With the galaxy is in the midst of a civil war, the rebel alliance spies have fortuitously stolen plans, planted them inside a droid, and sent the droid to a desert planet where it is discovered by a young Luke Skywalker. Upon hearing the cryptic message, and anxious for purpose and adventure, Luke joins the Rebel Alliance in an effort to try and save Princess Leia from the evil Empire and the clutches of Darth Vader, but he must learn how to harness the power of the "force" first.
Three years after the destruction of the Death Star, the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia, has set up a new base on the ice planet of Hoth and the Galactic Empire fleet, led by Darth Vader, continues to hunt them. With Luke Skywalker and team in tow, they must battle with Empire's forces who want revenge on the rebels, as Luke begins his training with Jedi master Yoda to master the "Force," something he will need should he ever hope to confront Darth Vader.