Did you ever notice how ominous and haunting the second Death Star felt...?


“It’s a trap.”
- Admiral Ackbar, Return of the Jedi

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Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋

When I was a kid, I used to think the second Death Star looked cooler than the first one, like some kind of half-finished monster floating in space. I remember asking my older cousin (the Star Wars “expert” in our family) why it looked so jagged and exposed. He just shrugged and said, “It’s under construction,” which… wasn’t exactly satisfying.

Years later, I finally decided to dig deeper. I figured there had to be a reason why the first Death Star was perfectly polished, and the second looked like the galaxy’s biggest DIY project. Turns out, there’s more to it than just construction timing, there were real strategic in-universe reasons.

So if you’ve ever wondered the same thing, I’ve got answers. 👇

Why Were the First and Second Death Stars Constructed Differently?

We can point to advances in technology and intended plans for the answer. 🤔

In Episode 9, Why Would the Rebellion Put Their Best Pilot (Wedge Antilles) in a Gunner Position?

Wouldn't he have done more if he was leading a squad of X-Wings?


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“The Jedi steps through the smoking entrance.
He lowers his hood, revealing that he is…
PLO KOON. He is not dead after all.
He looks to the group.”

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May the Force be with you,

Vance

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