


The Falcon visited Coruscant during the events of Revenge of the Sith for an unknown purpose under an unknown captain. It has also been outfitted with a backup hyperdrive in case of emergency. This has helped Han and Chewbacca get out of sticky situations more than once, and is why the ship is known as the "fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy". Hidden beneath the lower hull is a retractable repeating blaster.įinally, one of the most important parts about the ship is its famous hyperdrive, capable of a speed of Point Five past lightspeed. The Falcon also includes internal engineering areas and a small lounge including a holographic gaming table. Some modifications were personally installed by Han Solo. Two sets of quad laser turrets have also been added to the ship, which pack a serious punch when manned by an experienced gunman. Some notable features of the Millennium Falcon include secret smuggling compartments onboard that have helped Han move contraband (including people) throughout the galaxy. IGN: 9 Things You Didn't Know About the Millennium Falcon.

However, Han Solo did not acquire the ship until winning it from Lando Calrissian. The ship was made in Corellia, the homeworld of Han Solo. The Millenium Falcon is a YT-1300 freighter that has been heavily modified to become faster, stronger, and more powerful. The Falcon has been active from Revenge of the Sith through The Force Awakens, spanning the course of some 50 years. The ship is proudly owned and maintained by Han Solo and Chewbacca. Proclaimed as the "fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy", the Millennium Falcon has helped the Rebel Alliance secure victory in many major battles during the Galactic Civil War. The Millennium Falcon is a Vehicle in the Star Wars universe.
