The cities I believe are warranted because in the 97 SE, there is only ONE planet that we haven’t seen but we can come to assume that in the vastness of this galaxy that it is a big city planet of great importance. And I’m looking at this through the eyes of only the OT. If you watch the full saga, this isn’t even an argument.
The other two cities in the 97 SE are a wonderful addition cause we go back to planets that we saw under imperial control, and to see them liberated makes the ending all the more meaningful and cathartic.
That is what I said:
http://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1054539