WELCOME!
Like you, we here at Yahoo! Entertainment are huge fans of all things Star Wars and are always craving more. Using our latest technology and in partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. and starwars.com, we have created starwars.yahoo.com so that you can discover new Star Wars content, connect with other fans, and share your passions with the entire online galaxy. Starwars.yahoo.com is a Web experience unlike any other: a media-rich, totally personalized, ever-expanding window into the world of Star Wars. Whether online or off, on Yahoo! or on the Internet at large, straight from the source or from the world?s most passionate fans, if it?s related to Star Wars, you?ll find it here. Here?s how the World works:

DISCOVER
Every search term you enter or tag you click should return an exciting and content rich page dedicated to your favorite Star Wars characters, places, things, and products. That goes for both popular characters like the great bounty hunter Jango-Fett, and even the more obscure Tusken Raiders. Whether you delight in the latest Podracer photos on Tatooine, or care to peruse LEGO versions of the Empire?s Death Star, we have a little something for every Star Wars fan! And best of all, the World incorporates the entire Internet ? from starwars.com to fan sites to shopping sites to video sites - making starwars.yahoo.com the perfect starting point for all your Star Wars interests and searches.

CONTRIBUTE
As you browse around, you may encounter corners of the world that are light on details? and this is where you come in! If there is something else that belongs there, go ahead and add it to the World. Have any videos of Jedi Lightsaber battles? Any photos of you dressed up like Jar Jar Binks/? Upload them today and start building a reputation for yourself within the World of Star Wars. And stay tuned for even more ways to contribute in the weeks and months ahead!

INTERACT
During your adventures, be sure to contribute as much as possible. By building a profile, you can create your own character within Yahoo!?s Star Wars world (Note: if you?re a registered member of Yahoo!, you?re already ahead of the game and can get started simply by logging in.) As you leave comments, rate photos and videos, add characters to your favorites, and engage with other fans on our message boards, you?ll earn experience points in your profile. The more experience points you earn, the more you level up, and the more prestige you gain within the World.

JOIN US
Do you have a fan site dedicated to Star Wars? Contact our Community Relations team so that we can add and create cross links, map your content and updates into the World, and keep you posted with the latest services and programs for fan site publishers.

OFFICIAL WORD
And if you?re interested in the latest official videos, game trailers and updates from starwars.com? Check out the videos and game trailers here and find the latest news from starwars.com in the starwars.comlink section on the right side of every page.

HELP AND FEEDBACK
Finally, if you find yourself in a lurch and need a helping hand, we?ll assist you on your journey with our detailed FAQ section . We always appreciate feedback, so once you?ve had a chance to dive into the World of Star Wars, let us know how we can make it better.

Now, start exploring! Click a link in this message, check out the cool content below, or head over to our Home Page as a gateway to the World of Star Wars.

May the Force be with you!

- Y2-D2