From the back of the book: "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... The Star Wars roleplaying game plunges you into the breakneck thrills and pulse-pounding excitement of the greatest space fantasy of all time! Enter a universe of epic heroes, fearsome villains, amazing technology, and exotic-aliens. Struggle against the awesome might of the evil galactic Empire, fly faster-than-light starships, trade blaster shots with stormtroopers, fight lightsaber duels against dark Jedi warriors, and tap the mystical powers of the Force. Explore a galaxy of a billion suns, a universe of dire peril, where Rebels fight desperately against Imperial oppression. In the Star Wars roleplaying game you'll face overwhelming odds and impossible challenges — but if you meet them bravely, you will triumph, for the Force is with you always! You've seen the movies. Now live the adventure! The Star Wars roleplaying game features: • Simple rules that keep the action fast, capturing the spirit and excitement of the Star Wars universe. • A solitaire scenario that gets you into the game immediately. • An action-packed starter adventure that pits the players against the fearsome Pirates of Prexiar. • A detailed history of the Star Wars universe to help you design your own chapters of this epic saga. Newly revised and indexed from Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition." 288 pages hardbound.