![]() These were the original publications, mind you, and not the “new” editions which were published after the release of the prequel trilogy, and which sadly eliminated the original drawings and schematics in favor of computer-rendered designs. The Illustrated Star Wars Universe by Kevin J.The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology by Bill Smith.The Essential Guide to Characters by Andy Mangels.The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels by Bill Smith.While I’ve only read a few of the Expanded Universe (as it was then known before becoming Legends) novels, I did read Star Wars books that focused on the world-building and lore of the galaxy because I’m a huge NERD! My friends and I collected toys and action figures and brought them to school, much to the annoyance of my 4th-grade teacher, no doubt. Star Wars experienced a resurgence in popularity in 1997 with the re-release of the original trilogy (as the Special Editions) which allowed me to finally see the original trilogy in theaters (as opposed to on VHS tapes at home) provided that you were willing to stand in lines that wound around the cineplex. I mean, who didn’t want to use the Force, wield a lightsaber, fly a starfighter, or fight in the epic space and ground battles in a galaxy far, far away? I loved learning about the Jedi Knights, the Sith, the Rebels, and the Galactic Empire. ![]() Star Wars has been something of a feature in my life since the early-1990s when I was first introduced to the original trilogy as a kid. In honor of May the 4th (be with you), I thought I’d do a fun post on a Star Wars topic. Executor (along with three escorting star destroyers) operating as the flagship of Death Squadron.
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