Summary
- The plot point surrounding the Bothans and their role in stealing the blueprints for the Second Death Star has been overlooked and neglected by Star Wars canon.
- The lack of emphasis and exploration of the Bothans in Star Wars canon is a disservice to their importance in the story and their sacrifice for the Rebel Alliance.
- Unlike the Legends expanded universe, which provided extensive development for the Bothans, Star Wars canon has failed to give them the recognition and justice they deserve.
One specific plot from Return of the Jedi surrounding the Empire's Second Death Star has long been forgotten, still awaiting the justice it deserves within Star Wars canon. While upcoming Star Wars movies could have rectified this injustice, the three announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023 were confirmed to focus on unrelated stories. As such, the question remains over when Star Wars will provide justice to this long-sidelined tale from a galaxy far, far away.
The plot point in question relates to Return of the Jedi, specifically the quick construction of Star Wars' Second Death Star. While the story of the original Death Star plans' theft came in Rogue One, Star Wars has placed little emphasis on the information gained regarding the Second Death Star aside from one buried line from Return of the Jedi. Herein lies the compelling idea for a story that has been ignored in Star Wars canon that begs the question of when the franchise will pay it the justice it deserves.
