Death Star (star Wars) Direct

: Lead engineer Galen Erso intentionally stalled development for years after learning the project's true purpose. He also built a secret "fatal flaw" into the thermal exhaust port, which the Rebel Alliance later exploited.

The development of the first (the DS-1 Orbital Battle Station) was a massive undertaking that spanned roughly 20 years . While the station's hull was completed relatively quickly, the project was plagued by engineering challenges, secrecy, and sabotage. Key Phases of Development Death Star (Star Wars)

: Creating the planet-killing beam was the most difficult part. Director Orson Krennic oversaw a team of scientists on Eadu who worked to harness kyber crystals to power the weapon. : Lead engineer Galen Erso intentionally stalled development

Faced constant shortages of raw materials and missed engineering deadlines due to the unprecedented scale. While the station's hull was completed relatively quickly,