Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you’re going. Leave that to me. Send a distress signal, and inform the Senate that all on board were killed.

What is thy bidding, my master? There is a great disturbance in the Force. I have felt it. We have a new enemy – Luke Skywalker. Yes, my master. He could destroy us. He’s just a boy. Obi-Wan can no longer help him. The Force is strong with him.

Red Five standing by. The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands. Red Five standing by. I’m surprised you had the courage to take the responsibility yourself. She must have hidden the plans in the escape pod.

And what of the Rebellion? If the Rebels have obtained a complete technical readout of this station, it is possible, however unlikely, that they might find a weakness and exploit it.

Escape is not his plan. I must face him, alone. She must have hidden the plans in the escape pod. Send a detachment down to retrieve them, and see to it personally, Commander. There’ll be no one to stop us this time! What!? Alderaan? I’m not going to Alderaan. I’ve got to go home. It’s late, I’m in for it as it is. In my experience, there is no such thing as luck.