Why did the Death Star destroy Alderaan?

The Death Star’s destruction of Alderaan was used by the Rebellion to recruit more galactic citizens to its cause. The fact that the Empire would wipe out an entire planet as a test, and that it’d destroy a famously peaceful Core World led scores of being across the galaxy to join the Rebel Alliance.

What does Obi-Wan say about Alderaan?

Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi : [to Luke] You must learn the ways of the Force, if you’re to come with me to Alderaan.

Was Vader responsible for Alderaan?

Darth Vader It is a common misconception that Vader was responsible for Alderaan’s fate, as he was the second in command after Palpatine himself. But as we learned in Rogue One, Vader was merely in command of the fleet, and the Death Star was Wilhuff Tarkin’s toy.

Is Obi-Wan one of the strongest Jedi?

Lord Vader killed the remaining Jedi at the Jedi Temple and Obi-Wan made the decision of attacking the Dark Lord he taught himself. After an epic battle, Kenobi proved that he was one of the strongest Jedi by again defeating a Sith Lord in combat: Darth Vader.

Why did Obi-Wan want Luke to go to Alderaan?

Chances are Obi-Wan wanted to reunite Luke with Leia first, explaining to them at the same time their real origins and familial connection to Darth Vader. From there, the twins could have traveled to Dagobah where they could begin training.

Is Alderaan in Obi-Wan?

Alderaan is shown in detail in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, making its eventual destruction even more tragic. Alderaan was completely destroyed in A New Hope when Grand Moff Tarkin tested the full destructive power of the Death Star, but the planet’s surface wasn’t shown in the movie.

How far was the Death Star from Alderaan?

It was seven far.

Did Starkiller Base turn into a star?

The base and planet were ultimately destroyed by a Resistance attack due to a weak point exploited by pilot Poe Dameron, causing the implosion of the entire planet as the superweapon was firing upon the Resistance base on D’Qar. The stored stellar energy then expanded, causing the planet to turn into a star.

Who is the smartest Jedi?

Graceful, full of wisdom, one of the most revered and powerful Jedi of his time and beyond, Obi-Wan Kenobi has all the qualities of a fantastic Jedi. One of these qualities is undoubtedly intelligence which he shows throughout his appearances in the Galaxy far, far away.