![]() The rebels have made their own catastrophic error, though. So what could have been a simple bombardment from space now has to be fought out on the ground. But then comes the first mistake and the countermove: the Imperial forces come out of hyperspace too soon, leaving the rebels time to get their orbital shields up. Unfortunately, the enemy forces find them and, well, the Empire strikes back. So they relocate to the ice planet of Hoth. They’ve destroyed the Imperial superweapon, but their main base at Yavin 4 is now known, and it’s just a matter of time before a massive Imperial fleet comes to erase it. Granted I don’t know the first thing about real combat engagements, but there’s such a satisfying flow of move and countermove to it, with a mix of realistic-feeling mistakes and smart tactical deductions.Īfter the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, the rebels are on the run. The rebel forces are absolutely smashed, forced to retreat under heavy Imperial fire, losing soldiers, ordnance, and military materiel that they can scarcely afford to lose.īut it’s not just the outcome that’s satisfying - it’s the intelligence and logic the screenwriters use to get us there. ![]() There’s no exploitable weakness in the enemy attack. But in the Battle of Hoth, there’s no such moment. Some brave stand or unexpected reenforcements will turn the tide at the last second. The stakes are high, you fear for the characters’ lives.Īs a viewer, you go into a battle scene expecting the heroes to win the day, no matter the odds. It’s one of the most convincingly detailed and logical sci-fi battles ever shown on film. And nowhere is that more strongly demonstrated than in the Battle of Hoth. But none of those come without setbacks, failures, and defeats. Star Wars is a story of bravery, destiny, valor, and perseverance. In this installment, Andy Weir, author of The Martian and the new Project Hail Mary, discusses why he loves the centerpiece action sequence from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. In My Favorite Scene, invites special guest writers to discuss which one scene or moment in the saga resonates with them most. The acclaimed author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary on the storytelling feats of the Battle of Hoth. ![]()
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