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From: Luke shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: Han Solo solo@nalhutta.net
Han,
I'm sorry for taking out my anger on you like that. You didn't deserve it. I've been
a prat.
You're right, I am not Vader, he hasn't raised me, he has no right over me. And yet,
there is a connection deep inside myself. Perhaps it is because we two are the sole
remaining Jedi. I have no way of knowing. But I can't help thinking of him and me,
day and night. It's not like I have anything else to do here. So I think.
You see, there was something Leia said in her letter to me. She said that Vader can
never be a hero or a good friend. But that is precisely what Ben said about my father:
that he was a hero of the Clone Wars, and a good friend. So, there must have been
*something* in him, and so I keep asking myself, what if? What if?
I'm probably rambling.
I suppose I don't have to explain why I left the base and went into hiding. You've all
been great friends, but still, the stares are sometimes hard to take.
Say hello to Chewie from me, and hugz to Leia.
Luke
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From: Darth Vader darthvader@thesith.gov
To: Luke shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
Son,
You are too old to be childish. Do you really think I should be overwhelmed with
joy and happiness to learn that my own flesh and blood is a rebel who forces war
upon the galaxy, a killer who with one push of a button destroys millions, a traitor
whom I am tasked to find and destroy?
If you insist on these emotions, then let your hatred really course through you, instead
of being merely petulant. Let your mind give it direction, and shape it into an effective
weapon. At least then it has some use.
I will find you soon, and then we will talk. Until then, I remain
your father
(whether you accept it or not)
Darth Vader
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From: solo solo@nalhutta.net
To: MON MOTHMA peoples_mothma@calamari.org,
Leia rememberalderaan@coruscant-freeservice.net,
C Rieekan rieek@hotdot.com
Subject: Re: looking for a new base
Got something from an old friend, perhaps it's worth looking into. See forwarded
message.
Solo
----------Forwarded Message follows----------
From: Calrissian admin@tibanna.ba.bes
To: solo solo@nalhutta.net
solo solo@nalhutta.net wrote:
I'm planning to set up a bizness. Know any
suitable location where certain people would
not get too nosey?
In reply to your message: There is one planet in the neighbouring system that is
remote and secluded enough, but barely liveable. It's called Hoth. The coordinates
you will find in any galactic database.
But I warn you, regardless what the databases say, its average temperature must be
near absolute zero.
What type of biz are you getting into, old man?
Lando
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Baron Lando Calrissian
Administrator
Cloud City Enterprise
Bespin
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From: Luke shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: Darth Vader darthvader@thesith.gov
How dare you? How dare you call me childish, you know absolutely nothing of me!
How dare you accuse me of acts of war, when you have destroyed an entire peaceful
planet? How dare you call me and my friends traitors, just because our views and beliefs
happen to be different from yours? And most of all, how dare you call yourself my
father, if you are so hell-bent on destroying me?
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From: Carlist Rieekan rieek@hotdot.com
To: All members alliance@yokelgroups.com
Subject: [Alliance]Exodus
Attn all members:
The move to Echo Base, Hoth, will take place in 72 hours (thirdday 0500). All units
except Tech 1 and 2 must board their assigned transport at least three hours prior.
Tech 1 and 2: boarding deadline in 120 minutes.
Those who have not yet collected their cold weather gear report to your unit
quartermaster asap.
Fighter squadrons: briefing on Home One in 4 hours.
Luke Skywalker: stop wallowing.
Carlist Rieekan
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From: Darth Vader darthvader@thesith.gov
To: Luke shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
Son,
I have you know that I have never denied what I am or what I have done. Necessity
has sometimes dictated harsh acts, but at least I do not hide behind false promises
of peace and equality. Law and order is the way; where there is order, there is peace.
That is what I fight for. If a rebel band threatens it by taking up arms, it is my duty to
bring them down. Any state would treat you similarly; in fact, the Empire has been rather
lenient in allowing the rebels to exist for so long, in the hopes that the misguided
members would see reason.
Once again, son, you are incorrect in your assumption that I wish to destroy you
personally. My mission is with the rebels; I would rather not harm you in the process, but
I must if you persist in this foolishness. It would be wise of you to cut all contact with
them immediately. I reiterate my wish that you would agree to talk to me in person, so
that we might clarify those matters.
Your father
Darth Vader
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TBC