As civil war rages in the galaxy, and Rebel forces struggle against the evil Galactic Empire, Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi enlist the aid of hotshot pilot Han Solo. Joined by the quirky droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, the unlikely team sets out to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia and make use of the stolen plans to destroy the Empire's ultimate weapon.