The story takes place in a fictional galaxy full of alien creatures and droids (intelligent robots). The good Jedi use the “Force” to protect the Empire against Darth Vader and the “dark side.” The hero, Luke Skywalker and his new allies ––Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-wan Kenobi, C-3PO, andR2-D2––attempt to rescue a rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the hands of the Empire