Sweet Nothings

Sweet Nothings
The Abduction of Psyche
The British Are Coming
The Broken Pitcher
The armored snowspeeders were fueled as they waited in attack formation toblast out of the main cavern entranceway. Meanwhile, in the hangar, Princess Leiawas addressing a small band of Rebel fighter pilots. "The large transport ship willleave as soon as they're loaded. Only two fighter escorts per ship. The energyshield can only be opened for a split second, so you'll have to stay very close to thetransports." Hobbie, a Rebel veteran of many battles, looked at the princess with concern."Two fighters against a Star Destroyer?" "The ion cannon will fire several blasts which should destroy any ships in yourflight path," Leia explained. "When you clear the energy shield, you will proceed tothe rendezvous point. Good luck." Somewhat reassured, Hobbie and the other pilots raced toward their fightercockpits. Meanwhile, Han was working frantically to complete welding a lifter on theMillennium Falcon. Finishing quickly, he hopped to the hangar floor and switchedon his comlink. "All right, Chewie," he said to the hairy figure seated at theFalcon's controls, "give it a try."