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[[Image:Death_Star.jpg|thumb|245px|The Death Star]] | [[Image:Death_Star.jpg|thumb|245px|The Death Star]] | ||
| − | The '''Death Star''' was an incredibly powerful weapon developed by the [[Galactic Empire]], intended as the weapon that would annihilate the [[Rebel Alliance]]. The moon-sized Death Star could unleash enough destructive power through its main weapon to destroy entire planets. | + | The '''Death Star''' is a superweapon that features in [[Star Wars]]. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The Death Star was a moon-sized space station that was an incredibly powerful weapon developed by the [[Galactic Empire]]. Its origins were traced to the [[Clone Wars]] where plans for the weapons were being developed on [[Geonosis]]. These came to be hidden following the outbreak of hostilities between the [[Galactic Republic]] and the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]]. By the end of the war, the Separatists were defeated and the Republic came to be re-organised by newly crowned Emperor [[Palpatine]] where it became the first [[Galactic Empire]]. It was then that construction began on the gigantic space station superweapon that was to be the Death Star. Eventually, teams of scientists were gathered by [[Orson Krennic]] who was the Director of Advanced Weapons Research with oversight on it being made by Grand [[Moff]] [[Wilhuff Tarkin]]. Details on the station came to be maintained under '''Project: Stardust''' that was stored on the archives on '''Scarif'''. One of the scientists attached to the project was '''Galen Erso''' who later left in order to find peace in civilian life along with his family. Many years later, the project began to stall leading to Director Krennic forcibly recruiting Galen back onto the program after killing his wife. | ||
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| + | It intended as the weapon that would annihilate the [[Rebel Alliance]]. The moon-sized Death Star could unleash enough destructive power through its main weapon to destroy entire planets. | ||
The original Death Star was used to destroy [[Organa, Leia|Princess Leia Organa]]'s planet of [[Alderaan]] before it was destroyed by the rebels; in particular, by targeted explosives launched by new [[X-Wing]] pilot [[Luke Skywalker|Luke Skywalker]]. | The original Death Star was used to destroy [[Organa, Leia|Princess Leia Organa]]'s planet of [[Alderaan]] before it was destroyed by the rebels; in particular, by targeted explosives launched by new [[X-Wing]] pilot [[Luke Skywalker|Luke Skywalker]]. | ||
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A new Death Star was built over the next few years, more powerful with an impenetrable defensive shield. This second Death Star was narrowly destroyed by a rebel assault, during which [[Calrissian, Lando|Lando Calrissian]] led an attack on the Death Star's core. | A new Death Star was built over the next few years, more powerful with an impenetrable defensive shield. This second Death Star was narrowly destroyed by a rebel assault, during which [[Calrissian, Lando|Lando Calrissian]] led an attack on the Death Star's core. | ||
| − | [[ | + | In the years afterwards, the Empire collapsed and the [[First Order (Star Wars)|First Order]] was established in its wake who created their own superweapon known as [[Starkiller Base]]. |
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| − | [ | + | ==Overview== |
| + | In appearance, the Death Star was a moon-sized spherical mobile space station. | ||
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| + | A single reactor ignition was powerful enough to devastate a large section of a planet. | ||
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| + | ==Inhabitants== | ||
| + | *'''Wilhuff Tarkin''' : | ||
| + | *'''Darth Vader''' : | ||
| + | *'''Emperor Palpatine''' : | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *The Death Star was created by George Lucas and featured in the Star Wars universe. | ||
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| + | ==Alternate Versions== | ||
| + | *In the Star Wars Legends continuity, it was established that the Death Star had undergone a long period of development. During the reign of the Empire, the plans for building the station were given to the top secret '''Maw Installation''' where the scientist '''Qwi Xux''' naively believed it to be a machine designed to help mine dead worlds. Grand Moff Tarkin had a prototype developed at the Maw whilst the actual station was built elsewhere. | ||
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| + | ==In other media== | ||
| + | ===Video games=== | ||
| + | *In Star Wars: Battlefront, the Death Star appeared in the setting of the video game. During the campaign mode, it was shown that the 501st Legion were deployed on the station providing security where they successfully thwarted a Rebel attack. Many members of the Legion were killed during the destruction of the station at Yavin IV. | ||
| + | *In Star Wars: Battlefront, the Death Star appeared as a setting in the video game. | ||
| + | *In Star Wars: Battlefront II, the Death Star appeared as a setting in the 2017 video game. | ||
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| + | ==Appearances== | ||
| + | *''Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope'': | ||
| + | *''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi'': | ||
| + | *''Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of Sith'': | ||
| + | *''Rogue One'': | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Star Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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[[Category:Space Stations]] | [[Category:Space Stations]] | ||
[[Category:Superweapons]] | [[Category:Superweapons]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Galactic Empire]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Star Wars (Expanded Universe)]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Star Wars]] | ||
| + | [[Category:George Lucas]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:46, 18 May 2022
The Death Star is a superweapon that features in Star Wars.
Contents |
History
The Death Star was a moon-sized space station that was an incredibly powerful weapon developed by the Galactic Empire. Its origins were traced to the Clone Wars where plans for the weapons were being developed on Geonosis. These came to be hidden following the outbreak of hostilities between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. By the end of the war, the Separatists were defeated and the Republic came to be re-organised by newly crowned Emperor Palpatine where it became the first Galactic Empire. It was then that construction began on the gigantic space station superweapon that was to be the Death Star. Eventually, teams of scientists were gathered by Orson Krennic who was the Director of Advanced Weapons Research with oversight on it being made by Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin. Details on the station came to be maintained under Project: Stardust that was stored on the archives on Scarif. One of the scientists attached to the project was Galen Erso who later left in order to find peace in civilian life along with his family. Many years later, the project began to stall leading to Director Krennic forcibly recruiting Galen back onto the program after killing his wife.
It intended as the weapon that would annihilate the Rebel Alliance. The moon-sized Death Star could unleash enough destructive power through its main weapon to destroy entire planets.
The original Death Star was used to destroy Princess Leia Organa's planet of Alderaan before it was destroyed by the rebels; in particular, by targeted explosives launched by new X-Wing pilot Luke Skywalker.
A new Death Star was built over the next few years, more powerful with an impenetrable defensive shield. This second Death Star was narrowly destroyed by a rebel assault, during which Lando Calrissian led an attack on the Death Star's core.
In the years afterwards, the Empire collapsed and the First Order was established in its wake who created their own superweapon known as Starkiller Base.
Overview
In appearance, the Death Star was a moon-sized spherical mobile space station.
A single reactor ignition was powerful enough to devastate a large section of a planet.
Inhabitants
- Wilhuff Tarkin :
- Darth Vader :
- Emperor Palpatine :
Notes
- The Death Star was created by George Lucas and featured in the Star Wars universe.
Alternate Versions
- In the Star Wars Legends continuity, it was established that the Death Star had undergone a long period of development. During the reign of the Empire, the plans for building the station were given to the top secret Maw Installation where the scientist Qwi Xux naively believed it to be a machine designed to help mine dead worlds. Grand Moff Tarkin had a prototype developed at the Maw whilst the actual station was built elsewhere.
In other media
Video games
- In Star Wars: Battlefront, the Death Star appeared in the setting of the video game. During the campaign mode, it was shown that the 501st Legion were deployed on the station providing security where they successfully thwarted a Rebel attack. Many members of the Legion were killed during the destruction of the station at Yavin IV.
- In Star Wars: Battlefront, the Death Star appeared as a setting in the video game.
- In Star Wars: Battlefront II, the Death Star appeared as a setting in the 2017 video game.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope:
- Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi:
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of Sith:
- Rogue One:
