Table of Contents
Introduction 11
Space 13
Anatomy of the Galaxy 15
Biodiversity in the Galaxy 19
Relative Aging of Characters 24
Invisible Hand Bridge Evacuation 28
Space Trash 32
When Is Star Wars? 36
Planetary Science 41
Binary Stars 43
Climate of Planets 48
Moisture Farming 53
Cloud City 57
The Lost Planet 61
Planet-Based Transportation 65
Repulsorlifts 67
Podracers 71
Traveling Through the Planet's Core 74
Hover Car Traffic 79
Space Travel 85
Solar Sails 87
Hyperspace 91
Ship Design 95
Hammerhead Ship 100
Kessel Run 104
Handheld Weaponry 109
Blasters 111
Lightsabers 115
Seismic Charges 119
Grenades 125
Electrostaff 129
Heavy Weaponry 135
Ion Cannons 137
Death Star 141
Starkiller Base 146
Imperial Walkers (AT-AT/AT-ST/AT-ACT) 151
Shields 155
The Force 161
The Force 163
Force Lightning 167
Force Jump 172
The Frozen Blaster Bolt 176
Jedi Mind Tricks 180
Robotics 185
Droid Mobility 187
Al 191
Robotic Communication 196
Machines Making Machines 200
Robotic Healthcare and Prosthetics 204
Other Tech 209
Guidance Computers 211
Holograms 215
Communication 219
Augmented Reality 224
Tractor Beams 228
Appendix A Glossary of Star Wars Terms 233
Appendix B Glossary of Physics Terms 241
Index 247