However, both figures appear to be exaggerated even one tenth the Death Star's power would easily destroy an entire planet, which is beyond the capabilities of an Eclipse of Sovereign-class ship.Īccording to the official literature, the Eclipse-class Star Destroyer's superlaser is capable of 'cracking the crust' of a targeted world and 'searing continents' off its surface.
Some sources say that it has two thirds the power of the Death Star's superlaser, while other sources say it has one seventh its power. There are various conflicting reports on its power. Eclipse-class and Sovereign-class Star Destroyer (Star Wars: Dark Empire)Įclipse and Sovereign-class Star Destroyers mount smaller versions of the Death Star's fearsome superlaser.
