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Yes, sir. I was considered one of the best bush pilots on Sullust. I've also had six hours on the T2.
Six hours, huh? Well, that's your ship there. You're blue five. You stay glued to me. I don't want any independent operations out there. Personally I think it's foolish for them to be sending fresh kids out on a job like this. This is no joy ride we're going on.
Yes, sir.
Blue Five, does that glare bother you?
I've got it blocked. I'm all right.
I'm right behind you, Blue Leader.
What's that?
Blue Five, break off your cover attack. It's too late. Make your own run on the exhaust port. Do you copy, Luke?
Yes, sir, but I can get him...
Forget it, son.
Of course, where you been kid?
You look great! The uniform and everything!
That's no battle, kid... They're just sitting there!
But there was a lot of firing earlier...
I'll tell you, Luke, and this is between you and me. The star force isn't all it's cracked up to be. Frankly, it's a bore, and it's going to stay that way as long as this system is neutral...
But you always said things were so great at the academy... What happened?
The academy is fantastic... Of course, they won't teach you anything about flying you don't already know. Most of the instructors are very conservative pilots. You can fly circles around them... but there is a lot on the scientific side that is downright amazing, and you get a lot of discipline... but after you graduate, don't join the star force go freelance. It's the only way to get into the action... I can't wait until my hitch is up.
At least you're doing something... I'd give anything to be in your position.
Just be warned, that things aren't always as they seem... especially the starforce recruiting posters.
Good morning!
What do you mean, 'good morning'? Do you mean that it is a good morning for you, or do you wish me a good morning, although it is obvious I'm not having one, or do you find that mornings in general are good?
All of them altogether. You seem to have gotten yourself into a fine mess! What happened?
Sorry, but that was the only way to get you down.
Couldn't we have tried to think of something else first!
You're lucky those Tuskens didn't boil you before they hung you out to dry. They're not the friendly sort. You'd best be moving on before they come back.
I'm Luke Starkiller, guardian of the Bendu.
Oh, so you're a warrior then?
Of course. I'm a Bendu officer.
Who are you anyway?
You might say I'm part of the landscape here. They call me Ben Kenobi.
You're General Kenobi?!? The Jedi knight! The commander of the White Legions?
I'm afraid it's been a long time since the White Legions roamed the stars. But I have the memories.
I don't see why. I don't believe we've ever met.
I am the son of Annikin Starkiller.
I know who you are. Stand up so that we can talk properly. You're embarrassing me. I'm not that important.
But you are... I know your 'Diary of the Clone Wars' by heart. My father...
I... I'm not a Bendu Officer. I'm not even a startrooper.
I know that.
You saw through me?
You could put it that way.
I assure you my intentions weren't bad.
I know your intentions. I probably know much more about you than you realize. In many ways you're a lot like your father. He was an indulgent man, but a clever warrior. Now what brings you out here?
My father told me many stories about you. He said if I was ever in trouble, to come here... I need your help.
I'm afraid I've gotten too old for this sort of thing.
But you must! I can't do it alone. I'm not at all like my father. I'd never make it.
I already know you think you're worthless. I recommend you learn to think of yourself in a better light, for what you believe you are is what you become. I haven't been involved in anything like this for many years.
But the Sith Lords are involved! Whatever information this R2 unit is carrying, it must be awfully important. They're probably looking for him... I'm no match for the Sith. This is a Jedi's work. This is your responsibility!
Not any more!
You were right. It is my responsibility. The Force of Others brought the message to you and then it brought you to me.
My father used to talk about the Force of Others. But he never told me what it was...
Let's just say the Force is something a Jedi Warrior deals with. It is an energy field in oneself, a power that controls ones acts, yet obeys ones commands. It is nothing, yet it makes marvels appear before your very eyes. All living things generate this Force field, even you.
You mean I generate an energy field?
It surrounds you and radiates from you. A Jedi can feel it flowing from him... ... from here!
Could I learn to feel it?
That is not a human decision, not your or mine.
What do you mean?
It means you'd better get some rest. We'll be leaving for Mos Eisley first thing in the morning. The trip will be difficult and dangerous, but it's the only spaceport with ships large enough to get us to Organa Major. Now go on!
Luke, I'm coming along to do what I can, but I'm tired and I'm depending on you to get us through.
But you're still a powerful Jedi. You don't need my help.
A Jedi's power is measured by the amount of the Force that is stored within him, and I have little of the Force left in me.
How can you store an energy field within you?
When a creature dies, the force it generated remains. The Force is all around us. It can be collected and transmitted through the use of a Kiber crystal. It's the only way to amplify the power of the Force within you.
Don't you have a Kiber crystal?
I had one, but it was taken at the battle of Condawn...
That's where my father was killed.
Yes. It was a black day. One of my disciple's took the crystal and became a Sith Lord. It was a black day. The few crystals that remain are in the possession of the Sith Lords on Alderaan. That's how they've become so powerful.
Do the Sith know the ways of the Force?
They use the Bogan Force.
Like Bogan weather, or bogan times. I thought that was just a saying.
There are two halves of the Force of Others. One is positive and will help you if you learn how to use it. But the others half will kill you if you aren't careful. This negative side of the Force is called the Bogan, which is where the expression came from, and it is the part that is used by the Dark Lords to destroy their opponents. Both halves are always present. The Force is on your right, the Bogan is on your left. The Kiber Crystal can amplify either one. The Crystal Darth stole was the last one in the possession of the Jedi. When he joined the Sith, the power of the Dark Lords was completed.
We don't have that kind of money. How much do you think I can get for the speeder?
Five, maybe. Let me handle it.
This is the last place. Shouldn't we just take what we can get and think of something else?
He's bluffing...
When we get Artoo's message to them, you think they'll try to rescue the princess?
I doubt it. It would be foolish for the rebel forces to come out of hiding. I know your feelings. You'd best forget them. It's for your own good. There will be no saving her from the prisons of Alderaan. It's the heart of the Sith. The Bogan Force is the most heavy there.
But she's a member of The Twelve Families. How can they hold her?
These are doubtful times. The Empire has grown bold in its disregard of the...
What's wrong? What's happening?
Keep away, I'm fine, I'm fine.
Are you all right?
Yes... the Force... something horrible has happened. I couldn't see what it was, or where it was, but it was terrible... terrible beyond description... the cry of millions dying at once.
Are you sure you don't need it?
I rarely use it any more. I have the Force. The Force is more powerful than any pistol. You shouldn't put too much faith in that weapon. Work on becoming aware of the Force... learn to feel its presence within you. Try to sense what it's telling you. It's the only thing you can rely on.
What do I do?
All you have to do is lose your thinking self. Don't focus on anything. Let your body do your thinking... You have to learn to act on what you feel, not what you think ... If I had the crystal, it would be much easier. You could feel the Force immediately... but for now, let yourself go. You'll pick it up... and someday you'll have no need for that pistol either.
What is it?
He can't find Organa Major.
But she is the only link between us and the hidden bases.
You mean we should go after her!...
I didn't say that, but it appears to be a logical alternative.
I can't see! How can I fight?
Try to feel it. Use the Force...
I can't do it. I'll get hit.
Stop thinking, and start feeling. Let yourself go.
See, once you let yourself go you can do it. You'll get it.
I don't get it, but I guess I did block it.
What about the princess?
You go after the princess. I am an old man and would be of little help. I must try to find the Crystal.
I'm not going alone!