While in Mos Eisley, Han Solo encounters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, who offer him monetary compensation in return for a trip to Alderaan. Han Solo became the captain of the ship and made Chewbacca his first mate. The Millennium Falcon was captained by Lando Calrissian before losing it to Han Solo in a game of chance. The ship is very briefly visible during an establishment shot. The Falcon visited Coruscant during the events of Revenge of the Sith for an unknown purpose under an unknown captain. It has also been outfitted with a backup hyperdrive in case of emergency. This has helped Han and Chewbacca get out of sticky situations more than once, and is why the ship is known as the "fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy". Hidden beneath the lower hull is a retractable repeating blaster.įinally, one of the most important parts about the ship is its famous hyperdrive, capable of a speed of Point Five past lightspeed. The Falcon also includes internal engineering areas and a small lounge including a holographic gaming table. Some modifications were personally installed by Han Solo. Two sets of quad laser turrets have also been added to the ship, which pack a serious punch when manned by an experienced gunman. Some notable features of the Millennium Falcon include secret smuggling compartments onboard that have helped Han move contraband (including people) throughout the galaxy.
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