Star Wars: Episode 7 - 5 Hypothetical Examples Of What The Opening Crawl Might Say

5. Star Wars VII: Heir To The Empire

A long time ago, in galaxy far, far away...

It is a dark time for the Galactic Republic. The evil Emperor Palpatine's followers were scattered following his destruction but the remnants of the dreaded Imperial Fleet have united under the brutal leadership of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Emperors last surviving warlord.

In a stunning move Grand Admiral Thrawn has captured the head of the new Republic, Chancellor Leia Solo, in a bid to force the Republic into open war fare.

Little does he know that the head of the new Jedi Order, Luke Skywalker, has sent his nephew, Jedi Knight Jacen Solo on a rescue mission while Jacen's father, General Han Solo prepares to launch a counter attack...

Plot:

Taking inspiration from the expanded universe story of the same name this would start with an action packed opening rescue scene followed by our heroes discovering Thrawn's real plans; to rebuild the Death Star and locate a new Sith Lord to help take the galaxy back by force.