Blockade of Kashyyyk (1 ABY)

The Blockade of Kashyyyk was an event in 0 BBY, in which the Galactic Empire secured a blockade over the planet Kashyyyk.

Following the detruction of the first Death Star, Palpatine ordered Darth Vader to hunt down those Rebels responsible for the space station's destruction. As Han Solo and Chewbacca were leaving Tatooine on one of their typical flights, they were intercepted by two Star Destroyers of the Empire, who had recognized the Falcon from a previous encounter during the Escape from the Death Star. After an attack by the two star destroyers, Solo sent the Millennium Falcon into lightspeed. However, the Empire traced the course that the ship had set, and tracked their route to Kashyyyk.

On the star destroyer Executor, Chief Bast announced to Vader that he had ordered a blockade and curfew of the planet, and had started a search operation. Upon arriving near the atmosphere of Kashyyyk, the Falcon found itself under fire from TIE fighters, who were guarding the planet. Down on Kashyyyk, Imperial Agents entered the home of Chewbacca, where the family was tending to preparations for Life Day. After doing an extensive search of the home, the Imperial Agents couldn't find a trace of the Rebels. Lumpwarrump, Chewie's son, created a device that tricked the officers into leaving. Han and Chewie arrived at the home, and later, they all celebrated the holiday.

Appearances

 * The Star Wars Holiday Special