The second book in Del Rey's Essential Guide series, The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels features an in-depth look at one hundred ships, fighters, and other vehicles from the original trilogy and Expanded Universe, each with its own two-page spread including detailed schematics. The book has a number of errors, some printings notably transposing sketches of the Imperial- and Victory-class Star Destroyers.

Publisher's summary

"That's no moon! It's a space station"

But it wasn't just any space station—it was the most famous battle station in movie history, the Death Star, just one of the dozens of high-tech marvels that are found in the movies, the books, the comics, the games, and everywhere the Star Wars epic continues.

Features detailed data on the most important spaceships, vehicles, and battle machines in the Star Wars universe.

Describes the development and historical importance of each vehicle.

Includes detailed illustrations with each entry for instant visual reference.

Brings you up-to-date on the latest starcraft technology used by the New Republic, its allies, and its enemies.

These are the ships used to travel, explore, and conquer the length and breadth of the Star Wars galaxy.

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