Luke Skywalker: Alderaan? I'm not going to Alderaan. Ben Kenobi: You must learn the ways of the Force if you're to come with me to Alderaan. You must see this droid safely delivered to him in Alderaan. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars. Luke Skywalker: I saw part of the message he was- Ben Kenobi: I seem to have found it. Now, let's see if we can't figure out who you are, my little friend. It surrounds us, penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together. It's an energy field created by all living things. Luke Skywalker: The Force? Ben Kenobi: The Force is what gives a Jedi his powers. Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force. Luke Skywalker: How did my father die? Ben Kenobi: A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi Knights. For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age. Luke Skywalker: What is it? Ben Kenobi: Your father's lightsaber. C-3PO: Sir, if you'll not be needing me, I'll close down for awhile. He feared you might follow old Obi-Wan on some damn fool idealistic crusade like your father did. You father wanted you to have this when you were old enough, but your uncle wouldn't allow it.

Which reminds me, I have something here for you. I understand you've become quite a good pilot yourself. Ben Kenobi: He was the best starpilot in the galaxy, and a cunning warrior. Luke Skywalker: You fought in the Clone Wars? Ben Kenobi: Yes, I was once a Jedi Knight the same as your father. Thought he should have stayed here and not gotten involved. He didn't hold with your father's ideals. Ben Kenobi: That's what your uncle told you. Luke Skywalker: No, my father didn't fight in the wars.

Elegant weapon for a more civilized age