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When the Notes refer to "Samantha," it is a reference to Padmé. It is her undercover name.

Note 1
To Wedge Antilles,

Welcome to the Rebellion. I noticed that you have joined recently. Congratulations. Let me familiarize you with a few things. First of all, I am Bail Organa, head of the Rebellion. You will be seeing me around often. If there were ever anything I could do for you, I’d help you in any way that I could. I wish you good luck in the Rebellion. And once again, Welcome.

Bail Organa,

Leader of the Rebellion
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Note 2
Leader of the Rebellion, Bail Organa,

Thank you for your help and for offering to help. If there is anything I need help with and that you can help me with, I will go to you, but for now I can find my way around.

Must go.

Wedge Antilles
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Note 3
Wedge,

You are more than welcome. As I said before, if there is ever anything that I could do to make you more comfortable, just ask.

From what I've seen of you, you are certainly doing a good job. Keep at it! Oh, and by the way, did you know your last name means West Indies in French? (The language of the people from the planet France speaks?)

Have you heard of the Death Star? As for the Death Star, Lando Calrissian was able to get the plans from the Imperials, but he told them he put them in my droids R2- D2 and C-3PO. The last time he contacted me, he said he was being chassed by Imperials, and left the droids off on Anuvuin. That could be dangerous, seeing how that is the Maurder Base. I don't think the Maurders know what's going on, so just maybe someone from the Rebellion will find them. Happy to pass along information. Well, I'll be meeting Samantha Jedi and a few other people, so I must cut this short.

Bail Organa
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Note 4
Bail Organa,

Is there any way I can help with the Death Star plans? I am a good pilot, maybe I can go to Anuvuin and find the plans before the Maurders do. Would you want me to do that?

No, I didn't know what my name meant, but that's a weird meaning. Thanks for telling me.

Please, tell me anything that I can help with. I'll be happy to do it.

Wedge
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Note 5
Wedge,

Yes, as a matter of fact, we are looking for good pilots to fly to Anuvuin and bring back the plans.

Be careful…..remember, it is the Maurder Base. Maurders are stupid, but they can kill.

Yeah, no problem about your name. I enjoyed sharing that information.

That’s about all we really need help with right now. I would really appreciate it if you would do this :)

Bail Organa
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Note 6
Bail,

I will be careful. I'm good at it. Thank you for letting me help out. I'll do my best to get the plans and will watch out for the Maurders.

Have to go.

Wedge
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Note 7
Wedge,

It has been a while since I last contacted you. I wanted to touch base with you and see what your progress on the plans and Anuvuin is……so have you found them yet?

I am getting a little worried.

Bail
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Note 8
Bail,

I'm sorry to inform you, but the plans seem to be missing. We've searched everywhere, but can't find them. I can tell you one thing, I don't think the Maurders have them. I don't know who would, but the Empire, and I don't want to think about that. We're still searching, but haven't come up with anything.

Wedge
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Note 9
Wedge,

Yes, it is unfortunate that the plans are missing. Have you found them yet? Be sure to let me know if you do. Start questioning the Maurders about them…..search their houses…ask the Maurders if they saw any droids….describe them. Also ask them if they saw any ships land or leave between the time they were dropped off to when you started searching.

I hope you come up with something soon. Be careful.

Bail
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Note 10
Bail,

All right, we questioned the Maurders like you ordered, and figured out that there was a ship from Tatooine that came to make a delivery for this Arawn guy. A boy was on the ship, and he didn't return for a long time, but that's all they know. We're still searching.

Wedge
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Note 11
Wedge,

A delivery from an Arawn guy? Could that have been Arawn Corta? If so, he worked for the Emperor a long time ago. I thought he was dead. Maybe not…..oh well.

That’s the only lead we have….do you think this boy from Tatooine might have the plans. If so…maybe he knows Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan lives on Tatooine….I guess he chose that planet because his Padawan learner had been from Tatooine, and maybe he just felt comfortable there. Maybe this boy is giving the droids to Obi-Wan, and then Obi-Wan will get back to us. I hope that’s the case.

Thank you very much, Wedge. I think you may have just given me valuable information. I’ll have to share it with the others. Let me know if you find anything else.

Bail
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Note 12
Bail,

I hope you don't mind, but I went to Tatooine to see what I came up with, and found this old guy, I heard his name was Ben, with this boy, talking about the Jedi and stuff like that. They didn't look like they knew anything about the droids, so I didn't ask. So far everyone I asked said they knew anything of the droids, but some said that they saw a guy in a black suit and mask come here and leave with another guy. I think that guy in black could have been Darth Vader, if so he may have or know where the plans are. What do you think?

Well, I'm still looking for more information, I'll tell you what I find.

Wedge
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Note 13
Wedge,

You heard a guy named Ben talking to a boy about Jedi stuff? And it was on Tatooine? I think the old guy is Obi-Wan Kenobi….because I know that Obi-Wan changed his name to Ben…

If so….then they DO know something about the droids…..it’s a good thing. That means that Obi-Wan has them and is coming here. Very good work, Wedge.

Yes, the guy in the black was almost certainly Darth Vader. One of my very good friends told me that she had reason to believe that Darth Vader was after the plans, and was on the right trail. I hope this boy and Obi-Wan don’t get caught.

My daughter, Leia, confirmed that when she said the boy she met found the droids with her, and that he was taking them to Obi-Wan. So as long as the boy and Obi-Wan made it off the planet, we’re in good shape. I hope the Imperials don’t follow them.

We won’t know until either Vader tells us he has the plans, or Obi-Wan and the boy get here.

Let me know if you find anything else. You’ve done some good work already, Wedge.


Bail Organa
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Note 14
Bail,

I followed Obi-Wan (if that is who he is) and the boy to a ship where they left. Some stormtroopers discovered that the droids Obi-Wan and the boy had are the droids that have the plans (or so I think), but were stupid to fall for a mind trick or something, so the two got away. The troopers figured out what happened, but they were too late.

That's all I know of for now. I'll keep you updated.

Wedge
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Note 15
Wedge,

Did you find out what the boy’s name is? He’s the boy that’s Leia’s friend…and she hasn’t told me his name. I’m pretty sure that Obi-Wan would be one of the only people to use the Force….and he did tell me he would be living on Tatooine…..so I am pretty sure that that man was Obi-Wan. I’m glad they got away.

When did they leave Tatooine. I realize that Tatooine is some distance from Yavin…..but still….I’m worried.

Keep me updated on any more information that you learn.


Bail
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Note 16
Bail,

Ok, if you think this old man is Obi-Wan, then lets call him Obi-Wan until we're sure.

I left Tatooine and tried to track down their ship, but couldn't find it anywhere, so I'm heading back to Yavin, if that is all right.

No, I never found out the boy's name. Maybe we should just give him a name for now, because The Boy doesn't really fit, don't you think?

I'll tell you if something comes up. See you when I return to Yavin.


Wedge
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Note 17
Wedge,

Well that old man WAS Obi-Wan…because he just arrived.

I’m glad you’re back. Leia told me that she believes that the Empire were tracking their ship, which means that the Empire knows where we are!!!!!

The plans are safe, but we have to make some fast plans to destroy it. I have analyzed the plans and there is a weakness in the Base. I’ll explain it better in a meeting that I just scheduled.

We need all the pilots that we can get, so if you aren’t here yet, get here ASAP.

Okay, what name do you suggest that we call this boy?



Bail Organa
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Note 18
Bail,

First of all, I talked to that boy, and his name is Luke Skywalker, so I suggest we call him by that.

Secondly, I'm here and am willing to fight if the Empire knows where we are. Just tell me what the plan is, and I'm on my way.

Good, I'm glad that old man was Obi-Wan, at least Luke had thought correctly to give him the plans in the first place.


Wedge
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Note 19
Wedge,

Yes, thanks for telling me the boy’s name is Luke Skywalker. For some reason Obi-Wan wants Samantha to believe that his name is Curtis, so if you talk to her or if you talk about him within her presence, call him Curtis. I don’t know why Obi-Wan asked me not to tell Samantha Luke’s real name, but I am sure there is a reason for it.

Yes, I heard that you signed up for the Blue Squadron. Very good. I wish you luck. Please come back alive. I take it you attended the meeting where I went into full details and explained the attack plan thoroughly? Yes….you were there. I remember…you’re the one that made the comment that it was “That’s impossible, even for a computer.” The person sitting next to you said something about how it wasn’t impossible and how he could hit wamp rats.

I really do hope that it doesn’t turn out to be impossible for computers.

Yes, it’s good that Luke thought correctly in giving Ben the plans.

May the Force be with you….please be careful and come back alive.


Bail
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Note 20
Bail,

I'll try my best to come back alive, but I can't promise anything.

Yeah, I was in the meeting, and that person next to me is my new friend Luke Skywalker (yes the same one that I saw on Tatooine).

I too hope it's not impossible for computers, but it is a VERY difficult mission to do.

Ok ,so I'm supposed to call Luke, Curtis? All right, is that for around him as well as Samantha? I wonder what Obi-Wan's reason is.


Wedge
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Note 21
Wedge,

How is the battle going?

I’ve just heard over the com that you had a bad malfunction and that you had to pull out of the battle. I hope that you are all right. You haven’t arrived yet. I hope you’re safe.

So Luke Skywalker is your friend?

I hope it’s not impossible for computers either. Yes, I understand it is very difficult. We’ve been very worried about our pilots.

No, don’t call Luke Curtis around him unless Samantha’s around too…because he’d get confused. Obi-Wan said that Luke was the name of a boyfriend she had after her first husband died…and that boyfriend then died too…so she got very depressed about it. That’s what he said the reason was.

Please come back to me alive…if you don’t, I will regret not telling you something.


Bail
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Note 22
Bail,

What do you mean 'you'll regret not telling me something'? Will you tell me when I return?

Yes, I had to pull out of the battle, because my X-Wing was badly damaged. It's only Biggs and Luke. I hate pulling out of battle because of this. I should be back there with Luke and Biggs and help them destroy this thing. Instead I'm heading back to Yavin. If this battle doesn't end in our favor, I'm going to regret pulling out.

Yes, Luke is my friend. We meet shortly after he came here.

Ok, so no Curtis around Luke. All right, I just hope I can remember this. It's all different to me. I much certainly hope I don't call Luke, 'Luke' in front of Samantha accidentally, I wouldn't know how I'll explain myself. Does Luke even know that everyone else is calling him Curtis behind his back? Want me to tell him?

I'm on my way there. It looks like I'm going to make it.


Wedge
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Note 23
First Wedge and Bail Note written after AOTC came out


Wedge,

I’m so glad that you’re alive!!! I was very worried about you.

Um…I can’t tell you what I meant by “I’ll regret not telling you something.” I want to tell you so badly, but I cannot. What I could tell you could bring great danger to the person I am trying to protect. I will tell you before either one of us dies though, I promise you that. Someday I will tell you what I was referring to.

I understand that your weapons system on your ship was damaged. You could not have done any good had you stayed in the battle, and you would have been killed for sure. I’m glad that you pulled out and that you are safe. That is all that matters.

Luke was able to destroy the Death Star, which I was very pleased about. He even figured out that the targeting computer was off, so he turned it off and made the shot WITHOUT using it. He’s an excellent pilot.

Okay, I’m glad that you are making friends with people in the Rebellion. I’m sure that Luke is pleased to have friends as well. Thanks for always being so welcoming to the new comers. I have always admired that trait in you.

I do not know if Luke knows people are calling him Curtis or not. I assume that he does know, but maybe you should tell him just in case. Thanks for trying to call Luke Curtis. I’m sure Obi-Wan will appreciate that.

There will be an awards ceremony for Luke, Han, and Chewbacca. I hope that you can attend.

Immediately following the awards ceremony we are going to leave for an ice planet called Hoth, which will be our new Rebel Base. I do not think the Imperials would think that we would choose an ice world as our new base.



Bail
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Note 24
Bail,

Someone once told me that 'You are in a pitiable condition if you conceal that which you wish to tell'. I hope you'll tell me someday. You do know that that's going to bug me for the rest of my life until you do tell me, right? I trust you and understand that you're trying to protect that person (whoever it is). So, when you think the time is right, I hope you'll tell me.

I'm SO glad that Luke was able to destroy that Death Star...I didn't think he'll do it without his computer though. Wow! He must be a GREAT pilot! I'll talk to him about it.

Yeah, well, I know what it's like being new, and don't like not having people welcome me, so I try to make the newcomers fill welcome.

Ok, I'll tell Luke when I get a chance, but after the destroying the Death Star, I doubt he'll have much time. I'll try though.

Of course, I'll attend the award ceremony! Luke's my friend and I don't want to miss it!

Ok, so we're going to a icy planet, huh? All right, I'll get prepared for cold weather. Thanks for telling me where the next base will be, everyone I asked didn't know.


Wedge
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Note 25
Wedge,

I am very sorry, but I CANNOT tell you my secret at this time. Hopefully I’ll be able to tell you someday, but not now. There are so many complications to this issue that you cannot possibly even begin to understand why I cannot tell you. I hope I can tell you someday too, but my telling you depends on other things…like whether the Empire falls or not. Just don’t think about it, all right. I will only tell you if it is safe.

I don’t think that anyone thought that Luke would be able to destroy the Death Star, but he surprised us all. Yes, he is a great pilot, but that was the FIRST TIME HE HAD FLOWN. I don’t understand how he pulled it off.

Well thanks for attending the awards ceremony. I’m glad that you feel that you’re such a good friend of Luke’s that you wouldn’t miss an opportunity to see him get awarded.

Yes, Hoth is very icy, as I’m sure you’ve found out by now. How do you like the new base?

I don’t know if you’ve heard this yet or not, but Luke somehow got lost somewhere on Hoth. He said he was going to check out a meteorite that hit near where he was (he was outside checking for life forms with Han), but Han went back to the base and Luke was supposed to come back soon after he did. When Han found out that Luke was missing, he went out on a Tauntaun and went after Luke. The temperature is dropping so low, and I know the chances of survival in that kind of temperature are very low, but we do have to hope that they’re all right. Either way, can I ask you to do me a favor? Would you please lead a group of pilots out on snowspeeders to look for Luke and Han…dead or alive. It would be a shame if they died out in the cold all by themselves and did not have a proper burial. I would hate to see what the wampa ice creatures would do to their bodies. Wampa Ice Creatures are this kind of huge creature that lives on some ice planets. I don’t know whether they’re on Hoth or not, and I hope not, but still…you never know. Anyway, would you be willing to lead a team to search for them? You’d have to wake up very early, because we want to find them as soon as possible. You must start looking for them at like 6:00 AM.



Bail
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Note 26
Bail,

I’d be more than happy to help our Search and Rescue team look for Han and Luke. I have a feeling they will be just fine. They’re both well trained at making the most out of the situation.

I’ll be sure to se my chrono for 0500 so I can hit the ‘fresher and get some café.

We’ll let you know as soon as we find Han and Luke.


Wedge

PS- I’ve been thinking about our move to Hoth and the fact that you knew where we were evacuation to. I’d like to suggest using more secrecy when we choose a new rallying point. I know I don’t have a high rank in the Rebellion, but I think it would reduce the possibility of any Imperial spies from learning where we are going next.
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Note 27
Wedge,

I heard that you and Zev found Solo and Skywalker, both alive. I have also been getting reports that the Skywalker person was put in a bacta tank for several hours, and he is now recovering in the med section. Is that true? If so, do you know if he is all right?

And what about Solo?

How did you find them?

I thank you for getting up so early, and for your dedication to fellow Rebel members. Your parents must be proud of you. Speaking of which, do your parents happen to be members of the Rebellion? I know that some entire families have members in the Rebellion.

Although you do not have a high rank, as you mentioned, I value all people’s opinions. You seem surprised that I knew that our next move would be Hoth. You must remember, I am one of the leaders of the Rebellion. The leaders have got to know where we’re going…otherwise the Rebellion would get nowhere. To put your mind at ease, I discuss all major decisions for the Rebellion with Mon Mothma and other top Rebel leaders, and then we use a secret code to pass the message on down through the ranks. We feel that communication is vital to the Rebellion’s survival, and that it is important for everyone to know what is going on…so there is no confusion. I realize there is a risk for spies, but I have an intelligence team that is in charge of researching backgrounds of members, as well as keeping our information top secret.

It has been reported to me that there was an Imperial probe droid sighted here. Do you know anything about this? If so…there is no doubt going to be a battle. Because of this, we’ll have to evacuate anyway. Because bases are expensive, I am considering not having a base for the Rebellion at all…but having it move as one big fleet. We should be harder to find that way.

Have you visited Skywalker yet? He might like some company.


Bail Organa
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Note 28
Bail,

Yes, Luke has recovered. He’s still a bit sore and has some lingering scars, but he’s up for some training missions with the snow speeders.

We found Solo and Skywalker not long after searching. From the looks of it, Solo didn’t sleep much. He didn’t give me very many details, but rumor has it he killed his Tauntaun and put Skywalker inside of it for shelter. I know that isn’t completely true because Solo did tell me his Tauntaun died before he found Skywalker. But when I asked why Skywalker smelled so bad, he shook his head and headed to his quarters mumbling about the smell on the inside.

Things are gearing up for the possible assault. We’re flying several training runs and missions a day to keep sharp so I may not have a lot of time to reply to your messages. I’ll do my best to keep you posted on events as they come about.


Wedge
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Note 29
Wedge,

I am very pleased to hear that Luke has recovered now. I heard he had a rough time of it. He had pneumonia, didn’t he? On top of the fact that he also has asthma…at least that is what my daughter told me. He obviously is a very tough young man to insist on going on training missions on snow speeders while he was still recovering from all of that. It’s a good thing we have him on the base.

An account was given to me of the battle of Hoth. I left on one of the early transports, so unfortunately I was unable to see much of the battle, but from what I have heard, all went well? Would you like to tell me about the battle a little bit? I also heard that some of the snowspeeders used cables to trip the Imperial Walkers, and that it was Skywalker’s idea to do that.

Thank you for reporting to me how you found Solo and Skywalker. They would be sad losses to the Rebellion if they had died. Good work, Wedge. Solo really put Skywalker in a dead Tauntaun? Hmmm…well that must explain the reason Skywalker smelled bad when you found him. Tauntauns have a stench about them, you know.

You have not yet reached the rendezvous point. Have you run into any trouble? What about the other pilots? I’m sure the Empire took some prisoners in the battle. It has also been reported to me that there is a dead Wampa Ice Creature with one arm. Apparently some stormtroopers killed it. I cannot imagine why.

I would appreciate it if you would continue to report to me how you and the other pilots are doing, as well as mission success…that sort of thing.

Hmmm…there is one last point that I wish to speak with you about. I overheard a conversation, and heard that your birthday is today? Well I hope you had a great birthday. Did you do anything special for it?



Bail Organa
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Note 30
Bail,

Yes sir, the battle went as well as it could. We did lose the base, but nearly all of our forces escaped safely. The Imperial starships came out of hyperspace close enough for us to detect them. Because of the early warning, we were able to power up the shields. Some of the escape transports even had time to leave safely.

The Imperials landed some ground forces near our shield generators and attacked our forces. The AT-At walkers were our greatest threat and we sent a squadron of snow speeders to hold them off. Once the AT-At force had destroyed the generator, their infantry units moved to attack our main base.

Luckily for us, we were able to evacuate the rest of our forces from the base without losing anybody. Luke did a wonderful job against the AT-Ats. He took out two or three. And he did come up with the idea of using the cable on the snow speeders to trip them up. We should let the rest of our Rebel forces know that the AT-AT has this weakness. It may help in future battles.

As for the Wampa, I’m not sure why one would only have one arm. But I’m sure that’s the only reason why the Stormtroopers were able to kill it. It’s a good thing for us they can’t shoot straight.

Ah yes, my birthday. Some of the men in the unit threw a party for me on the ship. The only thing that could have made it better would have been Darth Vader’s head on a platter.

Take care until next time.


Wedge
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Note 31
Wedge,

It is a great relief to me that most of our people were able to make it to the rendezvous point. However, three of ours are missing: Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Luke Skywalker. Obviously, Leia is my daughter, and I worry about her. Have you heard anything about Skywalker?

Leia wrote to me, not too long ago, and Solo sent a message to me, saying that he was taking Leia on the Millennium Falcon because he couldn’t get to our transport. I hope she is all right. If they would just make it back here safely, I would be much relieved.

Anyway, in Leia’s letter, it said that she and Solo were being chassed by the entire Imperial fleet, but their hyperdrive was damaged, so they couldn’t go into lightspeed. While they were trying to fix the ship, they entered an asteroid field. The Imperials followed them into it. The Empire suffered some damage, but Han hid the ship inside what he thought was a cave. It did not take them long to discover that it was not a cave at all, but a monster’s throat. They escaped safely, thank goodness, but when they got out of that situation, the Imperials saw them. They could not avoid this, so Han decided to attach the Millennium Falcon to the side of one of those Star Destroyers. Apparently they’re going to wait until the Imperials dump their garbage and float away with it…landing at a safe place to repair their ship. Leia informed me that Han had something in mind, but he hasn’t told her yet. I do hope they are safe.

Do you know my daughter or Solo or Skywalker well?

I was glad that so many people were able to escape safely. Of course we did lose some to the Empire, and some were captured. Do you think Skywalker was among those that were captured?

Thank you for giving me a full account of the battle. It is very much appreciated.

I’m glad that Luke did well in the battle, despite his recent illness. I was worried when he said he wanted to fight in the battle, because I was afraid he wouldn’t be able to handle the situation due to getting over being sick.

Skywalker seems to be a very bright young person….I wonder what gave him the idea to trip those Imperial Walkers. Yes, you’re right; we should tell the rest of the Rebels that the Walkers have such a weakness. I’ll put you in charge of informing the others, all right?

You are probably right; the only reason the stormtroopers were able to kill that Wampa is because of its one arm. It IS a fortunate thing that the stormtroopers have trouble shooting straight.

There is something I did not tell you before, but I am sure you figured it out soon after I sent you the last letter. Leia has the same birthday as you. Mon Mothma (who is a very good friend of mine) told me that she took you and Leia out for a birthday dinner with cake and ice cream. Well it sounds like you had a good birthday. I’m glad to hear it. Birthday parties are always nice, and it’s wonderful when you have others who will throw a party for you.

I must go. There has been a new development for us, but I cannot tell you yet. First I have to confirm that it is true, before telling anyone. It has to do with the Empire….

Have a good rest of the day.


Bail Organa
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Note 32
Bail,

Skywalker was last seen heading to space in his X-Wing. I have heard the reports of Leia and Han making it out of Hoth but running into trouble. Some of our sympathizers on Bespin reported seeing someone matching their description. And we have other unconfirmed reports of a ship that looked like the Falcon. I hope to hear more about this, but I’m sure they are doing fine wherever they are.

Sorry to cut this short. Just had a report land on my desk that needs immediate action. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.


Wedge


Bail,

Sorry to cut the last message short. Our contacts on the next land mass over spotted some Imperials. We were getting ready to evacuate the base, but they left and haven’t returned yet. We are in the process of scouting a new planet and system for our base. Staying on the move is getting old. It would be nice to stay on one planet long enough to get used to it.

Have you heard any news on Luke or Leia? I haven’t seen any new reports since the ones from Bespin. I’m sure they are well, but it’s still nice to hear it from them.

I’ll keep you posted if I hear anything else about them. And I’ll let you know when we find a new place to hide from the Empire. Maybe this time we can pick a planet without rain.


Wedge
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Note 33
Wedge,

Both Leia and Luke relayed the events on Cloud City to me. I am not sure you have heard, so let me explain….Vader was after Luke Skywalker because he wanted him for the Dark Side of the Force. (Vader is really Luke’s father, and this has been revealed to Luke. Just don’t spread it around to everyone you know.). Vader employed a bounty hunter named Boba Fett to find the Millennium Falcon, because the Imperial officers had lost the ship in the asteroid field. Boba Fett located the ship, and informed the Imperials where the Millennium Falcon was going.

Because the Imperial ships had working hyperdrives, and the Millennium Falcon did not, they were able to beat the Millennium Falcon to the city. When the Imperials arrived, they hid so that Leia and Han and the Wookiee would not be alarmed. Lando Calrissian, the administrator of Cloud City made a deal with Darth Vader. He betrayed his friends to Darth Vader…who began torturing them. He was torturing them because he knew that Luke would be able to sense his friends’ pain through the Force. (Vader had a similar experience with his own mother, so he knew exactly how it felt when someone so Force Sensitive had people close to him suffering.)

It turns out that Luke had been training on a planet called Dagobah in order to be a Jedi Knight. Luke interrupted his training in hopes to go and save his friends.

Vader froze Han in Carbonate, as a test of Luke. Vader set a trap for Luke (who is his son, as I mentioned), and started fighting with him. He beat Luke up pretty badly, and during the fight Luke broke his arm. Luke is recovering now…and was able to make it out of the fight by escaping. The passengers inside the Millennium Falcon rescued him.

Since the truth about Luke’s parentage has been revealed, I feel it is also time that I reveal something to you. You know Mon Mothma, right? She has been my very good friend for a long time. Mon Mothma is Luke’s mother. Her real name is Padmé, and she married Luke’s father (Anakin Skywalker), who later became Darth Vader. Luke is not an only child, though…

And Leia is not really my real daughter. I adopted her in order to protect a child’s life. Leia is really Luke’s twin sister. But I was able to pass Leia off as my own daughter without any questions. You might wonder how that came about, since I was the ruler of Alderaan. You know that in order for people to think that Leia was my daughter…that my own wife had to be pregnant at the same time, right? Well my wife (her name was Sara) WAS pregnant at the same time.

When Padmé was in trouble and needed a way of protecting her child, my wife and I (who were very good friend’s of Padmé’s…in fact she was staying with us during her pregnancy. We had to hide her because Palpatine and Vader were killing all Force Sensitive people…children, old people, middle aged people, young adults, teens, women, children, babies, and pregnant mothers and their unborn children. (If either of the child’s parents were Force Sensitive, the pregnant mother would be killed in order to prevent the birth of a Force Sensitive child.)

After long discussions with Obi-Wan, Yoda, Padmé, and my wife, we decided that the best way to hide Padmé’s child would be if I were to adopt her. No one would know…because my wife and Padmé got pregnant about the same time, so the cover was perfect.

Now when it came time for my wife to give birth, we found out that we had a son. She and I hated doing this to our own child, but in order to protect Padmé’s child (we didn’t know she was having twins at the time), we let my cousin’s family raise our own child.

My first cousin kept my old last name…I changed my last name in order to protect Leia and, in part, to protect my child and what had taken place between Padmé and I. During that time, many people changed their names to protect their identities. Padmé changed her name to Mon Mothma for her own safety. I changed my last name to Organa.

Now you might be wondering what my real last name is…and now I will tell you the huge secret…the thing I made a reference to earlier…so that you will know. After all, you deserve to know. My real last name was Antilles, and I am your father, Wedge. You might have heard of “Captain Antilles.” That was me that C-3PO was referring to. Padmé gave the droids to me because she knew it would be too easy to track her down if she had kept them. It was a fact that Padmé and I were friends…we were on the Loyalist Committee together when we were both senators just before the Clone Wars.

Now I know that you must be stunned by this news, so I will change the subject. Our informers have discovered that the Empire is building a new Death Star, which is supposed to be more powerful than the original one…and that it is unfinished, and that Emperor Palpatine himself will be personally overseeing the final stages of completion.


Bail
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