The DS-2 Death Star II Mobile Battle Station, also known as the Death Star MK. 2, or simply the second Death Star, was a partially completed moon-sized battle station constructed by the Galactic Empire as the successor to the first Death Star.

What is the newest Death Star?

The DS-2 Death Star II Mobile Battle Station, also known as the Death Star MK. 2, or simply the second Death Star, was a partially completed moon-sized battle station constructed by the Galactic Empire as the successor to the first Death Star.

Is the first Death Star destroyed in New Hope?

The first Death Star was blown up by Luke Skywalker at the Battle of Yavin IV in Star Wars IV – A New Hope. The giant crater at the top of the planet is a weapon that can be used to destroy planets.

What did Luke shoot into the Death Star?

Proton torpedoes were used by Luke Skywalker to destroy the first Death Star.

How many died on the second Death Star?

But taking all these sources into account, the death toll of the first Death Star can be left as around 1.1 million and the one of the second Death Star as over two million, which is still a lot even for Star Wars – more so considering that this happened in the first three films of the franchise.

Who destroyed the 2nd Death Star?

Emperor Palpatine then leaked word of its construction to the Alliance, hoping to lure rebel forces in and destroy them. The Emperor died at the hands of Darth Vader and the Alliance destroyed the second Death Star, striking a momentous blow for freedom.

What is the difference between Death Star 1 and 2?

The Death Star II was the second Death Star battlestation to be constructed by the Galactic Empire. It was significantly larger than its predecessor, measuring over 160 kilometers in diameter, and was built after the destruction of the first Death Star at the Battle of Yavin.

Who blew up the Death Star 2?

Lando and Wedge Antilles (in an X-wing) both flew inside the superstructure, knocking out its main reactor and finally destroying Death Star II.

How many died on the Death Star?

More recent Star Wars canon material sets the Death Stars’ death toll at “nearly one and a half million people” (according to Star Wars: Bloodline), with others going as far as saying the first Death Star alone killed “nearly two million” or “nearly a million” (both from Star Wars: Lost Stars).

What planet did the Death Star crash on?

moon Kef Bir
After a successful attack on the Death Star II’s reactor during the battle of Endor, the ruins of the destroyed battle station subsequently fell to the surface of the ocean moon Kef Bir.

How was Death Star 2 built so fast?

The Imps literally carved a tunnel through hyperspace, from the Core to Endor. Whilst it took hours or even days to transport building materials through hyperspace to get to Geonosis, it took far less time with the direct route made by the Empire.