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** On that note, Han is having a ball, enjoying his old friend's hospitality and a bit of sanctuary from the Empire's pursuit. As they casually talk shop and catch up on old times, Han walks through a door expecting a friendly meal only to find himself across the room from [[TheDreaded Darth Vader]], [[DragonInChief The Dark Lord of the Sith]]. Does Han balk? Does he try to flee? No. Han unhesitatingly quickdraws his blaster and fires several shots at Vader.
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I\'m pretty sure Vader and Ozzel were on the same ship


* Also, when Vader kills Admiral Ozzel. Ozzel isn't even on the same ship as him, let alone the same room, and yet he easily force chokes him; distance is no object to Vader.[[note]]Although more to the point, distance is no object to the power of The Force.[[/note]]

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* Also, when Vader kills Admiral Ozzel. Ozzel isn't even on the same ship as him, let alone in the same room, and yet he easily force chokes him; distance is no object to Vader.[[note]]Although more to the point, distance is no object to the power of The Force.[[/note]]
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* Jedi deflecting blaster fire with their swords is neat, but Vader doesn't even need to show off - he just raises an arm and deflects/absorbs the blasts with his palm!

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* Jedi deflecting blaster fire with their swords is neat, but Vader doesn't even need to show off - he just raises an arm and deflects/absorbs the blasts with his palm!palm!
* John Williams' music is its usual awesomeness, but two aspects of this score particularly stand out. Firstly, the Imperial March; rarely has music been quite so badass. The second is at the very end of the film: The Rebel fleet has fled the galaxy after the destruction of their main base, Luke is psychologically shaken by the confrontation with Vader and learning the man is ''his father'' (not to mention getting his hand lopped off) and Han has been frozen in a block of carbonite and taken off by a notorious bounty hunter to be sold to wicked gangster. But as Lando speeds off to rescue his friend and Luke and Leia stare out at the stars, what music is blaring behind them all? [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Han and Leia's Love Theme]].
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-->'''Vader''': No. ''I'' am your father.

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-->'''Vader''': No. ''I'' am your father.father.
* Jedi deflecting blaster fire with their swords is neat, but Vader doesn't even need to show off - he just raises an arm and deflects/absorbs the blasts with his palm!
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*** Further emphasized that while Luke adopts the standard two-handed grip on his lightsaber at the start of the match, Vader opens with a more casual one-handed grip and bats away Luke's initial attacks with what is clearly contemptuous ease. Those first few strikes serve as the first inkling that Luke may have just bit off a ''lot'' more than he can chew.


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** The setting for this particular duel was also amazing. The eerie, low-lighting of the carbonite chamber, the fog from the machines, and Vader's breathing grimly cutting in through the silence. A truly masterful set-up to the fight.
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** During the same battle, the Rebels manage to disable a Star Destroyer with the Ion Cannons, creating a gap in the Imperial blockade for the Rebel ships to escape through.
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* Boba Fett doesn't even flinch when Darth Vader gets in his face about the disintigrations.

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* Boba Fett doesn't even flinch when Darth Vader gets in his face about the disintigrations.disintegrations.
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*** Compounded by the realization that Vader isn't even trying to kill Luke. He wants him alive but beaten to within an inch of his life, so as to be vulnerable to his suggestion to join forces. Imagine how long it would have lasted if Vader just wanted Luke dead.

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*** Compounded by the realization that Vader isn't even trying to kill Luke. He wants him alive but beaten to within an inch of his life, so as to be vulnerable to his suggestion to join forces. Imagine how long brief it would have lasted been if Vader had just wanted Luke dead.
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-->'''Han''': I know.

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-->'''Han''': I know.know.
* The big reveal, in some of James Earl Jones's best vocal work.
-->'''Vader''': No. ''I'' am your father.
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* Han Solo after being tortured. When he finds out that this was all to lure Luke into a trap, he uses a bit of strength he has left to punch Lando before being restrained. Lando was in the middle of a HeelFaceTurn at the time, but the fact that Han's best friend putting his other best friend in danger being the last straw for him was pretty awesome.

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* Han Solo after being tortured. When he finds out that this was all to lure Luke into a trap, he uses a bit of strength he has left to punch Lando before being restrained. Lando was in the middle of a HeelFaceTurn at the time, but the fact that Han's best friend putting his other best friend in danger being the last straw for him was pretty awesome.awesome.
* As Han Solo is lowered into the carbonite freezing chamber, Leia declares her love to him. She doesn't get the response she was hoping for.
-->'''Leia''': I love you!
-->'''Han''': I know.
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* Also, when Vader kills Admiral Ozzel. Ozzel isn't even on the same ship as him, let alone the same room, and yet he easily force chokes him; distance is no object to Vader.

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* Also, when Vader kills Admiral Ozzel. Ozzel isn't even on the same ship as him, let alone the same room, and yet he easily force chokes him; distance is no object to Vader.[[note]]Although more to the point, distance is no object to the power of The Force.[[/note]]
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--> '''Yoda:''' And that... is why you fail.

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--> '''Yoda:''' And that...That... is why you fail.
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**The fact that, despite the handicap Luke faced, he actually managed to land a blow on Vader's shoulder, though the armor stopped it.
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-->'''Luke''': I don't believe it.\\
'''Yoda''': And that... is why you fail.

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-->'''Luke''': --> '''Luke:''' I don't believe it.\\
'''Yoda''':
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And that... is why you fail.



*** The best bit is Vader isn't even doing any [[PstandardPsychicStance psychic wavy-arms gestures]], he's barely even making an effort.

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*** The best bit is Vader isn't even doing any [[PstandardPsychicStance [[PstandardPsychicPstance psychic wavy-arms gestures]], he's barely even making an effort.
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* Needa [[EvilVirtues accepting full responsibility]] for losing the Millennium Falcon. [[YouHaveFailedMe Considering his boss...]]

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* Needa [[EvilVirtues accepting full responsibility]] for losing the Millennium Falcon. [[YouHaveFailedMe Considering his boss...]]]]
* Han Solo after being tortured. When he finds out that this was all to lure Luke into a trap, he uses a bit of strength he has left to punch Lando before being restrained. Lando was in the middle of a HeelFaceTurn at the time, but the fact that Han's best friend putting his other best friend in danger being the last straw for him was pretty awesome.

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* Needa accepting full responsibility for losing the Millennium Falcon. Considering his boss...

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* Needa [[EvilVirtues accepting full responsibility responsibility]] for losing the Millennium Falcon. [[YouHaveFailedMe Considering his boss...]]
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** How about the fact that Boba is able to get semi-huffy with the Sith Lord and ''live''!
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*** The best bit is Vader isn't even doing any [[PstandardPsychicStance psychic wavy-arms gestures]], he's barely even making an effort.
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*** Compounded by the realization that Vader isn't even trying to kill Luke. He wants him alive but beaten to within an inch of his life, so as to be vulnerable to his suggestion to join forces. Imagine how long it would have lasted if Vader just wanted Luke dead.
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-->'''Luke''': I don't believe it.\\
'''Yoda''': And that... is why you fail.
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* Needa accepting full responsibility for losing the Millennium Falcon. Considering his boss...
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* R2 fixing the Millennium Falcon's hyperdrive generator after the Imperials deactivated it, allowing our heroes to escape.
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* Really, everything Han did in the asteroid field.

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* Really, everything Han did in the asteroid field.field.
* R2 fixing the Millennium Falcon's hyperdrive generator after the Imperials deactivated it, allowing our heroes to escape.
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** And of course the Walkers themselves.
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* Also, when Vader kills Admiral Ozzel. Ozzel isn't even on the same ship as him, let alone the same room, and yet he easily force chokes him; distance is no object to Vader.
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* When the Millenium Falcon's hyperdrive finally works thanks to R2.

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* When the Millenium Falcon's hyperdrive finally works thanks to R2.R2.
* Wedge and Wes being the only Rebels to actually take down an AT-AT with their tow cables.
* Boba Fett doesn't even flinch when Darth Vader gets in his face about the disintigrations.
* Really, everything Han did in the asteroid field.
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** For Vader, when he starts picking up random pieces of machinery and tossing them at Luke in the middle of the fight. That's when you really understand that, yeah, Luke's pretty handy with a lightsaber, but he is ''way'' out of his league here.

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** For Vader, when he starts picking up random pieces of machinery and tossing them at Luke in the middle of the fight. That's when you really understand that, yeah, Luke's pretty handy with a lightsaber, [[CurbStompBattle but he is ''way'' is]] ''[[CurbStompBattle way]]'' [[CurbStompBattle out of his league here.]]
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** For Vader, when he starts picking up random pieces of machinery and tossing them at Luke in the middle of the fight. That's when you really understand that, yeah, Luke's pretty handy with a lightsaber, but he is ''way'' out of his league here.
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* During the battle on Hoth, Luke single-handedly takes down an Imperial Walker, by himself.

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* During the battle on Hoth, Luke single-handedly takes down an Imperial Walker, by himself. At that, you'll understand why the Emperor is so concerned about the kid; as in, "If the boy can do that with barely a few days instruction from Obi-Wan Kenobi, what could he do once he is properly trained?"
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** Above all, when Luke is clinging to that ledge, ''thoroughly beaten'' by Vader both physically and emotionally. Luke willingly defies Vader's offer - "Come with me, it is the only way." - and steps off the ledge. Not even knowing if he would survive the fall (he does, barely).

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