Star Wars (2015) 45

Publisher's summary

THE REBELLION NEEDS YOU! The Empire takes from all of us — our freedom, our dignity, our hopes and for some, even our lives. The Rebel Alliance fights to take back our galaxy from the forces of oppression…but we need your help! Be a part of the solution — JOIN THE REBELLION TODAY!^[1]

Opening crawl

It is a period of rebuilding in the galaxy. After victory
on Jedha thanks to Queen Trios betraying the Empire,
Rebel leaders Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and
Han Solo continue the search for a new base of
operation as they fight against the Galactic Empire's
reign.

Recently that search has led them to the water world
of Mon Cala. In a secret meeting with Grand Admiral
Urtya, Leia tries to convince the leader of the
Imperial-occupied planet to join their cause — to
rebel against the tyrannical government that
kidnapped their king so many years ago.

However, after an attack from an Imperial patrol, the
Mon Calamari leader refuses to send his fleet to join
the Rebellion for fear of further punishment for his
people. It's time for the Rebellion to change his
mind....

Plot summary

In the mess hall of the Mako-Ta Base, Han, Luke, and Chewbacca are relaxing when Han tries to convince Luke to try a strong drink. Luke, having a bad memory of his last drinking experience, just wants milk. When someone puts a hand on his shoulder, Luke instinctively pushes the person away with the Force, only to discover it's his old friend, Wedge Antilles

Meanwhile, Leia is in a meeting with the Rebel High Council. She tells them that Regent Urtya will never lead a mutiny because he is too afraid of Imperial reprisals. She says they need to free King Lee-Char, the true ruler of the Mon Cala, who is currently held in an ultra-high-security Imperial prison. A council member objects that Lee-Char's location is unknown and it would be impossible to free him, but Leia reveals that a new, anonymous contact has given her the location and security codes. She explains that the plan is to kidnap the Imperial Moff of the Calamari sector to use his clearance codes, then extract the king. She adds that there is another valuable asset who is also being held by a group of kidnappers called Dex Acquisitions, who plan to turn him over to the Empire.

At the mess hall, Luke, Han, and Wedge are joined by other pilots, and Luke recites the names of the fallen members of Red Squadron. Leia arrives and tells them to get ready for a mission.

Elsewhere, at the Dex Acquisitions Depot of Meor Ain, the kidnappers are expecting a bounty hunter who is bringing in Princess Leia for a reward. They are shocked when Chewbacca arrives with Leia and immediately attacks. The rebels break in, and Luke uses his lightsaber to cut open a cell. Inside, they find a man who looks exactly like Bail Organa. Leia, knowing her father is dead, punches the man and reveals him to be the shapeshifter Tunga. She warns Tunga to stop his mind games, but he explains he couldn't help but have a little fun.

Media

Editions

• UPC 759606081134; March 21, 2018; Marvel Comics^[1]
  • 04511; Cover A; David Marquez, Matthew Wilson
  • 04521; Cover B; John Tyler Christopher
  • 04531; Cover C; Paul Renaud

Cover gallery

Cover A, digital

Cover A, unlettered

Cover B

Cover C

Collected in

• Star Wars Vol. 8: Mutiny at Mon Cala
• Star Wars by Gillen & Pak Omnibus

Appearances

Sources

• The Marvel Art of Star Wars

Notes and references

External links

• Star Wars (2015) #45 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)