Chapters 31-32 Summary

The New Republic's X-wing fleet, Rogue Squadron, is at the Sluis Van Shipyards. It is a quiet, far away point and they have no idea that the Empire is about to launch their attack. Wedge Antilles notices a bulk freighter passing through without an escort. This sends a signal to him that something is amiss. He gets into his X-wing and readies the pilots in his squadron to do the same. Out of nowhere, the freighter explodes. In its place comes a wave of Imperial TIE fighters. The battle has begun and the New Republic is unprepared.

The Falcon makes its approach at the start of the battle. Immediately they jump into the fray. Han knows that the Empire has come to steal ships. He watches the battle unfold in disbelief as he notices the attackers are the mole miners stolen...