han climbs into the pilot's chair next to chewbacca, who chatters away as he points to something on the radar scope.
han frantically types information into the ship's computer. little artoo appears momentarily at the cockpit doorway, makes a few beeping remarks, then scurries away.
over the shoulders of chewbacca and han, we can see the galaxy spread before them. luke and ben make their way into the cramped cockpit where han continues his calculation.
the ship shudders as an explosion flashes outside the window.
the tension mounts as the pirateship gains on the tiny fighter. in the distance, one of the stars becomes brighter until it is obvious that the tie ship is heading for it. ben stands behind chewbacca.
the distant star can be distinguished as a small moon or planet.
han pulls back on the controls and the ship begins to move. the dull thud of laser bolts bouncing off the outside of the ship as chewie adjusts his controls.
solo spots approaching enemy ships.
leia watches the tie fighter ship fly over.
while chewbacca manipulates the controls, leia turns, looking over her shoulder out the ports.
han, removes his gloves and smiling, is at the controls of the ship. chewie moves into the aft section to check the damage. leia is seated near han.
han and chewbacca grin from ear to ear.
solo, smiling, speaks to luke over his headset mike.