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Risa

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this young woman was a princess, and the daughter of King Cleroff, who ruled the daylight side of her homeworld. Risa and Prince Gil were pursued by a band of brigands when Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon suddenly appeared from an energy disturbance and crashed into their planet, some months after the Battle of Endor. She became enamored of Han when he saved them from the brigands, but Han knew he could never return her affections. In order to escape this sticky situation, Han arranged to have Prince Gil kidnapped by other brigands, so that King Cleroff could pay his ransom and make Gil's family indebted to him. In this way, Cleroff could demand Gil's marriage to Princess Risa as recompense. Risa's reaction was exactly what Han had hoped for: she called him all manner of names and demanded that he get Prince Gil back unharmed. Han's plans were nearly thwarted by Marius, but Han had anticipated his treachery and outwitted him.