers in the room are laughing
and joking, except Dodona, who remains grimly at attention. VADER (to Dodona)
Take him to the special section. Dodona salutes, and exits the offices. Vader laughs again.
172. STARSHIP RUNWAY - ROYAL OUTPOST - TOWNOWI
Nine gleaming starships sit in a row along the edge of the
vast jungle runway. Bizarre and colorful Jawa designs have
been painted across the large deflector fins of the space-
craft. Some designs transform the ships into huge and
grotesque animals, while others create unique mosaic patterns.
The four-man Jawa crews stand proudly at attention in front
of their ships. The general, along with Han and the under-
ground leader, Datos, review the assembled Jawas. In one of
the Jawa crews, a pilot is picking fleas off the back of his
tail gunner. When the general passes he snaps to attention.
There is a gleam in the general's eye as he shows off his
strike force to the crusty old underground leader. When
they've inspected the last starship, Datos turns to the
general. DATOS
I'm speechless. It's amazing. A
most impressive display. For the
first time since the take-over, I
feel real hope. SKYWALKER
Will your people be ready? DATOS
Our forces have already started
sabotaging their com-link set
ups. A refugee camp on Mananyo
has been conducting raids on
shipping from Granicus. That's
how we intercepted those doctors. SKYWALKER (to Han)
Get them in the ships. We're on
our way. (to Datos) Send the
code signal.173. DETENTION CELL - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
General Vader and Dodona watch as a medic revives Valor,
who has been strapped to an upright slab protected by
cutter-rays. MEDIC
He's coming round. The medic backs away and throws the switch which activates
the cutters. A blue glow surrounds Valor as he wakes up
and sees Vader and Dodona. VADER
For all the myths and the trouble
you don't seem like much. He laughs and leaves Dodona alone in the room with the young
Dai. Dodona appears sad and frustrated at the capture of the
noble warrior. They stare at one another for a few moments. DODONA
You were insane to come here. The
security on this...this thing is
impossible. Why? For her? I can't
believe your loyalty is that strong.
You're a great warrior, but you're a
greater fool. This is a place for
androids - no codes, no honor. Our
ways are useless here. Why couldn't
you have stayed away?
He storms out of the cell. Captain Valor struggles to free
himself.174. SLUM DWELLING - GORDON SPACEPORT - TOWNOWI
The young partisan, Occo, listens to a small transmitter in
a secret closet behind the main room in a slum dwelling. He
jumps up and runs into the main room where Quist and
several other men are sitting around a table covered with
maps and plans. OCCO
It's Datos. We've got the go
ahead. The men cheer and starts hugging and slapping each other on
the back. Finally they settle down. QUIST
Go to your organizations. (to Occo)
What's the code time? OCCO
Zero three thirty. QUIST
May the force of others be with you. The men solemnly shake hands and leave the room.
175. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor stands on a small platform before Governor
Horus and the High Consul. His hands are held behind his
back by electric bonds. HORUS
... and I'm sure the King will
enjoy your execution. I only
regret I won't be there myself.
This should end the Dai Nogas
myth once and for all. Take
him to Granicus. Dodona steps forward with a squad of stormtroopers and
escorts the prisoner away. Vader and the governor seem
very pleased with themselves. Dodona looks back in disgust.176. CONTROL CENTER - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
In the large central control room, two officers sit above
a row of monitors and giant readouts. FIRST OFFICER
Look! That whole sector just
went dead. We're losing contact
with the surface. Use the IF
link and find out what's going
on.177. DOCKING AREA - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Dodona halts the squad guarding Captain Valor on an
observation deck overlooking a starship docking port.
Dodona reports to the officer in charge. DODONA
Where is the ship? OFFICER
It's on its way in. It will just
be a few minutes. Dodona returns to his squad and watches the large starship
slowly move into the docking area. He glances at Valor,
who stands defiant, ready to meet his fate. Dodona continues to study Valor. The young Dai returns his
gaze. Slowly the spacecraft locks onto the docking port
with a loud jolt. The troops snap to attention but Dodona
grabs two lazerswords and in one swift move switches off
Valor's bonds and tosses him one of the lazerswords. Valor
assumes a defensive stance, as the troops realize what has
happened and draw their swords. DODONA
This way! The two warriors fight their way through a side exit. The
door slides closed behind them, and Dodona throws the lock,
trapping the troops on the observation platform. They race
down the hallway and stop at an intersection. DODONA
This way! We can get a starship
and be out of here before they've
discovered... JUSTIN
I'm not leaving without the princess. DODONA
It's impossible; there are traps
everywhere. You're mad! Valor just grins and runs down the passageway leading to the
detention area. Dodona rushes and catches up. An alarm
signal wails through the hallways.178. JAWA STARSHIPS - SPACE
The general leads three squads of starships toward the glowing
planet of Townowi. SKYWALKER
There she is. Activate your deflection
shields.179. DETENTION AREA - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Dodona talks with the Captain of the Guard. He gestures wildly
like something important had happened. Four troops run into
the central detention area leading the bound princess. The
captain salutes Dodona and the legionnaire, followed by the
four troops and Zara, leave the main area.180. DETENTION HALLWAY - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Valor appears boldly at the end of the hallway facing Dodona
and the troops. DODONA
Get him! The troops rush for Valor, swords drawn. They are no match
for the skilled Dai. He makes short work of them, as Dodona
frees the princess. The trio then run into another hallway.
The princess embraces Valor. DODONA
We have only a few seconds before they
find us. All of these hallways are
sealable. Valor spots a small garbage chute on the corridor wall. He
goes and looks into it. JUSTIN
Is this pressurized? DODONA
They're power sealed. We'll have to
find another way, or some way to shut
the power off. They search the smooth-walled room for another exit.
182. GOVERNOR'S QUARTERS - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Governor Horus watches General Vader as he supervises the
hunt for Valor and Dodona. They watch troops move through
the detention area via TV monitors. Seekers buzz through
the hallways. The general gets a report from an officer
on another monitor. OFFICER
We've lost contact with the surface.
There is a good probability of an
uprising. Even the IF links are out. VADER
Use a substandard relay and put all
units on alert. The officer disappears from the monitor and is replaced with
the Captain of the Guard. CAPTAIN
All sections D through P-12 are clear.
We have reason to suspect they escaped
through the disposal system. We are
checking. (he is interrupted by an
excited trooper who tells him something)
We've found them in Receptacle B-29.
You should... A red light flashes on one of the other monitors.
VADER
Hold on. A controller appears on the second monitor.
CONTROLLER
Starships approaching, three squads
of royal design, but no clearance. GENERAL
Full alert. Battle stations... The general turns back to the Captain of the Guards.
CAPTAIN
You should have them on your
screen. Alarms sound throughout the fortress. Lights flash a
warning.182. GARBAGE RECEPTACLE - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
A floodlight switches on revealing Dodona and Valor
attempting to cut open the door. The princess stands up
and stares into the floodlight. Vader's voice comes over
an intercom. VADER
I'm afraid I have no more time to
deal with you. A senseless and
futile attack by your friends has
forced me to take a rather un-
pleasant course of action. Your
execution will have to be expedited. The intercom clicks off and a loud rumbling begins to shake
the room. With a loud shriek, the princess points to the
far wall; it has started to move toward the trio. The
situation looks desperate.183. SPACE - JAWA STARSHIPS - TOWNOWI
Lazerfire from the space fortress creates a wall of death,
which the three squadron of Jawa starships miraculously
emerge through undamaged. The general barks orders to the
Jawa craft and Boma and his squadron break off and start an
attack dive. Lazerfire from Boma's brightly colored ship
hits one of the prime power terminals on the fortress sur-
face. It explodes, creating weird electric arcs as it goes. Han and the general also concentrate fire on the distinctive
black power terminals. Two more are destroyed in an arcing
spectacle. A chain reaction is set off, creating a series of
explosions leaping across the surface of the fortress from
power terminal to power terminal.184. GARBAGE RECEPTACLE - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The shock of the explosion can be felt over the rumbling of
the trash masher. The wall has moved within a few yards of
squashing Dodona, Valor and the princess. They are still
frantically trying to somehow stop the relentless wall, to
no avail. The lights blink off, then on again and the
moving wall rumbles to a halt. Zara breathes a sigh of
relief. VALOR
They must have knocked the power
out. Dodona runs over to the door and kicks it open. They rush
out of the would-be death trap.185. SPACE - JAWA STARSHIPS - TOWNOWI
One of the Jawa starships is caught in a crossfire and dis-
appears in a cloud of smoke. Another ship for some unknown
reason dives headlong into the surface of the fortress,
creating a huge explosion.186. MAIN HALLWAY - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Captain Valor, Dodona and the princess are thrown to a hallway
floor by the explosion. They get up and start down the hall-
way again. A voice calls out from a connecting corridor. A-2
Hey! Over there.
The trio turn and see little A-2 standing at the other end of
the corridor. He waves his claw arm at them and wobbles over
to them. A-2
The power core has exceeded the
normal stress quotient by point
eight. The magnetic fusion pods
have evaporated. There appears
to be an immediate danger. DODONA
There is a lifepod station at the
other end of this section. Hurry. The group followed by A-2, make a dash for the lifepod,
but are knocked to the ground by another explosion which
rocks the hallway. A hole is ripped in one wall, sucking
debris into space. Everyone holds on to wall fixtures for
dear life.187. GOVERNOR'S QUARTERS - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
Aides and officers rush through the office, as Vader tries
to keep things under control. Governor Horus remains calm,
watching the progress of the battle. Vader turns to the
governor. VADER
They've pinpointed every terminal.
It's impossible. What are they?
Where did they come from? An
electromagnetic transfer has started.
There's no stopping it. GOVERNOR
Continue the fight. VADER
We've already lost control of the
planet. We must abandon ship while
there is still time. Conditions are
much worse than... GOVERNOR
Continue the fight. This fortress
is invincible. I will not give up. A giant explosion sweeps through the office.
188. SPACE - JAWA STARSHIPS
The tiny starships race the chain reaction explosions across
the surface of the fortress. Lazerfire is everywhere. One
of the starships skimming across the surface lags behind and
is caught in an explosion and disappears. SKYWALKER
Han! Get everyone out of here.
The whole thing's going to go.
Return to Gordon. Get them out. Han relays the order to the Jawas, and then starships pull
away from the crippled fortress.189. MAIN HALLWAY - SPACE FORTRESS - TOWNOWI
The group has made their way past the hole in the wall and
are climbing into the lifepods. Captain Valor helps the
princess into one, while Dodona and A-2 get into the other.
Warning sirens scream throughout the hallways. Three troops
run toward the lifepods, firing lazerpistols. dodona returns
the fire, stopping the oncoming troops. Hatches are closed
and the lifepods eject into space.190. LIFEPODS - SPACE - TOWNOWI ORBIT
The two lifepods drift toward the calm of the planet's
surface. Captain Valor and the princess embrace and he
kisses her tenderly. They watch the ominous fortress grow
smaller and smaller as they drift away. Suddenly, a great
flash replaces the fortress and rubble streaks past the
lifepods. Several giant explosions follow, then there is
only a smoke cloud where the mighty fortress once orbited
Townowi.191. THRONE ROOM - PALACE OF LITE - TOWNOWI
Queen Zara, in all her grandeur, sits on the magnificent
throne of Townowi. Captain Valor and the general stand to
her right. Several old advisors stand to her left. Han
presents Boma and a delegation of Jawas with a treaty,
gifts, and a medal of honor. They bow and exit. Han moves
to one side of the crowded court. Dodona stands next to
him. They watch as the two robots, A-2 and C-3 approach
the Queen and bow. ZARA
Your service to Townowi is greatly
appreciated. You are designated
class A-4, and will serve Justin
Valor, the new Lord Protector of
Townowi. Rise! The robots rise and exit through the long entrance hall to
the throne. The Queen turns and smiles at Valor and the
general. The general and Valor salute their new Queen. FADE OUT
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