Solo: A Star Wars Story - 52 Easter Eggs & References Explained

39. Viper Droids

Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Droid
Lucasfilm

When Han, Chewie, Beckett and Val carry out the Conveyex train heist, the gang is attacked by Viper droids (aka Imperial probe droids).

These droids first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back's Hoth sequence, with a scout droid being shot by Han, kickstarting the iconic Battle of Hoth. In Solo, however, a fleet of the droids end up pinning Val down, prompting her to sacrifice herself for the good of the team and the mission.

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