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| + | The '''Kessel Run''' was a [[hyperspace route]]<ref name="Ultimate">''[[Ultimate Star Wars]]''</ref> used by [[smuggler]]s and unscrupulous [[freighter]] [[captain]]s to move [[spice]] from the [[Spice mines of Kessel|spice mines]] of [[Kessel]] at the behest of the [[Pyke Syndicate]], who relied on the foolhardy Kessel Runs to deliver the illicit substance to their customers.<ref name="Pykes">{{Databank|pyke-syndicate|Pyke Syndicate}}</ref>. The route involves several extreme changes in velocity in order to jump to, and drop out of, light speed with the minimum time spent out of hyperspace while making drops, pick ups or tight turns. It was therefore the source of much bragging between smugglers. The time to perform the run proved too difficult to arbitrate (due to the highly relativistic distances involved) but a fierce competition developed nonetheless, for the pilot and ship able to make the run while covering the shortest overall distance demonstrating the most adept maneuverability and pilotage.{{Source?}} [[Han Solo]], captain of the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'', made the infamous run in less than 12 [[parsec]]s,<ref name="ANH">''[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope]]''</ref> breaking a long-held record.<ref name="Ultimate" /> However, [[Jakku]] scavenger [[Rey]] once misstated that the ''Millennium Falcon'' made the run in 14 parsecs, much to Solo's displeasure.<ref name="Episode VII">[[Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens|''Star Wars'': Episode VII ''The Force Awakens'']]</ref> |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | In a commentary track on the ''[[Star Wars]]'' Blu-ray release, [[George Lucas]] stated that ships in the ''Star Wars'' universe can't travel in straight lines while in hyperspace due to collisions with celestial objects. Thus, distance is an important factor in how quickly a ship can get from point A to point B. The ''Millennium Falcon''{{'}}s superior navigation computer allowed it to travel shorter distances between points and arrive faster. |
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| + | [[Canon]] sources conflict on the veracity of Solo's claim of the ''Millennium Falcon'' making the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs. ''[[A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy]]'' describes the claim as a "lie" that the inexperienced [[Luke Skywalker]] is impressed with, but which the seasoned [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] recognizes as nothing more than a boast. ''[[Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!]]'', however, states in its narration that "''Not every ship is created equal and the rebels have the ship that did the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs." |
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| + | ==Appearances== |
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| + | *[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] {{1stm}} |
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| + | *''[[A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy]]'' {{Mo}} |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars 10: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon, Part III ]]'' {{Mo}} |
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| + | *''[[Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!]]'' {{Mo}} |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: Uprising]]'' {{Mo}} |
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| + | *[[Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens|''Star Wars'': Episode VII ''The Force Awakens'']] {{Mo}} |
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| + | *[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens (novel)|''Star Wars'': Episode VII ''The Force Awakens'' novelization]] {{Mo}} |
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| + | *[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens (junior novelization)|''Star Wars'': Episode VII ''The Force Awakens'' junior novelization]] {{Mo}} |
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| + | ==Sources== |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|millenniumfalcon|Millennium Falcon}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|groups|pykes|The Pykes}} |
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| + | *''[[Ultimate Star Wars]]'' |
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| + | *{{SW|url=news/7-topics-star-wars-fans-love-to-debate|text=7 Topics ''Star Wars'' Fans Love to Debate}} |
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| + | *{{Databank|han-solo|Han Solo}} |
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| + | *{{Databank|millennium-falcon|Millennium Falcon}} |
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| + | *{{Databank|pyke-syndicate|Pyke Syndicate}} |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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- "You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon?…It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs."
- ―Han Solo
The Kessel Run was a hyperspace route[1] used by smugglers and unscrupulous freighter captains to move spice from the spice mines of Kessel at the behest of the Pyke Syndicate, who relied on the foolhardy Kessel Runs to deliver the illicit substance to their customers.[2]. The route involves several extreme changes in velocity in order to jump to, and drop out of, light speed with the minimum time spent out of hyperspace while making drops, pick ups or tight turns. It was therefore the source of much bragging between smugglers. The time to perform the run proved too difficult to arbitrate (due to the highly relativistic distances involved) but a fierce competition developed nonetheless, for the pilot and ship able to make the run while covering the shortest overall distance demonstrating the most adept maneuverability and pilotage.[source?] Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, made the infamous run in less than 12 parsecs,[3] breaking a long-held record.[1] However, Jakku scavenger Rey once misstated that the Millennium Falcon made the run in 14 parsecs, much to Solo's displeasure.[4]
Behind the scenes
In a commentary track on the Star Wars Blu-ray release, George Lucas stated that ships in the Star Wars universe can't travel in straight lines while in hyperspace due to collisions with celestial objects. Thus, distance is an important factor in how quickly a ship can get from point A to point B. The Millennium Falcon's superior navigation computer allowed it to travel shorter distances between points and arrive faster.
Canon sources conflict on the veracity of Solo's claim of the Millennium Falcon making the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs. A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy describes the claim as a "lie" that the inexperienced Luke Skywalker is impressed with, but which the seasoned Obi-Wan Kenobi recognizes as nothing more than a boast. Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!, however, states in its narration that "Not every ship is created equal and the rebels have the ship that did the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs."
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First mentioned)
- A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars 10: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon, Part III (Mentioned only)
- Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side! (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Uprising (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens novelization (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens junior novelization (Mentioned only)
Sources
Millennium Falcon in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)- The Pykes in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Ultimate Star Wars
- 7 Topics Star Wars Fans Love to Debate on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Han Solo in the Databank (backup link)
- Millennium Falcon in the Databank (backup link)
- Pyke Syndicate in the Databank (backup link)
