Star Wars A New Hope
Star Wars
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
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Primary placement confidence: high. Importance on the World History timeline: 5/5.
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- Fictional
- Historical accuracy
- Not rated
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Rebel leader who infiltrates Jabba's palace, kills Jabba the Hutt, and commands the Endor strike team.
Open profile →Jedi apprentice and central protagonist who seeks to redeem his father and defeats the Emperor's attempt to turn him.
Open profile →Sith Lord who rejects the Emperor, saves Luke, kills Palpatine, and dies as Anakin Skywalker.
Open profile →Rebel general rescued from Jabba's captivity who leads the mission to destroy the Endor shield generator.
Open profile →Qui-Gon Jinn's Jedi apprentice and a key participant in the Naboo crisis.
Open profile →The Empire's planet-destroying battle station and the site of the final Rebel attack.
Open profile →The moon containing the Rebel Alliance's hidden base and the location associated with the Battle of Yavin.
Open profile →The peaceful homeworld of Leia Organa, destroyed by the Galactic Empire.
Open profile →Desert planet where Han Solo is held captive and the heroes defeat Jabba the Hutt.
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