What is the Death Star?

The Death Star is a moon-sized, fictional space station and superweapon created by the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars universe, designed to destroy planets with its superlaser.

How many Death Stars were built in the original trilogy?

Two fully operational Death Stars appear in the original Star Wars film trilogy, with a prototype or early version also featured in later films.

Who designed the Death Star?

While the initial concept had Geonosian origins, key architects involved in the Death Star's development included Grand Moff Tarkin and coerced engineer Galen Erso, who worked on its superlaser.

What was the primary weapon of the Death Star?

Its primary weapon was a powerful superlaser, formed by combining eight individual lasers, capable of destroying entire planets with a single concentrated blast.

How was the first Death Star destroyed?

The first Death Star was destroyed by Luke Skywalker, who, guided by the Force, fired proton torpedoes into a small thermal exhaust port, triggering a chain reaction.