The episode opens with Princess Leia Organa recording her hologram message to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi with R2-D2. At that point, C-3PO enters the room and is relieved to find R2-D2. Princess Leia then scurries into hiding. C-3PO asks R2-D2 where he has been. C-3PO then rushes out into the corridor where a gun battle between stormtroopers and rebel troopers is taking place.
R2-D2 tells C-3PO he is on a secret mission to deliver some plans. R2-D2 dodges blaster bolts to walk past the corridor with C-3PO following suit. R2-D2 runs into the path of stormtroopers but rebel troopers shoot them, causing an explosion. R2-D2 travels pat the smoke with C-3PO following him. The two watch a lightsaber–wielding Darth Vader walk past the corridor. The two hear the voice of man screaming as he is cut down by Lord Vader. As they enter an an escape pod, C-3PO asks R2-D2 if he is sure it is safe. As the escape pod blasts off into space, C-3PO remarks he is going to regret this.