TheoOdo said:I personally think that the creation of the Death Star should have had much, much more foreshadowing in the prequel series.
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It's only until much later in his life he realizes his grave misjudgment as he recognizes the same space-station that was proposed all those years ago whilst being drawn into it aboard the Millennium Falcon.
I agree that the Death Star could have been used more in the prequels. They should have shown why Obi Wan seemed to recognize it in ANH.
AHHH!! All these lost opportunities make my head hurt.