just now. i wanted to surprise you, hot shot. i thought you'd be here. certainly didn't expect you to be out working. of course i got it. signed aboard the rand ecliptic last week. first mate biggs darklighter at your service. . i just came to say good-bye to all you unfortunate landlocked simpletons. that's no battle, hot shot. they're just sitting there! probably a freighter-tanker refueling. you ought to take it easy luke. you may be the hottest bushpilot this side of mos eisley, but those little skyhoppers are dangerous. keep it up, and one day, whammo, you're going to be nothing more than a dark spot on the down side of a canyon wall. i've missed you kid. luke, i didn't come back just to say good-bye. i shouldn't tell you this, but you're the only one i can trust. and if i don't come back, i want somebody to know. i made some friends at the academy. . when our frigate goes to one of the central systems, we're going to jump ship and join the alliance. quiet down will ya! you got a mouth bigger than a meteor crater! my friend has a friend on bestine who might help us make contact. i know it's a long shot, but if i don't find them i'll do what i can on my own. it's what we always talked about. luke, i'm not going to wait for the empire to draft me into service. the rebellion is spreading and i want to be on the right side -- the side i believe in. i thought you were going to the academy next term. you'll get your chance to get off this rock. your uncle could hold off a whole colony of sandpeople with one blaster. i feel for you, luke, you're going to have to learn what seems to be important or what really is important. what good is all your uncle's work if it's taken over by the empire?. you know they're starting to nationalize commerce in the central systems. it won't be long before your uncle is merely a tenant, slaving for the greater glory of the empire. things always change. no, i'm leaving in the morning. maybe someday. i'll keep a lookout. so long, luke. luke! i don't believe it! how'd you get here. are you going out with us?! sir, luke is the best bushpilot in the outer rim territories. i've got to get aboard. listen, you'll tell me your stories when we come back. all right? you did, all right. it's going to be like old times, luke. we're a couple of shooting stars that'll never be stopped! red three standing by. luke, pull up! are you all right? i can't see it! where is he?! he's on me tight, i can't shake him. i can't shake him. pull in! luke. pull in! good shooting, wedge! red three, standing by. luke, at that speed will you be able to pull out in time? we'll stay back far enough to cover you. hurry, luke, they're coming in much faster this time. i can't hold them! hurry up, luke! wait!