• hedge_lord@lemmy.world
    14·
    16 hours ago

    It’s not possible for a planet to explode! And if it was then the empire didn’t do it. And if they did then it was only because Alderan started it. And if they didn’t then they still deserved it.

    • beejboytyson@lemmy.world
      4·
      13 hours ago

      The empire makes planets , not destroy them!!! That’s just alderinian propaganda… not only that but they breed insurgents, it’s just thier culture. Regardless thier leader is clearly in support of terrorists and THAT needs to be dealt with.

      Signing off Jim tool

  • Squorlple@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    23 hours ago

    IIRC, the Death Star was a secret to everyone outside of the Empire until Rogue One, which took place only a couple of days before it was blown up in A New Hope. In the Imperial meeting scene of A New Hope, Tarkin says “Fear will keep the local systems in line. Fear of this battle station,” which implies the threat of the Death Star is meant to be widely known after its public demonstration on Alderaan; public sentiment became unnecessary once they could hold a gun to the head of every possible dissident as well as to their world. I don’t see how this meme could take place after A New Hope since the destruction of both Alderaan and the Death Star would be widely known and verifiable by that point.

    • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
      21·
      21 hours ago

      Fake news.

      BREAKING: IMPERIAL DEATH STAR OBLITERATES ALDERAAN, BILLIONS PRESUMED DEAD

      By John Patriot, Fox News Galactic Correspondent May 5, 2025

      IMPERIAL CENTER — In a show of overwhelming force that has sent shockwaves throughout the galaxy, the Galactic Empire’s new battle station, dubbed the “Death Star,” has completely destroyed the peaceful planet of Alderaan. Imperial sources confirm the planet was reduced to asteroids in a matter of seconds.

      Emperor Palpatine defended the military action as “necessary to maintain peace and security” across the galaxy, citing intelligence reports claiming Alderaan had become a hotbed for Rebel Alliance sympathizers.

      “This was not a decision taken lightly,” said Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin in an exclusive interview. “But when faced with growing terrorist threats from the so-called Rebel Alliance, we had no choice but to demonstrate the consequences of treason against the legitimate government of the galaxy.”

      Republican senators praised the decisive action, with Senator Orrin Maul (R-Dathomir) calling it “a much-needed response to the weak policies of previous administrations that allowed rebel insurgency to fester.”

      Critics on the left have decried the destruction as “disproportionate” and “an unprecedented humanitarian disaster,” but military experts note that the demonstration of the Death Star’s capabilities may prevent future conflicts by deterring other systems from harboring rebel elements.

      Imperial military strategist Admiral Firmus Piett explained, “Sometimes you need to make an example. The destruction of one planet could save countless lives by preventing a prolonged galactic civil war.”

      The Death Star, described as a moon-sized battle station with unprecedented firepower, represents the pinnacle of Imperial military technology. Sources close to the project say it was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, a testament to Imperial efficiency.

      Princess Leia Organa, a suspected Rebel sympathizer and Alderaan’s representative in the Imperial Senate, was reportedly detained hours before the incident on charges of espionage and treason. Imperial authorities have confirmed she is being held for questioning regarding stolen technical data.

      Markets responded positively to the news, with Imperial Defense contractors seeing stocks surge by as much as 15%. Economic analysts predict a boom in reconstruction and security sectors as the Empire continues its campaign to restore order.

      The Emperor is expected to address the galaxy tomorrow from the Imperial Palace, where he will likely outline next steps in the ongoing effort to secure peace and stability for law-abiding citizens throughout Imperial space.

      Fox News will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.

      • Justdaveisfine@midwest.social
        7·
        18 hours ago

        Han Solo thought it was a moon up until he was in tractor beam distance. I’d imagine you wouldn’t see it from hyperspace, but even if you did manage to get within visual distance of it, you’d probably assume it was an exoplanet or asteroid.

        I guess the rebels on Alderaan should have been keeping an eye out for this thing but sensors in Star Wars seem to be a funky thing, since they have limited range and ships seem to bypass them all the time.

        Edit: Totally forgot - The death star can enter hyperspace as shown in Rogue One. In may have only been in Alderaan’s space for a little while.

    • ByteJunk@lemmy.world
      1·
      13 hours ago

      FOX News Special Report: Alderaan Destroyed—Emperor Trump Responds to Rebel Threat

      In a decisive move aimed at quelling a growing rebellion, the Empire today confirmed the destruction of the planet Alderaan, a Core World long suspected of harboring anti-government extremists. The response, authorized under the leadership of Emperor Donald J. Trump, marks what Imperial officials are calling a “necessary and proportionate show of strength” in the face of escalating terrorist threats.

      White House equivalent officials aboard the Galactic Capitol Starcruiser said Alderaan’s destruction via the Empire’s new defensive installation—the Death Star—was “not taken lightly.” Grand Moff Tarkin, speaking on behalf of Emperor Trump, called Alderaan “a hub of insurgent activity, fake news proliferation, and anti-Imperial propaganda.”

      “Alderaan was warned. The Rebels were warned. And yet, they chose to test us,” Tarkin stated. “Thanks to Emperor Trump’s bold leadership, peace and order are being restored to the galaxy.”

      Conservative Reaction Praises Trump’s Resolve

      Imperial Senate Republicans, though now largely ceremonial under Trump’s streamlined executive rule, praised the move. “This shows the galaxy that lawlessness will not stand,” said former Senator Gorran Vale (R-Corellia). “Under Emperor Trump, we are no longer appeasing anarchists. We are protecting hard-working star citizens.”

      FOX News political analyst Kayla Deen noted, “For years, Alderaan’s elites flaunted their liberal values, resisted Imperial policies, and even funded Rebel operations. Emperor Trump promised to bring law and order back to the galaxy, and today, he delivered.”

      Democrats and Alien-Sympathizers Decry Action

      Predictably, fringe left-wing groups and alien rights activists across the Outer Rim immediately condemned the action. The Rebellion, officially labeled a terrorist organization by the Empire, issued an unverified statement claiming Alderaan was a peaceful planet with no weapons. Experts at the Trump Imperial Policy Institute dismissed the claims as “Rebel disinformation.”

      Former Senator Mon Mothma, now in hiding, accused the Empire of “committing genocide.” In response, White House Comms Officer Jerrek Dalton told FOX News, “She’s been on the wrong side of history for years. This is about security, not politics.”

      A Stronger, Safer Galaxy

      Imperial markets responded positively to the display of power, with starship stocks rising 4.3% in late Coruscant trading. Citizens across the Mid Rim reportedly welcomed the message of order. One citizen on Naboo, speaking anonymously, said, “It’s about time someone stood up to these entitled planets that think they’re above the law.”

      While critics continue to push back, Emperor Trump remains unfazed. In a brief holonet transmission, he declared, “We are making the Empire great again. One rebel world at a time.”

      Stay tuned to FOX Galactic News for continuing fair and balanced coverage of the Rebellion, Imperial security, and Emperor Trump’s efforts to restore greatness to the galaxy

      • cyphear@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        17 hours ago

        Imagine how many civilians were on the Death Star. Do you really think the maintenance personnel were Stormtroopers? Or the accountants who had to figure out how many credits the private contractors needed to receive? The rebels killed more innocent people than the empire did. Sure, the empire blew up a planet, but the untold amount of damage that the rebels caused to people who were just doing what they could to make a living.

        Look what happened after Palpatine was removed. Slavery became more rampant, the rich began controlling more planets, and there was no government to fill the void that was left. The empire held everything together, they got rid of those hypocrites on Coruscant, and brought about a cohesive government that focused on bringing together all planets and putting an end to the trade wars. To sum up: the empire did nothing wrong.

  • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
    4·
    22 hours ago

    Fake news. The Death Star, if it exists, is nowhere near Alderaan, which also doesn’t exist, and we need nothing from it. Though it’s cherished immensely.