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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 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 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 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. Fun Star Wars Links
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.
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.
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:
No, I am your father.
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A cannibal went to the tribe's witch doctor. "Doc, I've been feeling lousy lately."
"Hmmm," replied the witch doctor. "Let's review your diet. Are you eating man or animal?"
"Man, doc. We're eating those Catholic missionaries we caught last week."
"OK, tell me how you cook them."
"Same way as always, doc. We boil them up in the big pot."
"Hmmmm," pondered the witch doctor. "Tell me more about these Catholic missionaries."
"Well, funny thing, doc. They all look alike! They're short, fat, wear
long robes, sandals, rope for belts, and are bald with a fringe of hair."
"Well, that's your problem right there," responded the witch doctor.
"Those guys aren't boilers! They're friars!"
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QUIZ!!!
--WHO AM I?
--1. Two-time Academy Award-winning American actor, film
director, and producer.
--2. Considered to be the most successful child star of all
time.
--3. Has teamed up with Tom Hanks in three separate movies the
last earning more than $700 million at the box office.
--4. Co-chairman of Imagine Entertainment, a major film and
television production company.
--5. Played son of the local sheriff in television series
Who am I?
was he also in Happy Days?
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