- "Ralph McQuarrie: Visualizer", by John May: a look at Ralph McQuarrie and his paintings and designs for the original film.
- "Systems in Collision", by Brian Shepherd: a discussion of the differences between the evil Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance, and the origins of their conflict.
- "The Brain of the 'Droid," by Dr. M. F. Marten: an article on the state of the art in Artificial intelligence as of 1978, and speculation about the future.