Luke, Han, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the droids are captured and brought aboard the Death Star. They get free from their stormtrooper guards and launch a daring plan to rescue Princess Leia, who is being held prisoner on the battle station. The evil Darth Vader, sensing Obi-Wan's presence, engages his former master in a lightsaber duel.