Death Star 2 (50)Full unit name: DS-2 Orbital Battle Station
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Basic info
First appearance: Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
(MOVIE)
Was destroyed by: T-65 X-Wing of Wedge Antilles (Battle over Endor)
Known Facts (9)
Vader's Visit to the DS-2 (ROTJ) (1) »
The Emperor arrives (2) »
  • Was in orbit above Endor
  • Vader was among its passengers
Battle over Endor (6) »
Summary
The DS-2 was the second Death Star battlestation to be constructed by the Galactic Empire. It was significantly larger than its predecessor, measuring over 160 kilometers in diameter, and was built after the destruction of the first Death Star at the Battle of Yavin. The Death Star's superlaser was revealed to be operational before the construction of the station was completed, surprising the Rebel Alliance attackers during the Battle of Endor. This was Emperor Palpatine's plan all along, and it nearly led to the loss of the Rebels. The Alliance ground forces on the forest moon of Endor managed to deactivate the energy shield surrounding the battlestation, and the Rebel fleet proceeded to destroy the station from within, signifying the beginning of the downfall of the Empire.

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UH
Related organizations
Death Star Gunner
Related units, characters and other technologies
Jerjerrod
Related events
Vader's Visit to the DS-2 (ROTJ) The Emperor arrives Throne Room Duel
Organizations that used this starship
Galactic Empire
Installed weaponry, armor and equipment
MK2 Superlaser
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DetailsInstalled (before and during Battle over Endor)Battle over EndorOperated by Galactic Empire, destroyed Liberty of Rebel Alliance Navy with this weaponOperated by Galactic Empire, destroyed Redemption of Rebel Alliance Navy with this weapon
Known passengers
Vader
Janus Greejatus
Fel's Wrath
Jonus
Related characters and organizations
Vader
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DetailsArrived using ST-321 together with Yorr, Jendon during Vader's Visit to the DS-2 (ROTJ)Killed Palpatine during Throne Room Duel
Palpatine
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DetailsArrived using Lambda-class Shuttle together with Royal Guard during The Emperor arrivesWas killed by Vader during Throne Room Duel
Luke Skywalker
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DetailsDeparted using Lambda-class Shuttle during Throne Room Duel
Janus Greejatus
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DetailsT-65 X-Wing of Wedge Antilles (Red Leader) destroyed this vehicle operated by Galactic Empire, killing them during Battle over Endor
Jendon
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DetailsArrived using ST-321 together with Vader, Yorr during Vader's Visit to the DS-2 (ROTJ)
Jerjerrod
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DetailsBattle over EndorWas CommanderT-65 X-Wing of Wedge Antilles (Red Leader) destroyed this vehicle operated by Galactic Empire, killing them
Yorr
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DetailsArrived using ST-321 together with Vader, Jendon during Vader's Visit to the DS-2 (ROTJ)
Royal Guard
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DetailsArrived using Lambda-class Shuttle together with Palpatine during The Emperor arrives
Galactic Empire
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Was equipped with MK2 Superlaser (before and during Battle over Endor)
Complete list

Full unit name: DS-2 Orbital Battle Station Last updated: 17.11.2025 18:03:01

Incom T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
Antilles, Wedge
Battle over Endor
Vader's Visit to the DS-2 (ROTJ)
Fel's Wrath (DS-181-3)
The Emperor arrives (ROTJ)
Endor (Sanctuary Moon)
Darth Vader
Jerjerrod, Tiaan
Commander (Role)
Greejatus, Janus
Jonus
Galactic Empire
Liberty (MC80 Liberty-type Star Cruiser)
Rebel Alliance Navy
MK2 Superlaser
Redemption (EF-76 Nebulon-B Frigate)
DS-1 Orbital Battle Station
Battle of Yavin
Rebel Alliance
Battle of Endor
Death Star Gunner
Throne Room Duel (ROTJ)
Palpatine
Skywalker, Luke
Jendon
Yorr
Imperial Royal Guard
ST-321 (Lambda-class T-4a Shuttle)
Lambda-class T-4a Shuttle
Incom T-16 Skyhopper
SoroSuub V-35 Courier
AT-ST
Imperial Stormtrooper
AT-AT
DS-2 Orbital Battle Station
Chewbacca
Wookiee
Ewok
RZ-1 A-Wing Interceptor
Dodonna, Jan
Crynyd, Arvel
Executor (Super-class Star Destroyer)
Super-class Star Destroyer
Green Squadron (Rebel Alliance)
Imperial-class Star Destroyer
ISD-72x Deflector Shield
B-Wing Heavy Assault Starfighter
TIE Fighter
Millennium Falcon (YT-1300 Light Freighter)
YT-1300 Light Freighter
Rebel Alliance Pilot
Thern, Palso
Blue Squadron (Rebel Alliance)
Home One (MC80 Home One-type Command Cruiser)
MC80 Mon Calamari Star Cruiser
Endor Campaign (ROTJ)
Battle of Hoth
Imperial Officer
Imperial Navy Trooper
Ackbar
Mon Calamari
BTL Y-Wing Starfighter
Avenger (Imperial II-class Star Destroyer)
KX5 Laser Cannon
Pilot
Navigator
Gunner
Communications Officer
Engineer
Tydirium (Lambda-class T-4a Shuttle)
Solo, Han
Imperial Ground Crew
Imperial Fighter Pilot
Imperial Navy
Imperial Scout Trooper
Sienar Fleet Systems
Sentinel-class Landing Craft
Alpha-class Star Wing Assault Gunboat
Cygnus Spaceworks
Skywalker, Anakin
TIE Interceptor
EF-76 Nebulon-B Frigate
XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser
Piett, Firmus
Gherant
Calrissian, Lando
Frix, Grizz
Arrival at Endor (ROTJ)
Tatooine
Devastator (Imperial-class Star Destroyer)
Tantive IV (CR90 Corellian Corvette)
CR90 Corellian Corvette
Praji, Nahdonnis
NK-7 Ion Cannon
Victory-class Star Destroyer
Madine, Crix
C-3PO
3PO-series Protocol Droid
Attack on Tantive IV
Rebel Briefing (ROTJ)
Alpha Squadron (181st)
181st Imperial Fighter Wing
Salm, Horton
Gray Squadron
Imperial Advisor
Gallofree GR-75 Medium Transport
TIE Bomber
Luke's Second Lightsaber