Nighthawks Hopper

Not far from the hangar, Imperial stormtroopers, their faces shielded by whitehelmets and white snowscreens, had begun moving down deserted corridors. Withthem strode their leader, the dark-robed figure who surveyed the shambles that hadbeen the Rebel base at Hoth. Darth Vader's black image stood out starkly against thewhite walls, ceiling, and floor. As he moved through the white catacombs, heregally stepped aside to avoid a falling section of ice ceiling. Then he continued onhis way with such quick strides that his troops had to hurry to keep up. A low whine, rising in pitch, began to issue from the saucer-shaped freighter.Han Solo stood at the controls in the Millennium Falcon's cockpit, at last feeling athome. He quickly flipped one switch after another, expecting to see the board flashits familiar mosaic of light; but only some of the lights were working. Chewbacca had also noticed something amiss and barked with concern as Leiaexamined a gauge that seemed to be malfunctioning. "How's that, Chewie?" asked Han anxiously. The Wookiee's bark was distinctly negative.