Docking Bay 31

"Freighter, this is a reserved bay! You belong on an exterior docking gantry and-- freighter, your approach is too fast!'"

―Flight controller

Docking Bay 31 was one of many docking bays and gantries aboard the Wheel.

History

It was the docking bay used by Han Solo to land the Millennium Falcon, while being chased by Sector Commander Zertik Strom. At that time, it was a reserved bay.

After being ransacked for smuggling goods and after encountering several life-threatening situation, Solo managed to lift off from the bay again and leave the Wheel behind.

Appearances

• Star Wars (1977) 18 (First appearance)
• Star Wars (1977) 19
• Star Wars (1977) 23