Due to lack of interest by the US gov't, someone launched a project too build one on kickstarter. Support the cause and protect out planet! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/461687407/kickstarter-open-source-death-star We need to protect ourselves from threats far far away so lets build a death star. Launched: Feb 4, 2013 Funding ends: Apr 1, 2013 Remind Me In November 2012 the people asked for a death star. The government said NO! In light of continuing threats we should build it ourselves. Initial design (not for kids) Goal £20,000,000 for more detailed plans and enough chicken wire to protect reactor exhaust ports. Stretch Goal £543,000,000,000,000,00 ($850,000,000,000,000,000) to secure full funding for actual construction. Open Source To keep costs lower the entire project will use open source hardware and software. Risks and challenges Learn about accountability on Kickstarter The only risk is the power of the Force. The main challenge is assuring Kickstarter that this is a joke and not a serious project. As proof, the goal has been set high enough to make successful funding almost impossible. FAQ Can we destroy Pluto/Earth/Another planetary body? What kind of hardware will you use? If you actually raise the required amount what will you do with the money? Did you forget to account for the ~10% Kickstarter and Amazon get at the end of the project? Will it be solar powered? Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the downfall of the first Death Star due to open source plans? Will there be an Ipod dock, USB Ports, a wookie hair salon, guest rooms on the Open Source Death Star? Ask a question
