Prologue: The Tour Guide's Spiel
| It is increasingly hard in these
turbulent times to secure reliable transportation across
the galaxy, and to be able to afford accommodations in
the more upscale planetary hotels with swimming pools and
continental breakfasts. The shrewd traveler will notice
that the Poor Fan’s Guide offers none of those
things. This is what separates the Poor Fan’s Guide
from the Ridiculously Wealthy Fan’s Guide. Yes, the
RWFG does offer a complete historical journey, and traces
the growth of the Rebellion, including political
landmarks, battlefields and pit stops, from beginning to
end, but one must take into consideration that the better
part of the Rebellion’s official actions consisted
of fleeing from the evil Galactic Empire and hiding,
which makes for compelling history, yes, but a rather
repetitive and unsettling Tour. So it’s best just to admit that you’re a Poor Fan and get on with it. At least that has always been the Guide’s philosophy. Let us begin our journey. The major attractions are highlighted for convenience, or for those of you who only skim things anyway. |