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Rescue of Princess Leia

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Legends. This article is part of Legends: the expanded-universe stories that Lucasfilm set apart from canon in 2014.

The Rescue of Princess Leia was a pivotal event in 0 BBY leading directly to the Battle of Yavin. It occurred when Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2, aboard the freighter Millennium Falcon, rescued Princess Leia Organa from the Galactic Empire's first Death Star. It also featured the second (and final) lightsaber duel of erstwhile Jedi Master and apprentice, Obi-Wan and Darth Vader, in which Kenobi sacrificed himself and became one with the Force.

Text and facts from the “Rescue of Princess Leia/Legends” article on Wookieepedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Modified for this site.

Facts

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Destruction of Alderaan
Next
Raid on Yavin 4
Conflict
Galactic Civil War
Objective
Rescue of Princess Leia
Date
0 BBY (35:3:6)
Place
Death Star I. Alderaan system
Result
Princess Leia rescued
Millennium Falcon escapes the Death Star
Death of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Empire learns location of Rebel base
Side 1
Alliance to Restore the Republic
Jedi Order
Side 2
Galactic Empire
Order of the Sith Lords
Commanders (side 1)
Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi †
Commanders (side 2)
Supreme Commander Darth Vader
Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin
Ppl1
Obi-Wan Kenobi†
Han Solo
Chewbacca
Leia Organa
Luke Skywalker
C-3PO
R2-D2
Ppl2
Darth Vader
Imperial officers
Captain Khurgee
Pol Treidum†
A gantry officer†
Shann Childsen†
Large number of stormtroopers
TK-421
TK-422
Death Star troopers
Imperial Marines
Guard Sergeant Nova Stihl
Scanning crew BT-445
IT-O Interrogators
TIE/LN starfighters
Casual1
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Casual2
Many stormtroopers
Many Imperial officers
Pol Treidum
Unidentified gantry officer
Shann Childsen
Scanning crew BT-445 knocked out
Tractor beam deactivated
Several IT-O Interrogators
Many TIE/LN starfighters

Appearances

68 works, in story order
  1. Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith video game (non-canon)
  2. Death Star
  3. Star Wars Journal: The Fight for Justice
  4. Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
  5. Star Wars: A New Hope novelization (first appearance)
  6. Star Wars: A Storybook
  7. Super Star Wars
  8. Skywalkers
  9. Droids (1986) 7
  10. Star Wars (1977) 3
  11. The Luke Skywalker Initiative
  12. Star Wars (1977) 4
  13. The Jedi Nexus
  14. Escape from the Death Star
  15. Droids (1986) 8
  16. The Case for Rebellion
  17. Empire 15 (in a flashback)
  18. Star Wars: Trench Run
  19. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (non-canon)
  20. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
  21. Star Wars (1977) 11 (in a flashback)
  22. Star Wars (1977) 12 (in a flashback)
  23. Star Wars (1977) 15 (mentioned only)
  24. Star Wars (1977) 16 (in a flashback)
  25. Star Wars (1977) 17 (in a flashback)
  26. Star Wars (1977) 27 (mentioned only)
  27. Star Wars (1977) 36 (mentioned only)
  28. Tatooine Sojourn (indirect mention)
  29. The Return of Ben Kenobi (mentioned only)
  30. Rebellion 15 (in a flashback)
  31. The Star Wars Holiday Special (in a flashback)
  32. Splinter of the Mind's Eye (mentioned only)
  33. Star Wars (1977) 51 (mentioned only)
  34. Star Wars (1977) 68 (in a flashback)
  35. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire novel (indirect mention)
  36. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire abridged audiobook (indirect mention)
  37. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire junior novelization (indirect mention)
  38. The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi
  39. Shadows of the Empire 6 (indirect mention)
  40. The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader (in a flashback)
  41. Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (indirect mention)
  42. The Truce at Bakura (indirect mention)
  43. Tatooine Ghost (mentioned only)
  44. Heir to the Empire (mentioned only)
  45. Planet of Twilight (mentioned only)
  46. The Crystal Star
  47. Before the Storm (mentioned only)
  48. The New Rebellion (mentioned only)
  49. Specter of the Past (mentioned only)
  50. Vision of the Future (indirect mention)
  51. Junior Jedi Knights: Promises (mentioned only)
  52. Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress (mentioned only)
  53. Survivor's Quest (mentioned only)
  54. Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Under Siege (indirect mention)
  55. Young Jedi Knights: Shards of Alderaan (mentioned only)
  56. Young Jedi Knights: Return to Ord Mantell (mentioned only)
  57. The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime (mentioned only)
  58. The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin (indirect mention)
  59. The New Jedi Order: Balance Point (indirect mention)
  60. The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest (indirect mention)
  61. The New Jedi Order: Traitor (indirect mention)
  62. Dark Nest I: The Joiner King (mentioned only)
  63. Legacy of the Force: Tempest (mentioned only)
  64. Legacy of the Force: Fury (indirect mention)
  65. Riptide (indirect mention)
  66. Fate of the Jedi: Omen (indirect mention)
  67. Fate of the Jedi: Conviction (mentioned only)
  68. Fate of the Jedi: Ascension (indirect mention)
Non-canon appearances: 4
  1. Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure: A New Hope
  2. Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope 1
  3. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
  4. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

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