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The FReeper Canteen~May The Force Be With You~28 Dec. 2006
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Posted on 12/27/2006 6:49:02 PM PST by AZamericonnie


 

Episode V:  The Empire Strikes Back

 

The opening crawl reveals that the evil Galactic Empire has pursued the valiant Rebel Alliance across the galaxy, forcing them to establish a secret base on Hoth, a remote ice planet. The Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Vader has sent robotic probes into space in search of this base and its commander, Luke Skywalker. While Luke is patrolling around the base, he is knocked unconscious by a Wampa: a predator indigenous to Hoth. Meanwhile, back at the base, the smuggler-pilot Han Solo announces his intention to leave the Rebels and pay the debt he owes to the gangster Jabba the Hutt, much to the displeasure of Princess Leia. After Han discovers that Luke has not returned from patrol, he delays his departure and leaves the base to look for him. After escaping the creature's lair, Luke is overcome by the cold and views his late mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi as a ghostly apparition that instructs him to receive training by Jedi Master Yoda on the planet of Dagobah. Han finally discovers Luke, and prevents him from freezing to death. They are rescued the following morning. Before being discovered and destroyed, an Imperial Probe Droid is able to transmit the location of the base to the Imperial fleet. Darth Vader orders an immediate attack while the Rebels set up infantry trenches and an energy shield to protect them from the Empire's orbital bombardment.

When the Imperials land their ground assault walkers beyond the energy shield, Luke leads his squadron of agile flying speeders into battle. However, the Imperial forces eventually overpower the Rebels and destroy the generator powering the energy shield and capture the Rebel base. Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and their droid C-3PO flee on board the Millennium Falcon. However, the Falcon hyperdrive is damaged and it cannot escape the Imperial blockade in space. During the confusion, they enter a dense asteroid field; Han Solo pilots the Millennium Falcon deeper into the field, eventually landing inside an asteroid crater. Meanwhile, Luke and his astro droid R2-D2 escape Hoth in Luke's X-wing fighter, only to crash land on the planet Dagobah. After recovering, Luke meets a wizened, greenish little creature who reveals himself to be the wise and powerful Yoda. Meanwhile, inside the asteroid cave, Han Solo and Princess Leia argue with one another while repairing the ship, eventually leading to a tender kiss. However, they are forced to escape what they thought was a "cave", but was actually the gullet of a gigantic space slug living inside the asteroid. Leading to another pursuit through space and another failure of the Falcon's hyperdrive. Han evades pursuit cleverly and stealthily. He then sets course for Cloud City, a mining colony run by Han's old friend, Lando Calrissian. On Dagobah, Luke undergoes Yoda's rigorous lessons about the metaphysical nature of the Force. Later, Luke has a vision of Han and Leia in danger and agony. Luke wants to rescue them, but both Yoda and the ghost of Obi-Wan warn of the dangers of rashly leaving, because Luke is still susceptible to the powerful temptation of the Dark Side. Nevertheless, Luke departs from Dagobah and promises Yoda he will return to complete his training. Upon arrival at Cloud City, Han's party is welcomed by Lando Calrissian. After agreeing to help Han repair his ship, Lando invites him and the others to a meal. When they are shown into the dining room, they are captured by Darth Vader. Lando insists he was made to conspire with the Empire to prevent them from invading the city.

In captivity, Han and Chewbacca are systematically tortured in order to lure Luke to the city. Vader orders a freezing chamber prepared to freeze Luke, holding him in suspended animation for transport to the Emperor. The process is tested on Han Solo. As Han is lowered into the machine, Leia declares her love for him. He is frozen and handed over to Boba Fett, who intends to return his quarry to Jabba the Hutt for a large reward. Meanwhile, Luke lands at Cloud City and wanders into the carbon-freezing chamber. Luke meets Vader and engages him in one on one combat. While escorting their prisoners, Vader's Imperial troopers are captured by Lando's private security force, who set Lando and the others free. Lando insists that there is still a chance to save Han. Along the way, they meet up with R2-D2, who joins them. The group pursues Boba Fett and Han's frozen form through Cloud City, but arrive just as the bounty hunter's ship flies away. In a desperate chase, Leia, Chewie, Lando, and the two droids make their escape on the Millennium Falcon. Meanwhile, Vader and Luke's fierce lightsaber duel continues. Their duel brings them to a narrow platform hanging high above the city's abyssal central air shaft. Gaining the advantage, Vader cuts off Luke's dueling hand along with his lightsaber. With Luke cornered and defenseless, Vader informs Luke that he does not yet know the truth about his Father. Luke claims that he does know the truth, saying that Vader killed his father. Vader answers:

   
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
No, I am your father.
   
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Luke, shocked, screams in denial. Vader tries to persuade Luke to join him, embrace the Dark Side of the Force, and overthrow the Emperor with him. Luke refuses, lets go, and falls off the platform into the abyss. In freefall, Luke is sucked into an air vent, shoots out of the underbelly of the floating city, and miraculously lands on an antenna hanging beneath. In the Millennium Falcon, Leia senses Luke's distress through the Force and orders Lando to pilot them back to Cloud City. They return in time and save Luke. Once again in space, they are pursued by Darth Vader's flagship. They find that the hyperdrive is fine, it was merely de-activated. R2-D2, who found this information while searching the city central computer, reactivates the hyperdrive at the last minute. Later aboard the medical frigate, Luke is fitted with an artificial hand as Lando and Chewbacca set out in the Falcon to locate Han Solo.

Taken from Wikipedia.

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To: darkwing104

Good morning, DW! *HUG*


561 posted on 12/28/2006 6:11:43 AM PST by StarCMC (After the attacks of 9/11, profiling Muslims is more like profiling the Klan. - Ann Coulter)
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To: StarCMC

Thank you!


562 posted on 12/28/2006 6:11:45 AM PST by acad1228 (Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
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To: acad1228

You're welcome!! Do you have any big plans for your day?


563 posted on 12/28/2006 6:21:54 AM PST by StarCMC (After the attacks of 9/11, profiling Muslims is more like profiling the Klan. - Ann Coulter)
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To: beachn4fun
GM, beachn!

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564 posted on 12/28/2006 6:58:07 AM PST by stand watie ("Resistance to tyrants is OBEDIENCE to God." - T. Jefferson, 1804)
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To: AZamericonnie

Hey all! Just popping in for a moment. I just loaded X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter on my PC...it is about 10 years old, but it still plays well.


565 posted on 12/28/2006 7:10:43 AM PST by Sensei Ern (http://www.myspace.com/reconcomedy - Time's 2006 Person of the Year)
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To: StarCMC

Actually taking a few days off from work for the first time in years.


566 posted on 12/28/2006 7:23:13 AM PST by acad1228 (Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
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To: Tamar1973

Obi-wan was a hottie when he was young. Who knew! :D


567 posted on 12/28/2006 7:30:56 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: acad1228

You're very welcome!

Waste the day...do no work....have some fun! That's what birthdays are for!


568 posted on 12/28/2006 7:32:06 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: GodBlessUSA

You don't need to work...you need to play!

WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!


569 posted on 12/28/2006 7:35:18 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Has the race begun this year?


570 posted on 12/28/2006 7:36:36 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: acad1228

Good for you!!


571 posted on 12/28/2006 7:39:28 AM PST by StarCMC (After the attacks of 9/11, profiling Muslims is more like profiling the Klan. - Ann Coulter)
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To: StarCMC

Mornin' Star! Haven't gotten to talk to you in forever!

How was Christmas...did the kidlets get everything their heart desired?

Did you? :D


572 posted on 12/28/2006 7:50:26 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: acad1228
Happy Birthday, acad!!


Click

573 posted on 12/28/2006 8:13:19 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: acad1228

::singing with Star:: happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear acad, happy birthday to you!

blessings on your day!!


574 posted on 12/28/2006 8:16:55 AM PST by MountainFlower
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To: LUV W
They did and I got a really cool gift...


575 posted on 12/28/2006 8:19:41 AM PST by StarCMC (After the attacks of 9/11, profiling Muslims is more like profiling the Klan. - Ann Coulter)
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To: StarCMC; tomkow6

posting is being really queer this morning. i was trying to post a link and it won't let me. it tells to enter something in the reply box! duh! i am!!

try again.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1759400/posts

i spotted it when i came on.


576 posted on 12/28/2006 8:28:03 AM PST by MountainFlower (leave it to me to mess it up)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

thanks for the coffee! gotta grab a cup and go. sorry folks!! blessings to you all today!


577 posted on 12/28/2006 8:29:29 AM PST by MountainFlower (leave it to me to mess it up)
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To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

Wow report from AP wire guess who not going show to Gerald Ford funeral Harry Reid GEE Wonder why

Also report from that maybe the media getting the news mix up report from Editor and Publisher report that Gerald Ford didn't support Dubya vote on war on Iraq but he claim that Dubya didn't put enough troops in Iraq it is really weird coming out and MSN media saying OMG Rummy and Cheney former boss saying crappp


578 posted on 12/28/2006 8:38:34 AM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Great coffee, thanks Kathy!

Good morning {{HUGS}}


579 posted on 12/28/2006 8:52:36 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: Raffus
Thank you, Mr Raffus, for your service to our country.


580 posted on 12/28/2006 9:22:28 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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