In the realm of “Star Wars,” the Death Star remains an enigma, despite its central role in countless tales. When the saga commenced, this colossal space station was freshly built and showcased its groundbreaking might for the first time. Over the years, we’ve observed it from numerous vantage points during various stages of construction, revealing a few discrepancies along the way. In “Episode VI — Return of the Jedi,” we witness a partially completed second Death Star, with its weapon functioning yet its outer structure still underway. Contrastingly, in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Andor,” it appears that the weapon was one of the final components installed on the original Death Star. This minor inconsistency has sparked intriguing speculations about the devastating power it holds.
In the thrilling finale of Andor Season 1, aptly titled “Rix Road,” I got a fresh glimpse at the Death Star. The spherical frame and robust shell of this colossal space station seemed entirely constructed, with key components such as the weapon system and its firing mechanism being installed in their final stages. A fascinating comparison was drawn on the Star Wars subreddit by user u/Luke_Fluke13, who juxtaposed this view with the second Death Star from Return of the Jedi. There, the weapon appeared fully assembled, yet a significant portion of the sphere remained under construction, including a substantial belt of panels encircling its front side.
Why were the first and second Death Stars constructed differently?
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As a fan, I found myself pondering over the various theories about the contrasting designs of these two Death Stars. However, the most convincing argument came from u/RoadBudget who attributed it to Galen Erso’s groundbreaking invention of the weapon itself. The Death Star was portrayed as a revolutionary technology in this universe, but a space station of such size should have been commonplace. Interestingly, when they decided to build a second Death Star, the advancements on the weapon had already been achieved, allowing them to construct the weapon first and then assemble the shell concurrently.
Some enthusiasts argue that this isn’t just a theory anymore – it seems almost definitively proven in “Rogue One” and the prequel novel “Catalyst”. On the other hand, some fans suggest that Emperor Palpatine might have intentionally appeared incomplete in “Return of the Jedi” to tempt the Rebels into battle. Interestingly, he later brags about it being a “completely equipped and operational battle station.
Here are some alternative interpretations that were also suggested, but not as widely accepted. Some viewers speculated that Galen Erso might have been trying to stall the development of the weapon itself, while others believed that the Emperor aimed to protect the weapon’s secret so no one else could replicate it. Contrastingly, when it came to the second Death Star, it was suggested that the Emperor would have wanted to expedite its construction in order to use it against the Rebels once more.
This detail is intriguing to ponder over as multiple theories could potentially be valid concurrently. To form your own opinion, consider watching all the Star Wars movies and series available on Disney+. By the way, Season 2 of Andor is set to premiere there on April 22nd, 2025.
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2025-02-04 21:45