Platform 327 served as a docking station located within Cloud City, which itself was situated on Bespin. Following the Battle of Hoth, the Millennium Falcon came to rest at this platform. The ship's occupants, companions of Luke Skywalker, were attempting to escape the relentless chase of Darth Vader and sought sanctuary with Lando Calrissian. Nevertheless, Boba Fett had managed to waylay the Falcon, and Vader got there first, instructing his forces to disable the vessel's hyperdrive while it underwent repairs.