Luke and the others watch on as Xizor’s ship explodes!  Unfortunately one of the pieces of the ship crashes into Dash’s ship destroying it as well.  After they escape, they receive word from the Bothans that Dash had actually not made a mistake in the earlier attack.  In fact, his tactic was correct, but unknown circumstances created the travesty.  Luke says that it’s now time to rescue Han, and he has a plan he hopes will work.

The Emperor tells Vader he is pleased that he uncovered Xizor’s treachery, but that Black Sun is still a necessary partner for the Empire.  He also says that the plot to snare the Rebels with the faulty Death Star plans is still underway and that they will personally oversee the final stages of it.  Luke Skywalker will be joining them there just as he has foreseen.

Back on Tatooine in Ben’s home, Luke records a message for Jabba the Hutt asking to barter for Han’s life and donating two droids as a message of good will.