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Note 1
Lando,

How are you doing, pal? I heard that you just came into ownership of a mining colony? How’s that going?

I haven’t heard from you in a while. I just wanted to write you and find out how you were doing.

I’m on the Death Star….lots of fun. This kid convinced me to go into the Detention area of the Death Star to rescue a princess and a few other people.

I hope that the reward I get for all of this is worth it.



Han Solo
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Note 2
Han,

Hey, how's it going with you, buddy? Haven't heard from you for ages!! Everything here is going along great. Yeah, I'm in the ownership of mining colony, but I bet that's not as fun as being on the Death Star.

Han, pal, what are you doing on the Death Star? You do know that that's like telling someone to shoot you in the head, don't you? Oh, rescuing a princess, huh? So, that's what you're doing now a days. Is it any fun? So, who are your friends? How did you get into the business of rescuing girls from the evil Empire? Are you taking care of my ship?

Well, it was great hearing from you, but I have to go.

Lando
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Note 3
Lando,

Yeah, being on the Death Star was a lot of fun, Lando. I swear that no reward is worth what I went through.

What was I doing on the Death Star? Well that’s a long story. Well you know about my smuggling for Jabba, right? Well I was running a smuggling run for him….and I had this really rare spice that was the cargo, right? Well I got boarded by Imperial troops…so I dumped the spice (it’s illegal you know…and the amount of it I had on board….that was enough to sign my death warrant.) When I went to go find the spice…..I couldn’t find it! It wasn’t my fault!!!!!!

Well after that I owed Jabba the price of the spice….so I went to the Cantina on Tatooine to think about how I was going to come up with the money when this old man named Kenobi talked to Chewie….and Chewie and I talked to him and this boy named Luke. They were looking for a way to get off the planet, right? They were desperate. So what did I do? I agreed to take them for the exact amount that I owed Jabba……which was 15 thousand credits…..but the old man said that he would pay me 17 thousand…..so what do you think I would do? Of course I accepted it.

I hadn’t realized that these guys were so hot passengers. The Imperials really wanted them because of some stupid plans that their droids had. On our way to Yavin, we got too close to the Death Star and were pulled in.

I could care less about this Princess…..but Luke talked me into rescuing her because of the reward I would get….so I agreed to it. I don’t normally rescue princesses, Lando.

This one is beautiful and smart….but she also is the most irritating female I have ever met. She actually had the nerve to call Chewie a “Walking Carpet,” and she didn’t trust me with the rescue. She tried giving me orders, but I refused. I told her, “Listen, I only take order from one person……me.” You know what she said to that? She said, “It’s a wonder you’re still alive.”

My friends? I don’t really have any friends besides Chewie.

Your ship????? Hey remember you lost her to me fair and square. Remember that Sabacc game? Remember I won…we laid the rules down fairly before we started playing. You were boasting about the Millennium Falcon….So I asked if you would play a game for ships…whichever one of us won would have to give the other person a ship. You told me that I could have any ship that you had under your possession, but you did not say anything about the Millennium Falcon, so I purposely didn’t ask until I won the game. When I said I wanted the Millennium Falcon, you couldn’t argue with me because you hadn’t said I COULDN’T have the Millennium Falcon.

As soon as I get my reward, I’m leaving to pay off Jabba.

Han
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Note 4
Han,

Yes, I remember that Sabacc game perfectly. I still say you cheated on not asking me BEFORE we started it. Anyway, I want you to take care of MY ship, if I see a small scratch on her when we meet next time, I will personally kill you.

Oh, so you're rescuing princesses that don't like being bossed around? That's a change. I believe this princess isn't used to being bossed around and you aren't you to taking orders. You would rather give them, than receive, and I bet the same goes for her. Chewie a 'walking carpet'? Never thought of him that way, but I'll think about it. Tell me if you and the princess try to kill each other. That's what it sounds like you're being to do.

Why'd the old man say 17 thousand? I'm not saying it's wrong to do so, but why would he?

Ok, so you're running around the Death Star, rescuing princesses, and anything else you haven't told me yet, with MY ship. How does that make you feel? So, what are you doing now? Got off the Death Star yet?


Lando
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Note 5
Lando,

Hey, you were the one bragging about the Millennium Falcon. I only wanted to put you in your proper place. I knew you would’ve not allowed me to put it up for stakes……and you clearly did not specify it, so I say it was totally fair.

It is my ship now. Do you think I would get scratches on her on purpose? Come on, I value her greatly.

The Princess and I won’t kill each other. We will just stay out of each other’s ways and things should be fine.

The reason he said 17 thousand was because I had asked for 15 thousand all up front. The old man and the boy didn’t have 15 thousand on me, but the Old man knew that he would have to pay some ahead of time….and make up for the fact that he couldn’t pay the full price. He said that they could pay 2 thousand up front and then 15 thousand once they reached Yavin. Well I was up for it…17 thousand was more than I had expected, so I agreed.

Yes, we are off the Death Star now and I’ve received my rewards for rescuing the princess and bringing back the plans. I’m currently packing so that I can get out of here and go back to Tatooine to pay Jabba back. The crazy Rebels are going on a suicide mission to try to destroy the Death Star. I might stick around close by just to see what happens. Obviously I’m not going to be close enough to Yavin to be in the explosion once the Death Star blows Yavin up, but I’ll be close enough to see all the action.

Chewie is trying to persuade me to join the Rebellion. He doesn’t agree with me for wanting to leave…but I tried to tell him that credits are credits….and business is business.


Han
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Note 6
Han,

So, the Rebels are going to destroy the Death Star, and you're not joining the action. Well, I don't remember you be that kind of person, you always wanted to be in the action, so why the sudden change? It is because your life may be in danger or something? Let me tell you, in any action, everyone's lives are in danger, so why did you decide to bad out, and not help out?

So you did get an award for rescuing the princess!!!! Is the award what you expected?

Well, you won't playing fair when you knew I didn't want to give Falcon away, but still didn't think about it.

So, tell me the outcome of the 'battle' when you can. Tell me which get blown up, Yavin or the Death Star.


Lando
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Note 7
Lando,

The Death Star battle is not what I had in mind. It’s more like suicide. I may be the action type, but I’m not crazy.

You meant “bail out” instead of “bad out.” I understand, buddy, you must have been tired when you wrote that. You must be busy with your mining colony.

Like I said, the assault against the Death Star is not my idea of courage, it’s more like suicide. I’m not up for that. I have a reward, and what’s a reward if you’re not around to use it?

Yes, the reward is what I expected. I’ll be leaving for Tatooine soon so that I can pay off Jabba the Hutt.

Well you’re the one that was bragging about the Millennium Falcon. I thought I’d humble you. You should have thought about your deal before you offered it. You just said, “Any ship you own.” So I was technically playing fair. You should have thought enough to specify it before you said that.

Right now the battle’s not looking good for the Rebels. I admit that I do care a little about one of the fighters…the one that rescued the princess with me. I’ll stay as long as he’s alive, and once he’s dead, I’m not even going to care. The Death Star is 1 minute away from blowing up Yavin anyway. I figure I can stick around for another minute.

I’ll let you know if by some miracle the Rebel’s blow up the Death Star first. It should be interesting to see which one gets blown up…the Death Star or Yavin.


Han
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Note 8
Han,

Are you crazy!?! The Death Star is going to blow Yavin up in one minute you're staying? Wait, have you thought of a escape plan or something so that you can get off the planet BEFORE getting blown to pieces? I don't think MF (Millennium Falcon) can take off in less then one minute. You DO know if you harm MF in ANY way, I'll kill you if you're not killed by Vader first.

I thought the Rebellion were stupid, but now you're staying with them?? You're crazy did you know that? Why can't you just get out of there and watch from above? I think that would be a smarter than to do, instead of stand on a bomb.

Well, if you don't reply I'll know that you're dead, and if you do you're going to have to tell me what the Rebellion have up their sleeve to destroy the Death Star.


Lando
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Note 9
Lando,

I didn’t mean that I would stay on Yavin until it blew….I meant that I would stay around that area in space until something happened.

In any event, it was the Death Star that got destroyed, and not Yavin. I couldn’t believe it….but the kid actually blew the Death Star up. The Kid (I like to call him that because he’s only 19) is named Luke Skywalker. I can’t remember if I told you about him before. Well anyway, he was the last ship left and I knew he was in trouble. Three TIE fighters were after him….so I took the liberty of shooting them down. I shot two of them directly….but the third one….the one that was different…I hit it…but not directly. I don’t know why…that ship should have gone down like the others, but it moved at the last SECOND, but not enough to get it directly. It started spinning AWAY from the Death Star. I think it got clear of the explosion. Oh well.

Anyway, after I got rid of Luke’s enemies, I said, “All right, kid, you’re all clear now. Blow this thing so that we can go home.”

And to my amazement…Luke shot at the exhaust port perfectly…and it went right in….at the last possible second before Yavin would have been in range.

I don’t know how the kid did it, but after he was done, I said, “Great shot kid; that was one in a million.”

I suppose now that I helped Luke I’ll have to stay at the Rebellion for the celebration. I heard there was an awards ceremony…and I’m bound to get an extra reward for helping Luke.

Hey, you don’t need to worry about the Millennium Falcon. She’s my ship, all right. I’ll take good care of her.

There was a weakness in the Death Star plans…..that exhaust port led right into the main reactor of the Death Star. A precise hit would start a chain reaction that would blow up the Death Star…it’s something that only the small one man fighters could do. Luke did it, and I’m proud of him.


Han
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Note 10
Han,

I knew you were going to step in sooner or later, because that's the kind of person you are. I was just waiting to see how long until you did something.

So, you shot two TIE down, but you're not sure about the third? Don't worry about him, because I'm pretty sure he's die, or he'll die of spinning.

So, this Luke fellow is 19 and blew up the Death Star with a 'perfect shot'? Ok, that's good.

Sorry, this isn't the longest letter, but work is demanding. Talk to you later.


Lando
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Note 11
First Han and Lando Note written after AOTC came out


Lando,

Yeah well we made it to the new base (Hoth) safely, but let me tell you, HOTH IS COLD. Luke and I volunteered to look for life forms on Tauntauns…but the thing is Luke didn’t come back. He said he saw a meteorite hit near him and that he wanted to check it out…that it wouldn’t take long.

I assumed Luke was fine, so I went back to the base. I immediately told Bail Organa that I intended on leaving the Rebellion, and I can tell he was disappointed. Leia overheard it and she went after me all angrily. She said, “I thought you had decided to stay.” I told her that I had changed my mind. She then said, “Han, we need you.” I was like, “We need? What about you need?” She said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I just smiled at her and stared at her. She said, “You’re imagining things. Yes, we need you. You’re a natural leader.” Then I said, “Oh come on. I know the truth. You just couldn’t let a gorgeous guy like me out of your sight without a good-bye kiss.” Leia gave me this really nasty look and said, “I would rather kiss a Wookiee.” I said, “I can arrange that. He could use a good kiss!”

After that I went back to my ship and started working on it…I switched off my comlink because I didn’t want to talk to anyone, especially Leia. I had been working on my ship a few hours when C-3PO came up to me and told me that Leia had been trying to contact me. I told him that I switched off my comlink and didn’t want to talk to her. C-3PO surprised me when he said, “She’s worried about Luke. She hasn’t seen him.” I said, “Well I haven’t seen him either.” C-3PO said, “but nobody seems to know where he is.” I was like, “What do you mean NOBODY knows where he is? He hasn’t come back yet?” Then Obi-Wan and Leia came up to me and started asking me about Luke. I found a deck officer and asked about Luke…and he told me that Luke hadn’t reported. He said, “it was possible that Luke checked in at the other side.” I got mad and said, “What do you mean it’s possible. Why don’t you go and find out?” The deck officer then went and reported back. He said that Luke hadn’t reported there either…that it was possible that Luke forgot to sign in. I told him that wasn’t likely…and for the first time, I actually got really worried about Luke. I knew how rapidly the temperature was drooping, and I KNEW that there was no way that Luke would survive the night out in the cold.

I grabbed an emergency shelter and a couple of other supplies and then took off for the nearest Tauntaun. Bail tried to urge me to stay. He said, “Please…the temperature is dropping rapidly.” I said, “that’s right, and my friend’s out in it.” After I made that comment I took off as fast as I could. I don’t see any signs of Luke yet. I hope he’s alive…I’m not going to stop looking for him until I either find him alive or find his dead body.

I’m pretty sure that the third TIE fighter was Darth Vader…and I’m sure he’s still alive too. A person doesn’t get lucky enough to kill Darth Vader. I don’t think he’ll die of spinning either.

Yes, Luke’s only 19 and he blew up the Death Star with a perfect shot. Yes, he’s good. I don’t know how he can possibly be as good as he is because he had never flown before in his entire life. It took me a while to get good at piloting…at least a year. I don’t know how he can be so talented.

Talk to you later.


Han
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Note 12
Han,

Hoth? Whose idea was it to sent up a base on Hoth? Tauntauns huh, I heard those things stink.

What’s making you leave the Rebellion, I thought you like being the hero. But I see you like the girl, Leia. She wants to kiss a Wookiee instead of you, well I don’t blame her. But I don’t think Chewie would agree with that.

Why are you working on MY ship. Nothing had better had happen to it. So let me get this stright, nobody knows where this Luke kid is, so you go out while the temperature was dropping to look for him. I have a hard time seeing you worry over somebody like that. Well I hope you find him.

We would be a lot better off if you did manage to kill him off. Well maybe it’s just natural skills. With time I bet he could be better than you. That would be something.

Another short letter but at the moment it can be helped. Talk to you later,


Lando.
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Note 13
Lando,

Hey, don’t look at me. It wasn’t my idea to set up our Rebel base on Hoth. I think the leaders of the Rebellion (Mon Mothma and Bail Organa) decided on the planet, because it is an ice planet. There isn’t much here, so they didn’t think we would be very threatened, plus they didn’t think the Empire would think we would be crazy enough to have our base be here…and that it would be harder for the Imperials to find us.

Yes, we used Tauntauns. Thank goodness the snowspeeders have now been adapted to the cold. And yes, the Tauntauns do stink. Have you ever been near one? They smell bad on the outside…but when you cut one open….you can imagine how much more they smell.

What’s making me leave the Rebellion? Well the fact is I never officially joined it. I never registered. I recently ran into a bounty hunter on one of my recent missions, and I new that I had to go back to Tatooine to pay off Jabba the Hutt. I’m a dead man if I don’t.

Hey, did I ever say I liked Leia? I don’t remember telling you that. But, all right, old buddy, I do like her okay. I like her a lot. You’d be wise to drop the subject, though, because I refuse to say anything more about it.

I thought we already had the argument over whose ship it is. If you will remember, I won her off of you fair and square. She’s my ship. Don’t get so worried about the Millennium Falcon. Hey, it’s me, and it’s my ship!

And yes, I did go after Luke out into the cold. He IS my friend. What did you expect me to do? And just so you know, I DID find him. He was barely alive when I found him, but he was alive. That’s all that mattered. He was unconscious and had cuts all over his body. By the time I found him, the temperature had dropped so low that my Tauntaun fell over and died.

I knew I HAD to keep Luke alive, so I used his lightsaber to cut the Tauntaun open and put him in there while I put the emergency shelter up. In the morning, after the snowspeeders had been adapted to the cold, Wedge Antilles and Zev went out looking for us. Zev picked us up, and we took Luke to the med section right away. They put him in a bacta tank, and then into bed. He now has pneumonia, but he’s alive.

Our base recently picked up a series of strange codes, so Chewie and I went to go check it out. We saw an Imperial probe droid. We hit it, but not that hard. It exploded, so it must have had a self destruct. It is a good bet the Empire knows we’re here.

How would I manage to kill off Darth Vader? That man kills people so fast…and he has some kind of weird powers that I don’t understand.

Yeah, I guess Luke does have natural piloting skills. That kid makes me jealous.

You know what Leia did? She KISSED HIM! And she did that right in front of me too! Leia, Chewie, the droids, and I stopped by Luke’s room to see how he was doing. I brought up the South Passage incident. Leia denied having any feelings for me. She told me I didn’t know everything about women, and she walked up to Luke and kissed him on the lips!

You can guess that that got me mad.

Leia just informed me that they’ve spotted an Imperial fleet in our system. I have to go.


Han
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Note 14
Han,

I guess that makes sense, I suppose. I bet you were glad when the snowspeeders were adapted. No I’ve never been near a Tauntaun, I only heard that they stink from somebody. I don’t wanna imagine what they smell like on the inside.

Jabba has a bounty on you huh. I guess that a good enough reason to leave. But do you have the money to pay him off? No, you never said out loud that you like her, but you sure act like you do. I’m surprised that’s she doesn’t see it. Ok, ok I’ll drop it…for now. And I’ll stop worrying about the Falcon, I know you’ll take care of her.

I guess you’d go after him if he’s your friend. If he was out in the cold, then I gugess he would be barely alive. Probuly frozen. Where did he get the cuts? Oh, so that’s why you know that thay smell worse on the inside. Well, at least Luke is alive and fine now, so that’s good.

I guess it’s time to move out again. If the Empire knows your there, they woun’t take long to move in on yall. I never said you would ever manage to kill Darth Vader, I said everyone would be better off IF you did. I heard that he uses something called the Force. The Jedi use to use it I think.

She kissed him? At least he saved Chewie from it. You really are walking a thin line, I would think. She told you that you didn’t know anything about women. I bet that was a low blow. So I guess that her kissing Luke was the iceing on the cake. So yeah, I bet it got you mad.

Well, write back if you get away from the Imperial fleet.


Lando
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Note 15
Lando,

You bet I was glad the snowspeeders were adapted. Without them, Luke probably would not have made it back to the base alive. He was barely alive as it was, doing it the way we did.

Luke’s still sick. (He has pneumonia in case I forgot to tell you, and I don’t think that’s really good for him, because he has asthma too.) He’s definitely better, but I highly doubt he will be well enough to fight in the upcoming battle. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “What battle?” Well, my friend, there is a battle coming up. Certainly you knew there would be one, once I told you about the Imperials we spotted.

They are approaching quickly, and I am sure there will be a ground assault. Chewie and I are working hard to repair the Falcon so we can leave quickly. Don’t worry, nothing that bad happened to the ship. From the Death Star battle, even though I wasn’t in it for very long, I got a little hit, and we needed to make repairs before we can leave. Besides that, I don’t have a clearance to leave yet.

Trust me, pal, you don’t want to go near a Tauntaun. They are fairly gentle creatures, but they stink…as you already know. Good thinking…believe me, you do not want to imagine what they smell like on the inside.

Yeah, Jabba’s had a bounty on me ever since I delayed payment for dumping his expensive spices. Hey, I had no choice. Even I get boarded sometimes, and the Imperials came up on me so fast that I had no choice but to dump. I didn’t want to wind up having to face legal action. Do I have money to pay Jabba off? Well sort of. As long as I can get the money to him without being killed first, and as long as Jabba doesn’t push interest too much. I have quite a bit of money, from all the rewards I’ve received in the Rebellion. There is no way I will waste it all on that pile of slime, though.

It’s kind of funny. It seems like no one ever knows when another person likes them. I don’t know if Leia likes me or not, but I certainly like her. I will let you know what happens with the relationship, but don’t push me into saying stuff. I’ll tell you what I want you to know, okay?

Luke WAS almost frozen. I think that’s why he came down with pneumonia afterwards. The med people had to put him in a bacta tank for several hours. He’s doing all right now. How did he get the cuts? Well apparently he was attacked by a Wampa Ice Creature, and when it knocked him off his Tauntaun, he was cut pretty bad. I’m glad that Luke is all right. I’m glad I’m not the kid’s parents. I think he would worry me all the time.

Well, there’s been some talk, and I heard that Bail Organa and Mon Mothma are talking about not having another Rebel Base at all, since it took the Empire so short a time to find this last base. Bases are expensive, and I don’t think they want to risk having a good portion of the Rebellion destroyed. We’re going to travel as a fleet from now on. That will make it harder for those Imperials to find us.

It would be a lot better for all of us if Darth Vader were to die. I have had dreams of taking out my blaster and shooting him. I don’t know if that would work. Like I said before, the man is freaky. Vader uses the Force? Amazingly I have heard of the Force. That’s what the old fossil Ben was trying to teach Luke. The old man thinks that Luke has these powers, and was teaching him some Jedi stuff. It all seems like a lot of tricks and nonsense to me.

Yes, Leia kissed Luke. That made me so mad. Still, it doesn’t mean that Leia likes him…I still have a chance, you know. Yeah, it was a blow to have Leia tell me that I didn’t know anything about women. Oh well, she’ll come around eventually.

I will let you know about the upcoming battle. I’m not crazy enough to participate in it, you know.



Han Solo
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Note 16
Han,

Well, I’m glad that they were adapted and that you got Luke back to your base in time. Pneumonia plus asthma, not a good combination. That was what I was thinking, “What battle?”. Guess I should have guessed with the Empire.

I’ll try to stop worrying about the Falcon, just get the repairs done to that ship. How long till you get the clearance?

I will trust you on that. I’m betting it’s pretty bad, from the way your saying. I wouldn’t waste it all on a Hutt either, just try to get what money you are going to give him to Jabba soon, I hate to hear that you were killed by some bounty hunter.

Ok, ok.

I never liked bacta tanks. That’s good. The Wampa claws must have got him. I bet your glad your not his parents.

Well, that is good thinking. But a big fleet isn’t hard to find. How big will that fleet be?

Is this ‘Old fossil Ben’ a Jedi then? Why am I not surprised.

Most women do come around to you. Uh huh, I like to see you stay out of the battle, you may not have a choice.


Lando
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Note 17
Lando,

I heard that today is Leia’s birthday. I’d love to do something special for her. I bought her a present, but I don’t think she has received it yet.

As it turned out, Leia didn’t end up going in the transport like she was supposed to. It was getting late in the battle, and Imperials had entered our base. The ice from the ceiling was falling all over the place, and it nearly crushed Leia. Luckily I was right there and practically dragged her to the Falcon.

We took off right away, except the hyperdrive is damaged, as I told you before. I thought I had fixed it, but apparently not. The entire Imperial fleet which had come to Hoth started chasing our little ship. I am now trying to fix the hyperdrive with the Imperials shooting at us.

I wonder how the battle went on Hoth. It looked pretty good for us. I saw Luke when we took off, and he waved, seeing us too. I know he’s all right. Luke had recovered well enough for him to participate in the battle. Personally, I think the kid is crazy, but I have to give him some credit. He certainly did not have to participate in the battle, considering how sick he had been, but he wanted to anyway, because he knew he could contribute. Pneumonia plus asthma is not a good combination, but the people in med’s must have taken good care of Luke because his pneumonia is gone now.

I got the clearance to leave at the same time that the transports were cleared to leave. Of course it kind of changed my plans a little when I offered to get Leia out on the Falcon. I hope to lose these Imperials soon. Jabba’s just going to have to wait. My girl is more important. Don’t tell anyone that, though, or I’ll kill you.

You were in a bacta tank before? Really? Want to tell me about that? I’ve never heard that story before.

You bet I’m glad I’m not Luke’s parents, however, from what Luke has told me, his parents died when he was a baby. His aunt and uncle raised him.

As for the Imperial fleet, it’s your typical size fleet.

Yes, this Ben, the Old fossil I was telling you about is a Jedi Knight. And Luke told me in his last letter that he’s going to train to become a Jedi Knight. I don’t know about him.

Yeah well…I hope Leia is among those “most” women. She really is a special girl.

I have to go. The ship was just hit by something rather violently, and it did not seem like a laser blast. Something hit us!


Han
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Note 18
Han,

I hope she has a happy birthday. What did you get her?

Han, always there to save the say. What, did she not want to get on the Falcon? But you found out the hard way that the hyperdrive was still broken. Good thing your good with machines.

I bet you’ll find out soon how the battle went. Well, that’s good that his pneumonia gone. But maybe the cold went to his head if you think his crazy. But then again, I’ve thought that you were carzy plenty of times, and I definty gave you credit.

My lips are sealed.

It happen on one of the few times I tried to play hero myself. I think I should let people like you play hero instead. Got hurt enough that they had to put me in a bacta tank.

Well, they had to put with him then.

And just who did Luke say he was going to train under?

I bet she is the way you go on about her.

Let me know what happens!


Lando
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Note 19
Lando,

Leia seemed to have a pretty good birthday, considering that there was a battle that took place on the same day, and she almost got hit by a huge block of ice from the Rebel Base ceiling…and then got caught up in an asteroid field.

You ask what I got her? That’s my special little secret. What would you have gotten her?

Now in the last letter I told you that there was a hyperdrive problem, and that we were fixing it, right? Well remember when I said that we got hit by something that was a laser blast? Well I went to the front of the ship, and Leia was yelling at me to get up front. We ran into an asteroid field. You probably know what asteroid field I’m talking about…because it’s kind of near where your Cloud City is, but it’s some distance away.

Anyway, those Imperial slugs were still behind me, so I pulled the ship INTO the asteroid field, hoping that the Imperials wouldn’t follow us…because they would have to be crazy to follow us.

Apparently the Imperials REALLY wanted to capture us, because the ENTIRE FLEET followed us. The Millennium Falcon is easier to maneuver than the Imperial ships are, and the fleet lost several TIE fighters (we also have stronger shields and a better built ship than the TIEs do.)

After we had been in the asteroid field for a couple minutes, Leia made the comment that we were going to be pulverized if we stayed in the asteroid field much longer. I was beginning to think she was right, so I looked for a place to hide until the Imperials passed us. I saw a huge asteroid that looked like it had a cave on it. I moved closer, and sure enough there was an opening. I took the ship in.

The Imperials must have either given up on us, or decided that it was too risky to keep their ships in the asteroid field, because when we came out of the asteroid field the fleet was right there.

I started making repairs on the ship, but Leia saw a mynock outside. She and I went outside to check it out. We saw Mynocks chewing on the power couplings…which made me mad because I had just finished getting the ship together. I wasn’t about to let something tear it apart. As we were heading back for the ship, the ground moved violently…almost like an earthquake, but I knew it wasn’t an earthquake. When we first stepped on the ground, Leia had made the comment that the ground felt strange and did not feel like rock. For some reason her comment stayed with me, and I began to wonder if we weren’t inside a living animal or something. For that reason I took out my blaster and shot the ground. It REALLY moved then, and Leia and I had trouble walking…even standing.

Right then I knew that we WERE inside a creature. I headed for the controls right away. Leia didn’t understand what was going on, and said that she didn’t think it was wise to take off, but I told her we were taking off, and that I didn’t have time to discuss it with a Committee. (Yes, I called Leia a committee. She didn’t seem to appreciate that much.)

I took off, and as we were leaving, we went out of this huge monster’s mouth! We just barely made it out of the closing teeth and jaw of the creature…

And then right before is was the Imperial fleet. I knew that there was no escape from being seen…so I decided to put my years of Imperial service to good use. I moved the ship into attack position and attached the ship to the side of it…where the garbage opening is. My plan is to wait for the fleet to begin to break up, and then move away from the ship slowly and kind of float away…because it’s Imperial procedure to dump their garbage before they go into hyperspace. We’ll just float away with the rest of the garbage.

The only thing is that I’m going to need somewhere to land to fuel and repair the ship. I noticed that your mining colony is out this way. It’s pretty far, but I think we can make it. Since I don’t have a working hyperdrive it’s going to take a while to get there, but I’m going for it. I hope this isn’t a problem, but I’m going to need a working hyperdrive in order to get back to the rendezvous point.

Well you see, Leia was supposed to go on one of the transports, and she is one of those people that is a think of everyone else before self, and make sure everyone gets out okay type of person. That’s why she didn’t really want to leave.

Yes, I did find out the hard way that the hyperdrive on the Millennium Falcon was broken. And you are right…it is a good thing that I am good with machines. Otherwise this ship would never have lasted as long as it has.

I’ve heard reports that the battle went all right. A few of our members were captured, but all the transports made it to safety…and Luke was able to trip some of those Imperial Walkers.

I’m glad that Luke’s pneumonia is gone too. That must have been awful for the kid. I’ve never had pneumonia before, but Luke told me that was the 4th time he’s had it. Poor kid. I don’t really think Luke’s crazy.

I see…well care to tell me about any of those heretic moments that you referred to in your last note? I see…well then you agree with me…bacta tanks are not fun, are the, pal?

Luke said that he was training with some old Jedi Master named Yoda or something like that. And did I tell you that he went to a planet called Dagobah for his training?

During one of the repairs that I was making to the ship, Leia fell into my arms and I hesitated to let her go. She feels so good in my arms…I long to hold her.

You gotta meet my girl, Lando. And you will, if you are on Cloud City right now.

I hope to see you in a few hours. Be sure to have some people standing by who will be able to help with the repairs.


Han Solo
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Note 20
Han,

Well, at least it was totally terrible. I don’t know what I would have gotten her, I don’t know what she likes.

Right. Yeah, I know the one your talking about. Only you would go into a asteroid field to get away from someone. TIEs don’t even have shields.

Well, it’s not like those big ships can avoid a bunch of rocks. I wouldn’t be happy about it either. You shot your blaster inside the thing!? Han, you really are crazy. I bet she didn’t. I guessing you were in a space worm. I heard there was a lot of those in that asteroid field.

Sneaky yet effective. I’ll have every thing you need when you finally get here.

Well, at least she’s good leader.

Especially with the adventures you and Chewie have.

He tripped the Imperial Walkers? 4th time huh. At least he knew what to expect then.

I’ll tell you about them when you get here. Yes, I agree with you on that.

Dagobah? That’s a swamp planet. How is he going to find a Jedi Master on a swamp planet?

….Don’t go mushy on me right now. Yeah I’m at Cloud City right now. Can’t wait t meet her.

I’ll have them ready for you. See you then, right now I have a meeting to attend with someone.


Lando
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Note 21
Lando,

Hey buddy! It’s good to see you again. Thanks for making our welcome so pleasant. Lando, you knew I was coming. Why did you send your Cloud cars to shoot at me? And I had no landing permit until a few minutes after you knew I was in your system. What was the hang up?

I do have to admit, though…that you seem to have done well here. You are an administrator of this mining facility, yet you have no Imperial presence? But aren’t you worried that the Empire is going to find out about this little operation and shut you down?

Well it’s good that I was able to trick those Imperials back by that asteroid field. I’m sure they gave up on finding my ship by now. And to think I was right under their noses and they couldn’t see me! You should have been there. It was hilarious. You’re right about those TIE’s though. They didn’t stand a chance in that asteroid field, since they don’t have shields.

Well, hey…it was me. What did you expect? Yes, I shot my blaster inside that space worm. You know, I had to find out if my suspicions were right. You have to remember the Imperials were still searching for me in that asteroid field, and I didn’t see why I should unnecessarily risk being caught by the Imperials. I think you’re right, and that it was a space worm that we were inside.

I do appreciate your hospitality, old buddy. Our rooms are nice, and I thank you for all you have done. I hope to be on my way soon. When do you think our ship will be repaired? It would be best to leave as soon as possible.

Yeah…Leia sure is a good leader.

And yes, my friend Luke tripped Imperial Walkers. And yes…it was his fourth time for having pneumonia. It could have killed him, though. Lucky we have such good Rebel doctors.

Okay, now that we’re here, what were you going to tell me?

How am I supposed to know how the kid is going to find a Jedi Master on a swamp. I’m sure if he doesn’t find him, he’ll go back to the Rendezvous point. It isn’t my problem, though. I’ll leave it to the kid to deal with.

You told me not to go mushy on you? What were you talking about? People usually say that to people of the opposite sex.

What do you think of Leia now that you have had the pleasure of meeting her?

Listen to you, talking about meetings and things. You’re acting so responsible. Who would have thought. I bet this mining operation keeps you very busy with all kinds of meetings. Try not to have too much fun at your meeting, okay.

Thank you for inviting Leia and me to the banquet tonight. We will both attend.


Han
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Note 22
Han,

It’s good to see you too. Anything for a friend. That, well, the officer in charge of that is new to the job and he’s the one who sent the Cloud cars out. And a few systems were out of wack, so to speak, so that’s why it took so long.

Thank you. So far, we have none. Yes, there always that worry but so far there hasn’t been any.

Knowing you, to do what you did.

Like I said, anything for a friend. You’re welcome. The Falcon will be repaired soon. In fact, I think their almost done.

Well, lets see, there was the one time I was on the ‘Queen of the Empire’ and I meet the pretty lady named Bria. At the time, she was poseing as a singer for a band. So later, I agreed to meet her in her rooms. When I got there, Boba Fett had knocked me out as soon as I came in. Turns out, he was there for a bounty on Bria. So he tied me up and made me come along so Bria wouldn’t do anything stupid or he would kill me. While we were walking toward the shuttles on the Queen, pirates attacked the ship. Well, it was Drea Renthal crew. Well, me and Drea had dated for a while. So I desided this was a good time to save me a Bria’s necks. I got Drea to save us, at the risk of being shot by Fett. Anyway, we were rescused by Drea and Fett took off. So I didn’t end up in a Bacta Tank, but it was still out of character for me at any rate.

Nevermind.

I think she’s pretty, and smart. You really have good taste, old buddy.

Don’t worry, I don’t think I will.

Well, I waiting for both of you.


Lando


USA Tiger mentioned to me that the stuff for Bria came out of ‘Reble Dawn’.
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Note 23
Lando,

Of all the people in the galaxy I would never have thought that YOU would betray us to the Empire. Yeah, you’re a real hero, Lando. You call yourself my friend? Well you know what, I don’t need you. How could you do something like this to us…after everything that I have told you?

The Imperials, they’ve been torturing us, and they want us dead. You led us right into the trap. What do you have to say for yourself? And Leia…Leia has done nothing…and they’re hurting her. Do you understand what is happening?

If I ever get out of here, you better hope I never see you again in my life!

Well it seems like you and Boba Fett are friends now. You know, he was looking for me? And Vader…did you know he could block blaster bolts and grab blasters out of people’s hands with that freaky Force?

You…you’d better stay away from Leia, you hear me. She doesn’t need scum like you.

You must excuse me, but some stormtroopers are nearing my cell. I think they’re going to take us somewhere. What’s going on, BUDDY?


Han Solo
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Note 24
Han,

You ever think that I had a choice? I had to think about the people who lived here in the city, they are my responsibility. I would have warned you if I had the chance, but the last few letter may have been monitered.

I don’t think thry want you dead, not yet at any rate. I know that their setting some trap for that Luke kid you keep talking about.

I realise that you won’t want to see me again.

Boba Fett and me friends? Are you nuts? That guy gives me the creeps. No, I didn’t really know, but I had heard that from some people.

She may not have a choice. Vader says she and Chewie are to stay here at the city.

Their taking you to the carbon freezing camber. I think that their going to put you inside of carbonite so Boba Fett can take you to Jabba.


Lando
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Note 25
Lando,

And you think that the Empire’s going to keep the deal with you? I’m sure there were other ways you could have handled the situation…such as maybe warning us that the Empire was here, and helping us escape…or at least not LEADING us to our enemy.

Yeah you’re some friend. You fixed us up real good, didn’t you. They want Luke so you’re going to allow them to use us as bait. So you said they want Luke? He is one of my best friends, and they’re going to want to kill him because he’s being trained as a Jedi Knight.

You’re right; I certainly do not want to see you again.

Yeah, well now my friends and I are prisoners to the Empire, and it looks like you saved your own skin. You really think that Vader’s going to let Leia and Chewie going to stay on the city unguarded?

I must go now. I just gave Leia a kiss, and now they’re pushing her away from me. At least she professed her love towards me. Now it looks like our future is not very good. I’ll never get to see her again, and I might even die in this freezing process.


Your Ex-Friend,
Han
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