The Falcon approaches the fighters head-on. With the Falcon’s modified weaponry and forward-angled shields, it is an even match for three TIEs. As the range closes, Han forces himself to hold his fire. He wants to Surprise the Imperials with the Falcon’s firepower.
The TIE laser cannons blaze at maximum range. Bolts of red light flash around the cockpit and die without contact. Han smiles. The TIE pilots fire blindly, as if they are rookies. He calmly selects his first target and designates the secondary. Any second now…
The TIEs scatter! One veers to port, one slips to starboard, and the third continues head-on. They will catch the Falcon in a deadly crossfire!
“Even shields!” Han calls, struggling to adjust the targeting computer to the new situation.
His warning comes too late. The Faclon lurches. At least one TIE has found its mark.
“Aaggh orruuughh!” Chewbacca yells.
“Shields down?” Han screams. “That can’t be!”
Two more violent lurches convince Han. He presses the trigger and the Falcon’s laser cannons blaze angrily. Han does not see if they strike anything; he is too busy considering his options to spend valuable seconds looking for damaged TIEs. No matter how he looks at the situation, Han realizes that without her shields, the Falcon has problems. He can flee for the shelter of Mon Torri’s rings, but the TIEs will pursue and take a few shots at him. His other choice is to stay and hope that he destroys the TIEs before they destroy him.
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