It is a dark time for the Rebellion. Though the Death Star has been destroyed, the Empire remains intent on crushing the Alliance.

A massive Imperial fleet has invaded the Rebel base on Yavin 4 in an attempt to capture the Rebel leaders, enacting swift retribution

for the Alliance's earlier victory.

In the face of this assault, a small squad of freedom fighters led by the heroic LUKE SKYWALKER and WEDGE ANTILLES attempt to escape the planet for a new secret base....