The Death Star, on the other hand, has a laser so powerful it can literally destabilize the geological processes of the planet itself, and cause it to explode.Įdit: Imagine it like this: We as humans have the power to destroy the surface of the Earth today through nuclear bombardment and render it absolutely inhospitable to life, but we have nowhere near enough power to actually destroy the planetary body itself into tiny chunks of rock like the Death Star can. A Star Destroyer is named as such because it can use this firepower to realistically dominate a single star system by itself.

It can realistically destroy a planet, rendering all traces of civilization to oblivion, but it will still leave the planet itself intact, although in a much more ruined state. A Star Destroyer has some pretty powerful firepower on board, and repeated orbital strikes from its turbolaser batteries can level entire cities from orbit, not to mention the fighter and bomber wings it has on board that can run sorties and bombing runs on smaller targets. Yes, although not in the way the Death Star can.

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