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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: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you, Kathy in Alaska. I've had always great reverence for our superior US Military.

I've got to admit, however, that the hub is the only Mr. in our fam.

The women dominate now that Raff has passed on and Sapp is in charge. 8>)

681 posted on 12/28/2006 5:35:37 PM PST by Raffus (Raffus - RIP; Sapphire is here and she's a terror on wheels!)
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To: monkapotamus

OH MONK you are bad hey next week they going start show me on Star Trek Voyager I THINK maybe they running in order start January 2 tell you one thing in few weeks we have deal with that stupid b***h Kes


682 posted on 12/28/2006 5:42:48 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: LUV W
I'm always good about Veteran's Day - I snoop around to inquire of everyone who has every been in the military. My Vet doesn't like to be thanked.

I cringe to think about how the Vietnam Vets were treated. I remember vividly. Yuk!

Good luck with your Air Force Vet. Thank him for me for HIS service. No service man or woman should go unnoticed (IMHO).

May a nice hot tube be in your future! 8)
683 posted on 12/28/2006 5:43:25 PM PST by Raffus (Raffus - RIP; Sapphire is here and she's a terror on wheels!)
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To: SevenofNine
"OH MONK you are bad hey next week they going start show me on Star Trek Voyager..."

Yeah!


684 posted on 12/28/2006 5:45:54 PM PST by monkapotamus
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To: txradioguy; tomkow6; All

TX G it look like Somalia troops are now batting Ethorpia troops at this hour according to BBC wire AGAINNNNN


685 posted on 12/28/2006 5:46:16 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: monkapotamus

Saddam is only guy that Borg wouldn't assilatme OKAY MONK LOL!


686 posted on 12/28/2006 5:47:07 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: monkapotamus; SevenofNine

I don't think I'm smart enough to follow these mixed metaphors. LOL!


687 posted on 12/28/2006 5:47:28 PM PST by Tamar1973 (Making every thread a Star Wars thread, one post at a time!!!)
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To: monkapotamus

How did I know you were going to post that again?! LOL!


688 posted on 12/28/2006 5:48:23 PM PST by Tamar1973 (Making every thread a Star Wars thread, one post at a time!!!)
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To: SevenofNine
"Saddam is only guy that Borg wouldn't assilatme OKAY MONK LOL!"


689 posted on 12/28/2006 5:58:22 PM PST by monkapotamus
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To: monkapotamus

NEver MINDDDDDD ROFL


690 posted on 12/28/2006 6:02:09 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Fantastic photos Excuse_My_Bellicosity...thanks for posting them!


691 posted on 12/28/2006 6:03:35 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: All

When y'all run your next race for the bottom of the page post, will you ping me?

I need a total of 50 pings and posts to get my forum page back to normal size.


692 posted on 12/28/2006 6:06:23 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx

How's that?


693 posted on 12/28/2006 6:10:47 PM PST by Tamar1973 (Making every thread a Star Wars thread, one post at a time!!!)
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To: onyx

more?


694 posted on 12/28/2006 6:11:02 PM PST by Tamar1973 (Making every thread a Star Wars thread, one post at a time!!!)
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To: onyx

still more?


695 posted on 12/28/2006 6:11:40 PM PST by Tamar1973 (Making every thread a Star Wars thread, one post at a time!!!)
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To: Tamar1973


Yes, thanks, but I needs MORE.

Go for it!!!!!


696 posted on 12/28/2006 6:12:00 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Tamar1973

getting worn out.


697 posted on 12/28/2006 6:12:01 PM PST by Tamar1973 (Making every thread a Star Wars thread, one post at a time!!!)
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To: Tamar1973


LOL


698 posted on 12/28/2006 6:12:21 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Tamar1973


LOL


699 posted on 12/28/2006 6:12:22 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Tamar1973


LOL


700 posted on 12/28/2006 6:12:23 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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