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THE STAR WARS
BY
GEORGE LUCAS
ROUGH DRAFT LUCASFILM LTD.
1. FADE IN:
SPACE
A sea of stars is broken by the vast blue surface of the planet, Utapau. Five small moons slowly drift into view from the far side of the planet. The main titles are followed by a roll-up:
Until the recent GREAT REBELLION, the JEDI BENDU were the most feared warriors in the universe. For one hundred thousand years, generations of JEDI perfected their art as the personal bodyguards of the emperor. They were the chief architects of the invin- cible IMPERIAL SPACE FORCE which expanded the EMPIRE across the galaxy, from the celestial equator to the farthest reaches of the GREAT RIFT.
Now these legendary warriors are all but extinct. One by one they have been hunted down and destroyed as enemies of the NEW EMPIRE by a ferocious and sinister rival warrior sect, THE KNIGHTS OF SITH.
A small silver spacecraft emerges from behind one of the Utapau moons. The deadly little fightercraft speeds past several of the moons, until it finally goes into orbit around the FOURTH MOON.
2. WASTELAND - FOURTH MOON - UTAPAU
A harsh gale blows across the bleak grey surface of the Fourth Moon. The leaden sky presses down on a lone figure, ANNIKIN STARKILLER, a tall, heavy-set boy of eighteen. He slowly makes his way across the canyon floor. The heavy winds whip at him and make the going extremely difficult. His face is covered by a breath mask and goggles. He stops for a second to adjust the shoulder strap on his chrome multiplelaser rifle. Something in the sky catches his eye, and he instictively grabs a pair of electrobinoculars from his belt. He stands transfixed for a
few moments, studying the heavens, then turns and rushes back in the direction from which he came.
- SUPPLY HUT - FOURTH MOON - UTAPAU
A spacecraft, half buried in the dust, rests next to the remains of an abandoned supply shack. Annikin makes his way across the colorless landscape and rushes into the crumbling building. The interior of the hut is shabby, but manages to abate the howling winds. Seated in front of a thermoheater are Annikin's father, KANE, and his young brother, DEAK. Kane is a large, burly man, wearing the distinctive robes of a JEDI. Deak is ten years old, with dusty blond hair and a large scratch on his cheek. Annikin slams the door and removes his gear. His ruggedly handsome face is caked with many layers of dust.
ANNIKIN
Dad! Dad!... They've found us!
Deak looks up from a small cube he has been studying. His father whacks him across the shoulder with a braided wire connector.
KANE
Continue with the problem. Your concentration is worse than your brother's. (to Annikin) How many?
ANNIKIN
Only one this time. A Banta Four.
KANE
Good. We may not have to repair this old bucket after all. Prepare yourself.
DEAK
Me too!
KANE
Do you have the answer?
DEAK
I think it's the Corbet dictum: "What is, is without."
Kane smiles. This is the correct answer. Annikin is strapping on a utility belt with chrome lazerpistols and lazersword. Kane rises and starts for his equipment.
DEAK (Con't)
Annikin ignores his little brother's remark and sneaks a look over the ridge at the SITH spacecraft. Kane moves out of the rocks some distance away and starts toward the starship. Deak moves to the ridge next to his brother, his chrome lazerrifle sparkling in the reflected light of Utapau.
DEAK
He's making his move....
ANNIKIN
Watch your guard... and cover that weapon. It shines like a beacon.
Deak reluctantly move away and watches the other direction. Kane has almost reached the SITH spacecraft and still there is no sign of its occupant.
DEAK
What's happening?
ANNIKIN
Nothing. I don't like it.
Kane carefully moves to the main hatch of the starship. He kicks a valve and the hatch drops open with a loud clank and rushing gas. Annikin becomes more tense as his father care- fully moves inside the spacecraft. Everything is still. Even the continual winds seem to have died down. Moments pass with no sign of activity inside the enemy starship. Annikin watches the craft with his electrobinoculars. The waiting becomes unbearable.
ANNIKIN
Something's happened! He's been in there too long.
DEAK
Let me look! Stand my guard.
Deak takes the electrobinoculars from his brother and studies the silent spacecraft. Annikin impatiently scans the opposite horizon.
DEAK
I think the power just went off. We'd better wait here until someone comes out.
ANNIKIN
What if he needs help?
DEAK
The power went back on again....
With the aid of the electrobinoculars, Deak watches the running lights of the starship flash on and off. Suddenly, something huge moves in front of his field of view. Before either of the two young boys can react, a large, sinister SITH warrior in black robes and a face mask looms over them. He carries a long lazer- sword which cuts young Deak down before he or his brother are able to raise their weapons. The startled Annikin backs away in horror, then settles down and ignites his lazersword, which creates an eerie red glow. He stumbles over rocks as he attempts to avoid the charging SITH knight. The evil warrior swings his mighty lazersword, but Annikin manages to deflect the intended death- blow.
Finally, Annikin is able to assume a defensive stance, and the two warriors stand, sizing up each other. The black knight is at least seven feet tall, and dwarfs the young JEDI. They stand for a few moments, almost frozen, then in a flurry of blows, lazerswords clash with the sound of electric snapping and popping. Annikin is barely able to hold his own against the experienced knight. Many blows are exchanged before the SITH warrior is able to back Annikin up against a deep crevasse. Annikin stumbles and almost falls over the cliff to his death.
The black knight suddenly senses something behind him and whirls around to face Annikin's father, Kane Starkiller, a Jedi Bendu master. The Sith warrior raises his lazersword, but is cut in two before he can bring it down again. Kane moves to the fallen black knight, and studies him carefully. Annikin, still a little wobbly from the whole experience, attempts to stand. Kane sees his dead son Deak, and goes to him. He lifts him into his arms and begins to weep. Annikin stands bewildered, watching his father cradle his dead brother.
- INTERIOR SITH STARSHIP - WASTELAND CANYON - UTAPAU
Kane Starkiller slides into one of the four seats of the small Sith starship. Through the front viewing canopy, he watches Annikin drag his younger brother's body to a small crevasse. Annikin places a small locket around his brother's neck, makes a complicated sign with his hand, and dumps the body into the shallow depression. The giant engines of the spacecraft begin to whine, kicking up large clouds of dust.
Annikin climbs into the seat beside his father and removes his breath mask and goggles. There are tears in his eyes. Father and son look out across the wasteland towards Deak's grave. The thunderous clap of an explosion is followed by a small mushroom cloud rising out of the depression. Annikin throws a container down in a fit of rage.
ANNIKIN
make it good.
CHICK-ONE
Does that glare bother you?
PILOT
Use your face shield, Chick-One.
The pilot is cold and professional as he maneuvers his craft closer to the others. The positions of the ships are displayed on a readout, along with a graphic representation of the city. The pilot gives the gunner a quick look before he flips his sun- shield over his eyes.
PILOT
Here we go. Count: three, two, one, now!
8. REVIEW STAND - PLAZA OF THE DADERS - ALDERAAN
On a huge, austere platform stands the dark COS DASHIT, Lord of Alderaan, Consul to the Supreme Tribunal, and ruler of the Galactic Empire. He is a thin, grey looking man, with an evil mustache which hangs limply over his insipid lip. Standing at rigid attention on his right are several generals, dressed in the black and grey uniform of the realm. Five members of the Supreme Tribunal sit off to the side. On the emperor's left stands CRISPIN HOEDAACK, newly appointed Governor of the Aquilaean Systems, a young, treacherous man with stone-cut, angular features and piercing grey eyes.
They all gaze skyward, as the four gleaming stardestroyers scream low overhead in an impressive barrel-roll formation. As the sound of the spacecraft resonates throughout the glass canyon of the Plaza, the group of dignitaries return their attention to the parade of Imperial shock troops, and giant air tanks (which ride magically two to three feet above the ground).
The Plaza of the Dader is filled with a hundred rows of troops as the last brigade marches into position. The sound of a thousand men snapping to attention is followed by a strange silence. A light wind blows the great red banner of the Empire, creating a subtle flapping sound. The emperor's amplified voice startles many of the troops as it cuts through the quiet.
EMPEROR
Upon this battle depends the survival of the Galactic Empire. Upon this battle depends the life and long continuity of our civilization. Not since the great Jedi Rebellion has our destiny been placed in such a balance. This is to be the most magnificent campaign of all! You have never been called without doing something to be remembered, something notable and striking. The conquering of
the Aquilaean System, the last of the independent Systems, and the last refuge of the outlawed, vile sect of the Jedi, will have such important and lasting consequences, that I can't but consider it as an epoch in history.
To the rear of the Plaza, watching the spectacle over the shoulder of a curious bureaucrat, stands CLIEG WHITSUN, a tall, blond young man about twenty years old. He seems interested in what the emperor has to say, but keeps looking around ner- vously as if someone were after him. His arm rests across his head, as he carefully but coolly adjusts a glowing blue ring on his index finger. The emperor nears the end of his speech. Crispin Hoedaack has moved up to stand next to the sinister monarch. The troops shout an Imperial salute in response to a particularly partisan statement.
EMPEROR (Con't)
... I have personally asked the Aquilaeans to accept this Treaty of Alliance. During the long period of negotiation, they have only decided to be undecided. We will barter no longer. Governor Hoedaack has been appointed the First Lord of the Aquilaean System and Sur- rounding Territories. This is the last frontier and the final stone in the great wall of the Galactic Empire.
The troops cheer, and the emperor escorts Hoedaack inside. Whitsun moves quickly away from the Plaza, passing through several check stations, where he is forced to show his identification.
9. NIGHT CLUB - ALDERAAN
Whitsun walks into the glass and chrome splendor of one of the famous nightclubs of Alderaan. He moves to the long mirrored bar, and sits next to a rough-looking man, BAIL ANTILLES, dressed in the distinctive gold and furs of the Galactic traders.
WHITSUN
Your glass is empty.
Whitsun speaks into a small intercom on the bar front.
WHITSUN (Con't)
A dantic and...
He looks in Antilles' glass.
ANTILLES
No thanks, Whitsun. I've had enough.
are tense, but remain cool.
OFFICER
Attention: all Captains and First Officers of Guild Trade frigates will accompany me to the Ministry of Transport immediately.
Antilles gives Whitsun a hopeless look as the troops check their papers, and then take Antilles away. A small fight breaks out in the back of the nightclub as one of the trader captains expresses his dislike of the Empire. Whitsun slams his glass to the bar in a gesture of hate and frustration.
12. GOVERNOR HOEDAACK'S QUARTERS - ALDERAAN
The large, white-on-white executive quarters resound with the high-pitched laugh of the evil GOVERNOR HOEDAACK. He slaps DARTH VADER, a tall, grim-looking general, on the back, and the general's mouth makes the slightest gesture at a smile.
HOEDAACK
Success, I told you. We are no longer under the control of the Great Families.... We've gained a true advantage.
VANTOS COLL, a member of the Supreme Tribunal, and a man of the grossest dimensions, appears to be a little worried.
COLL
A rather dangerous advantage. You still have a System to conquer.
HOEDAACK
But this System will bring us more scientific wealth than that of any other House in the Tribunal. We will easily gain control of the directorship.
COLL
Don't underestimate the armies of Aquilae. They're lead by a JEDI.
HOEDAACK
I've told you about Commissioner Lars, General. He worries a lot.
VADER
It's a myth that any Jedi still exist.
COLL
General Skywalker is no myth. When I first arrived at court, he was the First Bodyguard to the emperor... He lead the Jedi Rebellion.
VADER
SEIG DARKLIGHTER lead the Rebellion.
COLL
So the emperor would have you think, but I was there.
VADER
Then why wasn't he hunted down like the others?
COLL
Because he is too dangerous, too clever. Besides, his presence on Aquilae is still only a rumor.
HOEDAACK
Then why do you believe it?
COLL
Because I knew him. He's there all right. I can sense it. Mark my words... Aquilae will not be easily conquered.
13. COURTYARD - PALACE OF LITE - AQUILAE
A low, sleek "landspeeder," (an auto-like transport which travels a few feet above the ground on a magnetic field), glides into the courtyard of the palace of Aquilae. The planet is desert wilder- ness, but the palace is a sparkling oasis, with low concrete walls and great turrets spilling over with foliage from rooftop gardens. The speeder stops before an enormous shaded corridor. Fountains line the beautiful and highly polished, tiled walkway. Two young boys, BIGGS (7) and WINDOM (5) are helped out of the speeder by AMBER, a one-armed bodyguard dressed in the flowing white robes of the Aquilaean military. The two boys run through the long corridors, yelling and screaming, their little footsteps echoing throughout the palace.
14. LIBRARY - PALACE OF LITE - AQUILAE
The palace library is a dim, cool room projecting an aura of time-worn comfort and security. In the distance, the children can be heard screaming through the corridors. KING Kayos, silver-haired but amazingly youthful under a tanned and leathery face, motions for one of his aidesto shut the
MIR NASH, a thin, birdlike senator, turns to the general.
NASH
General Skywalker, war is a serious business... a deadly business.
GENERAL
Procrastination is a deadly business, Senator. War is my business. Have you approved my defense measures?
The GRANDE MOUFF TARKIN wears the long, black robes of the Aquilaean religion. He speaks with a high, cracking voice.
TARKIN
An actual war with the Empire is still only a remote possibility. As a military treatise, your proposal has certain merits, but in the harsh light of reality, an attack against the Empire appears to be a somewhat extreme defense.
NASH
You must understand, General, we are interested in avoiding a war, not starting one.
GENERAL
There are times when offense makes the best defense. If that Allience Treaty isn't signed, we will need all of the advantage we can get.
KAYOS
Count Sandage, I want you to head the delegation to Alderaan. You will leave tomorrow with our answer regarding the Treaty. My decision will be forthcoming.
The senators whisper among themselves.
KAYOS (Cont.)
All right, then. May the force of others be with you all.
The senators leave in a flurry of hushed conversation. The general is lost in thought, and remains in his chair. Biggs and Windom (Windy), the king's two young sons, storm through the existing senators and rush on to Kayos' lap. The king is obviously very proud of the two young princes. He throws Biggs into the air, and then catches him again.
WINDY
Me too! Me too!
BIGGS
LEIA's leaving! Leia's leaving and you gotta say good-bye.
The king picks up Windy and swings him around, then puts him down.
KAYOS
Okay, whippersnapper, go tell your mother and your sister that I'm on my way.
The two boys run out of the room and are heard yelling and screaming down the hallway. The king starts out, but stops in front of the general.
KAYOS
Luke, my daughter is leaving for the academy at CHATHOS. Won't you come and wish her well? It would mean a lot to her. She truly idolizes you, you know. Come on, the war will wait.
GENERAL
Of course. I'm sorry, My Lord. Politics always seem to distress me.
The general rises, and as they head for the door, Kayos pats him on the back.
KAYOS
I know, Luke. I feel THE FORCE also.
- COURTYARD - PALACE OF LITE - AQUILAE
A large, four-seat speeder sits gleaming in the sun-soaked courtyard. The PRINCESS LEIA, about fourteen years old, possessing a soft beauty and iron will, is embracing her mother, QUEEN BREHA, a warm, silver-haired matron. There are tears in the princess' blue eyes. Biggs and Windy jump around inside the speeder, disrupting the efforts of the one- armed Amber to pack several plaxiform cases.
Leia embraces the king as he approaches with the general.
LEIA
Oh, Daddy, I'll miss you so.
KAYOS
What's the TQ on this?
MONTROSS
The last frigate to leave the Imperial capital was at twenty-three forty, Sir.
GENERAL
Have any ships at all left the planet? (to another aide) Check with the Guild on Norton three.
MONTROSS
At twenty-four hundred, a full battalion of stardestroyers left for what is projected to be ANCHORHEAD, or a nearby System.
GENERAL
And no word from Whitsun. He should have reported by now. Captain Prue!
An older, academic looking aide, steps forward.
PRUE
Sir!
GENERAL
What do you make of this?
PRUE
A battalion is invasion force... but the Empire controls that entire part of the galaxy.... A revolution, maybe. At any rate, they're going in the wrong direction to be any trouble for us.
The general ponders this for a few moments, then speaks almost to himself.
GENERAL
I don't know... It doesn't feel good.
MONTROSS
Sir?
GENERAL
Put 'em on alert.
A loud uproar is heard on the far side of the war room. Everyone turns to see a foreign dressed warrior pushing
his way past several guards and war-room bureaucrats. The warrior, with his long hair tied in an odd bun on the top of his head, is Kane Starkiller. He is followed by his son, Annikin, who rudely pushes the pesky bureaucrats out of the way.
BUREAUCRATS
It's restricted. You'll have to wait...(etc.)
KANE
Get out of my way, boy, before I grind you into the surface...(etc.)
As the dauntless Starkiller approaches the general, the guards stop in bewilderment as General Skywalker rushes up to the warrior and embraces him. The two Jedi warriors laugh jubilantly and slap one another, as the aides and bureaucrats look on in amazement.
GENERAL
Kane Starkiller - you old muscle-rat! What a sight! We heard that you had been executed.
KANE
So the Empire would like to believe. I've been in the KESSIL System. You remember little Annikin.
Kane puts his arm around his son, who has been making eyes at one of the cute young female aides. He bows before the General.
GENERAL
He takes after his mother! (They laugh) It's so good to see you.
KANE It's wonderful to be with another Jedi again. There are so few of us left.
The cute aide goes back to her duties, flirting with Annikin as she passes. The young warrior pinches her on the ass, which startles her, but she goes on like nothing happened.
GENERAL
What a sight!
The two JEDI stand looking at one another, hardly believing the other is real. Finally, the general realizes his aides are standing around, gawking at the duo.
forearm cracks in two, spewing forth wires, and many fine multicolored electronic components. The artificial limb flops lifelessly to Starkiller's side. The warrior rips open his tunic, revealing a plastic chest stuffed with flashing electric parts.
KANE (angrily)
I'm not the same. There is nothing left but my head and right arm... I've lost too much, Luke...I'm dying.
The general bows his head in sorrow for one of the greatest warriors in the galaxy and a dear friend.
GENERAL
I'm sorry...
KANE
I'm sorry. I keep losing control. I'm very tired... Take my son! The JEDI-BENDU must survive. We must pass it on. Only a JEDI can stop the Empire. We're very old, Luke. A new generation of JEDI must be started. Take him; teach him the way of the JEDI- BENDU...
Captain Montross bursts into the office and somewhat excitedly salutes the general.
MONTROSS
Sir, we have picked up something! An asteroid, or solid comet moving away from the Anchorhead System.
- WAR ROOM - UNDERGROUND FORTRESS - AQUILAE
The general rushes out of the control station and back to the giant Galactic display. He is followed by Montross, Starkiller and his son.
GENERAL
Are you sure it's not the battalion?
MONTROSS
A solid object. It's as big as our Third Moon.
PRUE
It's too large to be man-made, and it's too slow to be a comet.
GENERAL
Analysis?
MONTROSS
It's too far out.
GENERAL
I'll be with the king. Report as soon as you can get a reading on it. (turning to Kane's son) Captain Starkiller, from now on you stick close to me.
The older Starkiller smiles, and puts his good arm around his old friend.
19. DINING CHAMBER - PALACE OF LITE - AQUILAE
King Kayos moves his arm around BREHAÕs waist as they stand on a balcony watching the giant twin suns of Aquilae disappear behind a distant dune range. The general enters, rather in a rush, followed by the young Starkiller, who is now dressed in the white uniform of the Aquilaean starforce. (He still wears the distinctive Kessilian hair knot.) They bow before the king.
KAYOS (pointing to the suns)
Aren't they beautiful, General? "Always and never the same." You're just in time for dinner.
GENERAL
I have come for other reasons. Could....
KAYOS
Relax, General. We will discuss it, but over dinner. There are times, Luke, when I find you a bit too rigid. Is this your new disciple?
Starkiller is ill at ease and bows again.
STARKILLER
Annikin Starkiller, Sir.
KAYOS
Where's Kane?
GENERAL
He left for the spaceport at GORDON to visit an old friend, Han Solo, the Ureallian.
KAYOS
