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Star Wars
Movie 1, STORY 1
All Wrath of Vader
movies combined
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The Wrath Of Vader
Original Screenplay written by Geoffrey D. Edwards
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Begin Lines
(Consider the crying out of Darth Vader when he finds out the plight of Padme, partially at the History part).
EXT: SPACE – ROLLING TITLES
Ext: FADE OR DO SOME KIND OF SCROLL TO STAR DESTROYER Facade
INT: SPACE – STAR DESTROYER – COMMAND ROOM – DARK ATMOSPHERE – LOWER FLOOR OF STAR DESTROYER
PAN UP a deck:
An OBSERVATION AREA OF SORTS looking out the FRONT
OF THE STAR DESTROYER (A BALCONY OF SORTS). Darth
Vader stands with his back to the camera looking out at
the stars through a full size observation window. (Breathing)
SLOWLY PAN IN ON DARTH'S BACK:
The Emperor slowly walks up behind him.
EMPEROR
Looking at his friend
…I am… sorry for your loss my friend.
Darth says nothing but continues to stare out into space.
(Breathing).
Emperor cont.
I can feel your agony through the Dark Side. It
is such that even I could not bear it. Your ability to use the
Force to help you control your emotions is unprecedented.
Beat
In time you could become as powerful as Darth Plagues.
DARTH
Still staring out into space
What… is your bidding my master?
Emperor
Pauses
That there might be something that I or the Empire could do to ease
your pain.
Darth
Still Staring
…Vengeance.
Pause
Vengeance might ease my pain…
Emperor
Yes… yes your anger towards Obiwan, it makes you stronger yet.
Darth
Turns to look at the Emperor
My mind tells me vengeance but my heart… my heart may never
know peace.
Emperor
…In time, my friend you will learn to use this anger to master the
Dark Side. Eventually it will do your every bidding.
Darth
I would trade my pain, anger, and strength for death if it would have
me. The two begin to walk together followed by the emperor's
guards.
Emperor
It is true, great agony torments you but you must trust me
my old friend, in time it will pass.
Darth
I cannot bare it.
Emperor
Death… yes death could ease your pain but…
Darth
…What is it master?
Emperor
…The Empire needs you. I need you and you… need me.
Darth
It is true, I need you more than ever my master. Because now
I need to give life to my love.
Emperor
Together my friend, together we will learn to control the Dark Side
and together we will use it to bring peace to the Galaxy and to bring Padme to your
side once again.
Darth
Padme is dead, it is… too late. Deep have I searched the Dark Side my
master but the Dark Side has revealed nothing to me… nothing that would
lead me to believe that there is… some other way to bring her back.
Emperor
Ah… yes, there are so many things that are hidden in the Force. Known
only to a few, we must learn enough about its power that we might unlock
the doors of knowledge. To unlock the secrets of the Dark Side.
Darth
Changes subject
What would you have me to do for you my master?
Emperor
Are you sure you are ready?
Darth
Business… will be a good distraction.
Emperor
Smiles, they stop walking. The Emperor looks at Darth
I have much to keep you distracted my friend. As of now, you
are the leader over the entire Imperial Galaxy second only to me. Are you
prepared for this charge my young apprentice?
Darth
I am… my master.
Emperor
Good…
THEY WALK together again
There is much to do to put the Empire in a position of superiority.
Darth
(Breathing) the whole time
Yes my master.
Emperor
In an attempt to build ships and army's for the Imperial war machine
we have come up very short handed in man-power, we need help.
Darth
What can I do my master?
Emperor
They stop walking again
We need men.
Darth
Yes?
Emperor
I need you to go to the nearby planets and recruit men for service.
They… will be given quarters and pay. Treat them well at first, but if necessary
you must bring them by force. Take as many Storm Troopers, Officers,
and Soldiers as you need to accomplish this task. Leave only a complement
behind if necessary.
Darth
Pauses… thinks
But master, if we are to bring men who would be resistant, then it
seems we are no longer promoting peace.
Emperor
I understand your confusion in this matter my friend but this is a necessary
evil. If we are to finally restore peace, sacrifices must be made.
Darth
Thinks again
If they resist, how shall I convince them of our need?
Emperor
You are the Sith Lord and you are the leader of the entire galaxy,
people must understand that your commands must not be compromised.
Make examples if necessary, they must not have a choice.
Darth
But peace my master?
Emperor
Sinister
In time we will release those who choose not to remain in the employment
of the Empire. You may… explain that to them if you must. Do you
understand?
Darth
I do my master. (Breathing)
Emperor
Good… Now go and bring men! Bring about your task, forthright and
with expedience so that we may thence continue your training.
Darth
It will be done master.
The Emperor laughs his great laugh. Darth departs from the
Emperors side and calls for one of his officers on a COMM.. link.
The officer approaches quickly.
MAJOR KALIN
Yes Lord Vader.
Darth
Get me the master ship builder.
Major Kalin
Yes sir.
The Major walks over to a wall comm.. and calls down to the ship
builder's bay. He's in the background. Darth is looking over
something on A data pad. The Major returns but with a fearful look.
Darth
What is the matter Major?
Major Kalin
I… I'm so sorry Lord Vader… It seems… the Master Ship builder…
has… escaped.
Darth
What!
Major Kalin
Yes… I'm sorry sir… I…
Darth
…How?
Major Kalin
I… I don't know sir but I intend to find out, immediately
Darth
…WE… will get to the bottom of this Major, take me to the ship works.
Major Kalin
Yes sir, this way sir.
They walk off.
INT: STAR DESTROYER – SHIP BUILDERS BAY – LARGE
- BRIGHT
There are six people lined up. The major and Darth walk
over. Another officer is standing with them. The officer
(CAPTAIN MUELLER) calls them to Attention and then
snaps to Attention himself.
Major Kalin
At Ease Captain Mueller, are these the men… and women responsible
for the doctor's escape?
Captain Mueller
Yes Major.
Suddenly Captain Mueller starts to gasp for air. He reaches up
and grabs his throat. Soon he succumbs to strangulation as
Darth Vader, using the Force, releases his grip on the man's
airway. Captain Mueller falls dead.
Darth
To the six soldiers, (Breathing)
Can any of you explain to me how one man can escape when there
are six of you watching?
No one speaks at first, and then one of the Storm Troopers
perks up.
STORM TROOPER 1
Cocky
We're under-manned.
Darth gets face to face with the Storm Trooper.
Darth
You are what?
Trooper
A little more tense now but still cocky
We're undermanned.
The Major also gets in the Storm Troopers face!
Major Kalin
We are undermanned sir! You are addressing Lord Vader. You are
being very disrespectful soldier…
Darth
Holds up a hand as to silence the Major
It's ok Major, let him speak. What was it you were saying soldier?
Trooper 1
We need help…
Darth
…You need help… guarding one man?
Trooper 1
Yeah, look around you, there's hardly enough men to guard all these
people…
The Major is about to discipline the man but Darth holds up a
hand again.
Trooper 1 cont.
We're tired, we work long hours, we're undermanned and underpaid…
The Major has a very frustrated look.
Trooper 1 cont.
…I mean, what are we supposed to do? We need sleep, we need time
to ourselves… we need women!
Darth
Shocked at the "We need women" comment
What are you to do… indeed?
Darth moves and faces the next man in the line of five.
Darth cont.
…What about you, do you think you need a woman… soldier?
Are you underpaid?
The cocky Storm Trooper discovers he can't move, something
is happening to him. He begins to shake violently, his
uniform begins to smoke. The soldier Darth is face to face
with now is trying to pay attention to Darth but having a
hard time ignoring what's happening next to him.
Next man
Na… No sir. No I don't…
Soon the cocky Trooper is paying the ultimate price for his
insolence. Flames burst from the joints and neck of his uniform.
(SIMILAR TO THE MAN WHO MELTS AT THE END OF THE FIRST
RADER'S OF THE LOST ARK).
He begins to scream, his uniform begins to melt. Eventually
he is burnt to a crisp where he stood. The other five, trying
to stay at attention, don't move but are terrified at what
has just happened. The cocky soldier falls over and crumbles.
Darth
Now, would someone else like to explain to me why six soldiers couldn't
keep track of one man?
No one speaks.
Major
Speak up, Lord Vader asked you a question.
Finally a short, stout, older man at the end of the line speaks up.
MR. KANE (EMPIRE UNIFORM)
Sir…
Darth moves down and goes face to face with Mr. Kane.
Mr. Kane cont.
I'm…
Darth
…You are what, are you underpaid too soldier?
Mr. Kane
Intimidated now
No sir, the pay is fine... but I'm not a guard.
Darth
You're not a… What do you mean? That is your assignment,
is it not?
Mr. Kane
Yes sir but I was not trained as a guard.
Darth
Pauses angrily
What is your name?
Mr. Kane
Kane sir, Ulysses Kane sir, Chief Warrant Officer four.
Darth
And what is it that you do Mr. Kane?
Mr. Kane
I… I'm a Laser Welder sir.
Darth looks at him for a second then at the Major, then back at him.
Darth
What makes you think I won't kill you for your insolence?
Mr. Kane
Nothing Lord Vader, I failed you, any punishment would be just.
Darth looks at the other men.
Darth
Referring to the other men in line with Kane
Do you know these men?
Kane
Takes a quick look at the other men
No sir, don't even know their names sir.
Darth moves to the first man in line.
Darth
What is your name soldier?
Conner
Cccc… Conner sir.
Darth
And what do you do Mr. Conner?
Conner
I… I'm a computer technician sir.
Darth moves to the next man in line.
Darth
And you, what do you do?
Jessep
Computer and Droid repair sir.
Darth
Have you ever been a guard?
Jessep
No sir.
Darth
Have you ever had any training as a guard?
Jessep
No sir, no formal training. I pulled some guard duty during Republic
training Camp.
Darth
But no formal… guard training, that was never your job?
Jessep
No sir.
Darth
How long have you been a computer repair technician?
Jessep
Thinks
Ah… about seven years sir.
Darth looks at the Major again. The Major looks uncomfortable.
Darth moves to the next person in line.
Darth
You, what is your name?
The next person in line is a woman.
Cole
Cole sir.
Darth
And what do you do Miss. Cole?
Cole
Mrs. Cole sir, and I was a Finance officer for the Federation.
Darth
Have you ever had any formal training as a guard Mrs. Cole?
Cole
Like Jessep there sir, only during Basic Training.
Darth
And how long have you been a Finance officer… Mrs. Cole?
Cole
Twelve years sir.
Darth looks down in frustration. The Major very uncomfortable. Darth
moves back to Mr. Kane.
Darth
Mr. Kane, how old are you?
Mr. Kane
Sixty-one sir.
Darth
And how long have you been a Laser Welder Mr. Kane?
Mr. Kane
Ah… thirty-seven years sir.
Darth
For the Republic?
Mr. Kane
Yes sir.
Darth
Why did you choose employment with the Empire?
Mr. Kane
I've… that's all I've done sir. It's all I know.
Darth
Are you good at it Mr. Kane?
Mr. Kane
I… I think so sir.
Darth
In-deed.
Thinks
Would you like to be a welder again Mr. Kane?
Mr. Kane
Yes… yes sir, I would like that very much.
Darth
Looks at the major
Major.
Major
Yes my lord?
Darth
Tell the Emperor that I may have solved some of his man power
problems.
Major
I will my lord.
Darth
Also, find out what the other guards in this area or any other
area for that matter, do for a living. If they have skills, we need
to put them where they would best suite the Empire.
Major
Yes sir.
Darth
And Major…
Major
Yes my Lord?
Darth
It will be your responsibility to make sure that this gets done. Guards
should be guards, welders should be welders, do you understand?
Major
Yes My Lord.
Darth
If I find out that someone is pulling guard when they would best be
served somewhere else, I will deal with you… personally.
Major
Uncomfortable again
Yes… my Lord.
Darth
Get on with it Major.
Major
Yes my Lord.
Darth
And Major...
Major
Yes my lord?
Darth
Find my ship builder, at all costs!
Major
Yes my Lord.
Darth looks at the other men and woman.
Darth
With exception to Mr. Kane, the rest of you may follow the Major,
you are no longer guards.
They leave, Darth turns his attention to Mr. Kane again.
Darth cont.
You are now in charge of all ship building and welding for the Empire.
Do you think you can handle that?
Mr. Kane
Oh, ah, yes sir.
Darth
Good, if anyone argues with you, you contact me.
Mr. Kane
I… I will sir.
Han – Story 2
7 Ext: Geonosis - Han's village – night
A village comes into view on the planet of Geonosis (where
the Death star is being built in space). Within the Village,
the camera pans/zooms in on a particular apartment.
9 Int: Hans home
Inside, people sleep, a man, his wife, two children and a
space pet. The camera picks up dark rooms, it's early in
the morning, still dark. A holographic alarm clock
goes off, Han Solo rolls over and shuts it off, (Played
by Ashton Kutcher). His wife Kier rolls over and moans,
Han gets up and goes into shower.
10 Int: Han's home – Kitchen – morning
The next scene is of the family waking-up in the kitchen. Kier
is making breakfast, the kids are eating, Han is reading the
digital news.
Kier
Very tired
You want Whamp eggs honey?
Han
Still reading
Sure honey, you kids going to be late for tech?
Katz
Bommi is picking me up dad.
Devin
I still have a half hour before my transport comes.
Han
Ok… who is Bommi?
Kier cuts in before Katz can answer Hans question.
Kier
Ahhh… How's flying going honey?
Han
Distracted
A… yeah… fine… I guess.
The space pet comes in (Species unknown), Kier puts a
plate down for it.
Han cont.
Yeah, hey it's a paycheck.
The camera cuts.
11 Int: Han's home – by main entryway
We see Devin getting on a transport, Han kisses Kier goodbye, goes
into the port, gets in his speeder and heads off to work.
12 ext: Han's place of employment - Morning
Han is standing outside his freighter ship chatting with other pilots.
An Octopus like creature walks up and says something in his language.
The others laugh obviously responding to something funny that the
Octopus guy said.
The Octopus man opens a panel on his ship which is near Han's,
flips some switches and starts to power it up. Han's co-pilot
walks up (Hermann Goring) otherwise known as Goring.
Goring (German Accent)
No personality at all
Let's go!
Han
Looks at him funny
What's your rush?
Goring
Stern
We have work to do, let's go!
Han
Last time I checked, I was in charge.
Goring
Ok Mr. In charge, let's see what management says about you
standing around chit-chatting!
All of Han's buddies are watching this. They don't say anything
but everyone is uncomfortable. Goring calls management on
his comm.. Link.
Management 1 V.O.
Management.
Goring
Is there something in the company rule book about people having time
to stand around and chit-chat?
Management 1 V.O.
Um… Probably.
Goring
Well Mr. Solo seems to think so. He's been standing around
chatting with his buddies all morning. He's wasting time!
Management calls Han on his Comm. Link.
Management 1 V.O.
Solo, what's the hold up?
Han
My ship is fired up, I'm waiting for the green light on fuel cell warm up.
That's what most of us do before we take off. It keeps the ships from blowing
up during takeoff. So we're all chatting in the mean time.
Management calls Goring back.
Management 1 V.O.
Goring, just do what the pilot says. He's in charge ok?
Goring is embarrassed now. Han and his buddies are half smiling
in disgust, and looking at Goring like "What's your problem".
Solo's Buddy 1
I gotta go anyway Solo, I'll talk to you later.
The others agree and follow suite, Han looks at Goring sternly.
Han
To goring
Great, you know all we were doing was having a little early morning
chatter to break up the day and here you come spoiling everything.
Goring
Solo, I don't know what you're worried about, none of them like you
anyway, they just act like they like you so they don't show dissension
or something.
Han
Gives him a look
Oh, that's nice, really nice, did your mother teach you to
act like that?
Goring gets on the ship but doesn't respond to Han's comment. Han
just shakes his head and climbs aboard behind him.
13 int: Freighter - cockpit
(Camera cuts to the cockpit of Han's freighter).
(Camera shot from behind them through the front window).
Shows that they're lifting off, we can see the other freighters
through the window lifting off also.
14 EXT: imperial freighter ships lifting off
15 Ext: (C.U.) Empire emblem on the side of one of the ships
Pan back: to show fifty or so ships
16 Ext: Space – imperial freighter ships
13b Int: (pov)Han's cockpit
Some of the ships can be seen jumping to Light Speed.
Goring
Technical sounding
Coordinates received and programmed in, we're go for light
speed.
Han
Roger, navigation computers set and ready?
Goring
Roger, all computers ready for light speed.
Han hits some switches on the panel above him and then
pushes some levers on the panel in front of him. As in other
movies we see the stars through the front window begin to
stream line as they jump to light speed.
17 Ext: Overlooking planet – outside view
Cut to: them coming out of light speed near a planet.
(Name unknown at this time)
13 Int: Cockpit – Hans ship
Goring
Landing pattern plotted.
18 EXT: Han maneuvers the ship toward the planet.
19 ext: Freighter ship - landing
They set down near a manufacturing plant. Large doors open
on their ship, the freight is loaded on, they take off.
Cut to space:
They come out of light speed again near another planet (Pel-Ot).
18b Ext: Space – Han's Ship
87 INT: Cockpit – Han and goring's pov - looking out front
again
Something is happening on the planet below. There are Empire
ships around them in space.
13 INT: A voice comes over their comm..
Empire Voice 1 V.O.
What are you guys doing here?
Han
Ah… we're here to pick up freight on the surface.
Voice 1 V.O.
We've got a bit of a fight going on here right now.
Han
I can see that.
Voice 1 V.O.
Do you want to come back later… oh wait a minute I think we're
getting things secured down there, give us a minute.
Han
Looks at Goring
Ok.
Several minutes pass, Han and Goring watch the fight rage on
below. Then they see some Tie Fighters leave, then an Empire
troop transport.
Voice 1 V.O.
Ok it's clear now, you can land.
Han
Shrugs his shoulders, calls to the surface…
Empire 2673 requesting freighter bay location for freight transfer.
No response.
Han cont.
Empire 2673 requesting bay location for freight transfer, can anyone
read me?
Another voice comes over their comm..
Empire Voice 2 V.O.
Empire 2673, ah… this is Empire Sub one, you're clear to
land… any bay.
Han
Ah… ok.
Looks at Goring
…find a place to land I guess.
Goring gets on the ship computer.
Goring
Zone three at eight two five.
Han
Roger.
20 Ext: Planet surface – Day
13 Int: Han's ship – Cockpit - Atmosphere
Han flips some switches and guides the ship in.
21 EXT: Guiding the ship in
19 Cut to: Int: Han's ship landing
When they land everything is a mess.
13b INT: Inside looking out
Planet of Atrivis
20b EXT: Bodies laying everywhere - some helping others -
buildings blown up - most structures leveled
22 Ext: Han gets out of his ship
Goring stays in the ship. A man limps by tattered, Han stops him.
Han
Excuse me sir.
Gan Jet
Me?
Han
What the hell happened here?
Gan
You're Empire ain't you?
Han
Yeah, I guess I am.
Gan
Don't you know?
Han
…I'm a flunky pilot.
Gan
Laugh's a little and looks around
This is your Great Galactic Empire's doing.
Han
What?
Gan
This, all of it, all this mayhem, the Empire did this! Say, what you
doing here anyway?
Han
Still in shock looking around…
We… ah… we were here to get some kind of freight.
Gan
Looks at Han's ship
Oh yeah, well there's no freight. As you can see everything is gone,
you're illustrious Empire blew it all up!
Han
Wha… why? Why would they do that? Why would they destroy
their own freight?
Gan
Still looking around
Don't know for sure, just rumor really. Seems some of our management
told your Empire they wouldn't trade until the Empire paid up. We
started letting other planets come in to trade with us.
Seems the Empire took exception to that. Supposedly they told our
management that no one gets anything until the Empire gets what it
needs.
Management must have told em where to blow it cause the next thing
we know a platoon of Empire troopers, those guys in the white space
suites, comes in and start shooting up the place.
Couple black ships, looked like… bow ties come in and starts
bombing everything. It's over in minutes, most of my friends…
Starts crying…
People I known all my life are dead, I ain't got no job no more.
Han
My god… I'm… I'm so sorry!
Gan
You're sorry, what the hell am I gonna do? We were minors, your Empire
guys tossed some sort of mega explosive into the mines, everyone down
there was crushed to death.
Han
Looks at him with pity
…What are you going to do?
Gan
I don't know. Hey, you might want to get out of here while you
can. Rumor has it they're coming back to mine it themselves, there's talk
about forced labor and such.
Guess I'll try to get my family together and get out of here somehow.
Changes his demeanor
Hey, you got a big ship, how's about you wait for me and my
family, we can leave with you?
Han
Knows he can't do that
Ah, sure pal, go get em, we'll wait for ya.
Gan
Hey you seem like a good guy, what-r-ya working for the Empire
for anyway?
Han
I thought it was a good job, I'm having second thoughts though.
Gan
Thinks
You might not want to tell them that.
Han
No, you're probably right.
Han starts walking back to his ship, he looks back. Gan is leaving
in a hurry, probably to get his family and come back. Han climbs
back aboard his ship, he speaks to Goring.
13 Int: Hann's ship - cockpit
Han
Let's get out of here!
Goring
Why?
Han
That guy wants a ride out of here.
Goring
We can't do that!
Han
Why do you think I said let's get out of here! Besides, I think the
Empire is coming back for more.
Goring
So, we're Empire, we'll be ok, let's stay and watch.
Han
Looks at him funny again
No thanks pal, if it's all the same to you, I don't really want
to watch that.
Goring just laugh's a little under his breath and helps Han
get the ship back in space.
2GS-91E20 – Core Worlds (planet name).
18 EXT: When they come out of light speed at their next
destination
13 Han calls for a bay. This time he gets a reply.
Empire Voice 3 V.O.
…Ok Empire 2673, bay four, Zone nine, vector 9595.
Han
Well, that's better, sounds like everything is normal here.
Goring smiles an evil smile and nods but doesn't look at Han. The
ship jerks a little and down they go.
23 Ext: Next planet – Day – Virujansi - Surface (Planet name)
But when they arrive, Imperial Storm Troopers and men in Empire
Uniforms are all over, some of the local workers are being escorted
at gun point, they're being pushed around hostile. Han gets out
again, Goring stays behind, Han walks up to a worker with caution.
Planet Vir worker 1
What-da you want Empire Scum?
Han
Taken aback
Ah… I was um… hoping to pick up some freight.
Vir Worker 1
You got a manifest?
Han hands him a digital manifest.
Han cont.
Yeah, right here.
Vir Worker 1
Calms down a little
Oh, ok, well we'll have ya loaded in a minute.
Han
Ok, I'll wait by my ship.
Han walks back to his ship. The camera shows someone loading
freight onto Han's ship. When they finish, Han and Goring take
off for another planet. They make the jump to light speed and
Han settles back.
18 Ext: Han's ship – space
13 Int: Space – cockpit – Han's ship
Han cont.
You know, I'm not too sure about what we're doing here.
Goring doesn't speak.
Han cont.
I mean, it just seems kind of… I don't know… wrong I guess.
Goring
Do you have a good job?
Han
Yeah.
Goring
Are you making a good home for your family?
Han
Yeah.
Goring
Then what are you worried about?
Han
…My civil conscience I guess.
Goring just laugh's a little but doesn't look at Han.
Han cont.
Don't you care about all those people that can't get supplies?
No response.
Han cont.
And those people at the factories and the mines, They work so hard but
the Empire doesn't pay them anything.
Goring
No!
Han
I…
Stops mid sentence
…really?
Goring doesn't respond.
Han cont.
Why?
Goring
You Humon's, you talk too much and you ask too many questions!
Han
And Stak are about as friendly as Dag's and you smell like Bantha
Poo!
Goring
Good, then we understand each other, now shut up and keep flying!
Han
Fine!
To himself…
Very mature Han, very mature.
Silence for a moment then Han starts talking again, Goring gets
exasperated at the fact that he thought he was finally going to
get some peace.
Han cont.
It just seems like maybe we're working for the wrong side.
Goring
The wrong what?
Han
You know, maybe these Empire guys aren't on the up and up.
Goring
Thinks a minute
I'm not worried about it and if you know what's good for you,
you won't either!
Han
Now what's that supposed to mean?
Comm. V.O.
Empire HQ to 2673.
Han gives Goring another dirty look and then answers.
Han
2673 go ahead.
Comm. V.O.
How much room do you have, we have a real important pick-up and
you guys are right in the area?
Han
We…
Glares at Goring again
…we got room.
Comm. V.O.
Sending you the coordinates.
Han
Flips a switch on the dash and pushes some buttons
Ready to receive.
cut:
21 int: Han's home – Night – Living room
The kids are in bed, the space pet is quiet, Han is reading the
digital paper, Kier is watching something on their version of TV.
Kier
From another part of the room
So, how was work?
Han
Pauses
Weird!
Kier
Really, your co-pilot again?
Han
He's part of the problem.
Kier walks over and sits next to him.
Kier
Why, what is it?
Han
Thinks
I don't know… it's my conscience I guess.
Kier
Your conscience?
Han
Yeah… I don't know maybe Goring's right but we land at all these places
and the Empire is everywhere.
Kier
Yeah, so, they're the new Government, that's not so unusual?
Han
We got to one place and it had been destroyed. I talked to a guy that survived
the attack and he said the Empire did it.
Kier
Really?
Han
Yeah, and when we went to the next planet to pick up freight things
seemed normal but when we landed, the Empire was there again and they
had basically taken everyone at the plant hostage. Everyone was on
edge, it just didn't seem right.
Kier is looking at him almost shocked.
Han cont.
I talked to one of the Empire Storm Troopers and, well, he told me
not to tell anyone so don't repeat this, but he said that the Empire is taking
over everything and they're not paying for it.
Kier
Not pa… they have to pay don't they? I mean even if the government
wants something they usually pay for it don't they?
Han
To my knowledge.
Kier
Thinks
Well, that does sound strange. Maybe some of these people don't
like the Empire, maybe they're resisting and the Empire has to force their
hand a little.
Han
Thinks
Ah, you're probably right.
Changes the subject
Does it bother you that I'm gone a lot?
Kier
Paying attention to the TV again
…not really.
Han
Well that's what I… what?
Kier starts laughing, moves over and sits in his lap.
Kier
Of course we miss you.
They kiss.
Kier cont.
How do you feel about being gone all the time.
Han
Pays her back
I don't mind.
She looks at him shocked for a second then realizes he's kidding
her now. She socks him in the arm, Han starts laughing, they
kiss and cuddle.
25 Ext: Outside Han's home – Morning – Warm – clear -
sunny
Han leaves for work in the morning. It's early, she is still in her
pajama's and the kids are just getting up looking drowsy and
hungry. Camera sees them in the background. Han and Kier
kiss and he leaves.
Cut to: Han as he walks through a door leading into the
space port (garage) at the front of the house. He lifts
off over the house and takes off.
Cut to: Han as he arrives and lands at the Empire shipping
and freight facility.
26 Int: Han's place of employment – morning
Han checks in, he's standing in line, people swipe their employee
card as they pass through some sort of detector. There are
Storm Troopers all around and men in Empire uniforms doing
whatever they do.
Two Storm Troopers are monitoring the detectors as people pass
through. When Han reaches the detector, he swipes his card but
a different sound comes out and a red light flashes, a Storm
Trooper walks over.
HC Storm Trooper 1
Swipe again please.
Han looks around, smiles embarrassed and swipes his card again,
the same thing happens.
HC Storm Trooper 1 cont.
Name?
Han
Han… Solo.
The Storm Trooper checks a digital roster, then looks up.
Trooper 1
Han Solo?
Han
The usual smart ass
Didn't I just say that?
The trooper signals for other Storm Troopers to come over. Everyone,
including Han is watching them.
Trooper 1
Take this one to the Captains office.
They grab Han on either arm and start escorting him off.
Han
What the… when… what did I do?
Storm Trooper 2a
On Hans right
I don't know pal, you'll find out from the Captain.
They take Han into an office.
Storm Trooper 2a cont.
Sit.
Han sits in a chair opposite a desk of sorts, he's still watching
them.
Storm Trooper 2a cont.
The Captain will be along shortly.
Han
Ok.
They leave, Han looks around. Soon a large man in an Empire
uniform walks in. Han tries to offer him a hand-shake but the
Captain ignores him and sits down at his desk facing Han.
He doesn't look at Han while he's looking at some digital pads.
Then he clicks on a keyboard and looks at a monitor to his right.
Captain Grimminger
Solo?
Han
Why does everyone ask me that, don't you have it written
down somewhere?
Grimminger
Exasperated!
Just answer the question!
Han
Yeah, Han Solo, yeah!
Grimminger
I am an Empire Captain.
Han
…Great.
Grimminger
Stands up in anger
Sir, you will address me as Sir!
Han
A little surprised
Ok… ah… Sir.
Grimminger sits down still looking angrily at Han, then he
looks at some other digital matter, then he looks up again.
Grimminger
Who do you work for Solo?
Han
Thinks
…Admiral Bludau?
Grimminger
That's not what I mean. What organization do you work for?
Sir!
Han
Oh, ah… the Empire… sir.
Grimminger
Pauses
So why would you tell someone you thought you might be working
for the "wrong side".
Han
What… I…
Grimminger
Did you have a conversation yesterday with someone named…
Looks at his pad
Goring?
Han
Gor… my co-pilot, yeah I… oh, yeah I guess I did say something to
that effect.
To himself
That son-of-a…
Grimminger
Well, that's alright Solo…
Han
Starts to get up
Good, cause I just want to go back to work…
Grimminger
Calmly now, signals him to stay seated
Oh, you'll be going back to work after about three days.
Han
Three days, what, am I being put out of work for something?
Grimminger clicks a button on his desk and opens a comm.. line.
Grimminger
Would you please come back to my office.
Storm Trooper 1 V.O.
Yes sir.
Grimminger
Or something… We like to call it "Re-education camp".
Han
Re… what?
The two guards enter again.
Grimminger
Take Mr. Solo to school gentlemen.
The two Storm Troopers take him by his arms again.
Han
Schoo… wait…
As they're hauling him off…
I'll be good! I'll look the other way! C'mon guys!
Storm Trooper 1
C'mon pal, we're going to school now.
Grimminger
Calls to Han from his office
Hey Solo!
They stop, Han turns to look.
Grimminger cont.
A little advice?
Han
A… yes… sir?
Grimminger
Don't resist, the more you resist the more it hurts!
The Captain starts laughing.
Han
Hurts?
They start pulling him along again. Han tries to reason
with the Storm Troopers. They take him away.
27 ext: Han's place of employment – Parking garage
– Still morning
28 Cut to: the Storm Troopers escorting Han through
the parking garage.
As they're walking him, he notices that they're passing
right by his speeder. Han carefully reaches into his pocket
and pulls out a small remote, he presses it. His speeder
comes to life. The Storm Troopers don't notice.
Suddenly Han pulls the guy on his right down and
secretly grabs his weapon. When the trooper pulls Han
upright again, Han shoots the guy on his left and butt-
strokes the guy on his right knocking him to the floor.
It's just the break he needs.
He dives into his speeder and fly's out of the garage
while practically laying upside down. The one Storm
Trooper fires at him but Han escapes and fly's off.
29 Ext: Atmosphere – flying – Han's speeder
He's looking back but no one is giving chase yet. He's
somewhat composed but watchful. He fly's around all
day trying to think of what to do.
30 Ext: Han's speeder – Night
It's late, he finally decides to go home.
7 Ext: Han's home – Night
He can see his little apartment village. He lands slowly
but things look strangely dark. He puts down in his
space port, climbs out, walks out of the port and up to
his front door.
The door is wide open. There are laser blasts everywhere.
(It's dark but we can still see them). There are still some
burning embers from the blasts, he starts to freak. He
enters carefully.
No lights, the place is a mess. He calls out for his family
a couple times
Han cont.
Kier… Devon… Katz… Kier… Devon… Katz…
As he approaches the hall leading to the bedrooms he
sees the space pet. It's dead, blasted to a crisp. Now
he panics and starts kicking in doors. When he reaches
the last door it's closed and there's no laser blasts, he's
shaking
It's clean, no blast marks… He starts to whimper a little.
When he opens the door he sees it. They're piled on
top of each other. Still smoldering from the laser blasts,
dead and in a heap. Han cries loudly now, he runs to them.
He gets down and cradles the remains of his two children.
Now he's crying tears of pure agony. Then he cradles his
wife's head in his arms. He calls her name, shaking her as
if he might somehow revive her.
Han cont.
Kier…Kier… wake up. Kier!
Finally he just sobs.
Time passes:
Something startles him awake.
Han
Oh my god, they're out there!
He looks down, he starts to sob again, he lays his
wife's head down and gets up. He quietly goes into
his bedroom and extracts a small blaster from an
electrically opening drawer. He checks to see if it's
charged, it is. Another noise.
Han cont.
Shit, shit, shit!
He starts to leave but turns one more time to look at his
family. He whimpers again, then runs to the front door.
As he approaches the door he sees movement outside
and stops. He turns and runs to the kitchen. Trapped,
the garage is on the other side of the wall, no entrance.
Han cont.
Why don't they build these places with doors to the ports?
He knows he's going to make a lot of noise but he
stands back and blasts the wall a couple of times.
The blaster doesn't do a lot but he charges the wall
and he does break through. He's on the ground in
the space port now but he gets up quickly.
31 Cut to: the people outside are hearing this
32 Cut to: Han - He jumps in his speeder and fires it up
Han cont.
If I lift off they'll be watching for me…
He pulls out the blaster again and shoots up the
back wall of the port. Some Storm Troopers on
the other side get blasted in the process. Han
guns the speeder and crashes through the back
wall of the port…
35 ext: Back of Han's home – flying away
...knocking down the already shot up Storm Troopers.
His speeder is badly damaged by the crash but he's
still flying. They're shooting at him! Four of the Storm
Troopers jump on speeder bikes and give chase firing
as they go. Han is an exemplary pilot, dipping and
swooping to avoid getting hit.
Some shots hit his speeder but he's still going. Eventually
he sees traffic down and in front of him. He dives the
speeder toward the traffic. The Storm Troopers are
gaining and still shooting at him. Han gets to the traffic
and joins in quickly.
The Storm Troopers destroy a couple vehicles but they
miss Han's. They can't see him anymore. The traffic
reacts.
36 Ext: Storm troopers – pursuing han
Trooper 3a
Gets on a comm. Unit
He's in traffic headed toward the main city!
Voice 2 V.O.
That's ok, we'll alert the troops in the city that he's coming.
Come back here and we'll head for the city in platoon
formation.
Trooper 3a
Roger.
37 Ext: Atmosphere – night – flying - Speeder
Han looks back, no one is following. He's still whimpering,
he thinks.
Han
Utters a friends name to himself
Yahi!
He speeds off eventually arriving at his friends house, he
lands.
38 Yahi's home – night – front door
He runs to the front door and knocks loudly. It's very
late, it takes a moment for Yahi's wife Conti to get to
the front door, she opens it.
Conti
Wiping sleep from her eyes
Han, is that you? What the…
Han
Desperately
…Conti, where's Yahi?
Conti
Han… it's late, what are ya…
Han
…Conti, it's really important, where's Yahi?
Conti
She's sleepy
Ah, well, he's at work Han… he works nights, why?
Han
Conti you have to call him. You have to call him and tell
him to get out of there right now. Tell him to come home,
pack you guys up and get out of here!
Conti
Han, Han what-r-ya talking about?
Han
It's the Empire Conti. They're taking over! They're taking
over everything!
Conti
Han, we know that.
Han
Ya… you do?
Conti
Yeah Han, Yahi knows all about that, we all do. Yahi said
that if we just go along with whatever they say we shouldn't
have any problems.
Han
Shocked
You're ok with this?
Conti
No, we're not really ok with it but we're going along with
it. Yahi said we'd be safe that way.
Han
Wha… Conti, no you're not safe! They're over-running
everything, they're steeling, they're killing people…
Conti
Wa…wa…wa… what do you mean they're… they're killing
people? Who did they kill?
Han
Starts whimpering again…
Oh god Conti, they… they're all… gone. They're all…
Conti
…Han who, who's gone?
Han
Pauses
Conti… they killed Kier!
Conti
What!?
Han
Starts crying
They came to my house while I was on the run and they
killed Kier and the kids! They're all dead!
Conti
Oh my god, Han… what… what makes you think it was
the Empire?
Han
Stalls for a moment
Well, I… they were going to take me to some sort of re-education
camp or something. I…
Conti
…Re-education camp, what are you talking about, what the hell did you do?
Han
Conti… it doesn't matter… Conti… I… well… I was complaining
to my co-pilot about how they were doing evil things and he…
Conti
…Geese Han… did anyone follow you here?
She looks around.
Han
No… I… what? No… I don't… think so…
Geese Conti…
Han turns around and starts back toward his speeder, he yells back to her.
Han cont.
…Get out of here Conti, you're not safe. No one is! It's only
a matter of time!
38 Ext: Atmosphere – night – Han's speeder - flying
He jumps in his speeder and takes off in a flash. She tries
to get his attention but he's gone. Han is flying along and
sobbing again.
But after a few moments his crying turns to anger. He
begins to change the expression on his face. He clinches
his teeth and starts breathing heavily. Spit comes from
his mouth, he flails around and bangs on the seats
with his fists.
Now he's just killer angry! He veers the speeder off and
heads toward the Empire ship facility where he worked.
39 Ext: Han's place of Employment – Night
He lands near the facility and low crawls over to a wall
that surrounds it. There's a laser fence in place and it's
all around. He thinks.
40 Ext: Hans Speeder
It fly's past the camera at full speed and crashes into the
laser fence. The speeder explodes and disintegrates. He
watches low from a distance.
Soon an Empire emergency team arrives to see what
happened. As he'd hoped, they lower the fence to
investigate. Han sneaks past them, climbs over a wall
and disappears into the night.
41 Ext: night – Empire Freight plaza – clear - calm
He's sneaking around and almost walks into some light
where they might have seen him. He sees a group
loading and unloading larger freighter ships. Much
larger than the ones he flew.
He sees an open bay on one of the ships. No one is
around so he sneaks aboard. The next scene is of a
storage compartment door closing.
42 Int: Imperial freighter
Inside the compartment Han waits for the ship to lift
off. After a time, and the ship as been traveling some,
43 Int: freighter ship – Misc Freight area - outside
Store room
Han gets up and peaks out the door. At first there's
just a large bay with some miscellaneous freight
around. But then a Storm Trooper appears. Obviously
on some kind of roving guard job. Han quickly and
quietly closes the door, he thinks…
When the Trooper walks past Han grabs him and
pulls him in.
44 Int: Imperial freighter – Misc Store room – very
little light
It's a bit dark but we can see the two of them going at it.
Han still not quite a veteran, is getting his butt kicked.
But he's angry enough about his family that his
determination is spiked. The Storm Trooper is throwing
Han all over the place, his punches and kicks are hitting
their target and landing on Han hard! He could win but
he makes the mistake of throwing Han into a bunch of
freight.
Machine parts, the packaging breaks open. Han feels a
hands on his back. The freight piece is heavy, as the
Trooper hauls Han up for another beating Han hits him
in the head with the part. The strike comes so hard that
the Trooper spins before hitting the ground. Han also
falls, the Trooper lands on Han's legs.
The fight is over, Han strains to see that the trooper
is out cold. Han uses his feet to push the trooper off.
He looks at his side to see that his little blaster is still
secured. He shakes his head and make that "I can't
believe I didn't think of that" look.
Han turns on the light. He notices the Troopers weapon.
He picks it up and looks it over. Then Han does a double
take, he's eyeing the Troopers uniform. He starts to pull
the man's uniform off of him.
44: Int: Han – misc store room - in the Storm
Trooper uniform
As he sneaks out, several men, Empire and Storm Troopers
come running, Han is terrified.
Empire Captain
What's going on, we registered a commotion in freighter
bay nine A?
Han
Oh… ah… yeah, ah, some freight fell over in there and ah…
I heard it fall so I ah, went in and picked it up. It's fine,
all secure.
Captain
You picked it up?
Han
Ah… ye… yes sir, well there wasn't an…
Captain
…I don't care if there wasn't anyone around, next time you
need help, call for a labor detail.
Han
Oh… ah… yes sir, yes sir.
The Captain opens the door and peaks in. Cargo secured, no
unconscious guards laying around. Han is still freaking under
his helmet.
Captain
Looks at Han
Nice job.
Han
Oh… ah… yes sir. Thank you sir.
Captain
Carry on Trooper.
Han salutes him and starts a nefarious patrol.
Han
To himself
Geese!
The man Han whacked never surfaced.
45 Ext: View of Kashyyyk
The freighter lands. Han watches, and participates a little,
the Empire takes mined materials, fabricated machines and
such, and never pays for them. Sometimes they killed in
the process. No regard for life.
46 Ext: Kashyyyk – Day
At one of the stops Han takes particular notice of the
inhabitants of the planet as being tall and hairy creatures
that seemed to growl instead of talk.
Han
To another Storm Trooper
What planet are we on?
Storm Trooper 6
Kashyyyk, the Wookie planet.
Han
Ah… Thanks. (Wherever the hell that is)
Han watches as some high ranking Empire officers argue
with one of the Wookie's.
Ks Officer 6
…All of these trees! All of them!
Tandeni (Wookie leader 1)
(Growls something)
Ks Officer 6
For decoration! You have a problem with that?
Tandeni
(Growls)
Ks Officer 6
Whenever the Empire feels like it. You want to argue,
I can find someone else to deal with.
Tandeni
(G-SC) What I want to do is…
The officer signals a couple of Storm Troopers over.
Ks Officer 6
…Kill him!
They fire on Tandeni killing him. Other Wookie's growl loudly.
Han
To himself
Geese!
Ks Officer 6
Now, find someone I can talk to or I'll just have to keep killing
you ugly things until I get some satisfaction!
47 Cut to: Space again - They're going to another
planet
48 Int: Storm Trooper coach seating
The Empire soldiers were heartless. This makes Han even
angrier.
41 Ext: Geonosis – Imperial space port – Night
Eventually they land back on Geonosis. Forced labor
unloads the ship. Han sees Empire soldiers and Storm
Troopers manhandling and pushing the laborers around.
Han does it also just for show.
Han
Pushes the man in front of him
C'mon you, put your…
But the laborer isn't having any of it and shoves Han to the
ground. Just as quickly, other Empire and Storm Troopers
are on the situation. Han gets up just as one of the Storm
Troopers is about to execute the man, Han stops him…
Han
…Woe, woe, don't do that!
Storm Trooper 5
Calmly in military form
He broke the rules, he has to be killed.
The Storm Trooper takes aim again, Han stops him again.
Han
Hey, who's gonna carry this if you kill him?
Trooper 5
I don't know, that's the rules, we'll find someone else!
Han
Good, then you can take his place.
Trooper 5
What?
Han
You heard me, you kill him and you can take his place!
Trooper 5
What-r-ya some kind of whack job? Who are you to be giving
orders?
Han
No one.
Trooper 5
Right, now get out…
Han
Yells…
…Fine, shoot him then and when they ask why it took so
long, you can explain!
Trooper 5
Frustrated, thinks
Fine, I'm sure they'll understand. Why's this guys so important
to you anyway?
Han
Him, he's not, but production is. That's what I'm all about,
production. I really don't care for guys that slow things down just
for the sake of sport!
Trooper 5
Sp… sport, what the hell does that mean?
Han
It means you would screw up production just for the fun of
killing!
Trooper 5
Stands back a little
Sport, alright Mac, have it your way. But I'm gonna report this
to headquarters. We'll see what they say.
Han
That's fine, just remember, I got my side of the story to pal.
The Soldiers and the Troopers leave. The laborer stands
up and looks at Han.
Laborer
Thanks.
Han rifle butts the man in the stomach.
Han
Pick that damn thing up and don't push your luck again!
Laborer
Picks up the freight while holding his stomach
I won't!
49 Ext: Imperial storm trooper barracks – Night
It's night, Han follow Storm Troopers to their quarters.
49 Int: Imperial storm trooper barracks – misc
corridor – Night
They all enter their rooms. Han watches, he looks
at his right arm. "R-67". He looks at the door. "R-67".
He pushes on the handle. An automated voice activated
women comes on.
Door Voice V.O.
Please confirm name recognition.
Han
Ah…
Door Voice V.O.
R-67 confirmed.
The door pops open.
Han
To himself
Must be the vocal emitter in this helmet.
He enters the room.
50 storm trooper quarters - dark
It's small, the lights come on automatically. It's a
nice apartment, Han closes the door.
Han
Hello.
No answer, he puts the weapon down and takes off
his helmet.
Han cont.
Man, how can they stand wearing those things all day?
He looks around. He finds food, its ok but it's food. He
looks out the only window while he's eating. He does
a double-take. Outside his window is a fenced in area
with Imperial personnel Shuttles.
He feels around the window for some way to open
it. He tries digging at the seal with a metal object
lying on the table behind him but it doesn't do
anything. He looks around for something else and
then eyes the Storm Trooper weapon. He picks it
up and looks it over.
He sets a dial on it and fires at a chair. It cuts a
hole in the chair. He fires it at the seal around
the window. At first no effect. He sets the dial on
the weapon one notch higher and fires again. Now
the seal begins to smoke and melt. He waves the
smoke off.
Han cont.
All I need is for the smoke alarm to go off.
Soon the window falls toward him. He drops the
weapon and catches the window just before it falls
on the floor and breaks. The edges are hot. He reacts
to that but sets the window down gently.
He puts the helmet back on, picks up the weapon and
climbs out.
51 Ext: Night – outside storm trooper barracks
He's ground level but now he has to deal with the
guard at the entrance. He walks up in his Storm
Trooper uniform.
52 Ext: Night – guard shack
Shuttle Guard
Can I help you?
Han
I need a shuttle.
Guard
Authorization please.
Han
Cocky
I don't need an authorization.
Guard
Cocky back
Everyone needs authorization.
Han
Not… me.
Guard
Oh… well then… no authorization, no shuttle.
Han
Thinks then starts to walk away
Fine, you're going to make me go back to the Emperor for
authorization… he'll probably execute me for incompetence or
something but fine…
Guard
Wait…wait, what did you say?
Han
Walks back
The Emperor, he needs a shuttle.
Guard
The Emperor ha?
Han
The Emperor, I'm sorry pal I just assumed you knew.
Guard
No… no, I didn't hear anything about this.
Han
Hey, you're just doing your job, I'm sure the Emperor will
understand. I'll just…
Guard
…Wait, no, no…
Pauses
The Emperor ha?
Han
Called me right into his chambers. Hell I thought I'd done something
wrong, nervous as hell!
They both laugh a little.
Guard
Yeah right? So what's he ah… want it for?
Han
Oh man, I don't know! "Gee Sir, what do you need
a shuttle for?"
Guard
Yeah, yeah, I get your point.
Pauses
Ok, hey anything to help the effort.
He reaches back and grabs a pass key of sorts and
hands it to Han.
Han
Takes it
Right! That's… right, anything for the Empire. Hey, who knows,
you might even get a commendation for this.
Guard
Yeah, wow, you might be right. "Command decision and
such" right?
Han
Right!
Walks away
Sucker.
53 Ext: Han – personnel shuttle – Night
The pass key says G-29. He swipes the card against
some kind of reader on the side of the ship. The door
opens automatically.
54 Int: Personnel shuttle - inside
Han steps in and quickly fires up the ship and takes off before
anyone becomes aware.
55 Ext: Personnel shuttle lifting off
(The camera shows him lifting off and jetting off into space).
56 Int: Personnel Shuttle - cockpit
Han sets the auto-pilot for nowhere, gets up and looks
around. Mostly seating, a closet, inside, four Imperial
Blasters. Really nice ones.
He takes the Trooper uniform off and goes back to the
closet. He pulls one of the Blasters out and feels its weight.
He pulls the little one out of his belt, looks at it and tosses
it away. He straps on one of the blasters with its holster.
He tucks the other three in his belt. He pats the one
at his side and sits down. Han suddenly remembers
the Wookie planet.
Han cont.
Kashyyyk!
He sets the coordinates and heads for that planet.
57 Ext: Kashyyyk – Day
When he lands, the Wookie's come at him with guns out.
As Han is getting out…
Han
Hands up
Woe, woe, woe!
Kalbatsa (Second Wookie in charge)
(Growls)
Han
I… I don't understand you.
The Wookie turns around and growls something. Another
Wookie walks up and puts an electronic device on the ground
and backs away. Han carefully walks over and picks it up.
Han cont.
What's this?
Kalbatsa
(Growls)
Han looks down at the pad. It reads: (Han reads aloud)
Han
"It's an interpreter goof ball".
Looks up and smiles
Oh, ok, but you understand me?
Kalbatsa
(Growls) Pad: "We understand you Empire Scum!"
Han
Looks at his clothes
Oh, these, no, I'm not Empire, I'm not… not Empire.
One of the Wookie's fires at the ground in front of him.
Han
Hey, hey! I'm not Empire, Geese!
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Pad: Then who are you?
Han
A… ah… Han… Han Solo. I… used to work for the Empire until…
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Pad: "Until what?"
Han
Reads the pad
…Until… ah... I saw what they were doing… to you... to other
planets.
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Pad: "What do you want?"
Han
Um…
Pauses
I don't know, to help I guess.
Wookie 3
(G-SC) Pad: "We don't need your help Empire scum!"
All the Wookie's point their weapons at Han. Han covers,
Kalbatsa stops them.
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Stop!
Han
Looks at the pad and reads aloud
"How can you help?"
Looks up
I… I don't know, what do you need?
Kalbatsa
Looks behind him then back at Han
(G-SC) Pad: "Weapons, big weapons… and ships".
Han
Thinks
I have a couple of blasters.
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Pad: "We have blasters, we need ships and big weapons.
Ships with big weapons and cannons and things".
Han
I… I don't know…
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Pad: "You have an Empire ship and you're wearing
an Empire uniform."
Han looks at his ship and then down at his clothes.
Han
Oh, woe, no wait a minute…
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Pad: "We can pay you."
Han
No... no I really… what did you say?
Kalbatsa
(G-SC) Pad: "We can pay well for those kinds of acquisitions".
Han
Well… I… oh what the heck. Ok, I'll try.
The Wookie's are satisfied.
Han cont.
Now where the hell am I gonna… Hey they had all kinds
of stuff on Camin.
58 Ext: Hans ship – near camin
59 Ext: Camin – Ground – noon – sunny – clear - warm
Han lands, an Imperial Soldier walks up to him. Han steps
out of his ship in his Imperial uniform.
C Soldier 7
What can I do for you pilot?
Han
Ah… Those two gun's over there…
Points to two high powered laser cannons.
Han cont.
I need those… and a ship. To take back to Geonosis.
Soldier 7
Oh, ok, will that ship over there do?
Points to a good size gun ship.
Han
Ah… yeah, yeah, that'd be good. Can you get me some
help with those?
Soldier 7
Sure.
The soldier calls some other men over. They load the two
cannon's on Hans's new ship.
Han
Points to the old ship
Just have someone fly that back to Geonosis when you have
a chance.
Soldier 7
Ok, take care.
Han smiles, steps into the ship with the cannon's and fly's off.
57 Ext: Kashyyyk – afternoon – sunny – clear - warm
When he arrives on Kashyyyk the Wookie's are astonished
and very pleased, they pay Han well.
montage:
Han makes several trips bringing food, weapons and sometimes
a ship, which he has to teach them to use.
end montage:
60 ext: Planet Eon – afternoon – desert – bright – clear - hot
Han is looking around. Han had an arrangement with the
people there to barter for supplies. What they didn't tell
him was that they had the same arrangement with Hutt
smugglers.
While Han is loading supplies on his ship he catches the
eye of a Hutt Pirate named Ax.
Ax (different species)
Walks up to Han
Excuse me.
Han looks up shocked at Ax's appearance.
Han
Yeah?
Ax
What are you doing?
A couple more of Ax's pirate looking friends join them.
Han
Looking at them…
Just… ah… loading some freight.
Ax
Loading freight ey?
Ax starts pawing through Han's freight.
Han
Hey, what do you…
Ax holds up a hand as to indicate to Han to back off.
Ax
This looks a lot like the stuff we have.
Han
Smiles a little
Well, isn't that quaint?
Ax and his friends surround Han.
Ax
You know what we do for a living?
Han
Ah… no.
Ax looks at his friends, they all laugh.
Ax
We're smugglers.
Han
Oh, well that's none of my business friend.
They all laugh again.
Ax
You're right, it ain't none of your business.
Han
Well there ya go. You know I think I'll just be leaving
now…
As Han tries to board his ship, he's blocked by one of Ax's
men, Ax walks up behind Han.
Ax
You know what I think?
Han
Nervous
What?
Ax
I think you are a smuggler too.
Han starts laughing, Ax starts laughing, they all start
laughing.
Han
Still laughing
…No, no, I'm… I'm just… on the wrong planet that's all. Yeah,
I'm on the wrong planet, that's it.
Ax stops him again.
Ax
No, you know what you are?
Han
What?
Ax
In the wrong place at the wrong time!
They all grab Han.
Ax cont.
Take him to Jabba!
They haul Han off. Han is complaining but to no avail.
61 Ext: Jabba's planet (Dantooine) – Late afternoon
62 Ext: Jabba's palace – cloudy – dusky - warm
63 Int: Inside Jabba's main hall.
Ax is explaining to Jabba what happened.
Ax
…So we catch this guy makin off with our bounty.
Several of the others start jeering at Han.
Han
Hey wait, wait, I didn't know…
Jabba (in his language)
Cuts Han off
Quiet!
All quiet.
Jabba cont.
What is your name smuggler?
Han
What… what did he say?
Acid
…He asked your name scum!
Han
Ah… ah… Han… Han Solo.
Jabba
(JL SC) Han Solo, You were smuggling in my territory!
Han
Wha…
Ax
…He said you were cutting in on our territory.
Han
Oh, no, that wasn't my…
Jabba
(JL SC)…Quiet!
Han
To himself…
I know what that means.
Jabba
(JL SC) We have one rule about smuggling.
Han
What did he…
Acid
…He said we have one rule about smuggling.
Han
Oh… what's that?
Jabba
(JL SC) Kill anyone who smuggles and doesn't smuggle for me.
Han still doesn't understand Jabba. He looks at Ax and
shrugs his shoulders.
Ax
He said, you die smuggler!
They all gather around Han, blasters drawn.
Han
Hey, wait a minute, I don't care who I work for! I don't have any
problem smuggling for you Jabba.
Jabba
(JL SC) STOP!
All stop.
Han
To himself
Man I hope that means stop.
Jabba
Thinks
(JL SC) You want to smuggle for me scum?
Han takes a deep breath and looks at Ax.
Ax
Oh, sorry, he wants to know if you want to smuggle
for him?
Han
Turns back to Jabba and smiles
Oh, ah… sure, yeah that's fine. I can do that.
Jabba
Laugh's his deep throat laugh…
(JL SC) Ok scum, you fight Lecathan, If you win, you stay, If
you lose, you die!
Before Han can ask, Acid translates for him…
Acid
He said you have to kill Lecathan or die.
Han
I… oh, wait, there must be a…
Just then, Lecathan, about Han's size, attacks Han. Lecathan is
a pirate non-the-less. There's jeering all around. Lecathan is
pounding Han. He hits Han several times knocking him for a loop. |
He throws Han like a rag doll. Han tries to fight back but even
when he connects, his punches have no effect.
Lecathan throws and punches Han. Han is almost down for the
count. He starts to get up again but Lecathan attacks him again.
What Lecathan doesn't know is that this time Han has removed
Lecathan's blaster.
Lecathan backs off of Han to see if Han will get up again.
Han starts to get up again.
Lecathan (In his own language)
Hey, he's a tough Humon, doesn't know when to quit!
Lecathan laughs out loud, others laugh also. When Lecathan
tries to attack Han again, Han spins around and points the
blaster at his opponent. Lecathan sees Han and stops.
He then reaches for his blaster but it's not in his belt. He
suddenly realizes that his blaster is in Han's hand. He thinks
he has no choice and lunges at Han.
Han blasts him, Lecathan stumbles back holding his stomach
where Han shot him. He looks up in total surprise. Han blasts
him three more times. The blast is such that it causes Lecathan
to fly backwards landing on his back, hard and dead!
Total silence, then Jabba laugh's his deep laugh.
Jabba
(JL SC) My kind of scum. Ok you work for me now!
Now all of Jabba's pirate cronies embrace Han. They're all
friends now, even Ax and Acid.
Jabba cont.
Where is Griedo?
Griedo stops enjoying the moment and steps forward to talk
to Jabba.
Griedo (In his own language)
Yes your greatness?
Jabba
Take Solo with you, he bunks with you and tomorrow you take
him on your ship.
Griedo (Squawks in his own language)
Bummed
(Sq-SC) Great and powerful Jabba, why a Humon? They're
stupid and ugly.
Han doesn't hear this because of the noise around him.
Jabba
(JL SC) Griedo, you should do what you're told!
Griedo
(Sq – SC) Yes your greatness.
Griedo walks over and pulls Han away from the festivities, Han resists a little.
Griedo cont.
C'mon Solo, come with me.
Han
Hey, I used to have a friend of your species. I speak your
language.
Griedo
Takes a deep breath
Nasty Humon's. Smell bad, talk too much, very ugly,
very stupid.
Han
Smile turns to a frown…
Hey, you wouldn't have been my first choice either pal!
Griedo just sighs again and leads Han off.
64 Ext: Next day – Ghanna – Morning – cloudy – cool
Time passes:
65 Ext: Space – Griedo's ship
Montage:
The next day Han and Griedo are flying to different planets in
his (Griedo's) ship. They make several stops. The first stop is
on the planet of Ghanna.
There's no dialog, but Han helps the Ghannas, load their ship.
They take the load to a planet called Pinn. There they off load
the freight and receive payment.
They fly off and pick up freight from another planet called Zill
Ghelter. They pick up food supplies and deliver them back to
the planet of Pinn.
End Montage:
66 Int: Jabba – Tatooine – Night
They arrive back at Jabba's palace late that night. Han plops
down on a bed. Griedo gets him up and points to the fact that,
that is his bed, he points to the floor.
Han goes reluctantly but he's so tired that he falls fast asleep.
He's laid his head on his jacket and tucked his blaster underneath
for safety.
Montage:
62 Ext: Next day – Dantooine - facade - morning
63 Ext: Han and Griedo make several stops at different planets
End Montage:
The next day, they're off and running early. This time they go to
a planet called Wall. (Vall). There they pick up some sort of
machinery and deliver it back to Jabba.
They take off again but this time there smuggling takes them
to the planet of Sindier. The Sindierian's have an Empire
presents but have actually stolen from the Empire and
agreed to give the stolen goods to Jabba for payment.
Han and Griedo load the goods no problem but as they're
traveling to the next planet.
65 Ext: SPACE – HAN AND GRIEDO'S SHIP – façade
65b Ext: Space - SD
They are stopped by an Imperial Star Destroyer patrolling
the area.
Han
Are they going to find this stuff?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Not if they don't know where our hiding places are,
and if you can shut your mouth long enough to get rid of them.
Han gives Griedo a dirty look. They are tractor-beamed
in and searched.
Han
Fearful – To Griedo
Does this happen a lot?
Griedo
Relaxed
(Sq-SC) Occasionally, just be calm.
66 Int: Han and Griedo's ship – main cabin
An Imperial soldier walks up to Griedo
Imperial Soldier 10
I know you, you're a smuggler for the Hutt's.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) That's right.
Soldier 10
We've recently had equipment stolen. Know anything
about that?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Word gets around.
Soldier 10
And I suppose it's not on your ship?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) No.
Soldier 10
Looks at Han
Who's this?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) New Guy.
Soldier 10
To Han
You got a name?
Han
Darth Vader!
Soldier 10 walks up to Han, pauses for a second, then back
hands Han!
Soldier 10
I've got a good sense of humor but you're not funny!
Looks at Griedo
Mind if we search your ship?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Yes.
Soldier 10
To His men
Search this ship!
They begin to search. After a few minutes one of the Storm
Troopers comes back with a large grey case.
Storm Trooper 10
I found this in a compartment hidden under one of the
passenger seats sir.
Soldier 10
Put it down and open it.
A few others gather round, the case is locked.
Soldier 10
To Griedo
Open it scum!
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Not mine, no key, I just deliver.
Soldier 10 pulls out a small laser from his pocket and
fires it at the clasp on the case. The clasp smolders and
pops open. The Imperials open it. It contains bottles of
some sort of liquid.
Soldier 10
Stak Beer, you know this is illegal?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) That's why they call us smugglers.
Soldier 10
I could take you in for this.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) For a case of Stak Beer?
Soldier 10
Ponders
(Sq-SC) We'll be taking this with us.
Griedo
That's ours, we have to…
The Storm Troopers point guns at them.
Soldier 10
To his other men
Did you find anything else?
Storm Trooper 11
Nothing sir.
Soldier 10
Good.
To Griedo
You can go.
Looks at Han
You should find another business, you could get killed very
easily doing what you do.
Han
Cocky
You could get killed doing what you do too.
Soldier 10 pauses for a second giving Han a dirty look,
then starts laughing as he steps off of the ship, his
men follow
Soldier 10
Now that's funny!
Griedo closes the door, goes back to the cock-pit and
takes off. Han joins him, Griedo is quiet.
Han
Ok, what's the matter now?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Next time let me do the talking. No one likes you
Humon's anyway.
Han
No one?
Han stops before he finishes his sentence and turns his
head away from Griedo.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) You are very stupid! You could have got us both killed
with your pretentious words!
Han
Hey, I prefer a good fight to all this screwing around!
Griedo
Pauses
(Sq-SC) Do that again and I'll kill you myself.
Han just smiles, puts his hands behind his head and
relaxes.
67 Ext: Outer space – Yo-tep
As they approach their next stop on the planet Yo-Tep,
they notice that it's occupied by Imperial forces.
Han
Hey, I think I'm picking up Empire banter on Yo-Tep.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Are you sure?
Han
Pretty sure, there's nothing else around this area, Yo-Tep
should be the only transmissions we can hear.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Shoot! If we can't pick that up, Jabba going to be angry.
Han
Why, he should understand?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Jabba no understand nothing.
An Imperial shuttle flies by paying no attention to Han
and Griedo's ship.
Han
Geese!
Griedo
(Sq-SC) I… I don't know what to do.
Pauses
Maybe they leave soon.
Han
Not likely, they're probably steeling resources. That'll keep
them there for awhile.
Griedo
Looks at Han
(Sq-SC) How you know all this?
Han
I used to work for the bastards.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Why you leave?
Han
I questioned their ethics.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) So?
Han
They killed my family for it.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Oh…
Han
Yeah… let's get out of here while they're still ignoring us.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Then what we do?
Han
I have an idea, set a course for Naboo.
Griedo
As their leaving
(Sq-SC) Naboo?
68 Ext: Outer space – Leaving Naboo
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Where we go with weapons?
Han
Kashyyyk.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) The Wookie planet?
Han
Sure, why not?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Civil war there!
Han
I've been there several times, I never saw anything like that.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Why you think they want weapons?
Han
Thinks
…I don't know, I thought it was to ward off the Empire.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Really?
Han
Thinks
…Sure.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Pay good money?
Han
Very good!
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Ok, we go Kashyyyk.
Han
There ya go.
69 Ext: Kashyyyk – Morning there
(Camera cuts to where Han and Griedo are landing
on Kashyyyk).
The Wookie's don't recognize the ship and approach cautiously.
When they see Han they ease up. Han gets out a small electronic
device.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) What that?
Han
Translator.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) You not need that, I speak their language,
similar to mine.
Han show's them the weapons he brought. They are thrilled.
Griedo is watching, not sure about their safety. Hand and
the Wookie's are chatting, while other Wookie's unload the
ship. Griedo sees something in the distance.
Camera shows movement far off. Griedo looks as if he's not
really sure. Suddenly a laser blast hits one of the Wookie's
unloading the ship. Then all hell breaks loose, the Tenamin
attack. The Tenamin are still somewhat entrenched.
Explosions erupt, Han takes cover behind some rocks. There's
fighting everywhere. A Wookie falls dead in front of Han. He
freaks. (Camera shows some of Han hiding and some of the
Wookie's fighting).
The Wookie's are outnumbered and are driven off into the
woods. Han can hear the Tenamin in their language. Before
long there's no sound at all, just smoke and the smell of
burning flesh.
Han tries to hide the smell by covering his mouth with his
shirt. He pears out, there's no one around. He gets up and
walks around, dead Wookie's and Tenamin are laying
everywhere.
The freight and the freighter are gone along with Griedo.
There's no sign of the ship so Han assumes that Griedo
had time to take off.
Han doesn't dare yell. He's still freaked out, he finally decides
to follow into the woods where some of the Wookie's ran to.
Darth – Large room – addressing Imp officers
SPACE - STAR DESTROYER
71 INT: STAR DESTROYER – LARGE MEETING ROOM – LIGHT
Darth is addressing a large room full of officers.
Darth
…I will conclude by telling you that I have been given
permission by the Emperor himself to make an example
of anyone who resists. That means forced labor or Imperial
soldiers and officers. Now go and build us a work force.
The officers leave the room.
72 EXT: OBSERVATION WINDOW – HIGH ABOVE –
LOOKING DOWN ON A QUAD AREA
Soldiers and Storm Troopers boarding war ships by
platoon.
73 EXT: SPACE – SHIPS LEAVING
ZOOM OUT:
Many star destroyers with ships leaving. Eventually they
all jump to light speed including the Star Destroyers in
different directions.
73.5 EXT: DARTH'S SHIP – LEAVING ALSO
Darth Vader also leaves in his ship with a four tie fighter
escort.
MONTAGE:
Different scenes, different planets, no dialog, different species.
Some fairly willing to join the causes, some angry and fighting
the invasion.
Imperial soldiers and Storm Troopers must fight constantly,
eventually taking prisoners. The smaller Imperial ships are
then shown stuffed to capacity. Even the Star Destroyers
can hardly hold all the people.
End Montage:
EXT: PLANET (AEFAO) SURFACE – DAY
Darth lands to assist in the capture effort. THE INHABITANTS
OF (AEFAO) are resisting furiously. There are FIRE FIGHTS all
around.
IMPERIAL COMMANDER 5
To Darth, yelling over the noise
Lord Vader, our ships are loaded to capacity. Is there any
way to get more ships?
Darth
We are having the same problem everywhere commander;
I will see what I can do.
Commander 5
Thank you Lord Vader.
The commander goes on about his action. Darth Vader,
having the Force at his back at all times, senses an
attack behind him.
In a split second his light saber is drawn and he is deflecting
laser blasts. He gets his footing and deflects several blasts.
He deflects them back at their sources killing them.
He is then attacked physically but cuts down his many
attackers with little effort.
Darth
Calls a captain on his COMM..
Captain, take your men to the East and flank them at the
end.
Calls another officer
Commander Geem, take your men up the middle and
box out.
COMMANDER 6 V.O.
But Lord Vader…
Darth
…Commander, this is war, sacrifices are inevitable.
Commander 6 V.O.
Yes my Lord.
It's mayhem everywhere. The empire is rounding up forced
labor. They pack them into ships and fly off to Geonosis.
Darth gets into his ship and flies off. He's shot at from
enemy positions on the ground but he wheels around
and fires on the enemy position.
EXT: SPACE – DARTH'S SHIP
INT: DARTH - COCKPIT
He calls from his ships comm..
Darth
In space
Captain Salvo, I'm going ahead to the planet of (XANTAR),
call me if you need me.
SALVO V.O.
Yes my Lord.
Darth slips off into light speed.
EXT: SPACE – JUST OFF (XANTAR)
Darth arrives at (XANTAR).
There is a fight in space. The (XANTARIANS) have fairly
advanced technology and have their own ships. They
fight on the ground and in space against the Empire.
Darth is hit several times but his shields hold. He
maneuvers around and gives chase.
Before long he zeros in on his assailants and they are no more.
Sortie after Sortie, Darth destroys enemy fighters until they are
outnumbered by Imperial Tie Fighters. Some fly back to the
surface with Darth and Tie Fighters directly behind.
EXT: (XANTAR) – SURFACE - DAY
The Empire eventually has them beat thanks to Darth Vader.
Darth
Issues orders from his cockpit
Leader, team six, hit their flight line at coordinates Zero,
Two, Nine, Six!
TEAM 6 LEADER V.O
Yes sir.
Darth
Teams five, Eleven, Twenty, and Twenty-one, follow me!
Tie fighters follow their team leaders and begin destroying
critical places in large cities. The fight goes on for several
minutes cutting from scene to scene, some of Darth,
some of the Tie fighters.
Eventually Darth gets a call from one of the team commanders…
COMMANDER 7 V.O.
I think we have things under control here.
Darth
Are you sure commander?
Commander 7 V.O.
I'm sure Lord Vader, if you need to move on, we'll
take it from here.
Darth
Very well commander.
Commander 7 V.O.
Thanks you sir.
Darth
If anyone needs me I'll be flying to (Atrivis).
76 EXT: SPACE
Darth enters space and jumps to light speed.
20 EXT: (ATRIVIS) – SURFACE
When he arrives at (ATRIVIS), the battle is on the ground.
Darth flies in and lands near a battery of empire units.
Commander 8 meets Darth by his ship.
COMMANDER 8
Looks around carefully and whispers
Thank you for coming my Lord.
Darth
Not caring
What is the problem commander?
Commander 8
They're dug in my Lord. We're having trouble finding them.
They pop up out of no-where, attack and by the time we
know what's happening they're gone again.
Darth
Have you tried subterranean explosives yet?
Commander 8
Yes sir, we've bombed most of this continent. They seem
to just resist.
Darth
You've hurt them more than you know commander. Do
you have prisoners?
Commander 8
Some My Lord.
Darth
Good, parade them in public and threaten to execute the
prisoners if they continue to resist.
Commander 8 does as Darth tells him. Soon the prisoners
are paraded out at gun point.
Commander 8
Loud Speaker
We have prisoners, continue to resist and they will be executed.
After a bit the (ATRIVISIANS) come out. What Darth didn't tell
anyone is that he had an attack plan of his own. He and the
four tie fighters swoop in and fire on the many (Atrivisians)
that have come forward. After which, Darth lands.
Commander 8
loud speaker
Any and all further resistance will be met with swift punishment.
Board the Imperial ships and live or fight and die, join us and
you will…
Before Commander 8 can finish his statement two jedi jump
out and begin thrashing Imperial soldiers. With Light Sabers
drawn, they deflect blasts and cut Imperial soldiers down one
by one. It seems as though they are all but invincible. Darth
jumps in like a gallant swashbuckler!
Now the two Jedi are busy with Darth alone. With the Jedi
distraction, the (Atrivisians) take advantage and begin to fight
again. Darth is great with the Force and temporarily surprises
his opponents long enough to sense something else.
Darth turns from his attackers forcing them to continue their
fight with the Imperials. Darth looks all around.
80 INT: LOCAL STORAGE BUILDING – DARKNESS
He eventually enters a building. He's alone, no sound.
Darth
I know you are here my old master.
Nothing
Come out and face me unless you fear me.
Nothing
I know you are…
…Obiwan tries surprise, but Darth is ready. Their sabers
clash and crackle before they back up and face off.
Obiwan
I just couldn't let you think I was afraid. Hope you're not
disappointed my old friend.
Darth
Circles Obiwan
I have looked forward to this moment…
…Darth strikes at him.
Darth
…We… are not friends.
Obiwan is good, he easily fends off Darth's blows.
Obiwan
You missed…
Strike at Darth…
…my old friend!
Darth
Still swinging
We… are…
Still attacking
…Not… friends!
Obiwan
Still defending
Of… course… we… are…
Darth
We… were…
They continue to fight. The fight eventually ends up outside
the building.
81 EXT: BUILDING – DAY
When they get outside they both notice that the two other
Jedi have thwarted almost all of the imperial soldiers and
have actually, from the ground, armed only with Light
Sabers, somehow brought down Darth's four Tie Fighter
escort.
While one of the Jedi continues to fend off the few remaining
Imperial soldiers in the area, the other turns his attention to
Obiwan and Darth. Darth Vader realizes he can't fight Obiwan
and the other so he flees back into the building. Obiwan and
the other Jedi give chase.
80 INT: BUILDING – DARK
Darth tries to surprise the other Jedi but the other Jedi is
as good as Darth. Obiwan is also right in there fighting again.
Darth has to dash away again.
They search, Darth attacks again, this time Obiwan thwarts
his attack. They all fight, Darth is out fought again and must
leave the fray and hide. Obiwan and the other Jedi search.
Obiwan
Time for you to come out now my old friend. Dog gone it,
it's not your turn to hide!
The two Jedi are looking for Darth. Soon they hear a ship
taking off outside.
81 EXT: BUILDING – DAY
They run to the outside of the building to see that
Darth has used the force to bring his own ship close
enough for him to attempt an escape. The ship flies
over and Darth uses the Force to jump forty feet to
its fuselage and climb aboard. Obiwan gets on a
comm.. quickly…
This is General Kenobi, the Sith Lord is in his ship
headed your way.
82 EXT: SPACE
(ATRIVISIANS) FIGHTER PILOT 1
We've got him sir.
20 EXT: (ATRIVIS) – SURFACE – DAY
Obiwan
Into a comm.
Be careful… he's a very good pilot and extremely dangerous.
He's one of the best pilots in the galaxy!
A Pilot 1 V.O.
We'll be careful, thanks for the advice General.
25 EXT: SPACE – FIGHT
The two (Atrivisians) ships track Darth and attack him. Once
Anakin Skywalker, Darth is even better than he was, he
welcomes the attack. The two (Atrivisians) pilots hit him
but his shields hold.
Darth
To himself
Not this time Obiwan…
20 EXT: (ATRIVIS) – SURFACE – DAY
Obiwan and the other Jedi are lifting off when Obiwan
gets a comm.. from one of the pilots engaging Darth.
A Pilot 1
We've engaged the Sith General!
Obiwan V.O.
No… wait… wait for us!
83 EXT: SPACE – FIGHT
But while Obiwan is warning the pilot, Darth swings
around and begins chasing rather than being chased.
84 INT: PILOT 1 – COCKPIT
A Pilot 1
Wow, this guy is good!
20b EXT: (ATRIVIS) – SURFACE - DAY
Obiwan
No… back off until…
83b EXT: SPACE
…Darth zero's in on the second pilot and fires on him
destroying him.
A Pilot 1
Geese, this guys really good!
Pilot 1 is angry and tries to maneuver on Darth but
Darth is too good.
A Pilot 1 cont.
I got this guy!
Darth actually fires his rear guns and destroys pilot 1. Obiwan
is shortly on Darth now but Darth is even too good a pilot for
Obiwan. Darth maneuvers and takes out one of Obiwan's
stabilizers. Darth watches Obiwan's ship damaged. He turns
his ship and zooms off into light speed.
85 Int: Space - JEDI 2
Kip Duron
Are you… ok General?
86 OBIWAN
Obiwan
Yes, but I'll need to land immediately.
87 JEDI 2
Jedi 2 V.O.
Do you wish me to give chase General.
86b OBIWAN
Obiwan
No, stay with me, I may need you. Anakin will just
have to wait.
87b JEDI 2
Jedi 2
Yes sir, I'm on your wing.
They head for the planet surface.
77 INT: SPACE – DARTH'S SHIP – COCKPIT
On his way to his next destination. He calls the
Emperor. The emperor appears on holograph.
Emperor (Holo)
Yes my friend?
Darth
I was in the attack on (Atrivis) when Obiwan and another
Jedi attacked me.
Emperor (Holo)
Jedi, are you alright my friend?
Darth
Yes master.
Emperor (Holo)
Jedi… this is unexpected. I have not sensed their presents
in a long time. I did not think they were still… alive.
Darth
I sensed Obiwan only when I was within close proximity
of him.
Emperor (Holo)
Strange… In fact, I have never been able to sense Yoda
until he was actually in my presents. Obiwan may have learned
how to hide himself in the force.
Darth
I was unable to sense the other Jedi with him either.
Emperor (Holo)
That is… not good, very unexpected.
Darth
Now that I know they are near I will be ready. I'm going to
the Hoth system to do more recruiting.
Emperor (Holo)
Recruiting will have to wait. I have a more pressing
situation to attend.
Darth
What is thy wish my master?
Emperor (Holo)
I don't want to discuss it now, return to Geonosis immediately
and I will brief you here.
Darth
Yes, my master.
Darth turns his ship around and heads back.
88 INT: STAR DESTROYER – EMPEROR'S CHAMBERS
Darth enters the emperors chambers to see what he knows.
There are two new Sith faces. Darth pauses to observe the
two new-comers, then proceeds to the Emperor. He stands
before the Emperor in royal fashion.
The two new Sith are standing at either side of the Emperor
facing Darth. They wear evil smiles, one man, and one woman.
(Darth Hale and Darth Sevyn)
(Breathing)
Emperor
Ah, my friend…
He addresses the other Sith's.
…This is the man I have told you about. This is your new Sith
Lord, Darth Vader.
Darth Sevyn (Woman)
A hiss in her voice as she respectfully bows a greeting
to him
Lord Vader.
Darth bows back. (Breathing)
Darth Hale
Vader… you are the Sith Lord?
Darth
As the Emperor has appointed me.
Darth Hale
Is there any part of you that is still flesh and blood or are
you merely a heart and lungs like the late General
Grievous?
Darth
Your question has a tone that does not sit well with me.
Darth Hale laughs aloud. He begins to walk down
towards Darth.
Darth Hale
Walking as he speaks
My tone? Does my tone bother you great Lord?
Oh, I am sorry.
Darth
Stands his ground
Mind your tongue Darth Hale, it might ensnare your
throat.
The Emperor and Darth Sevyn look on waiting to see
what will happen.
Darth Hale
Pulls HIS DOUBLE ENDED LIGHT SABER from his
belt and ignites it.
Darth Hale cont.
A true Sith wouldn't question my… TONE… because a true
Sith wouldn't care about my… TONE.
Darth Hales pace has slowed but he continues to walk
towards Darth Vader. Darth Vader still hasn't pulled
his Light Saber.
Darth Hale cont.
Why should I answer to a SITH who came from a HUMON
mother?
Darth
Calmly
My mother was humon…
Darth Hale tries to thrash Darth Vader but Darth Vader
is more than ready for his attacker and blocks the strike…
Darth cont.
…But I am not! I…
Light Sabers crackle together…
…Am Sith!
Darth Vader counters with parries of his own
Darth cont.
…And I do not fear YOU!
They battle more. Darth Hale, cocky and confident, his
smile turns to a look of tension. Darth Vader is more than
he can handle. The Emperor laughs his loud evil laugh in
the background.
Soon Darth Hale is feeling tired and is quickly disarmed
and knocked to the floor. Darth Vader uses the Force to
tighten Darth Hale's neck.
Then, while holding him down with the Force, Darth Vader
points his light saber at Darth Hale's throat.
Emperor
Stop!
Darth Sevyn smiles with a new found enthusiasm.
Emperor cont.
Darth Hale, apparently you didn't hear me before, this is Darth
Vader, the new Sith Lord.
Still looking at Darth Vader's light saber at his throat,
a threatened tone now.
Darth Hale
Be you man or machine, I am beat.
Emperor
You must let this one live my young apprentice, we will
need him.
Darth turns off the Saber and it withdrawals it's light
into its handle, he sheaths it. Darth backs off a little
still watching his opponent.
Darth
As you wish my master.
Darth Hale
Gets up and bows to Darth Vader
My Lord.
Emperor
Laughs again
When you told me that Jedi had shown themselves on (Atrivis),
I sent out a call for more Sith. There are eight more on the
way. We will call even more if necessary.
Darth
Are so many Sith necessary master?
Emperor
I… hope not my friend but I have a task for you and I don't
need you worrying about Jedi.
Darth
Bows
What can I do master?
Emperor
To the other Sith
Leave us.
The other two Sith leave. Darth stands before the
Emperors thrown.
JEDI HISTORY
146 Int: Cave – Un-named planet – old senate republic goings on – supplies all around – workers all around
Yoda is meditating in a cave when a worker walks up
behind him. Yoda knows he's there but as usual, people
in meditation don't come out of it right away. The worker
watches Yoda for a moment but he needs Yoda's attention
so he interrupts.
H Worker 1
Excuse me master Yoda. I'm sorry to interrupt…
Yoda
Still in a trance
…but you do…
H Worker 1
…Yes sir, I'm sorry, I wouldn't if it wasn't important.
Coming out of his trance, he turns and looks at the worker.
Yoda
Ok it is, what questions have you?
H Worker 1
We've received a communiqué from Coruscant, I think it's
important.
Pauses, then changes the subject
What were you doing master Yoda?
Yoda
Giggles a little
Meditating, I was.
H Worker 1
Why?
Yoda
Ah, good for the soul it is. A must with the Jedi it is.
H Worker 1
Contemplates Yoda's statement
Jedi, I've heard of that. It's a religion right?
Yoda
Hm, yes, a religion it is, or was.
H Worker 1
Was, what do you mean? Don't the Jedi still exist?
Yoda
Contemplates
Yes, still exist they do. Not many of us are there anymore.
H Worker 1
Were there a lot of the Jedi at one time?
Yoda
Yes, at one time.
H Worker 1
I know you're busy master but can you tell me about
the Jedi?
Yoda
Giggles again
Always have I time for the history of the Jedi to tell.
147 A couple more people overhear the conversation
and gather around.
Yoda cont.
A long, time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a different
planet my people came from. Graal'diin called we this
planet. The Graal'diin were my species. From the Ghost
Nebula galaxy am I from.
There discovered we the Force. But only certain of my
species was the Force with them.
H Worker 2
The Force master, I've heard of it, is it real?
Yoda
Surprised
Real? Real it is, oh yes, quite real.
H Worker 3
How long ago master? How long have the Jedi been
in existence?
Yoda
Contemplates
Not sure am I, over a thousand years. Written scrolls I can
only go by.
H Worker 1
How old are you master?
Yoda
A profound look on his face
Eight-hundred years, give or take.
All are astonished!
H Worker 4
How master Yoda, how is it that you have lived so long?
Did all of your people live that long?
Yoda
No, only as long as yours did my people live.
H Worker 1
Then how is it that you have lived so long master?
Yoda
Inscrutably
The Force, sustained my life it has.
H Worker 2
Will you ever die Master Yoda?
Yoda
Laugh's a little
Yes, that great I am not. Sustained my life has been, until
my mission, accomplished it is.
H Worker 1
And what is your mission master?
Yoda
Pauses
To rid the galaxy of the Sith.
H Worker 3
I thought all the Sith were gone?
Yoda
Almost at hand my time is. But go I will not until, through
the Force, I know that all from the Galaxy, gone the Sith
will be.
H Worker 3
Will be, master?
Yoda
Yes, my time will come when another comes finish the
job he will.
H Worker 3
Where do the Sith come from master?
147 Yoda narrates - The scene shows a race of Graal'diin
'Yoda's species' are living in harmony. There is no dialog,
just Yoda telling the story.
Yoda
Pauses…
Men, Men the Sith are. Humon's. Ten-thousand years ago,
my people, the Graal'diin, lived in peace. About Two-thousand
years ago, came to our planet, a humon species did.
Came by ship they did. This technology, we had not seen
before. Needed sanctuary they did. Destroyed their planet
was. Welcomed them in, my people did. An area of their own
my people gave them..
Eventually, co-existed my people and the Humon' the
Human's and the Graal'diin co-existing, working together.
Teaching each other.
The Humon's, their technology, taught us they did. Great
scientists some of my people became. So, the Force did
we train the Humon's in. Only certain of the Humon species
was the Force with.
Science, the focus of my people it became. Archeology my people
began to discover. One Archeologist by the name of PRAN discovered
he Adegan crystals.
Powerful these crystals were. Discovered the Humon's did, many
uses for the crystals. With the crystals, powered they many
of our cities, and gave us ways to travel faster. The Light
Saber did they design. Travel at Light speed, they learned.
But… A virus came, some of the Humon's did it effect.
The Adegan crystals we believe caused this. None of
my people did it effect. Later called we this… the
Dark Side.
Evil some of the Humon's became. Grew in numbers they did.
Broke off from peaceful civilization they did. There own
civilizations they formed. Killed they, other Humon's that did not
follow their ways.
Attacked us they did. Many of my species and the good
humon species who were with the Force, fought back. A long
time did they fight. Many, died.
Eight-hundred years ago, was I born. Born into war was I.
Young was I when, killed my family was. Taken, I was
by the evil Humon's. As a slave I lived, for many years.
When older I was, of your years, about Twenty-three. My
people and the good humon's attacked they did. Taken
I was. Nowhere to go had I. So into the ranks of the army of
my people I went. Discovered I did, that with me, the
Force was.
Powerful I became. Fought against the evil Humon's. Discovered
how to travel to distant galaxies the evil Humon's learned.
Disastrous was this to our leaders. Had to go, someone to
fight against the evil Humon's in other. Chosen I was.
Learned we, through Worm Holes how to travel. Know this,
only one man did. A man of my species he was. Difficult
to find he was. Tasked with finding him I was.
And found him I did. Many years did I travel, this man, in search
of. Much did I battle to find him. Enochue his name was. Great with
the Force was he.
H Worker 6
But it is said master, that a worm hole would kill a man,
tear him apart.
Yoda
True this is, even for a Jedi… unless he knows how to
use the Force to get through the worm hole. On the
far side of the galaxy he lived. Hated the evil Humon's he
did. Sith secrets had he. Sith secrets did he give away.
Two years it took to find him.
When arrived at his palace, gave me the secret he did.
Only one who can control the Force at its deepest levels,
a Worm-Hole can he get through.
Tear a man apart, the Worm Hole would… unless a man,
a Jedi or a Sith could learn how to use the Force to… break
himself apart, break down his life particles and reform himself after
passing through the Worm Hole.
Use the force to keep his life particles together while in the Worm
Hole he would have to.
147 Ext: While Yoda is narrating
We need to show all of this happening.
Yoda cont.
Learned this I did. With Enochue two years learning this
mystery. Then, bid him farewell I did and went on a ship
to where the Worm Hole was. Using the Force, turned
my being into particles, opened the door to the ship and
into the Worm Hole I went.
When the other side I reached, this galaxy I came to. Sent
my particles to a nearby planet I did and reformed myself.
On the planet of Dagobah I landed.
Stayed there on this barren planet I did for many years.
Eventually, to other planets I traveled. No Senate Republic
was there at that time. Helped to form this government
many years later did I.
Now, a new foe this galaxy had. The Sith had all but taken over.
Controlled most of the galaxy they did. Taught I many, the ways
of the Force.
And, revived, the Jedi were. But now the Jedi were more.
Much more were they. Jedi Knights they became. Formed,
the Evil Humon's in this galaxy, a tribe called the Sith.
H Worker 4
How did the Jedi get their name master?
Yoda
Many years had they this name. Spoke a different language
they did at that time. The Jedi, "Purifier Of Worlds", this means.
Although for many years, lucky they were to Purify their
own planets.
H Worker 2
What does the word Sith mean master?
Yoda
Not sure are we. At best we can explain it as… "Conqueror
Of All". But a different language did they speak also.
H Worker 5
And what does it mean master Yoda, to conquer.
Yoda
Have no feelings do the Sith, we believe this to mean. To
take, and take and take.
H Worker 1
And do they… conquer?
Yoda
Passionate
Conquer, mildly to put it. Greed have they only, to enslave
they desire. A sense of life they do not have. Love… they
do not. Dangerous are they. To the core, evil they are. Destroy
them, I must.
Fade out:
Fade in:
146 Int: Republic cave – C.U. Yoda
Yoda resolves to keep the rest of this story to himself.
Yoda cont.
On the table next to you, place the communiqué. Read
it later, I will.
148 Chewbacca's story – Kashyyyk – Afternoon –
Deep woods
It's deep woods. The terrain is hilly and rough. There's
a sound of someone walking. The camera pans down
to a group of about twenty Wookie's walking along
single file toward the Tenamin village. Chewbacca is
at the lead giving instructions.
The Wookie's are trussed up like mercenaries, weapon's
all over, gizmo's of sorts and ammo bandoliers hung about
their shoulders.
Chewy
(G-SC) …When we get to the Tenamin village, we fan out
and surround. No one moves until we're all in position,
got that?
The other Wookie's growl.
Time passes:
Chewy
(G-SC) The leaders of our encampment didn't like the idea of
a raiding party, so we have to make this good or they won't let
us do it again.
The Wookie Raiding party is in their positions. Chewy is on
a comm.. link.
Chewy
(G-SC) Ok, start picking them off as they exit the buildings.
No prisoners, everyone dies, men, women, and children.
149 ext: Tenamin village – Early afternoon
A Tenamin steps out. One of the Wookie's fires and kills him.
The Tenamin come out in force! There's blasting everywhere,
explosions, yelling, screaming.
(Different camera shots of the Wookie's firing and killing). What
the Wookie's never thought of was Tenamin forces out in the
woods behind them. They attack the Wookie's from behind.
The Wookie's are superior warriors and hold their own for a time.
Chewy calls others on his comm.. but all are tied down in
battle. (Camera shows this, different points of Wookie's
battling the Tenamin behind them). This diversion allows
other Tenamin to charge up the hills putting more
pressure on their invaders.
(Now the camera's show each of the Wookie flanks being
killed off one by one. Some of the Wookie's escape into
the woods but most are eventually killed).
Chewy continually tries to call his compatriots to try to get
them organized but quickly realizes that he may be the
only one left. Chewy packs it in and heads back to the
woods.
(The camera is behind him as he sprints away).
Chewy can hear someone behind him, he counts to himself.
Chewy
(G-SC) …Fifteen, eighteen, twenty-one.
As he's running he grabs a vine and using his momentum,
swings up into a tree landing on a large branch. (The scene
changes) Cut to Chewy setting a fatal Rambo type trap.
150
Trap one
151 Ext: Kashyyyk – Deep woods – Early evening
The first trap Chewy sets is called a Slit Trench. Better
known as a Pungi pit. A false grid covered with leaves
and branches to camouflage it, over the top of a pit
which is filled with Pungi sticks sharpened to kill anyone
who ventures in.
Chewy can hear some crackling and a crash followed by
screaming. Chewy kills four Tenamin with this trap.
There are seventeen left.
152 Ext: The next trap Chewy builds is a snap trap.
Ext: Trap TWO
Chewy kills two more Tenamin with this trap. He has moved
to a different position now. Just as he reaches his next
destination he hears whip, whip, whip and more screams.
There are only fifteen left.
The next trap he builds, we systematically watch him build.
The Tenamin are aware of his tricks now so they just need
a little push.
153 Ext: Trap three
Of course Chewy didn't have rope so he improvised with
vine which was harder to see. Two more were down. The
rope trap is so fast that the two that fall in don't even
have time to scream. Thirteen left. A couple of the Tenamin
just raise their eyebrows.
His last trap had to be hard to see and find.
(OPEN TO BETTER IDEAS)
154 Ext: TRAP FOUR
Chewy caught one more. His captured man makes a lot of
noise but now he was down to twelve. The odds were better.
Now the Tenamin are angry and running through the forest.
Chewy jumps out behind the pack and takes out two of
them one by tackling and the other, he kicks so hard that
the man flies back and lands hard.
He quickly disappears, they fire at him but he's gone. They're
looking for him, blasters out. A blaster shot comes from
the woods and takes out one more. They fire at his
position and run in to see if they've killed him. Nothing,
one of the Tenamin speaks in his language.
Tenamin 1
(SC) Fan out in two's.
Just what Chewy wants, he watches from a distance. He
singles out two more but as he tries to jump them he finds
himself surrounded.
Chewy doesn't give them time to decide what to do with
him. In combat form he begins executing a series of
martial arts moves.
A couple of blasters fire off but Chewy anticipates this.
He's too good even for the armed Tenamin. He fights
without pause. In a few minutes he has dispatched all
but two. One aims his blaster at Chewy.
155 Ext: Enter Han
Chewy stops thinking this is it. Just as the man is about
to pull the trigger, Han appears out of nowhere and tackles
the man. The blast goes astray. Chewy watches for a split
second to see who his savior is.
The last Tenamin jumps Chewy. Chewy thwarts his attack
with brute strength, and with a couple of blows, the man
is down. He sees that Han is not doing too well.
He walks over and pulls the man off Han. He hurls the
man through the air and smashes him against a tree. Han
is still laying down out of breath. Chewy just looks at him.
Han sits up, Chewy does the head tilt thing.
Han
Waves
Hey.
Chewy waves back, Han extends his hand for a hand-shake.
Chewy misinterprets this and puts food down for Han.
Han
Oh, no… I…
Han realizes that he's really hungry, stops mid-sentence and
dives on the food. When he looks up, Chewy is making
tracks, Han calls out.
Chewy Growl's out loud.
Chewy
(G-SC) Don't follow me!
Han
Wait, wait!
Chewy disappears quickly, Han takes a few more bites
and takes off after. Chewy stays on the run for two days,
only stopping to, well you know, and eat. Han is exhausted
but he keeps up. Chewy knows he's following.
156 Ext: Wookie encampment – Morning
Finally Chewy reaches his encampment. He's greeted by the
guards with Hugs. He enters and is greeted by others with
hugs. Then they all turn to see Han being hauled in by perimeter
guards that captured him out in the woods.
One of the Wookie's by Chewy calls to them.
Bing Balm
(G-SC) Bring him to us.
They bring Han forward and Bing Balm looks him over.
Bing Balm cont.
(G-SC) Empire scum, where you spying on us?
Han looks up but is too exhausted to speak and he can't
understand them anyway.
Bing Balm cont.
(G-SC) Terminate him!
The two guards throw him down and point their blasters
at him.
Chewy
(G-SC) Stop!
Bing Balm
(G-SC) Chewbacca, this man is of the Empire, he
deserves to die.
Chewy
(G-SC) I'm not sure that he really is Empire but even if he is,
he saved my life, I at least owe him his.
Bing Balm
Looks at Chewy then back at Han
(G-SC) Let him go.
They all walk away, the guards go back out in the woods. Han is
left in the dirt. He hardly has any strength left but he picks himself
up and tries to follow Chewy.
Chewy makes his rounds, first to weapon repair, then the commissary,
then to the dispensary for his wounds. Chewy finally goes
to the mess hall to eat. Han watches Chewy eating through a
window at the entrance.
Han sits down for a second, he's famished. He gets back
up to watch Chewy again but when he looks back through
the window, Chewy is gone. Han starts to back up and
turn when he almost bumps in to Chewy who has appeared
on his left. Chewy growl's.
Han is so startled that he stumbles backwards and falls
down. Chewy gives him the tilt head look. Han is holding
his heart.
Han
Geese, you scared the smack out of me!
Chewy growl's something and puts food down for Han.
Han looks at Chewy, then the food. Chewy puts down
a canteen of water next to it. Han dives on the food and
drinks the water. Chewy watches him for a second and
then walks off.
Han
Yells, with his mouth full
Hey, where ya going… tha… thank you!
He knows he should keep following Chewy but he's too
hungry and decides to finish eating.
Time passes:
156 Ext: Wookie encampment – Afternoon
Chewy is talking with other Wookie's. Suddenly the encampment
is attacked. Laser blasts hit some of the Wookie's just milling
around. It's mayhem! The Wookie's begin fighting back immediately.
Chewy is dodging a lot and fighting back. He suddenly realizes
that the leader encampment up the road might be under siege.
Chewy
To himself
(G-SC) The government detachment…
Chewy starts to run up the road towards the leaders camp.
He's fighting all the way there, shooting and kicking butt.
When he reaches the leader camp he can see that the
Wookie leaders have been taken hostage.
Chewy is trying to think of something when he hears a click
behind his head. He turns to see several Tenamin pointing
blasters at him. They take Chewy and put him with the rest
of the Wookie's. They're surrounded.
The Tenamin have heavy weapons trained on them. Chewy
thinks this may be the last when laser fire comes out of
no-where. It's Han and Griedo in their ship. Han sticks
his head out of a hatch in the bottom of the ship.
Han
Hey guys!
The Tenamin fire at the ship. Han quickly ducks back in. The
ship swings around and starts to blast the Tenamin. They
eventually land and pick up Chewy and the others. They are
all men of war and man guns on the ship.
157 Ext: Han and Griedo's ship – Over the Wookie
main area
They take off and begin blasting Tenamin positions around
the encampment giving the Wookie's the break they need
to gain the advantage. Before too long the attack is over
and the Wookie's have won the day.
158 Int: Wookie encampment – Awards hall
Later Han, Griedo and Chewy are rewarded at a ceremony
for their gallantry. Han is still wearing his Empire uniform
though somewhat tattered. Bing Balm walks up to Han
and hands him another translator. Han laughs a little.
Bing Balm
(G-SC) You may have been Empire once but you are now a
member of the Wookie society.
Han
Oh, wow, thanks, thank, I…
Another Wookie speaks up.
Tresh-Rowen
(G-SC) Hey I recognize that guy. He's not Empire, he's one of
the smugglers that has been bringing us weapons.
Now all of the Wookie's embrace Han, even Chewy.
Bing Balm
(G-SC) You are a smuggler?
Han
Well, yeah, I guess.
Bing Balm
Looks at Chewy
(G-SC) Chewy, you must join these men. You must help
them to bring us more weapons and supplies. If we can
build a big enough supply of weapons and ammunition, we
can end this war with the Tenamin!
Chewy
(G-SC) Wha… Wait, no… wait, I'm not a… smuggler, I'm a
warrior, what do I know…
Bing Balm
(G-SC) …Chewbacca, you must do this for us. We have been
at war too long. It might even cause peace between us and
the Tenamin.
Chewy
(G-SC) I doubt it.
Han
Hey big fella, we could use a guy like you on our side.
Chewy
(G-SC) Na… No… I… this is my home… I can't leave… I'm not…
Bing Balm
(G-SC) ...Chewbacca please. It wouldn't be forever. Just long
enough for us to develop a good front before the Tenamin.
Chewy
(G-SC) A… Oh, all right.
Griedo isn't happy about this but doesn't say anything, Han is thrilled.
159 EXT: Leaving Kashyyyk – Han and Griedo's ship
63 EXT: Tatooine – Escorting Chewy to Jabba – Main
hall – Evening
When they reach the Hutt's, Han and Griedo take Chewy
to meet Jabba.
Jabba
(SC)I did not allow this. Who is in charge around here?
Han
Jabba, I just thought…
Jabba
(SC)…I don't pay you to think scum! I don't know this…
thing. How do we know we can trust him?
Han
You can trust him Jabba, hey you trusted me.
Jabba
(SC)I don't trust you and he might be just another mouth
to feed.
Han looks at Chewy, Chewy looks back.
Han
Well… maybe he could prove himself to you.
Jabba
Thinks
(SC)Maybe… where is Acid?
Acid
Hear your greatness.
Jabba
To Chewy
(SC)Who is this man who would join our ranks?
Han
He's…
Jabba
(SC)…He has a mouth, let him speak.
Chewy
Understands him
(G-SC) I'm Chewbacca of the Kashyyyk'.
Jabba
(SC)What makes you think you can smuggle?
Chewy
Thinks
(G-SC) I am no smuggler sir. I am a warrior.
Jabba
Laughs his great laugh
(SC) I have no need of a warrior, I have many warriors.
Han
None like this guy Jabba.
Jabba
(SC) Silence scum!
Thinks again
Acid, can you take this beast?
Acid
Looks at Chewy and laughs
I can take him your greatness.
Jabba
(SC) Ok, if the Wookie can beat this man he can join
the ranks of the Hutt's.
Chewy
(G-SC) I don't want to…
But before Chewy can finish his sentence Acid attacks
him. Acid is pounding punch's into Chewy, giving it everything
he's got but Chewy just stands there looking at him. Chewy puts his
hands on his hips.
Great and powerful as Acid is, his wallops are having no effect.
Jabba is shocked, others are shocked as well, knowing
that Acid is normally no man to mess with. Acid finally
steps back and takes a breath. Chewy is just standing
there.
Acid attacks again but this time he steps on Chewy's foot.
This gets Chewy's attention, Chewy cries out. But now
he's just angry. He balls up his fist and pounds Acid on top
of his head. Acid is a big man and stands stunned for a second.
Chewy pounds him again and flattens him to the floor. One of the Hutt's checks him and says something in another language.
Hutt 1
(SC) He's out cold. I'm not even sure if he's still alive.
Jabba is stunned himself, he looks on for a second,
then laugh's his laugh.
Jabba
(SC) Mighty Chewbacca, I have never seen a man
dispatch this Acid in all my years, you must become
one of us!
All cheer, and join in a calibration.
Jabba
Calls for Griedo
(SC) Where is Griedo?
Griedo knows what Jabba wants and attends him hesitantly.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Yes great one?
Jabba
(SC) Griedo, you must show this Wookie to your quarters. He will join
you and Solo tomorrow on your mission.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) But your greatness…
Jabba
(SC) AH! Do as you're told or I will replace you smuggler scum.
Griedo reluctantly agrees.
Next morning:
160 Int: Standing before Jabba – Main hall – Morning
Cut to: the three standing before Jabba.
Jabba
(SC) I have a very important assignment for the three of you.
I trust only you to do it. It's valuable freight that could bring me a
lot of money! Can you handle it?
The three agree.
Jabba cont.
The freight you will be carrying to the Mortar System, the planet
of Galandria, is two power cells stolen from the Empire.
These power cells are like no other, they could power an entire
moon. If you are caught by the Empire, you will be killed for sure and I
will be out a lot of money.
Han
We understand Jabba, you can count on us.
Jabba
(JL SC) Good because I am going to hold you personally responsible if
anything happens to it Solo.
Han
Hesitantly
Ah, yeah, we're good for it.
Looks at the other two
Right guys?
The other two just nod their heads in the positive.
Jabba
(JL SC) The freight is being loaded on your ship as we speak.
It's too large to put in the normal hidden compartments, so it
will be loaded on the regular freight platform, now go.
62 EXT: Jabba's palace
The three head for their ship.
65 Cut to: the three in outer space headed for their destination.
172 Cut to: inside the ship - Cockpit
Han
Man, I've never had to smuggle something out in the open
like this before. It makes me really uncomfortable.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) You need to calm yourself Solo, you make me nervous.
Chewy
(G-SC) Yeah, you're making me nervous too.
Han
Sorry.
They go about traveling.
172 INT: Inside Han's Ship
Han is sleeping, Chewy looks over at him. Han is snoring.
Chewy finally bumps him to get his attention, Han jerks awake.
Han
What… was I asleep?
Chewy
(G-SC) You were snoring.
Han
Irritated
Sn… Listen pal I've been killing myself for about a month now, I'm
really tired so if you could give me a break?
Chewy
(G-SC) I don't care if you sleep, just don't snore.
Han
Don't… Chewy, you know you can be a real pain some times.
Changes his attention. An alarm sounds on the control
panel over Chewy's head.
Han
Frantic
Another ship in the area!
Chewy
(G-SC) Can you see what it is?
Han
Not yet… Griedo, can you make out what that is?
Griedo
Looks close
(Sq-SC) Shoot! Imperial Star Destroyer and they've
made us!
Han
Great, now what are we going to do?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) …I don't know.
Chewy
Thinking
(G-SC) …What if we just dump it?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) Into outer space?
Han
Yeah, that's not a bad idea! It should be ok and after they
search us we'll just go back and pick it up.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) I don't know…
Han
What choice do we have?
Chewy
(G-SC) None… Seal the aft space doors and release the freight.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) I don't think…
Han
…Hey you don't get paid to think.
Han hits some buttons on the panel in front of him and then…
Han cont.
Here goes nothing…
He flips a switch on the panel above him.
161 EXT: Outside Han's ship – View of ship freight doors
Doors open on the back of the ship and the cargo floats out.
Chewy
(G-SC) It's out, close the doors and fly casual.
Han
As he closes the doors|
Fly what?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) I know what he means.
The Empire ship comes up on them quickly.
162 Space view
They are tractor beamed in.
66 INT: Han's ship - cabin
The Imperial Commission boards their ship.
Empire Commander 13
Who is the captain of this ship?
The two look at Han.
Han
Points to himself
…Guess I am.
Commander 13
What cargo do you carry?
Han
Ah… nothing, we're in transport to Coruscant for repairs.
Commander 13
What's wrong with your ship?
Han
Ah… we… a… have some damage to the hull. It's pretty bad so we're going to get it fixed.
Commander 13
I didn't notice anything unusual with your hull.
Han
Yeah, it's… on the bottom. You probably didn't see it.
Commander 13
We scanned your entire ship before we pulled you in. There were
no anomalies.
Han
Covertly to Chewy
I didn't know they could do that.
One of the other Empire soldiers gets Hans attention.
Soldier 13
Hey, don't I know you?
Han
Me? No, I don't think so.
Soldier 13
Looks closer at Han
Yeah, yes I do. You used to fly for the Empire.
Han
Me, no, you got the wrong guy pal.
Soldier 13
No I don't, I never forget a face. You used to fly a Tidarian
class Freighter for the Empire. Let me think… Solo… right?
Han
No… no that's not my name. My name is…
Other Empire people surround Han now.
Soldier 13
…Don't even try that man, you're Solo. We've been looking for you.
Han
Look pal, I don't…
...The officer pulls a blaster on Han. The others put guns on Chewy and Griedo.
Commander 13
Alright you three, I don't know what's going on but you're
under arrest.
Chewy moves fast, he dispatches two guards. Han notices
that Soldier 13 is distracted, Han jumps him. Commander 13
tries to pull his blaster but Chewy is on him and dispatches
him.
Chewy pulls Soldier 13 off of Han. Griedo is on another soldier.
Soldier 13 is a big guy and Chewy has a little trouble with him
but Han shoots him when he's away from Chewy.
Han ends up shooting several of the other guards. Chewy
finishes them off.
Han
Panicked
Now what are we going to do?
Chewy runs to the cock-pit and puts the ship in motion.
Chewy
(G-SC) Hold on tight!
Han
What?
163 EXT: Han's ship – still inside imperial ship
Han and Griedo's ship jumps to life knocking Han down.
Inside:
Han
Chewy what the heck are you doing?
163b Int: Imperial ship bay
We see the ship take off inside the Destroyer hanger bay.
Several people around the ship start shooting at it.
Chewy angles the ship down towards the hatch doors
that they were pulled in through and fires the main weapons
blowing the hatch open knocking down some of the people
around them. Space comes in and a vacuum sucks a couple
men out. Chewy flies the ship out into space.
From outside you can see their ship take off and zoom off into
light speed as parts of the Star Destroyer explode.
An invisible shield blocks the opening of the destroyer stopping
space from coming in. Scene cuts. The three are off in space flying
around just to avoid the Empire.
164 INT: Han & Griedo's Ship
Griedo
(Sq-SC) We need to go after the freight!
Han
We're not going near that freight until we're sure the Empire
isn't anywhere around. Get some sleep, you're going to
need it.
Chewy
(GR-SC) He's right, we'll just have to fly around until we can
get back to it. Hopefully they won't find it in the mean time.
Griedo
(Sq-SC) If they do, we won't have to worry about the Empire,
Jabba will kill us for them.
Time passes:
Han wakes up from a somewhat restful sleep. Chewy is
awake manning the controls.
Han
Drowsy
Don't you ever sleep?
Chewy
(G-SC) I slept.
Han
How long was I out?
Chewy
(G-SC) About four hours.
Han
Oh, that's good. Hey, where's Griedo?
Chewy
(G-SC) I don't know, I think he's sleeping in the storage
compartment.
Han
That guy, what is he too good to sleep with us?
Chewy
(G-SC) I don't know, I was sleeping when he told me.
Han
Well… I'm gonna go check on him.
Chewy
(G-SC) Leave him alone, let him sleep.
Han
I will, I just want to check on him.
Chewy
(G-SC) What else would he be doing?
Han gets up and walks out of the cockpit.
164 INT: Han's and Griedo's ship - Hallways
He walks through some benign hallways and down some
stairs.
165 INT: Han's and Griedo's ship - Main storage room
He doesn't want to wake Griedo so he opens the door to
the main storage compartment quietly. There are several
items setting around, the room is large.
He can hear Griedo off towards the back of the room. It sounds
like he's talking to someone. Han creeps up closer. Griedo is
definitely talking to someone. Eventually Han is really close.
He doesn't understand Griedo very well but the voice on his comm..
unit is clear, it's English and it's Empire.
Empire Comm.. V.O.
…Let me make sure I got those coordinates right, that's
Sector B, 08696, by 08212, by 22253?
Griedo
(Sq-SC) That's correct
Han jumps out blaster pulled.
Han
Drop it Griedo!
Griedo drops the comm.. unit and raises his hands. A noise
in the background. It's enough to distract Han and Griedo
jumps him. The two scuffle, Griedo is getting the better of
Han.
Fortunately for Han the sound they heard was Chewy. Chewy
pulls Griedo off Han just before Griedo can deliver the knockout
blow.
Han
Chewy, don't let him go, he was on a comm. talking to someone
with the Empire.
Griedo
(Sq-SC)No Chewy, it was Han, I caught him giving our
position away.
Chewy doesn't know who to believe. He points his blaster
and instructs the two to move back to the cockpit.
Han
As they're walking
Chewy, you have to believe me, an Imperial ship will be
bearing down on us any second!
Griedo
(Sq-SC)He's lying Chewy, there's no one coming.
164 INT: Han's and Griedo's ship – main hall
Chewy ignores both of them and continues to escort them back.
160 INT: Han's ship – bridge
Just as they reach the cockpit an alarm sounds. Han runs to the
panel. Chewy eyeballs Griedo. Griedo carefully tries to pull a
blaster from a hidden compartment in his suit.
Chewy is a pro and catches him out of the corner of his eye. He
grabs Griedo's wrist and pulls him up off his feet. He's squeezing
so hard that Griedo has no choice but to drop the blaster. Chewy
tosses him across the room and up against a wall knocking him
out.
Han
Chewy, stop goofing around with him and get over here!
Chewy runs to Hans's side, Han is flying the ship.
Han cont.
It's that Star destroyer again!
Chewy
At the controls
(G-SC) Can they see us?
Han
Chewy, we got to go to light speed!
Chewy
(G-SC) I'm working on it!
Han
What?
Chewy
Louder
(G-SC) I'm trying!
Han
They're gonna tractor us in!
Chewy
(G-SC) Your getting me all flustered!
Han
What?
Chewy
(G-SC) Shut up would ya!
Han
What?
Chewy
(G-SC) I… Oh never mind
Han
Now Chewy now!
Chewy
(G-SC) I'm work…
...Han jumps to Chewy's panel and pulls the light speed levers.
65 EXT: Han & Griedo's ship
172 INT: Han & Griedo's – Cockpit
They're in the tractor beam but on the tail end. The ship shutters, Han
and Chewy look around desperately.
65 EXT: Han & Griedo's ship
Their ship finally breaks free and they disappear.
165 Int: Imperial ship – Main bridge
Commander 13
Pauses, looking very disturbed
Inform Governor Tarkin that they've escaped… again.
Storm Trooper 13
Shouldn't we pursue?
Commander 13
Yes if you know where they went.
Trooper 13
No sir, I don't, I just thought…
Commander 13
…Just… send the message.
Trooper 13
Yes sir.
166 Ext: Gas planet of Bespin – Where Cloud City is
In the mean time Han and Chewy have landed on a nearby planet
(Same as Lando's), They're hiding.
Han
…Are you sure cause this place really stinks?
Chewy
(G-SC) Pretty sure. Bespin is a gas planet, you'll get used to the
smell it won't hurt you.
65 Ext: Han & Griedo's Ship – Facade
172 Int: Han & Griedo's Ship - cockpit
Eventually they're back in space. Griedo is bound and gagged.
They're approaching the area where they dumped their freight.
Chewy
(G-SC) …These are the coordinates!
Han
I'm scanning
Chewy
(G-SC) We should be able to see it.
Han
Nothing… Are you…
Chewy
(G-SC) …I'm sure, I'm positive!
Han
Did it move?
Chewy
(G-SC) I left it stationary!
Han
Well it ain't here pal.
Chewy
Looking at a different panel to his right
(G-SC) Wait, I see a faint rocket signature.
Han looks on.
Chewy cont.
See… right there.
Han
I see it, looks like it leads back down to the gas planet we
were just on.
Chewy
(G-SC) I think we need to follow it.
Han
What if it's Empire?
Chewy
Cocky
(G-SC) Then we'll have to steel it back again.
Han laughs, they go back to the controls.
120 PAGE POINT
166 EXT: Bespin – Planet surface – Noon
Soon they've landed on Bespin again, this time different
coordinates. They look out the window of their ship. We see
a couple of ship burn spots but no ships.
Chewy
Those don't look Empire do they?
Han
I don't think so, hey there's a path.
The two exit the ship and begin following the path, blasters
drawn and scouting ahead carefully. At a certain point they
begin to hear noises.
Some constant, some intermittent. Eventually they start to
see things laying around on either side of the path.
Han
Looks like…
Chewy
(G-SC) …like… someone is building something.
Han
Yeah.
Eventually they are met by gun point.
Lando's Guard 1
Drop your weapons.
Han and Chewy drop the obvious ones anyway. They're
escorted towards a guard shack. Along the way Chewy,
looking up, notices something and nudges Han.
Han
What…
Looks up
Holy… what the heck is that?
Guard 1
No questions, keep moving.
What they're looking at is a city under construction apparently
floating above the clouds. They arrive at the guard shack, they're
still looking up.
Guard 1 cont.
You'll have to wait here. My super will be down in a few minutes.
Han
In shock
Ok.
A few minutes pass. Han and Chewy are still looking up.
Lando Calrissian
…I call her, The City In The Clouds.
Han
Good name.
Lando
Extends a hand shake
Lando Calrissian, Supervisor and Foreman.
Han and Chewy finally break they're gaze and shake
hands with Lando.
Han
This is Chewbacca of Kashyyyk. I'm Han Solo.
Lando
Solo and Chewbacca, nice to meet you. Sorry about the reception,
one can't be too careful with…
Han
…With the Empire floating around.
Lando
Right.
Han
So what's the purpose of something like this?
Lando
I'm not exactly sure. I'm just the Builder. The price was right, I don't
ask a lot of questions.
Chewy
(G-SC) Why not spend the money and put a ship in space?
Han looks at his translator.
Lando
What did he say?
Han
He wants to know why build something like this near the ground
and not in space.
Lando
Again, I don't know. I don't care, they ask, they pay, I build.
Han
Hey, whatever it takes.
Lando
Right, so what brings you two fine… specie… men… to
our stinky planet?
Han
Freight.
Lando
Freight?
Han
Two very large, very powerful power converters.
Lando
Ah.
Han
Ah?
Lando
Freight?
Han
Do you know what I'm talking about?
Lando
You call it freight.
Han
Right. We've established that it was Freight.
Lando
Like they were being delivered by someone.
Han
Right, like us.
Lando
Right, two very large and powerful power converters. Big, white,
round, very well built, nothing else like them in the known
galaxy.
Han
Sounds like our freight.
Lando
They were floating in space, they seemed like fair game
to me.
Han
We're smugglers.
Lando
Ok?
Han
Those power platforms were stolen.
Lando
Ok, so you're smugglers, that doesn't surprise me.
Han
From the Empire.
Lando
Oh.
Han
Yeah.
Chewy
(G-SC) Yeah.
Han
You know who Jabba the Hutt is?
Lando
Yeah, he's been supplying us with just about everything
we need.
Han
Those power converters were his.
Lando
Ewe.
Han
Yeah.
Lando
Thinks
Well, can I just pay Jabba for them?
Han
Thinks
Maybe.
Looks at Chewy, Chewy just shrugs his shoulders.
Han cont.
We can try it.
Han calls Jabba on the comm.. He's talking to Jabba.
Han
Yeah… yeah… ok… no I… Wha… Jabba… wha… I… Jabba… no…
no Jabba. Ok Jabba… o…o… ok Jabba… I'm sorry Jabba… I know…
I will… I… I will Jabba.
Lando
Well… what did he say?
Han
He said, that he promised those to other people. He never goes
back on his word.
He said you're nuts and he's right, Lando the Empire won't
even mess with the Hutt's. I'm one of them, trust me you
don't want this!
Lando
I said I'd pay for them.
Han
I told him that.
Lando
But he's a man of his word…
Han
Right… well not a man exactly but you know what I mean.
We have to have them back.
Lando
Thinks
You can't have them.
Han does a double take.
Chewy
(G-SC) What?
Han
What?
Lando
Look, there's nothing like them in the galaxy. You said that
yourself. I didn't have any idea how I was going to power this city
until now. I…
Han
…Lando, if we don't give them back to Jabba or get them to
their destination…
Lando
…Forget it, I can't part with them.
Han
Furious, points at Lando
…You… you'll end up paying for them alright!
Chewy
Lunges at Lando
(G-SC) You-son-of-a…
Lando's men point guns at them.
Han
Looks for another second, then angrily…
C'mon Chewy, we can't help this guy.
Lando
Follows them
Look, you don't have to leave, I'm sorry I just…
Han turns around as he and Chewy are walking away and
points at Lando furiously but keeps on walking. Lando puts
his hands on his hips and watches as they walk away, then
he talks to his guards.
Lando cont.
Keep an eye on them, they're desperate.
Lando Guard 3
Yes sir.
Lando
Yells to Han
You're free to go!
167 Ext: Han and Chewy at their ship.
Chewy
(G-SC) What are we going to do?
Han
I… I don't know, and what the heck is that smell?
Chewy
(G-SC) We can't go back to Jabba without them!
Han
Thinking
I know, I know!
Chewy
(G-SC) I'm hungry.
Han
Chewy this is no time to be thinking with your stomach.
We're in serious trouble here!
Scene cuts:
Time passes:
168 Int: Han and Chewy in their ship
Han and Chewy haven't taken off yet. They're sleeping,
Griedo is also sleeping even though he's still bound and
gagged. They are rudely awakened by loud noises.
Han
What the hell was that?
Chewy
(G-SC) I don't know.
168b Int: Han's ship – Looking out the door window
– Morning
Griedo is looking out the small window in the door. He can
see ships fighting. Han opens the ships door. Lando's camp
is being attacked by attack ships. Griedo is freaking, Han
pulls his gag off.
Griedo
(Sq-SC)It's the Hutt's!
They watch.
167 Int: View of the attack on Lando's city
169 Ext: Outside View of Attack (Full screen)
The attack goes on for several minutes. Chewy puts
the gag over Griedo's mouth again, Griedo protests
but it doesn't help. Lando's people are putting up a
resistance.
Lando has his own fighter ships, they eventually run
the Hutt's off but the damage is done. The Hutt ships
knew exactly where to strike and hit them hard before
they could get ships up to fend off their foes.
All of the construction materials that Lando had set
aside were destroyed and parts of the tower to the
city were also damaged. They finally come out of
hiding. Lando is standing next to several of his men
surveying the destruction before he says anything.
170 EXT: Lando's construction camp below
where they're standing
Lando
To his foreman
Well, how bad is it?
Foreman
Gets on his comm..
Can anyone see, how bad is it?
He gets an answer.
Foreman cont.
Ok thanks.
To Lando
As far as my men can tell, they hit everything sir. We'll
have to start all over.
Lando slumps.
168 Int: Han's ship – cabin - Han peaks out the
ship door window.
A knock.
Han
Looks at Chewy
It's Lando.
Chewy shrugs, Han opens the door.
Han
Sarcastically
What do you want?
Lando
I've got a problem.
Han
Well, we have that in common.
Lando
With the Hutt's.
Han
Yeah, yeah, we could see that.
Lando
Relents
You guys are Hutt's, can't you talk to Jabba?
Han
Jaw drops
Call… You want us… we tried that!
Lando
Yeah, I know, I know…
Han
Lando, if we go back without those converters he'll kill us!
calms
…So how bad is it?
Lando
They got everything, we have to start all over, I need the
Hutt's.
Han
Laugh's
You should have thought of that before you got greedy!
Lando
I know… I…
Han
...Give us back the converters and we'll see what we can do.
Lando
I was going to…
Han
But…
Lando
During the attack…
Chewy is right behind Lando now.
Han
Panicked
During the attack what?
Lando
They sort of hit one of my main hanger bays…
Han
And…
Lando
The Converters were in the Hanger bay.
Chewy
(G-SC) Oh, Great!
Han
So the converters were…
Beat.
Lando
Yeah.
Han
Not good.
Lando
I know.
Han
Not good at all.
Lando
I know…
Pauses
I don't know what to do.
Chewy
(G-SC) That's just great! They know who I am. They'll probably
cut off supply to my people!
Han looks at Lando with a "See what you've done?" look.
Lando
What did he say?
Han
He said, you screwed up!
Lando
I… know.
Han
They were trading with the Wookie's. They probably won't now
because they know who Chewy is.
Lando
Looks at Chewy
Chewy, I… I'm so sorry. Hey you know you guys were the
ones who left them in space!
Chewy pushes past Han and grabs Lando by the throat.
Han gets next to him, Lando gasping.
Han
Finding it a little hard to breathe pal?
Lando
Choking
Yeah, a little!
Han
You got a lot of nerve blaming us.
Lando
Gasping
I… I know I'm sorry.
Han
What?
Lando
Gasping
I… said… I'm… sorry.
Han
I think he said he was sorry Chewy. Let him go so he
can say it again.
Chewy lets him go. Lando is getting his breath back
and holding his throat...
Lando
He's really strong isn't he?
Han
He pulls peoples arms out of their sockets.
Lando
I'll bet he does.
Han
What was it you were saying?
Lando
I was saying… that I'm sorry.
Chewy
Cocky
(G-SC) Oh, he's sorry, that's gonna help a lot.
Looks at Han
Can I just kill him?
Han
No, not yet anyway, we might need him as a bargaining chip
with Jabba. That's not going to help anyway.
Chewy
(G-SC) It'll make me feel better.
Han
Me too but maybe he can still help us.
Chewy
(G-SC) How?
Lando
Yeah, how? Is that what he asked?
Han
To Chewy
Yeah, I don't know Chewy, I'm open to ideas.
Chewy
Thinks
(G-SC) We need a lot of money or something of great value.
Han
Jabba said that wouldn't work.
Chewy
(G-SC) What else can we do? At least if we give him something
valuable he might re-consider.
Lando
What did he say?
Han
He said we need something of value, maybe Jabba will
forgive us.
Lando
Thinks
That's not a bad idea.
Thinks again
I may have something.
Han
Looks at Chewy
That's good, cause we don't.
Lando
Yeah, yeah, come with me.
They follow Lando past the carnage. Lando kicks some of
the dust away and finds a control box hidden in the
ground, he opens it.
Lando cont.
Good, it's not damaged.
He opens it and presses a button, a red light comes on.
Out of the dust and dirt just a short distance away a huge
building slowly rises out of the ground.
Han
What the heck is that?
Lando
Underground hanger. It's where we keep all of our ships. That's
why they didn't see our fighters.
A large door opens. A variety of ships are on display including
the ones that fended off the Hutt's.
171 Int: Lando's hanger
They walk toward the back of the structure. There in majestic
glamour, shinny, sparkling and beautiful it sits, the Millennium
Falcon.
Han
She's gorgeous!
Lando
This… is the one and only Millennium Falcon.
Beat
Maybe you've heard of her, she made the Kessel run in less
than twelve parsecs!
Han
She made the Kessel run in…
Lando
Yep, under twelve parsecs.
Han
Wow!
Chewy
(G-SC) Is that fast?
Han
Is that… yeah it's fast!
Lando
Still looking at her in awe
She has fully defensible shields, fore, aft and sides. She's
extremely well armed and… she'll out run a Star Cruiser.
Not the local bulk-cruisers, mind you. I'm talking about
the big Corellian ships now.
Han
Looking her over
She's beautiful but I've never seen anything like her.
Lando
You wouldn't, I had her custom built for myself, by
the Corellian's.
Han
Why?
Lando
Space racing.
Han
In awe
You… you used to Space Race?
Lando
Yep.
Han
I've never met a Space Racer but I've heard about you guys.
I know that most Space Race ships can out run just about anything
in the Universe.
Lando
Gets a little serious and sad
At first but eventually others got faster, we finally retired
her when she couldn't win anymore.
Han
…Is there something wrong with her?
Lando
No, no, she's just not the fastest ship out there anymore.
But she's fast non-the-less, if Jabba doesn't take this
he's a fool.
Han
Serious now
Don't be so sure, you don't know Jabba.
Lando
Laughs and throws a small remote to Chewy
Look, you take her, see if Jabba likes her?
Han
Smiles
He's got to.
Chewy
(G-SC) Maybe.
Lando
What did he… oh never mind. Get out of here and let's
get things going again.
They board the Falcon and take off.
171 Ext: Lando's hanger
Lando waves crossing his fingers behind his back.
62 Ext: Dantooine – Landing the Falcon –
Jabba's palace is in view – Late afternoon
They arrive on Jabba's planet and land near the Palace.
As they approach, they're met yet again at blaster point.
Han
Here we go again.
Chewy
(G-SC) This is really getting old.
Acid
Jabba's been waiting for you two.
Han
Yeah, I know.
160 Int: Jabba's palace – Main hall
They enter Jabba's main room and are brought before him.
Acid and a couple other men push Han and Chewy to their
knees. Chewy complains.
Jabba
Loud and Angrily
(JL SC) Scum! Where are my power converters?
Han
Jabba, I… well ya see…
Acid pushes him
Hey!
Acid
Speak you scum!
Han
I was trying to…
Trying to make light of it
You see Jabba, when you had your guys attack Lando,
they kinda hit one of his hangers and the Converters were
in the Hanger so…
Jabba
Shocked
(JL SC) What?
Han
Jabba we had nothing to do with it, I mean…
Jabba
Angrily
(JL SC) Useless scum! Take them to the pit of Carkoon and
throw them in!
They start to force Chewy and Han away.
Han
Jabba, wait, we brought you something else.
Jabba
(JL SC) Stop!
Pauses
What is it?
Han
It's a ship.
Jabba starts in again but Han cuts him off.
Han cont.
Jabba, it's not just any ship. A Space Race ship. It's
faster than just about anything out there and it would be
great for smuggling!
Jabba
Pauses, then laugh's his low laugh
(JL SC) I don't need a ship Solo, I need money! How much
can I get for this ship?
Han
Well… a lot… about thirty or forty.
Jabba
Laugh's again
(JL SC) Thirty or Forty? My Generators would bring
Ninety!
Han
Ninety?
Chewy Growl's.
Jabba
(JL SC) Each!
Han
Ea… I'll throw myself in for that. Jabba I'm sorry I…
Jabba
Angrily
(JL SC) …Get them out of here!
Jabba's men forcefully begin escorting Han and Chewy
out over their protest.
62 Ext: Dantooine – Jabba's Palace
As they're being escorted we can see the Millennium Falcon
in the background. Chewy pulls the small remote from one
of his belt packs. He presses a button on the remote.
The ship comes to life in the background unnoticed by Han
and the others. He pushes another button. Guns on the
ship aim at their position and fire a blast! The ground around
them erupts tossing everyone everywhere including Han
and Chewy.
It's close enough to knock everyone down but not kill them.
Chewy is quickly engaged in hand to hand combat. Han is still
reeling from the explosion, one of Jabba's men jumps on him.
Chewy fairs well but has his hands full with about five of them.
Han is getting beat by his only opponent but he's tired of
losing…
Han
As he fights
I… am… really… tired… of… getting… my… butt…
kicked!
By the time he finishes his sentence his opponent is out
cold. He looks at his victory, then at Chewy who is still in
the fray. Han looks around, picks up a blaster and starts
shooting.
Chewy
Fighting and yelling at the same time
(G-SC) Let your breath out, let your breath out!
Han thinks a second and then starts shooting again, he
takes out two of them. One of the Hutt's starts to fire
back. Chewy backhands him and knocks him out. Another
fires, Han shoots him. They have the advantage, Chewy
starts to run for the Falcon.
Han gathers himself and follows shooting as he runs.
Chewy hits a button on the remote again as he's running.
The ship fires again and hits their last position.
He and Han board the Falcon and fly off. One of the
men fires at them but with no effect. They're off and
then off into space.
166 Ext: Back at Bespin – Early evening
They land on Lando's planet. Lando and some of his men
greet them.
Lando
You still have my ship.
Touching some of the blast marks on it's hull
I take it things didn't go so well.
Han
You take it right.
Chewy
(G-SC) Can I kill him now?
Han
Pondering
No, well… no you better not.
They all sit looking at the ground for a moment.
Lando
You guys play cards?
Han
Yeah or at least I do.
Chewy just shrugs his shoulders.
Lando
Good, we'll play for the Falcon.
Chewy
(G-SC) It's ours, you lose. And I still want to kill you.
Lando
What did he say?
Han
Still looking at the ground
Chewy wants to kill you.
Lando
I don't blame him. I've thought about killing myself.
Han
What the heck, let's play.
They play cards, Han is an old hat at cards, he wins.
Lando
See, you won, the ship is yours, let's play again.
Han
Smiles
Let's.
They play again.
Time passes:
Han
Thinking, to Lando
Are you still tasked with building this thing?
Lando
Yeah.
Han
We still have the Falcon and you still have ships.
Lando
Yeah?
Han
We can still smuggle.
Lando
I see, I see what you're getting at but it'll take a while.
We have to replace just about everything.
Han
Looks at Chewy
Well I don't know about Chewy but I've got lots of time
now.
Chewy
(G-SC) So do I, I guess.
Lando
What if Jabba hits us again?
Han
Thinks
You put up a good fight. I'd be more worried about the
Empire coming in then the Hutt's.
Lando
You're probably right.
Changes the subject
The Falcon doesn't have a lot of room.
Han
What's on her, are there things we can dispose of?
Lando
Thinks
Maybe, c'mon.
172 Int: At the falcon – Lando's hanger
Time passes:
They've hauled the last bit of unnecessary equipment
out of her.
Han
These floor panels are great, we can hide a lot of stuff
in here.
Lando
Well you won't have all the luxury and emergency equipment
that you would normally have but you can fit a lot more in
her now, that's for sure.
Han
So, we're burning daylight. What's first on the list?
One of Lando's assistants hands him a data pad. Lando
hands it to Han.
Lando
It's all on that data pad. It'll probably take a year just to
fill that list.
Han
We'd better get started then. C'mon Chewy.
They board the ship and lift off. Soon they're out in space.
173 Int: Falcon – Cockpit
Chewy
Panics
(G-SC) That didn't take long! Ship coming in fast.
Han
Can you tell who it is?
They get fired on.
Han cont.
Never mind…
Chewy
(G-SC) Star Destroyers, two of them!
Han
Can we make the jump to light speed?
Chewy
(G-SC) Programming the Nav computer now, it'll be
just a second.
The ship is jarred by more laser blasts.
Han
Checks a panel
Shields holding!
Chewy pulls some levers and they make the jump. The two
Destroyers give chase.
Han cont.
Watch that panel!
Chewy
Watching the panel, eventually laughs a little
(G-SC) This thing is fast!
Han
Why do you say that?
Chewy
(G-SC) We're double their speed. In a couple of seconds they
won't even be able to see us.
Han
Smiles at Chewy
I think this may be kinda fun!
Chewy growl's.
End of Story.
Mace Windu and Captain Antilles
174 Ext: Coruscant – sidewalks – store fronts
A side-walk outside of some store fronts. In the distance
we can hear someone crying out. Suddenly, Mace Windu
hits the ground and smashes against a building behind him.
He's unconscious still bleeding from the hand Anakin cut
off while Mace was holding off the attack by the Emperor
(Formerly Senator Palpatine).
Soon Imperial Storm Troopers show up. They attempt
to disburse the crowd around him. They try to pick him
up but suddenly laser blasts come out of nowhere.
Two of the six Storm Troopers are killed instantly. The
other four ready their weapons but don't know what
they're shooting at.
Captain Antilles flies in, in a Speeder guns blazing. He
leaps out of the Speeder and shoots two more of the
Storm Troopers down.
One of the two remaining Storm Troopers tries to physically
attack him but he's too good and dispatches his assailants.
When the remaining Storm Trooper tries to gun him down,
he dodges the shots, rolls and shoots killing the last of them.
Captain Antilles scoops Mace Windu off the ground seemingly
with no effort, puts him carefully in the speeder, and races off.
175 Ext: Apartment complex - above
He hovers over the apartment complex parking lot and
lowers the Speeder in slowly. When parked, he comes
around and hurry's a still unconscious Mace Windu into
his apartment.
176 Int: Captain Antilles apartment
He lays the Jedi down on a bed in a spare room, tends to
his wounds and leaves.
Montage:
Several days pass, Captain Antilles comes and goes.
End Montage:
176b Int: Cap Ant. Apartment
On the third day, Cap Ant. comes back to his apartment
and checks on Mace. Mace rouses but his vision is blurry
and he's in and out of consciousness. He sees the Captain,
who seems tattered and torn but then falls back asleep.
Next day:
Mace awakens with some of his faculties intact. He looks
over and see's Captain Antilles sitting next to the bed
looking down at him. Captain Antilles still has wounds
from a recent fight.
Mace looks at the Captain for a second and then speaks
but still with great effort.
Mace Windu
Who the hell are you?
Captain Antilles
Looks caring back at Mace
I'm Captain Antilles.
Mace
Captain who?
Captain Antilles
Antilles, I'm Senator Organa's ship captain.
Mace
Rolls over in pain …
Oh, yeah, I've seen you around. The senator has his
own pilot?
Cap Ant
Yes… he moves around a lot, lots of meetings and such. As the
senator for the Jedi council he keeps quite busy.
Mace
Pauses …
Yeah, I suppose he does. Hey the last time I saw you, you
were in pretty bad shape what happened to you?
Cap Ant
Laughs a little
You're an important man. The Empire is looking for you.
I was caught by Storm Troopers while trying to get food
and bandages.
About a hundred of them. I fought them off but I'm sure
they know I have you and they'll be looking for me to find you.
Darth Vader is looking for you too.
Mace
Are you a Jedi?
Cap Ant
No, as a matter of fact, I can't be sensed by the Jedi.
Mace
Thinks
Everyone can be sensed by the Jedi.
Cap Ant
Not me, they've tried but they can't. It kind of explains
why it was so hard for the Jedi to catch me. They couldn't
sense me so they had to trick me.
Mace
Trick you, what the hell are you talking about? Why
would they have to catch you?
Captain
When I was young, I was a smuggler. I was smuggling
things for the Hutt's but I found out later that I was smuggling
for the wrong side.
That's when the Jedi caught me. I wasn't a bad guy per
say, I just didn't know any better. It was money and I didn't really
care where I got it.
When the Senator met me he liked me and took me
under his wing. I've since become his pilot and his protector.
Mace
Protect… the Jedi protect him.
Captain
The Jedi are pretty busy cleaning up the Galaxy. He needed a
protector so they trained me in everything Jedi accept
the Force.
I of course have no power over the Force at all. They even
trained me to defend against Jedi if necessary.
Mace
Can you handle a Light-Saber?
Captain
I can, but I believe there is nothing like a good blaster
at your side in a bad situation.
Pats his blaster
This is my weapon of choice. I even had the chance to
shoot at Darth Vader but I missed.
Mace
Has it ever been necessary?
Captain
Necessary to… Oh, no, not against Jedi but I did have
to fight Sith a couple times.
Mace
Yeah, how'd you do?
Captain
I survived but they were good. It took everything I had
to even escape from them. They knew they'd been in a
fight if I don't mind saying so but I didn't want to keep either of
those fights going.
Darth Vader probably would have eventually won, I and the
senator escaped, haven't seen him since.
Mace
Who the hell is Darth Vader?
Captain
He's supposedly the new Sith Lord or something. I think
he's next to the Emperor command wise but we don't know
much else. He's come on the scene quite recently.
Mace
This other Sith you fought with, what'd he look like?
Captain
The first one or the second?
Mace
Ah, the first I guess.
Captain
Like a wild animal, face tattooed in red and black, horn's
on his head…
Mace
Interrupts him …
I know why you never saw him again.
Captain
Why?
Mace
Cause he's dead!
Captain
Really, I'd not heard of this.
Mace
You probably wouldn't, Jedi keep their affairs pretty secret.
After that Sith killed Obiwan's teacher Qui-Jon Jin, Obiwan
cut him in two and sent him down the air shaft of a castle
on Naboo.
Changes the subject …
What do you mean you've been trained to fight a Jedi, no
one can beat a Jedi!
Captain
You might be right, I hope I never have to find out.
I've only trained against them so aside from the Sith, I've
never actually met a Jedi in combat.
Mace
Yeah, training is nothing like the real thing.
Captain
Oh I know that. Unfortunately I've had my share of the
real thing.
Mace
Yeah, I suppose you have.
Favors his cut off hand
Damn that hurts, that was my light-saber hand.
Captain
Yes, I've done all I can, we need to get you to a medical
facility but all the ones here on Coruscant will be watched. I'm not
sure what to do.
Mace
Thinks
You have a recording pad?
Captain
Pulls a recording pad of the desk next to him
Right here.
Mace
Take down these coordinates, I think I know where
there's a medical Frigate. Do you have access to a ship?
Captain
The Senator's.
Mace
That'll do, we need to make plans to get out of here
tomorrow and start towards the Frigate.
It's probably on the other side of the Galaxy so it's going
to take some time to get there. How'd you find me
anyway?
Captain
I was watching the Jedi Temple from a distance during
the attack on the Jedi.
That was when I saw you smash through the window
from atop the building. I thought you were dead but when I
found you, you were still alive.
Mace is trying to adjust himself to a more comfortable
position. The Captain helps him.
Mace
How did you know who I was?
Captain
Since I have been with the Senator, I have tried to
watch all the men and women on the council. I watched
you a lot. Some say you are one of the greatest among
the Jedi.
Mace
Yeah, well you see where that got me.
Camera out on top of the Capt.'s apartment. It's dusk,
Camera scans the city near the apartment.
Then zoom out slowly into space until you can see all
of the planet of Coruscant.
DARTH IS TASKED WITH FINDING DIST DARKER
Emperor
We have a more serious problem than even the Jedi.
Darth
…More serious than Jedi?
Emperor
There is a distant faction that the Empire must do trade
with. This faction stands before us but they are very important
to the completion of the Imperial war machine and the completion
of the Death Star.
Darth
I'm SURE I can persuade them master.
Emperor
I have no doubt of that my friend but these factions are vital to
the Empire and must be handled delicately.
Darth
If THAT is your wish my master.
Emperor
Yes… but there is a problem. Some vestiges of the faction
Government still exist around distant parts of the Galaxy
such as the Hutt's and (Jaga's Cluster).
The (Jagan's) are the actual species that we need to keep
proper trade negotiations with. But under a divisive government
rule, they must follow any decrees that their government makes.
Their decree is that all trade to the Empire must cease. We
will deal with the Hutt's later.
Darth
WHAT… government is this?
Emperor
That… my friend is what I need you to find out. All that
I have been able to ascertain so far is that there is a political
chain of sorts in place.
We… you must find and break each link in this chain so
that the (Jagan's) are once again free to trade with us.
Darth
I am to… INVESTIGATE my master?
Emperor
Investigate and destroy those who would cross our path.
Darth
Thinks
It will be done master.
Pauses
I have… a request M
Master.
Emperor
All that I have is yours my young apprentice.
Darth
Hands the Emperor a DATA PAD
On this pad are specifications and blueprints for a ship. We
are in need of something large to bring forced labor to
Geonosis until the Death Star is finished. It must be weaponised
so that we will be… intimidating.
show BLUE PRINTS
Show the blueprints on the data pad. The ship Darth Vader designed. It's the Executor.
88 Darth and emperor
Emperor
This will be a very large ship.
Darth
It is… necessary my master.
Emperor
Smiles
I have foreseen it. Free up the (Jaga) to trade with us and
while you are away, we will BUILD your ship.
Darth
I will… get to the bottom of this… dilemma my master.
Emperor
Good… and when you return, we will continue your training,
we will unlock more secrets in the Dark Side.
Darth
Bows
Yes my master.
89 INT: STAR DESTORYER – DARTH'S PRIVATE HANGER bay
SPECIAL ENVOY
Will you be needing an escort Lord Vader, I was not aware you
would be leaving?
Darth
Not this time commander, I will partake of this mission alone.
Special Envoy
Yes sir.
Darth
Be ready when I return.
Envoy
At a moment's notice Lord Vader.
Darth, in his ship, closes the side hatch.
74 EXT: STAR DESTROYER
Darth leaves the Star Destroyer.
77 INT: DARTH'S SHIP – COCKPIT
The ship computer comes to life.
SHIP COMPUTER VOICE (A SOFT WOMAN'S VOICE)
Destination?
Darth
The (Kabray) system, the planet (Kabray), central intelligence
government plaza.
Ship Voice
(Kabray), Central Government Plaza. Estimated travel time,
Thirteen hours and forty-two minutes. Auto control engaged.
90 EXT: SPACE
Darth's ship takes off and jumps to light speed.
88 INT: STAR DESTROYER – EMPERORS CHAMBERS
The Emperor, Darth Sevyn and Darth Hale are joined by ten
other Sith in a meeting.
Emperor
You have all been summoned for that which you have been
trained for. For that which you loathe most. The continued destruction
of the Jedi.
All are poised but silent
The Empire has been building an Army. An army that will eventually
help us control the Galaxy.
DARTH HALE
To what end Great Lord?
Emperor
Peace and happiness my friends… peace and happiness.
DARTH VIGIS
Peace and happiness for the SITH!
They all laugh loudly.
Emperor
Laughing
Yes… yes… Soon my friends, the Sith will once again rule the
Galaxy. Everyone will be at our beckon call and we, the Sith,
will proliferate and prosper, all that abounds will be ours!
They all jeer and laugh loudly again.
Darth Hale
Brings calm again for a moment
What about Lord Vader?
They all listen.
Emperor
Oh yes, eventually he will come to know what the Sith truly
are, and that… may prove difficult.
DARTH SEVEYN
He's a boy scout, he thinks we're going to bring peace to the
galaxy.
They all laugh again.
Emperor
Yes… he does… But make no mistake, he is powerful, more powerful
than even I, I fear. He must never know this. We will use
his power to help build the Empire and regain control.
Be careful of Darth Vader, he IS Sith. In his blood runs Sith
blood. He does not laugh as we do. He is different but
he is great and he will not be dishonored.
Darth Hale
Our Lord is correct, I have gone toe to toe with Lord Vader,
he is more powerful than you can imagine. I would be
dead now had the Emperor not stopped him.
Emperor
And be cautious my friends, the Jedi have been called out
of hiding. Only two have we seen thus far but there may be
more.
Darth Sevyn
Cries out
Death to the Jedi!
All jeer.
Emperor
It will be your task TO ASSIST Imperial units to build up
our forced labor divisions by keeping the Jedi at bay.
DARTH WORM
We must search out these Jedi and destroy them!
Emperor
Patients my friend, patients. When the Empires war machine
is built you will be free to roam the galaxy, search out and destroy
the Jedi. But for now, you must obey my request.
Pause
The Empire has been broken into units and are busy on nearby
planets rounding up slave labor. You have each been assigned
in prospective pairs to join these units. Your only job will
be to combat the Jedi should they attack. That must be
understood!
They all agree.
Emperor
Each of you will be given your own war ship and quarters
on the planet surface. Your ships computers have been
down loaded with instructions. Are there any questions?
No one speaks.
Emperor cont.
Then go now, thwart the Jedi, kill them if you are able.
They all leave with another jeer.
91 EXT: SPACE – planet of (Carnth) - (Carnth) SYSTEM
Darth Vader comes into the system out of Light Speed.
Ship Voice
You have arrived at your chosen destination, (Carnth),
(Carnth) system.
Darth's ship computer detects defense ships approaching,
weapons at ready. Darth takes evasive maneuvers. Sure
enough, fighter ships approach. He gets a call on his
ships COMM..
92 int: C FIGHTER 1
(CARNTH) FIGHTER 1 V.O.
You have entered (Carnth) planet space, identify yourself
and your intentions.
Darth
Returns address
Darth Vader of the First Galactic Empire, I am searching for
the leader of this political system.
C Fighter 1 V.O.
State your reason?
Darth
I seek information about trade negotiations being cut
off to the Empire.
C Fighter 1 V.O.
I will relay your question to Flath Painor.
Darth
That will not be necessary, I will find him myself.
C Fighter 1 V.O.
You do not have permission to land until Mr. Painor has
given it.
Darth
I am Darth Vader of the First Galactic Empire, which is
all the permission I need.
Darth starts to head toward the planet's surface. The defense
ships fire on him, some shots bounce off of his shields.
Darth maneuvers and takes out one of the ships right away.
The defenders maneuver but Darth is too good. Darth easily
destroys the defense ships and heads towards the surface.
93 EXT: (CARNTH) PLANETS SURFACE - DAY
Darth lands his ship on a landing pad at the (CARNTH) capital
building.
94 INT: FLATH PAINER - OFFICE
Inside his office looking out A window at Darth as he disembarks
his ship. Flath's Vice President approaches Darth on the landing
pad.
95 TEM SAR
Glances up at Flath where he views from a window above and
speaks into a hidden comm..
TEM SAR
The infidel is approaching.
FLATH V.O.
How did he get through our defenses?
Tem Sar
Quietly
I don't know.
Tem Sar approaches Darth.
Tem Sar cont.
(In his own language) Sir, welcome to (Carnth), how can we
be of service to you?
Darth reaches out with the Force and swoops the vice
president off the platform. The vice president falls to
his death. The rest of the dignitaries run, the few police
try to fire on Darth but Darth uses his light saber to
deflect their shots back and kills them.
96 INT: BUILDING
Darth enters the building. He walks past unknowing government
workers who notice him in his Black mask and cloak. He ignores
them and approaches a service desk. With great strength he
lifts the heavy set guard off his feet.
Darth
Where is president Flath's office?
SERVICE GUARD
I… I don't…
…Darth throws the man across the room while speaking…
Darth cont.
…Don't tell me you don't know where his office is.
He walks over, picks the dashed guard up off his feet again.
Darth cont.
I won't ask you again…
He pulls his light saber out, extends it and points it at the
guard's throat…
Darth cont.
…Where is the president?
Service Guard
Almost unconscious
Third floor, down the corridor on the right.
Darth drops him. The guard pulls his shirt strait to pull
his collar away from the back of his neck. Shocked
onlookers come to the guard's aid.
97 Int: Just outside flath painer's office
When he arrives at the third floor he quickly gets his
bearings and walks down a corridor. When he reaches
the president's office he waves his hand in front of the
door using the Force to smash the doors open.
98 Int: Flath Painer's office
The president is actually sitting at his desk. He acts as though he
doesn't know anything.
Darth springs forward through the air, light saber drawn.
When he lands in front of the desk, he cuts the desk in
half with his Light Saber and forces the President against
A WALL at Saber point.
Darth
I have a simple question for you?
FLATH
What… what can I…?
Darth
Waves his light saber
I won't ask you but once. Lie to me and I will simply ask
someone else. Why is trade being blocked to the Empire?
Flath
Honestly, I don't know a name. All I know is that trade is being
blocked to the Empire.
Darth
Where did you hear that?
Flath
Panicked
Oh… my god… I… it was in passing…
Darth threatens to kill him
…Please… please, let me think. Ah, we were passing in
one of the corridors… it was one of my co-representatives.
I… I don't know where he heard it, it was a guy name of… a…
Goolan. Yeah, Da Goolan.
Darth
Some of the trade resources come from your planet.
Flath
I don't make those decisions. I don't have anything to do with that.
Darth
Then who?
Flath
It's a (Berrun Berrunan) Gang leader. I think the guys
name is Ocalo. DEN OCALO.
Just then more guards burst into the office and fire on
Darth. He dodges the blasts and deflects some of them.
Using the Force, he flies through the air.
He deflects more blasts and kills several of the guards.
He eventually bounces around the room until he is amongst
them. Using this Light Saber, he begins cutting them down
one by one.
He deflects more blasts and cuts more down. Eventually he
kills them all and jumps back to the president pinning him
down.
Darth
Where can I find Ocala?
Flath
He's in the MINES two parsecs east of here.
Darth lets him up and begins to walk away. Flath pulls a
blaster hidden in his cloak. Darth senses it, turns,
deflects the blast back at Flath, killing him. Flath goes
down dead. Darth shuts off his Saber and sheathes it. He
looks at Flath for a second then turns and leaves.
99 EXT: DARTH'S SHIP – OVER THE PLANET SURFACE
Darth flies just above the tree tops.
100 EXT: MINES - ENTRANCE
Darth lands near the entrance to the mines. He walks up
to one of the surface workers.
SURFACE WORKER
Can I help you?
Darth
I am looking for Ocala
Surface worker
Ocala is in the mines.
Darth
Call him.
Surface Worker
Tough guy, looks funny at Darth
Ca… Call him?
Darth
I am Darth Vader, Lord of the First Galactic Empire.
You will call him now!
Surface Worker
The First who?
Darth
I am not going to ask you again.
Surface worker
I don't care if you're Yoda. Ocala is the big boss around
here. He doesn't like just anyone…
Darth uses the Force and before the man can finish, Darth
has cut off his airway. The man drops what was in his
hands and grabs for his throat.
Darth
I don't have time for this. If you won't help me perhaps
someone else will.
The worker is on his knees when Ocala walks up with
some others.
OCALA
Tough, clean cut
What's going on here?
Darth
Turns
Who… are you?
Ocala
Who are you?
Darth releases the worker.
Darth
I am Darth Vader of the Empire. I am looking for someone
by the name of Ocala.
Ocala
You found him. You're with the Empire?
Darth
That is correct.
Ocala
Pauses
I suppose you're here about trade negotiations?
Darth
There are no negotiations.
Ocala
Yeah, Ok, so you're here about trade to the Empire.
Darth
Correct.
Ocala
Vader, I don't know if you'll believe me but I'm not really
in control of what the actual Trade organization does.
I'm on the board but I usually just go along with the popular
decision as long as it benefits me. I'll admit, I voted to cut
trade to the Empire but again, I didn't really know any of the details.
Darth
Why… stop trade with the Empire?
Ocala
The consensus is that there are those who don't like the
Empire because they take resources and don't pay for them.
Darth
The Empire has promised to pay.
Ocala
I don't really care. They haven't come to me for recourses yet.
If they do, they'll pay first or they won't get anything.
Darth
We will discuss your interest in trading with the Empire later.
Who is stopping trade to the Empire?
Ocala
Its several people. One guys name is Nock Keen, another
is ah… a guy named Hetch Turan.
Tan Gent and the one guy you don't want to mince words
with, a weird guy by the name of Dist Darker. He lives
on one of the moons near Camino but I don't know where.
He rules there, dangerous guy.
Darth
Your information has saved your life.
Ocala
Yeah, whatever. Hey Vader.
Darth
Turns around but doesn't speak
These guys I've told you about. They're all dangerous, crooks,
thieves, murderers. Hard men ya know.
Darth
Nods his head
My advice…
Ocala
Yeah?
Darth
Don't vote against the Empire again.
Ocala
I'll take that into consideration.
Darth
A wise man.
77 EXT: SPACE – DARTH'S SHIP - TRAVELING
The Emperor appears on the holograph.
Darth
Yes my master.
Emperor (Holo)
We've turned over some new information.
Darth
Yes My Master.
Emperor (Holo)
It appears the four names you sent are part of the same
group. You can kill the three but Dist Darker must not be killed.
He controls the trade routes and must give sanction to the
traders.
Darth
I understand master.
Emperor (Holo)
Knoc Keen is the closest to you in the (Demetras) system on
the planet of (Phindar).
Darth
Yes my master.
The Emperor signs off.
Darth
To the ship computer
(Phindar), the (Demetras) system.
Ship voice
Calculating new trajectory.
101 EXT: (Phindar) – SURFACE - STREETS
Darth walks up and down the streets of (Phindar). He walks up
to a man of a different species.
Darth
I am looking for a senior official by the name of Knoc
Keen.
SORAL (HIS LANGUAGE IS POPS AND CLICKS)
SC I don't know him but you will find others of my kind
imbibing under the hill, they may know him.
He points, Darth nods and walks. When Darth arrives at
the entrance to the bar, it is actually under a hill. Under
the dirt, only a hole cut into the side of the hill allows
entrance.
Darth can hear a form of music and laughing from within,
he enters. When he comes to the room where everyone is
drinking they all stop and look at him.
Darth
I am looking for Knoc Keen. Can anyone hear assist me in
finding this one?
At first no one speaks. The music continues and Darth
is ignored.
102 int: MICHAEL BUBLE – SINGING "COME FLY
WITH ME" – (DIFFERENT SPECIES)
He speaks to the BAR TENDER who pretends to ignore him
also.
Darth
This System is a mess of rabble, discontentment and
undisciplined.
Darth is still ignored. Finally someone taps him on the
shoulder from behind.
BAT (Small Wirey creature)
(SC) Knoc Keen isn't one of us.
Darth
You know him?
Bat
(SC) He pays well.
Darth
That is not my concern.
Two others join Bat's side.
Bat
(SC) We protect those that pay good.
Darth
He… is a thief.
Bat
(SC) He pays well.
Darth
Then you are fools, where can I find him?
JOTE
Comes up with the others. The music stops
We don't say, we need good pay.
Someone behind Darth pulls a blaster. He hears the weapon
charge up but he doesn't give himself away.
Darth
Put the weapon away and I might let you live.
Bat
(SC) We kill you…
Before Bat can finish his sentence, Darth has drawn his
light Saber and lopped off the blaster hand of the man
behind him. The species screams! Two more jump him.
Darth struggles for a second, then tosses two of them
off liked dolls. He kicks another standing in front of him,
and catches someone else that swings at him. He uses
the Force to push another off.
A full out bar fight ensues but he grows weary of it all
and uses his light Saber again and kills everyone in the
bar accept the bar tender, who had ignored the entire
episode and the musicians.
Darth winds up and sheaths his Saber. He looks over the
carnage, then at the bar tender who continues to seem
oblivious. Darth shakes his head in disgust and starts to
walk out. Just before he ducks into the hole to leave the
bar tender speaks up.
BAR TENDER 1
(SC) Knoc Keen, he owes me very much. He lives in
a large building at the other end of the road. He drives
a green speeder.
Darth nods and leaves.
101 Ext: streets
He walks casually to the other end of the town. There are
a few indigenous species around. They all look at Darth
as he passes by. He sees the green speeder parked in
front of a more human like structure.
102 ext: Infront of Knoc keen's home
He stops in front of the building, looks at the speeder,
then, while in front of the building, then he steps back.
Using the force he lifts and turns the speeder front
facing the building and sends it smashing through the
front of the structure and out the back.
He then leaps over the building landing on the other side
directly next to Knoc Keen who is trapped and almost dead
under the wreckage of the speeder and the building. Knoc
Keen looks up at Darth.
KNOC KEEN
What… what do you want?
Darth
Want… I want you to die!
Knoc Keen
Wha… why?
Darth
Does trade with the Empire strike a note with you?
Knoc Keen
…Oh… yes…
Knoc Keen gurgles.
Darth
Are you dead yet?
Knoc Keen opens his eyes but doesn't speak. Darth
stands back and uses the Force again. The Speeder
lifts up out of the rubble and swings high into the air.
Keen sees it rise high up in the air above him.
Darth waves his hand downward and the speeder
comes crashing down on Knoc Keen. We assume
it killed him. Darth does as he usually does, looks
on for a moment then leaves. He walks away, his
back to the camera.
Darth
To himself
One down… three to go.
76 EXT: SPACE – DARTH'S SHIP
77 INT: COCKPIT
In space, the Emperor appears on the holograph again.
Emperor (Holo)
What of Knoc Keen?
Darth
He… will not be a problem any longer.
Emperor (Holo)
Good… we have found another of the men responsible and
we have possibly located Tan Gent. I am sending his supposed
coordinates now.
Darth
My computer is set to receive my master.
Emperor
Hetch Turan is your next target. You'll have to find this one
yourself we have no further information.
Pause
And may the Force Be with you my friend.
Darth
Yes my master.
76 Ext: Space – darth's ship
77 Int: Space – Cockpit - Darth
Darth heads back toward Geonosis. His new destination
(Haven). Small ships appear on his radar, very small. As
he gets closer to the small ships his instruments tell him
more.
Darth
To himself
No life signs, the ships are… computer driven.
76b Ext: Space – Darth's ship
He has all he can do to evade them. Their lasers
have hit their target, his shields are holding but
growing weaker as indicated on his instrument panel.
77b Int: Space Cockpit - Darth
Darth cont.
THAT… is enough of THAT.
Darth maneuvers for a shot. One down, two down, three
down. They pick up on his strategy and regroup.
Darth cont.
That's ok my little friends, there's more where that came
from.
Darth matches them on his panel, maneuvers and fools
them. Another down, five, and six… They regroup again.
But Darth anticipates this and in a flurry of shots he
destroys the rest of them, about twenty-five in all.
103 EXT: (Haven)
104 Int: (Haven) – Surface - Mines
QEEG (keeg) (ONE OF HETCH'S MEN)
To a fellow soldier
Who the heck is this guy?
TAGGA (ALSO ONE OF HETCH'S MEN)
I… I don't know.
Qeeg
Better call Hetch.
Tagga
Ok.
Calls Hetch.
HETCH TURAN V.O.
What?
Tagga
Some guy just wiped out twenty–five of your guard ships.
Hetch
What?
Tagga
Yeah, Qeeg and I watched the whole thing.
Hetch
What do you mean you watched… why didn't you
do something?
Pause… frustrated
Never mind, where is he now?
Tagga
Landing.
Hetch
DISPATCH A GUARD UNIT WITH BUZZERS!
Tagga
Ok.
Qeeg
What did he say?
Tagga
Send a guard unit with Buzzers.
Qeeg pushes a button on a panel in front of him.
105 EXT: DIFFERENT BUILDING – Baracks of sorts –
noon – sunny - clear
106 INT: INSIDE THE BUILDING
AN ALARM sounds in the building. An announcement
comes…
H VOICE (V.O.)
One unit… one unit. Deploy Buzzer ships… I repeat,
deploy Buzzers!
About ONE-HUNDRED (HAVEN) GUARDS take off in two
man flying machines (Called Buzzers).
107 EXT: OUTSIDE – (Haven) BUILDINGS – DAY -
SUNNY
The BUZZERS deploy.
108 EXT: (Haven) ENTERING ATMOSPHERE – DAY -
CLOUDY
Darth as he enters the atmosphere firing his guns as
he descends. Two of the small ships are destroyed
immediately. This causes the rest of them to scatter.
They're all over firing, missing Darth. Darth out
maneuvers them easily. Their small guns have no
impact.
One by one, Darth flies around shooting them down.
Eventually most of them run off rather than be
destroyed. One however, decides to be a hero.
Knowing he can't win.
109 INT: COCKPIT – BUZZER PILOT 1 – FLYING
FAST – TWENTY OR SO FEET UP
BUZZER PILOT 1
Yelling to his gunner
We can't beat this guy!
B Gunner 1
Yelling
I know let's make a break for it!
B Pilot 1
Make a br… no we're soldiers… I'm gonna ram him!
B Gunner 1
Your gonna what?
B Gunner 1 turns around to see the pilot headed directly
for Darth's ship.
ZOOM OUT:
B Gunner 1 jumps, no Shute! Pilot 1 broadsides Darth's
ship. The Buzzer disintegrates but he has dealt Darth
an almost fatal blow. (Darth's reaction to the collision).
110 Int: Darth's ship - cockpit
Darth
Ahhhh! You little…
111 EXT: Inner atmospher - DARTH'S SHIP – SMOKING
– PLUMMITTING
110 Int: darth's ship - cockpit
Darth
Into a COMM..
I'm going down, anyone, can you hear me?
IMPERIAL CAPTAIN G1 V.O.
We have your emergency coordinates Lord Vader. A unit
of soldiers has already been dispatched to assist you. They
should be there within the hour. Will you be alright?
Darth
The Dark Side will decide my fate commander, just bring me
another ship!
Captain G1 V.O.
Yes Lord Vader, as you wish. May the Force be with
you sir.
110 int: (pov) – Darth's ship - cockpit
Out of his cockpit. He crashes his ship into a marsh.
(As he crash lands, he tips his head back as though
he is summoning the Force, he survives the crash.
112 Ext: Planet surface
From the outside of the ship we see an emergency
hatch blow from the side. He jumps from high up,
brushes himself off, clicks A beacon on his chest
panel and takes off running.
113 INT: DARK ROOM – JEDI STATION(ANYTHING) –
(C.U.) RADIO OF SORTS
Zoom out SLOWLY:
We finally see Obiwan and two other Jedi listening in
as Darth reports his situation.
Obiwan
We've got him, quickly, dispatch two Jedi to Haven! We'll
rendezvous with the others shortly.
The THREE JEDI go quickly to THEIR SHIPS inside
a HIDDEN HANGER.
114 EXT: DARTH VADER – TALL GRASS – DAY -
RUNNING
He's running through tall grass. The grass magically parts in
front of him as he goes.
115 INT: HETCH – ROOM – ON COMM..
Hetch
…What are you doing? You want me to keep mining, you
need to protect me you idiot!
Voice V.O.
We're trying, he keeps breaking through our defenses!
Hetch
It's one man!
Voice V.O.
Maybe so but he's Empire. You blocked trade to them
so they're taking it out on us!
Hetch
You let me worry about the Empire, just catch the freak!
Voice V.O.
We're trying.
115 INT: VOICE – MANDI – DIFFERENT ROOM
Yells something into a comm.. making no sense to
one of his officers then hangs up. Then looks to the
officer standing near him.
MANDI
We've got to stop the Imperial.
OFFICER G2 V.O.
No one has ever gotten past the robot ships. We don't know
what to do.
Mandi
We're tracking his movements in the West Woods.
Officer G2 V.O.
That should slow him down.
Mandi
Should but for some reason it's not.
Officer G2 V.O.
Hetch is a creep! Why not just let him in?
Mandi
I've thought about that. He right though, it's only one man
and we need those mines to continue to operate. Send troops
out to intercept him.
Officer G2 V.O.
We can't we're not prepared for that.
Mandi
He's one man commander. A hundred men should be able
to stop him. Take more buzzers.
Officer G2 V.O.
We can't.
Mandi
Can't what?
Officer G2 V.O.
…Take Buzzers.
Mandi
Why not?
Officer G2 V.O.
He either destroyed them or they ran off but there's
none left.
Mandi
Oh.
116 EXT: EDGE OF WOODS – DAY – SUNNY –
FROM A DISTANCE
At a distance from the edge of a woods. Darth appears
through the trees.
117 EXT: (POV) - DARTH
We see A large building in the distance. He heads towards
it running again. As he approaches he finds his path
blocked by a hundred or so soldiers.
118 EXT: OFFICER G2 – 100 YARDS FROM DARTH –
OPEN FIELD – DAY – SUNNY
He speaks into a comm..
Officer G2
Well, kill him.
A front line officer in the midst of troops, replies.
OFFICER G3
Yes sir.
Calls out
"Attack, attack!"
All of the hundred or so troops begin to charge Darth.
Darth's light Saber is already drawn. He ignites it, its
beam stretches towards the ground. The soldiers
charge forward.
Some of them shoot as they run. Their shots are
accurate but Darth deflects them back killing the
men that fired upon him. The other men, seeing
this, kind-of halt their charge.
119 EXT: OFFICER G3 – NEAR OFFICER G2 – DAY
– SUNNY – OPEN FIELD
He looks around at the others who have stopped around
him. He looks at Darth, then back at the surrounding men.
They look at each other and at him. About ten more charge,
firing as they go. Darth never moves but deflects their
shots back at them.
120 EXT: (POV) – OFFICER G3 – REST OF MEN ON FIELD
In the BACKGROUND you/we hear the shots being
deflected. They all cringe at the ten or so men that
were just cut down by Darth but Movie goers' don't
actually see it happen.
Officer G3 doesn't know what to do. No one will
advance on Darth again.
Officer G3
Calls out
Who… are you?
Darth
Calls back
I am Darth Vader of the First Galactic Empire!
Officer G3
What are you?
Darth
They call my kind… Sith.
Officer G3
What I… can I approach?
Darth
Come forward commander, you will not be harmed.
The officer and two of his men approach Darth. They
meet.
Officer G3
I'm sorry, what did you say?
Darth
I said my kind are called Sith.
The officer points to his comm.. indicating to Darth that
he needs to call his superior. Darth nods his approval.
Officer G3
On COMM.. to his superior
I am… speaking with the enemy, the man now.
Officer G2 V.O.
What do you mean… speaking with him?
Officer G3
He has granted me a pare let. We are speaking face to face,
is there something you would like to tell him?
Officer G2 V.O.
Well… who is he?
Officer G3
He says… his name is…
Questions his pronunciation of Darth's name
Officer G3 cont.
Darth… Vader.
Officer G2 V.O.
Never heard that name. What species is he?
Officer G3
Si…
Darth
Bored
Sith.
Officer G3
Sith, oh yes, his kind are called Sith.
Officer G2 V.O.
S… Sith you say?
Officer G3
Yes, Sith.
Officer G2 V.O.
Oh… oh my goodness. Did he say what he wants?
Officer G3
Oh yes, ah, what do you want Mr. Vader?
Darth
Your commander knows what I want.
Officer G3
He says you know… the answer to that question sir.
Officer G2 V.O.
Tan Gent?
Darth nods affirmative.
Officer G3
Yes… yes that is correct.
Pause
I say there, that is correct sir.
No sound
Officer G3 cont.
Hello… sir, are you there?
Pause… no reply - to Darth
Well… it seems Mr. ah, Lord... Vader that my commander
has… retreated.
Darth
I am not surprised.
Officer G3
I believe that we… shall do the same.
Darth
A wise man.
Officer G3
Well… go ahead sir, you may continue.
Calls to his men
Let him pass, let him pass.
Darth tips his head to the officer and walks past. The soldier's
part. Darth walks past them, they all stair as he passes between
them.
115 INT: HETCH – COMMUNICATIONS - ROOM
He's frantic!
Hetch
Geese!
121 ext: mines – outside - entrance
122 int: mines – corridors – some light
He runs up to a large man operating a drilling machine…
Hetch
Gant…Gant!
Gant looks up… (Gant – Head minor – from the Gunninga
Gap)
Hetch cont.
Gant… you have to pull your men together. He's coming!
GANT
I thought…
Hetch
…He got past!
Gant
Everything?
Hetch
Everything!
Gant
Wow! Ok don't worry we'll get him.
Gant gets on a COMM.. to the rest of his men.
123 Int: Darth – mine corridors – some light
Before anyone can think Darth is traveling through the
mines.
122b Int: Gant – different mine corridors – some light
Gant is on the move. He gets a call.
Gant
On the run
What?
Gants Man 1 V.O.
Two guards down at the bottom of the elevator shaft,
one down up top also.
Gant
Still running
How did he get down here so fast?
G Man 1 V.O.
No telling, we're tracking him though.
Gant
Geese.
123b int: darth – Misc Corridors
His light saber is out but not on. He checks around a
corner before proceeding. He cuts down several corridors
before a net is stretched in his path.
In a split second he has cut the net in two and strikes
down the two men on either side. He moves on using
his senses to locate Hetch.
124 Int: mMnes – misc Room - GANTS MEN
One checks to see if the two are alive and calls Gant.
Gant V.O.
Yeah?
G MAN 1
Two down, he's getting closer.
Gant V.O.
For cryin out… You still on him?
The three of Gants men are moving fast again.
122 Int: Mines – Misc Corridor - GANT
G Man 1 V.O.
We're just seconds behind him if I'm correct. I think we…
Silence… a flash of light.
Gant
What… what was that, you cut out…
Silence
Hey… Pison…
Darth V.O.
…Get in my way and I will destroy you.
Gant
Gets mad
Listen Imperial scum, Tan Gent hired my men and paid good
money. He hired us because we have skills. If my men don't get
you, I will.
IDarth V.O.
We… will see.
Gant calls other men.
Gant
Into his COMM..
Trackers are gone as far as I know. Who's left?
G MAN 2 V.O.
There are four of us. We've split up in two groups at either
end of Mr. Turan's office corridor.
Gant
Hold him, don't try to take him yourselves, wait for me.
G Man 2 V.O.
Roger, where's Turan?
Gant
I got Buzz and Skip taking him out the emergency shaft,
he's safe for now.
G Man 2 V.O.
Wait… I think… yeah… yeah… we got him!
Gant
Wait!
G Man 2 V.O.
Yes sir.
125 Int: Mines – different misc room - Gant
But when Gant arrives at the corridor where Turan's
mine office is in, all four of his men lay dead. The doors
to Hetch's office are open.
Gant
Holy…
Gant runs into the mine office. The door to the emergency
shaft has been cut open with what looks like the work of a
cutting torch. Gant runs to the shaft, it's smoky.
He can hear something above but can't see. There's
nothing to climb so he rigs some sort of jet pack on
his back and fly's up the shaft. When he reaches the
top and sets down Tan Gent and His two men are dead,
Gant gets on his comm..
Gant
Into his COMM..
We're in the emergency shaft, vehicle floor, get up
here!
Gant looks around, suddenly Darth swings his light saber
at Gant. Gant is good and catches Darth's hand on the
upswing.
Darth struggles a moment at Gant's strength but then
grabs Gants wrist with his other hand and throws Gant
into the opposite wall. Gant is big and back on his feet
just in time to avoid another light saber thrust.
Gant throws a powerful fist in Darth's face, knocks
him back and seizes the opportunity by tackling Darth.
The two struggle on the floor for a moment but Gant
peels off of Darth, Gant is holding his throat. Darth
has him in his signature Dark Side Choke Hold.
Gant manages to muster some strength and while
both still on the ground, throws two powerful back
hands with his left hand into Darth's chest. The
first blow smashes Darth's chest panel, the second
Jars Darth enough to distract his control on the
Force and he releases Gant.
Gant gets up but he's still holding his throat from
the pain he's suffered. Darth, back on his feet, backs
up and glimpses at his chest panel. Gant looks up but
Darth has regained his composure. Gant isn't ready
this time and Darth runs him through.
Darth
As Gant is dying
You would be glad to know that you've been my most worthy
opponent thus far. Too bad you're going to die.
Darth walks away. He pulls out his own COMM..
Darth
Yes commander.
Commander 1 V.O.
We've lost your position my Lord.
Darth
My tracking sensor was damaged. I hope you have the
personnel on board to fix it.
Commander 1 V.O.
I… I believe we do Lord Vader.
Darth
Walking fast to the outside of the mines
I hope so for your sake commander.
Commander 1 V.O.
Ye… Yes Lord Vader. We have located your comm.. link
and are tracking you again.
86 INT: SPACE - OBIWAN – COCKPIT
Obiwan listen's to Darth's communication with the Imperial
ship in space.
126 INT: SPACE - STAR DESTROYER – COMMANDER 1 –
COMMAND ROOM
Darth V.O.
I will send you a message when I arrive at my ship.
Commander 1
Very good my Lord.
86b INT: SPACE – COCKPIT – OBIWAN
126 Int: Star destroyer – commander 1 – command room
Darth V.O
Be prepared to fix my chest plat immediately upon your
arrival commander.
Commander 1
Yes my Lord.
An Imperial Officer approaches Commander 1
IMPERIAL OFFICER 1B
…Yes sir?
Commander 1
Lord Vader's chest plate has been damaged. Find someone
on board who will be able to fix it immediately upon our
arrival
Officer 1B
But…
Commander 1
But what Lieutenant?
Officer 1B
We…
Whispers
…We don't have… anyone on board like that sir.
Commander 1
Find… find someone Lieutenant! Find someone!
Officer 1B
Ye… yes sir… I'll try.
Commander 1
Thank you Lieutenant.
110 EXT: (Havin) – SURFACE – BACK AT DARTH'S DOWNED SHIP
110b DARTH
He's about to cut off contact with the Emperor.
Darth
…Hetch Turan will no longer be a part of the politics involved
with trade to the Empire my master.
Emperor (Holo)
Good… good. Have you been able to determine the location of
the other two men?
Darth
I was able to find out from Mr. Turan, the planet Dist
Darker was on but he died before I could ascertain the where
abouts of Tan Gent.
Emperor (Holo)
No matter, we will continue to search, you may continue your
mission my friend.
127 EXT: SPACE – STAR DESTROYER
A swan shaped shuttle leaves the Star Destroyer.
112 EXT: (Havin) – SURFACE – BY DARTH'S SHIP
A man works on Darth's chest plate. (it is in the man's
lap, separated from Darth for the moment).
ELECTRICIAN
I don't know… this is really advanced technology. I've never
worked on anything this complex.
Darth looks at the commander. The commander takes a
deep breath. Darth looks back at the electrician.
Darth
Can you fix it?
Electrician
I think so… Yes… yes, yes, actually… I've got it.
The commander sighs.
Electrician cont.
I don't have all the part's I need my Lord but we can make
do until you get back to Geonosis.
Darth
I am on a mission that may require physical encounters,
will this hold
Electrician
Yes sir, it just won't look quite the same.
Pauses
Done… will this be acceptable My Lord.
Darth
Examines the plate
It will do, attach it to my chest soldier.
The soldier attaches Darth's chest plate back in place,
Darth looks at the commander.
Darth cont.
I guess I'll have to let you live for now commander.
The commander shutters a sigh of relief.
Darth cont.
I don't suppose you had enough forethought to bring another
ship for me?
Commander 1
Swallows hard
I'm sorry Lord Vader, all we had when you called was what
we left Geonosis with.
Darth
An error, an understandable error but an error no
less. I will however need to commandeer your
shuttle.
Commander 1
But my Lord, how will my men and I return to the
Star Destroyer?
Darth
Walking toward the shuttle
You have more than one shuttle on the Destroyer do
you not commander? Or did you forget to bring
those as well?
Commander 1
No my Lord, we will wait here for another, good Luck
my Lord.
Darth
Looks at the men that came with the commander
I believe it is you that will need the luck commander.
Darth jumps aboard the shuttle. The door closes and the
shuttle lifts off before the door is even closed. It then jets
off into the sky.
77 Int: Space – Cockpit - Darth
On his way to the planet (Yhifar) Pronounced Y- fair, his
instruments pick up a ship crossing in front of him. Darth
hits some switches and calls to it.
Darth
To the ship Identifying as 994D, reply at once.
No reply
Identify yourself or be destroyed!
77b INT: SPACE – COCKPIT – Darth
Tan GenT V.O.
I identify myself only to one person. Who is this?
Darth
Who I am is of no concern to you. Identify yourself or
be destroyed!
Tan Gent doesn't reply right away. Darth gets a weapons
power up – evasive maneuvers warning on his panel.
Darth's ship Computer Voice
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
128 EXT: SPACE – Tan Gents SHIP
Tan Gent is locked on to Darth and approaches quickly.
77 INT: COCKPIT - DARTH
Darth
To himself
Fool!
128 INT: COCKPIT – Tan Gent
Tan Gent
You've got guts messing with me! I'm Tan Gent of the
New Order Trade Federation!
129 EXT: SPACE – Tan Gent
Tan Gent fires at Darth but misses.
77b INT: COCKPIT - DARTH
Darth
Taking evasive maneuvers
I am Darth Vader of the First Galactic Empire.
129b EXT: SPACE – Tan Gent
128b INT: COCKPIT – Tan Gent
Tan Gent attacks but when he hears Darth's reply he
verse off and tries to run.
Tan Gent
I… I have thousands of… Troops at my disposal, you dare
not attack me!
Darth V.O.
No one blocks trade to the Empire Governor.
Tan Gent
Getting a little nervous
We… we can work something out…
Darth V.O.
Pauses
Nothing can save you now Governor.
76 EXT: SPACE - DARTH
Darth maneuvers and fires on Gent's ship. A hit.
Hetch's ship disintegrates in a ball of fire. Darth
flies through it and continues on with his original
mission.
76b Ext: different space – Darth's ship - traveling
77 INT: COCKPIT - DARTH
A holograph of the Emperor appears.
Emperor (Halo)
Yes my friend?
Darth
Hetch Turan is dead my master.
Emperor (Halo)
Cackling
Good… good, there is only one left!
Darth
Only Dist Darker my master.
Emperor (Halo)
Yes… good… The dark side of the Force is truly with you.
You have done well.
Darth
Doesn't revel in the Emperor's complement
I am on my way to Jaga's Cluster, the last known location
of Dist Darker.
Emperor (Halo)
Good… good, let me know when you have found him. I will
dispatch supports ships to your location.
Darth
That will not be necessary master.
Emperor (Halo)
You are courageous to say the least my friend but I have
sensed something in the Force.
Darth
Some sort if interference… I have also sensed it.
Emperor (Halo)
Most likely the Jedi. Be careful, they may be on to you.
Darth
I will my master.
The Emperor's halo fades.
76 EXT: SPACE - DARTH
Darth's shuttle veers off.
130 EXT: Different SPACE – JEDI SHIPS
86 INT: COCKPIT – OBIWAN
Obiwan
(Jaga's Cluster), everyone get that?
(O.C.)
(The other three confirm.)
76 EXT: SPACE – DARTH – Jaga's Cluster
His ship comes out of light speed. Other ships are firing
on him right away. He fires and maneuvers, there are
only a couple ships.
He destroys them, shuttle intact, he lands.
131 Ext: Jaga – Field – Tall Grass – afternoon –
Hot - Sunny
He runs from the ship and dives behind some desert
shrubs. His Light Saber drawn, he looks for ground
attackers and then runs off.
132 EXT: TOWN (Zorbia) – RUN DOWN – POOR –
DAY - CLOUDY
He follows his senses and eventually comes to a town.
133 INT: HOME – ONE ROOM - FAMILY
He ducks into a ram shackled building. The POOR
PEOPLE inside, an old man and women, six children,
a husband and wife. They don't speak, just watch.
Darth finally, feeling he is safe, observes his house
mates, pauses.
Darth
Do you understand my language?
No one speaks at first. Finally the husband speaks up.
COT (HUSBAND)
We understand you.
Darth
Forgive my intrusion.
Cot
Looks at others
You are not the first. Are you running?
Darth
For the moment.
The smallest of the children walks up to Darth and looks
at the Light Saber in his hand. Darth shows it to him.
Darth cont.
It is… a Light Saber.
BINU (CHILD 1)
A Saber?
DIYAN (MOTHER)
A weapon.
Darth
Yes.
Diyan
You can fight?
Darth
Yes.
Cot
Excited
Do you have a ship?
Darth
Yes.
GECK (OLD MAN)
Darker! Bastard!
Darth
What did you say?
Cot
Darker, he rules this planet and many others.
Darth
How is this man the ruler of so many?
Geck
He is not a man!
Darth
What do you mean?
Geck
He is a monster!
GOCKA (OLD WOMAN)
My husband is angry. They say Darker is from another
planet.
Darth
Do you know where?
BESHAL (2nd oldest boy)
We are told he is from a place called Tatooine
Darth
Tatooine!
Beshal
Yes, it is said that he was taken in by humans as a baby.
His original home was destroyed by humans. His real
mother and father were killed. But this is only what people
say, a myth perhaps.
Darth
…But he is not human?
Beshal
There are many things people say he is. The one I best
remember is… Sand…
Darth
Sand people, Tuscans?
Beshal
Yes, I believe that is correct.
Darth
What does he look like?
Beshal
He walks like a human but he wears heavy clothes. His
face is bright red. He breaths from different places in his head.
He is difficult to look at.
Darth
Do you know how he came to this planet?
Beshal
I do not know.
Gocka
I know… He killed his way here!
Darth
How so?
Gocka
When he was a child he was a good boy.
Diyan
…Momma that is only a story…
Darth
…I wish to hear this story.
Gocka
He was unable to deny his animal past. He killed his human
parents and escaped to one of our nearby planets called
(Foroon). There he either tricked or killed his way into the
government.
People feared him. He eventually, through control and fear,
became the ruler of many planets in our galaxy.
Darth
He is… intelligent?
Gocka
Too… He is brilliant. None have ever come close to him!
Geck
He has killed so many who would oppose him.
Darth
How may?
Cot
Some say millions.
Darth
Pauses
Tuscan!
Cot
He is the reason we live together.
Gocka
He is the reason we live like this!
Geck
Begins to cry
We used to be a proud people.
Darth
Angry
You will be a proud people again!
Darth ignites his Light Saber. The boy is astonished.
They all look at him, he looks at them, he walks out.
134 EXT: STREET – DAY - CLOUDY
He's ticked! He looks down the street.
134 EXT: (Jaga's Cluster) – STREET – DAY – CLOUDY
(Choreograph)
Darth spots a group of soldiers searching. He struts angrily
(The way Anakin used to). We can see one of the soldiers
has identified him from a distance. They begin to run out
of the building they were searching, towards him.
Some begin shooting at him as they charge. Darth uses
his Light Saber to deflect the shots. Some of his
deflections kill those who fired them. Soon Darth is
in the fray. About twenty-five of them. One by one
Darth cuts them down, striking or deflecting.
Some eventually take cover. His senses tell him
where the shots are coming from. He skillfully deflects
them all. He chases down each attacker and in a world
wind of parlays, cuts them down.
One or two even engage him hand to hand but he's
too good. They die one way or another. More soldiers
eventually show up. Shots are coming from everywhere.
He's in trouble but holding his own. Fighter ships soon
join the fight. Eventually ground vehicles also join.
A net is dropped on him, he's entangled but cuts the
net away. He uses the Force to push the soldiers away.
Another net is thrown at him but he cuts that away also.
135 Darth - POV
From his eyes we watch the world around him go dark.
136 INT: PRISON ROOM – LIGHT
When he awakes… …He finds himself suspended and
restrained by plasma restraints (like the one that held
Obiwan when he was captured by Dooku in one of the
last movies).
The room is quiet. A door opens, Dist Darker enters.
Dist's face is bright red, his features grotesque as the
boy had indicated.
DIST DARKER
You are with the… Empire?
Darth
Yes.
Dist
Are you… the Emperor?
Darth
I am not.
Dist
Surprised
You should be! You fight like a king! You fight like me.
Darth
And you…
Dist
Dist Darker at your service. I am the ruler of… well, most
of this sector of the galaxy.
Darth
Why have you not killed me?
Dist
Laughs unsure of the question
Why… are you in a hurry to die?
Darth
Perhaps.
Dist
Per… Why! You are a great man… you could be the Emperor!
Why… a man like you. You… you killed over two-hundred of
my men!
I don't think I could even do that. You fought even when
you were down. Used that Jedi, Force thing. Why would a man
like you…?
Darth
…You would not wish to be a man like me.
Dist
You're wrong… I would… well actually I wouldn't want to
be a man. We did a… medical scan. We can do that, really
amazing the technology.
I was disappointed, I heard about you, I'd hoped you were
more like me. But you have a heart and brain… like a humon,
that really is too bad.
Pauses… looks at Darth's light Saber as he holds it
in his own hand.
Dist cont.
The… Light… Saber. What a marvelous weapon this is.
I am pretty good with a Saber myself. Had one made for
myself.
You know, we have some of the hardest metal in the
galaxy… right here on this planet. Your Light Saber cut
through it like nothing! Killed my best soldier.
Of course he was a humon so I don't really care. The only
good Humon is a dead Humon. And you wheel this
like… like no one I've ever seen. I would very much…
Pauses, thinks
…It's a Humon woman isn't it? That's why you want to dies.
You Humon's, women are the love of your life! A Humon
failing if you ask me but I know this emotion, they… trap you.
A female tried to trap me once, so I killed her. Again,
Humon, who cares? So you lost your love… how, what
happened, did someone kill her?
Darth
Yes.
Dist
Oh… well… that makes sense. At least to other Humon's it
does. That's tough, that's tough. How did she…
Darth
Lowers his head
…I… killed her.
Dist
Ya… you! Oh that is tough. Wow, I'd want to die too. That
is if I was a man.
Changes the subject uncaringly
So why did you come here? Did you come here
to kill me?
Darth
I came to subdue you, that was one of my mandates.
Dist
Really… why?
Darth
You were the main political figure blocking trade to the
Empire.
Dist
What? You came to subdue me because I blocked trade
to the Empire? What a waste. There are lots of other
sympathizers out there.
Darth
I believe you will find that you… are alone.
Dist
Checks A NEARBY COMPUTER
Wow, you've been busy. Yep, you killed most of the important
ones. So what, there are lots of ways to bring trade back to
the Empire?
Darth
My orders came from the Emperor himself. I don't question orders,
I just follow them.
Dist
Ok, I can understand that.
Pauses
You said that subduing me was… one… of your mandates. Was
there another? I didn't kill your woman. You said, you did. So what
did I do to you?
Darth
Thinks
Is it true, are you the child of… Sand People?
Dist
Astonished
Wow, you have been doing your homework! Ok, guilty
as charged, so what?
Darth
Sand People killed my mother.
Dist
Sand Peop… your mother. Wow, your woman, your mother…
No wonder you want to die. Of course, that is another
Humon failing.
Sand People don't care about their parents once they're on their
own but I guess I can understand that.
Darth
Sand People are nothing more than animals that walk upright like Human's.
Dist
Taken back by this statement
Wha… NO THEY'RE NOT!
Angry… Still yelling…
Tuscan's are beautiful people! They are wild and wonderful.
You're mother deserved what she got! Humon scum!
I hope they used her for bait! Humon's are oppressors! All
humon's think they are the best in the Galaxy but I know
better. The Empire, they are the biggest oppressors.
Darth
So how does that make you different, you oppress those in your
part of the galaxy?
Dist
Pauses
Simple… I'm not humon.
Changes the conversation
Hey… you got to me angry. You are not only brave,
you are clever. That's ok, I'm angry now, I can't learn when
I'm angry.
I want to kill you and I can't learn about you if you're dead.
I will come back when I'm not angry anymore. We will continue
this conversation when I return.
Darth
When you return… I will kill you.
Dist
Laughs
Really… that's pretty funny coming from you. It's possible
but… I'm not the one in restraints.
Dist leaves the room. Darth's plasma restraints grow in
power and he is rendered unconscious again.
TIME PASSES:
136 INT: SAME ROOM
137 OBIWAN (POV)
He awakens to see Darth Suspended as well, in the
Plasma Restraints.
Obiwan
Anakin! How good to see you, or what's left of you. Are you
awake, I can't see your eyes behind that mask?
Darth
I have been awake for some time my old master.
Obiwan
Thinking of how you'd kill me no doubt.
Darth
The thought had crossed my mind Except that I am unable to
exercise my power over the dark side beyond my restraints.
Obiwan
Yes, Plasma. Dooku had me in these once, left me completely
powerless. I have to research these… if and when I ever get
out of here.
Darth
You are great with the Force my old master. You could use it to
free yourself.
Obiwan
Laughs
And destroy myself in the process. No thanks my old friend,
I'll Save, self sacrifice, for a more opportune time.
Darth
How… unfortunate.
Obiwan
Well it's good to know you haven't completely lost your sense
of humor.
No response from Darth
You know we could combine our power and escape?
Darth
You know we could end up compromising our powers with
the Force? Yoda has explained on many an occasion, what
could happen if we combine different sides of the Force.
Obiwan
Yes, he did say that didn't he? But what have we to lose?
Pauses
Are you afraid you might get pulled back to the good side?
Darth
Are you afraid you might succumb to the Dark Side?
Obiwan
Laughs
Not likely, but… you're right, that is a possibility. And yet I
think it's a chance I'm willing to take. How about it Anakin? I
can't do this alone.
Darth
Pauses, lowers his head
It is a chance... I would not be willing to take.
Obiwan
What?
Darth
Totally defeated
I… would welcome death.
Obiwan
You would… What are you talking about Anakin? Welcome
De… You… You're a warrior. Your destiny… your destiny is… is to die in
battle! Anakin you…
thinks, Changes strategies
…He'll torture you to death you know!
Darth
No pain could be greater than that which I suffer now.
Obiwan
What? Anakin you… he'll…
Thinks, gets serious
…Is it Padme you speak of?
Darth
Pause
Yes.
Obiwan
Yes… yes my old friend… her death dealt us all a great
blow. I couldn't even imagine your pain. Death might
indeed be better.
Pauses, thinks
Anakin, why did you come here? Why did you come to
this planet?
Darth
I… was given a task by the Emperor… to subdue Dist
Darker.
Obiwan
Oh…
Candid
Good job.
Pauses, thinks
Do you know why I'm here?
Darth
Of course.
Obiwan
He caught me! He caught you. Not to pat myself on the back,
or you for that matter but I think either of us is a force to be
reckoned with!
Darth
I… would agree.
Obiwan
He caught both of us… I think we both, seriously underestimated
your nemesis.
Darth
Pauses
I would again, share your assessment of the situation…
for the moment.
Obiwan
The Force is with him you know?
Darth
Yes, I sensed it when we last spoke.
Obiwan
It would explain how he has gained so much power.
Darth
It would but it seemed to me that it controls him.
Obiwan
For now, for now Anakin but what if he learned to control it?
He already rules most of this galaxy. If he were to learn
the ways of the Force, no one would be safe!
Thinks
He would probably try to overthrow the Empire!
Darth
He has already tried.
Obiwan
There you go!
Darth
Death still seems more preferable.
Obiwan
Wow, you are screwed up.
Thinks
Anakin, if you fail this mission… If you fail, death will be of
no comfort to you.
You will have failed in death and you will know it in death!
You will have failed the Emperor… the Empire!
Pauses, looks at Darth out of the corner of his eye
Anakin, you will have failed Padme.
Darth
Looks up in anger
What did you say?
Obiwan
Angry, yelling
It doesn't matter what I say! Anakin you want to kill
me anyway!
Makes observation
As long as you're restrained there's not much you can do about
it. Anakin, would you want Padme to be a slave to Dist Darker?
Darth
Bursts out
Padme is dead!
Obiwan
That doesn't matter and you know it. I'm right about that!
Darth
She did not love me.
Obiwan
Do you think giving up on Dist Darker would help? Do you
still think death will bring you back to her? She did love you… when you
were the old Anakin.
Darth
Long pause
For the moment… for the moment my old master… I…
I must agree. You… you are right. It pains me greatly but…
you are right.
Obiwan
That's the old Anakin I once new! There is good in you, I sense it!
Darth
Becoming re-invigorated
Yes… yes, we will get free. And together we will destroy Dist Darker!
Obiwan
Yes! Yes! And when this mission is complete…
Darth
…When this mission is complete… I will kill you.
Obiwan
Pauses
Anakin, it is… somehow… comforting… to know that you
still have your priorities, although I'm not sure why I'm comforted
by that.
They study each other for a moment. Then Darth tips his
head back focusing totally on the Force. Obiwan watches
him for another second and then does the same.
138 INT: COMMAND ROOM – (Jaga's Cluster )
The command room operator calls Dist Darker on a comm..
Dist V.O.
Yeah, this is commander Darker.
OPERATOR 1
We… we are getting an emergency call from our space
defense command.
Dist V.O.
What?
Operator 1
Six ships attacking… unknown origin.
Dist V.O.
So, shoot em down, send in Battle Cruisers if you have to.
Operator 1
Pauses… checks his panel
Battle Cruisers deployed… Defense fighters are… they are…
Dist V.O.
They are what you idiot?
Operator 1
Shaken
…They are… faltering sir.
139 INT: DIST - Chaimbers
Dist
To himself
What the…
Calls the operator
Who are they, do we know anything yet?
Operator 1 V.O.
Still, unknown origin sir.
Dist
Ok… ok, I'll be down in a minute!
138b INT: COMMMAND ROOM
Dist walks in.
Dist cont.
Now what the heck is…?
Operator 1
…We have another problem sir.
Dist is at the panel punching buttons furiously.
Operator 1 cont.
Imperial… They're Imperial Star Destroyers. Our Battle
Cruisers are holding for the moment sir but…
Dist
Changes his attention
…What else… what else were you going to tell me?
Operator 1
The Containment section. Plasma restraints are registering
a failure. The restraints in cell 1 A are failing.
Dist
Geese... So turn them up! Kill the prisoners if you have to!
Operator 1
I… I tried sir. The controls are not responding!
Dist
Geese... Ok, ah, I guess we're at war… or something. Sound
the alarm and have about one-hundred men meet me by that
cell right away!
Operator 1
Yes sir!
140 INT: CORRIDOR JUST OUTSIDE CELL 1 A
136 INT: INSIDE THE CELL
Obiwan and Darth are intermingled in the Force. An aura of
sorts fills the room. The plasma restraints are starting to spark.
The aura begins to spin faster and faster. Soon electric bolts of
energy are bursting everywhere.
Eventually the restraints explode (in slow motion). The two
men settle slowly to the floor. They land on their feet but
when they pull out of their trance they are exhausted. Darth
falls to the floor stunned.
Obiwan
I have a head ache.
Darth is still sitting, he says nothing. Obiwan gains his composure
and runs to Darth's side.
Obiwan
Anakin, are you all right?
Darth
Shakes it off
I… I think so.
Obiwan
Anakin, have you come back to the good side?
Darth
I don't think so, I still want to kill you.
Obiwan
Helps him up
I guess you'll be ok.
Darth
Pauses
You… you could have killed me.
Obiwan
Ridicules, I need you.
Darth
You… could have gotten along without me.
Obiwan
Yeah, well… C'mon we need to get out of here.
Darth
Sensing something
I sense… men… amassing outside at the door.
Obiwan
Yes, I sense it too, are you ready for this?
Darth
I am but we have no Light Sabers. We WILL have to
stay together.
Obiwan
I sense Dist Darker… I think he's out there.
The two meditate again.
140 INT: OUTSIDE THE CELL
The door explodes open taking out some of Dist's men.
Then, (like wind blowing seeds off of a dandelion) all of
Dist's men, including dist are picked up and thrown in all
directions. Obiwan and Darth charge out together.
Obiwan fends off some of the men that come back at him.
Darth jumps on Dist Darker. Dist has animal strength and
using his feet, blows Darth off of him and runs. Darth
gets up to give chase but Obiwan is in trouble, all hell
breaks out!
141 EXT: SPACE - STAR DESTROYER – SPACE BATTLE
The fighting is on. Imperial star destroyer's battle (Jaga's
cluster) battle cruisers. Tie fighters battle (Jaga's cluster)
fighters. (Sith are in their own kind of ships) The Sith are
battling everyone.
142 EXT: (Jaga's Cluster) - SURFACE
Some storm troopers are on the ground and engaging
Dist's ground forces. Soon more Jedi arrive and join the
fray on the ground, Light Sabers are flying.
143 INT: OBIWAN AND DARTH – MISC CORRIDOR
They're looking for help, it's mayhem, the war is on! Dist
Darker catches Obiwan and Darth in a corridor. He pulls
both Light Sabers out and ignites them ready for battle.
Dist
Laughs
I love these things!
Obiwan and Darth both think the same. Simultaneously
they use the force to snatch the Light Sabers out of Dist's
hands.
Dist cont.
I didn't think of that!
(Choreograph)
Dist runs, Darth and Obiwan give chase. Some of Dist's
men cut them off. Darth and Obiwan easily cut them
down. Dist actually returns with a staff of sorts (wizard
staff). He rejoins the fight and the Light Sabers don't
seem to affect it.
He's also able to fire plasma charges from it. At first
he knocks Obiwan down but Darth uses the Force to
do the same to Dist. Obiwan springs up and is back
in the fight.
142b EXT: (Jaga's Cluster) – OUTSIDE THE PALACE
A war is raging on the ground, the Jedi are cleaning
up. TWO SITH are able to land and spring from their
ships to join the fight. Before long the Jedi and the
Sith are into it with Light Sabers flailing.
143b INT: INSIDE PALACE – OBIWAN AND DARTH
(Choreograph)
Fighting Jaga Forces.
141 EXT: SPACE – STAR DESTROYER – OTHER SHIPS
An Imperial Star Destroyer attacks a (Jaga) battle
cruisers and destroys it! Some Tie fighters are shot down
by Dist's fighter ships and vice versa. The four Sith ships
are kicking butt!
142 EXT: SURFACE
One Sith and one Jedi battle it out but soon the Sith
overwhelms the Jedi and kills him. The other Jedi now
takes on this Sith but the Sith holds his own.
143 INT: CORRIDOR – FIGHT – OBIWAN AND DARTH
They have defeated Dist's current help. Now they're
both in another fight with Dist. They're both striking
but he's blocking. He's good, he even gets a few shots
in.
Darth eventually cuts Dist's staff in half. They're
just about to get him when more of Dist's men
cut in. Dist escapes in the Malay.
143b INT: Corridor – republic units entering
Republic units are now on the ground and in the fight
just in time. Storm troopers trickle in and are actually
fighting alongside the republic troops to fend off Dist's
army.
143c int: fight
Three new Jedi join the fight, one of them is Yoda.
Yoda battles his way to the side of Obiwan and Darth.
They are using obstacles to hide behind.
YODA
Anakin, good to see you it is.
Darth
Master, I thought all the Jedi were dead?
Yoda
Hidden they were but most of the Jedi, dead they are.
Obiwan
Looking the situation over
Anakin, you and I can cut through those doors. I sense Dist
back there somewhere!
Just then, Dist Darker comes through the doors. He
doesn't see the Darth and the Jedi and joins the fight
with his men.
Darth is looking at the doors when Dist comes through
and takes off after him.
Obiwan
Anakin, no wait! It's probably…
…Darth disappears into the fight looking for Dist.
Obiwan cont.
…a trap.
Yoda laughs.
Obiwan
What could possibly be funny right now?
Yoda
Control him then you could not. Control him now what
makes you think?
Obiwan
Oh, very funny!
Yoda laughs again. Shots come close to them. Yoda is
distracted from the conversation and charges off into
the fight.
Obiwan cont.
To himself
Can't anyone just stay put?
Obiwan charges in and joins the fight behind Yoda using his
Light Saber to deflect and defend.
144 INT: CORRIDOR – DARTH
Now he searches a labyrinth of corridors to find Dist.
At this point it will be, or would be best if the producers
and directors could choreograph the following battle
between Darth and Dist. Suggestions:
Montage:
-Watch the beginning of one of the more recent James
Bond movies. There is a part at the beginning of the movie
when Daniel Craig chases a black guy through a labyrinth
of construction sites. They both do some of the most amazing
acrobatics that I have ever seen. I want this kind of chase
scene here with Darth and Dist.
-They begin the chase by running through a ventilation
system.
-Dist catches a ride up on the bottom of an elevator. Darth
follows somehow.
-They both end up catching a ride on the OUTSIDE of a
ship that ascends into outer space.
-They somehow get inside the ship by actually climbing
into an engine assembly at the back end of the ship past
the fire and gas it is expelling.
-Dist and Darth battle it out within the ships inner workings.
-They actually do enough damage that the ship has to
land again. They continue to battle during the whole
incident.
-Darth, being the stronger and more aggressive of the two.
Dist always running or defending.
-They eventually end up back outside the ship, still battling.
-They enter a shipping warehouse of sorts and all the
inhabitance clear out.
-Add other ideas. Feel free to change this but it has to
involve Parkour (Freerunning)
End montage:
Finally Darth disarms Dist. Dist falls backwards and down.
Darth has his Light Saber pointed at Dist's throat.
Dist
Please… no… please, don't kill me… please!
Darth
Why should I let you live Tuscan scum?
Dist
I… I can help you. I will be your… your servant!
Darth
I need no servants! Everyone IS my servant!
Dist
Please! I can protect you. I will do anything, just don't
kill me!
Darth
Jabs his Light Saber at Dist, singes the clothing around
his neck
Give me a better reason!
Dist
Pauses… thinks
I… I wish…
Darth
Pulls back a little
Good… good… what do you wish?
Dist
I…
His head falls forward in shame
I… wish… to…
Begins weeping
…To avenge my people
Gets angry and looks up at Darth and yells
I wish… to avenge my people… before I die!
Darth
Thinks
NOT a bad wish. I would consider this.
Darth remembers what Obiwan said about the Force
being with Dist.
Darth cont.
I need no servant… however…
Dist
Anything…
Bows in humiliation before Darth
Anything.
Darth
I am Sith…
Dist
Looks up
Yes… yes master Sith?
Darth
When a Sith is no longer a student he can be called to proliferate
the species, either by a Sith woman… or…
Dist
Yes?
Darth
…Or by obtaining a student.
Dist
Smiles, desperate!
I… I could be your student! I could do that!
Darth
Thinks
Sith students are usually younger. You ARE my senior.
Dist
Desperate
I… It doesn't matter… right? I could be a student. I… I
would like to learn your ways master. I would learn from
you… I would. Maybe I could… even teach you some things?
Darth
Yes… yes, I would like to learn from you. How did you
become ruler of so much? How did you become a ruler without
the use of the Force?
Dist
Still desperate
I… I could teach you master. I would teach you all you wished to know!
Darth
Goes into a meditation and summons the Dark Side
You will call me… master.
Dist falls into a trance.
Darth cont.
You will follow me and my commands through all eternity.
You will follow me.
Dist
Yes… yes… I… I will… I will follow you my master. I will serve
only you my master.
Darth
Comes out of meditation
Good… I will send you instructions. You will stay here until
I call for you.
Dist
Sort of comes out of his trance
Yes… yes my master.
Dist gets up. Darth hands him his personal Light Saber.
Darth
You will carry this Light Saber now. It is yours until you
can design your own. When you have built your own Light Saber,
your training will be complete.
Dist
I…
Bows his head
I will carry it with honor.
Darth
Looks intently at him
You serve me now. I serve the Emperor. You will open all
trade to the Empire. You will encourage it amongst your followers
and your people.
If anyone questions you, you will tell them the truth, that you
are now in the service of the Empire.
Dist
It… will… be… done.
Darth
Now… go and carry out your duties as you normally would.
I will call on you when I need you. If I should come to
death, you will carry on in my footsteps, is that clear?
Dist bows, looks at his Light Saber and walks off.
76 INT: (Jaga's Cluster)Darths Shuttle – AS Darth
ENTERS
Before Darth enters the ship he looks around. He
sees the family that he had intruded on earlier.
They're smiling and waving. Darth timidly waves
back. Darth climbs aboard his ship.
141 EXT: SPACE – FIGHTING
Most of the fighting is over. Darth's shuttle takes off and
lands on a Star Destroyer.
70 EXT: SPACE – STAR DESTROYER
145 INT: STAR DESTROYER – FIGHTER HANGER BAY
On a Star Destroyer. He has a new fighter ship waiting for
him.
74 EXT: SPACE – STAR DESTROYER – OPEN BAY DOOR
Darth leaves the Star Destroyer in his own ship.
77 INT: COCKPIT - DARTH
Emperor (Holo)
What… of Dist Darker my young apprentice?
Darth
He will release trade to the Empire and he is still alive as
you requested.
Emperor (Holo)
Excellent, you have done well my friend. You have become
more powerful with the Dark Side. Everything has happened as
I had foreseen it.
Now return to Geonosis. We are still in need of a labor force
and I have something special awaiting you.
77.5 INT: (Ragoon) JEDI – LISTENING – SOME ROOM –
OBIWAN CURSES DARTH
Obiwan is still on (Saleucami Suolriep) Listening in on Darth's
conversation with the Emperor. Yoda and other Jedi stand
with him.
Obiwan
Damn you Anakin! Why didn't you kill that monster?
Yoda
Other plans for Dist Darker has he. Revealed to me by the
Force this is.
Obiwan
I can only imagine what. Should we leave other Jedi behind
to find Dist Darker?
Yoda
Another time will we seek Dist Darker out. Vader, the
death of the remaining Jedi he seeks. Of the Emperor,
something special has he awaiting his student. Find out what
this is we must.
Obiwan
Alright master, back to our part of the Galaxy to find Anakin
then.
Cut to Credits
Mode: Starwars music
End 1st Movie