Due to the franchise's longevity, near-limitless amount of media of varying canonicity, and extremely passionate fans, the Star Wars fandom is considered one of the most broken, toxic, divided and insatiable fandoms in the history of entertainment - to the point where bringing it up as an example of a toxic fandom has become something of a cliché in modern film discussion and analysis. Incoming fans are cautioned to tread carefully.
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Franchise-wide
- There is a significant split between original trilogy fans and prequel trilogy fans, although most prequel trilogy fans also like the originals. Many OT fans loathe the prequels for their terrible plots, pacing, acting, dialogue, script and action, as well as a serious lack of heart, soul, emotion and good humor and for overlooking practical effects in favor of now very dated and fake-looking CGI, among many other things. As time went on, and especially after the sequel trilogy came out, many OT fans began to appreciate the prequels more, so this rivalry is less prominent now than it was pre-2015, but it still exists.
- Ever since the sequel trilogy came out, some original trilogy fans and a huge percentage of prequel trilogy fans declared war to the knife on the sequel trilogy and its fans. You'd be hard pressed to find a vocal fan who likes all three trilogies. Prequel and original trilogy fans claim that the sequel trilogy is just a pointless rehash of the original trilogy that undermines the other two trilogies just by existing - especially the originals, beyond what the prequels may have done before - by the very Happy Ending Override Soft Reboot nature of its storyline, even as it evolved through conflicting creators' visions. Sequel fans say that the sequel trilogy is better than the prequels and a worthy successor to the originals, so the direction the story went is more than justified. Many sequel trilogy fans strongly dislike the prequels but accept them as canon and view The Clone Wars as a considerably better-made alternative to them. As you might suspect, the prequel and sequel fans don't get along; in fact, they absolutely hate each other, and many prequel fans do everything they possibly can to alienate and belittle sequel fans in the hopes of driving them out of the fandom, while sequel trilogy fans will label anyone who criticizes their movies as "racist or sexist", deflecting any form of criticism, legitimate or otherwise.
- Although not common there are also many fans who started out as original trilogy fans, lost interest during the prequel era due to their aforementioned major problems, but then became interested again due to the sequels and many subsequent television series. These fans tend to side with sequel trilogy fans in debates, although some have since moved on from the sequels as well and now prefer the television shows, instead viewing the sequels as a sort of launching pad for future projects.
- A subset of sequel trilogy fans who ship the heroine and villain together, whom the trilogy catered to more and more as it went on, have gotten particular pariah treatment from anti-sequel fans. This was due to these two in question being the most divisive by far among the new sequel characters, because of their relationships with the returning older characters let alone each other, and many other kinds of fans disliking the "Young Adult romance literature" vibe the shipping brought to the wider Star Wars fandom on top of the sequels' impact on the wider story. Even other sequel fans may dislike or be neutral towards the shipping and the movies catering to it.
- There's also a split between people who see the Jedi as the All Loving Heroes and compassionate monks they were intended to be and those who think that the end result of the Jedi policies would result in deeply screwed up Child Soldiers and view them as little more than extremely brutal police propping up a hopelessly corrupt government by use of violence and threats. Accusations of genocide and fascist apologia regularly fly between both sides.
- The amount of Order 66 Survivors in Canon Continuity has been a matter of debate. One side argues that having so many Jedi survive Order 66 lessens the impact fo the Jedi Purge and also opens up a lot of Plot Holes about where all these Jedi were during the events of the Original Trilogy, and reduces Luke's importance in the narritive as the birth of a new Jedi Order. The other side argues that there were pleanty of Order 66 Survivors in Legends continuity, and that either way, the number of survivors, relative to the size of the Jedi Order (canonically around 10,000 members) is perfectly reasonable.
- The Special Editions of the original Star Wars trilogy are a particular sore spot for the Star Wars fandom. For those that grew up with the original trilogy in it's unaltered form, they are at best completely unnecessary and at worst a desecration of the beloved trilogy. While a cleanup of the films' audio and presentation to modern standards was generally accepted without complaint, changes to the film's story from adding gratuitous shots simply to showcase CGI environments or set pieces, replacing certain actors (Jeremy Bulloch's Boda Fett, Sebastian Shaw's Anakin) with their prequel performers, and dear lord don't get us startled on who shot first between Han Solo and Greedo. However, for those who never watched the original trilogy in it's unaltered form or grew up with the Prequels, these were simply their original trilogy. As such they are significantly far more welcoming of the changes and it's attempts to incorporate elements from the Prequel trilogy. Part of the issue is that until George sold it to Disney, he could never stop altering the original trilogy, making new changes with each and every home release, creating the feeling that George would never be content with his supposed "true vision" of Star Wars. Many also point out George's hypocrisy in his stubborn refusal to release the original trilogy in it's unaltered form when compared to his opposition to congress's attempts to colorize black and white films in the 1980s as an additional source of frustration. Until Disney's purchase in 2012, no one denied Star Wars was George's creation and he was not allowed to make changes to his own art, however many simply do not understand why the original and special editions cannot exist simultaneously as Spielberg allows with E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. As such the existence of the special editions has become a microcosm of the debate surrounding art ownership, at what point does art remain the exclusive property of it's creator or license holder and at what point does it become a communal experience shared by everyone.
- In general how Disney has handled the franchise since purchasing it in 2012. Several fans disappointed by the Prequel Trilogy and Legends Continuity prefers how streamlined things have become under Disney's ownership with some even saying projects like Rogue One, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, The Mandalorian Seasons 1-2, Andor, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Final Season, are some of the best Star Wars content that's come out since the early 90s, or even the Original Trilogy, with Disney handling the franchise better than Lucas did. Detractors, however, feel Disney's large amount of projects being put out is milking the franchise dry and causing a major case of Continuity Lockout. These detractors also feel that these projects offer nothing that wasn't done better in the pre-Disney continuity. The fact all of Disney's works are in the same continuity as the contentious Sequel Trilogy, with several works even alluding to their events has further divided fans, with some not seeing any worth in getting invested in these stories when considering what they're leading up to.
Attack of the Clones
- Boba Fett unmasked. Some liked that he got a origin story, while others felt that it took away his mysterious nature, as he was always masked in the original trilogy.
- Yoda using a lightsaber. Some think that seeing him in action makes him even more awesome, while others think that having him directly participate in combat takes away from his more mystical and contemplative nature.
Revenge of the Sith
- Vader's Big "NO!" at the end of the film. Some think that it's an appropriate response given his conditions and how much he clearly loved Padmé, while others think it's an unintentionally hilarious moment that was out-of-character for someone like Darth Vader.
Solo
- Though many enjoy or dislike both films, there is a significant intra-fandom rivalry between Solo and The Last Jedi, due to their close proximity in release dates and different approaches to advancing Star Wars lore. Those who prefer Last Jedi tend to argue that it took more risks than Solo and that the latter film was too deeply rooted in franchise nostalgia, while those who prefer Solo tend to argue that it was more respectful of the Star Wars mythos while still telling its own story. The conflict is not helped by Solo earning a lot less than The Last Jedi in theaters, with some Solo fans blaming the divisive reception to the latter filmnote while Last Jedi fans claim Solo lived or died by its own merits (or, for those with more sympathy for Solo, citing issues with the film's marketing, production troubles, and disadvantageous release date). Ironically, Solo director Ron Howard and Last Jedi director Rian Johnson both praised each
other's films on Twitter.note
Rogue One
- The decision to bring back Peter Cushing's Grand Moff Tarkin and Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia with body doubles whose heads were replaced with CGI, not so much for the actual effects, although that did generate mixed reception. But far more so for the nature of using the likeness of actors long after they have died. Some feel this is simply the march of technology that can give actors another chance to occupy the screen, so as long as the studio obtains the permission of any surviving family members or estate. Others however feel this is rather exploitative as they can no longer consent to having their image used and limits the opportunities for living actors with recastings.
- The film itself is somewhat controversial as a whole. Some fans (Prequel fans in particular) see it as the best film of the Disney era. The rest of the fanbase, however, are somewhat split on it. Some see it as a style-over-substance type film, with beautiful cinematography and well-made action sequences but shallow plot and character development. Others are more critical, especially when compared to its Prequel series Andor which has some of the best character development of any Star Wars Project. And there is a third camp that just like the Darth Vader hallway scene and The Battle of Scarif.
The Empire Strikes Back
- While this is par for the course with the changes made in the 1997 Special Edition and onwards, the new shots of the Wampa are some of the more hotly debated changes in the newer version, with some fans preferring the Nothing Is Scarier aspect of the theatrical version mostly keeping the Wampa off-screen, and others feeling that the new shots of the Wampa make the scene flow much better. For what it's worth, both George Lucas and Irvin Kershner disliked how the theatrical version turned out, as it had to be heavily cut down due to Special Effect Failure with the original Wampa costume.
- Aside from the Wampa, and later Boba Fett's dialogue being redubbed by Temuera Morrison in the 2004 DVD edition (and even that's less contentious than it once was, following Morrison's later return to the role for The Mandalorian), this is the only film where the changes made in the Special Edition onward are widely considered to enhance the film rather than detracting from it. The reshot Emperor sequence with Ian McDiarmid is often cited as an improvement over the original (at least in terms of visuals, as some dislike his and Vader's revised lines for over-complicating things), the additional shots of Cloud City and the CGI windows replacing the white hallways are seen as adding more life and colour to the environment, and the Special Effect Failure of Luke turning transparent in the ending sequence is completely fixed up. However, it goes without saying that the original version will always have its defenders, and even people who prefer the Special Edition will still say that the original should still be available as a viewing option.
Return of the Jedi
- The gold bikini. Some find it pointlessly exploitative and think it should be left to the dustbin of history; others (including Carrie Fisher herself) love the way Leia turns it around by strangling her exploiter while wearing it, using the chain attached to it, no less."The father who flipped out about it, 'What am I going to tell my kid about why she's in that outfit?' Tell them that a giant slug captured me and forced me to wear that stupid outfit, and then I killed him because I didn’t like it. And then I took it off. Backstage."
- The Ewoks defeating the Empire in Rock Beats Laser fashion, with detractors feeling that it turns the Empire into a joke. Even some of the people working on the movie felt this way, with David Prowse having once declared that, "The premise that a bunch of teddy bears with sticks and stones could defeat the might of the Stormtroopers was totally unbelievable and spoilt the film for me." However, the issue is a lot less contentious within the fandom than it used to be back in the '80s and '90s.
- Hayden Christensen replacing Sebastian Shaw as Anakin's Force spirit, starting from the 2004 DVD edition. It's one of the most frequently criticized edits in the original trilogy because it is seen by some as shilling for Revenge of the Sith, especially for the fans who dislike Christensen's portrayal of Anakin in the prequels. Some also question why Obi-Wan's spirit is still Alec Guinness instead of Ewan McGregornote . And others think having Anakin be young again visually undermines his Heel–Face Turn, as the original version plainly shows there was still some good inside the older Anakin/Vader. Some may also take issue with Christensen's Anakin briefly looking straight into the camera unlike Obi-Wan, Yoda and Shaw's Anakin, as if winking at the audience about the change. Some just prefer the visual of an older father and feel that Shaw's facial expressions are warmer and more kindly, as befits a proud and grateful parent beaming at his son. It doesn't help for the edit's detractors that the footage of Christensen was repurposed without his knowledge, while Shaw was actually acting in context of the scene. However, there are people who find that Christensen helps make the moment more emotional for fans of the Prequel Trilogy and/or The Clone Wars and that Shaw, then 78 years old, actually doesn't make sense as a 45-year-old man, while the much younger Christensen (who was 2 years old when the movie first came out) is somewhat justified because it was explained as Anakin returning to when he was strongest with the Force or returning to how he remembers himself to benote . And one may blame Continuity Drift for the older Anakin's apparent age here, because Darth Vader was described as "a young Jedi" in A New Hope... though at that point Vader wasn't Luke's father.
The Force Awakens
- Rey managing to defeat Kylo Ren. A lot of fans believe Rey's victory over Kylo is justified on account of the injuries he sustained from Chewbacca and Finn along with the emotional turmoil from killing his father and that Rey has experience with melee weapons thanks to her time on Jakku. Detractors however believe Rey's victory to be an Ass Pull that reeks of Plot Armor. This camp cites that the Dark Side feeds on anger and pain along with Kylo having years of experience with lightsabers while believing that staves are not interchangeable with a lightsaber. Some of the detractors also think that Kylo was moving pretty quickly for someone whose injuries are slowing him down, and that they didn't stop him from beating Finn just before his fight with Rey (although the fact that Finn was someone with even less lightsaber experience than Rey and hadn't really dipped into any Force abilities muddles things). There's also some who believe that regardless of how plausible Rey's victory is, having Kylo Ren lose his first fight against Rey makes it impossible to take him as a credible threat in later films.
- The film's Soft Reboot-esque nature is also heavily debated among fans. Its fans claim that the similarities to A New Hope were a necesary return to form after the mixed/negative reception from the Prequel Trilogy in order to both regain the part of the fanbase that was alienated by them and as a fresh start in order to get newcomers into the franchise, as well as a clear starting point for the next generation of Star Wars characters, with other successful films having done similar (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Jurassic World, etc…). Fans also point out that trading originality was worth it as it brought back the energy, humor and emotional weight that made Star Wars what it is now and that it should be seen as a love letter to the Original Trilogy, rather than a copy. However, its detractors point out that the blatant similarities make it too similar to A New Hope and will always look like a Recycled Script, as well as pointing out that the film's rehashed elements ended up hurting the trilogy as a whole in the long run.
The Last Jedi
To say that the movie has gathered strong reactions from different sides is putting things lightly. However, the most popular points of contention are...
- Luke's characterization in the film. A neat twist on a character that builds on his established personality, or an utter betrayal of everything the original trilogy built upon him? One example that struck a lot of controversy was his brief impulse to kill young Kylo Ren. A chilling reminder that even Luke is not safe from the temptations of the Dark Side, or a move that was completely contradictory to his character development from Return of the Jedi?
- Luke's death is another major point of contention. Some fans loved it and viewed it as a beautiful sendoff to the original hero of Star Wars. Some thought it was an anticlimactic insulting end that came out of nowhere. Others Take a Third Option and feel it's a beautiful end to Luke's character but feel his death so soon after bringing him back was a waste of future story potential.
- Futhermore, Luke's saber throw at the start of the film is also highly divisive. Is it a cheap gag that disrespects the saber's history and significance, or is it a powerful Establishing Character Moment that shows the audience that this isn't the Luke they're used to?
- Snoke's unexpected death. A shocking twist that furthers Kylo Ren's character and pushes the story in a brand new direction, or a cheap end for an incredibly underdeveloped villain. Some fans are split even further, arguing that Snoke's death was a good direction for the story, but his backstory and presence should've been explained first.
- The reveal of Rey's parents has divided some fans. Some people criticized it as an underwhelming reveal to a mystery the last movie had set up. Others support the idea of making Rey more relatable by having her be the daughter to ordinary people, and also think The Force Awakens had plenty of evidence to point to it.
- Holdo's plan, Poe's reaction, and who was in the right. Those who side with Holdo point out that her plan was actually good, that because of her rank she had no obligation to tell Poe her plan, as Poe had proven himself to be reckless, and that her secrecy was to protect the Resistance from spies. Those who side with Poe say that he only got started on his own plan out of desperation and what he saw as a commanding officer that had basically given up, that the Resistance is not a very formal military (as Leia slapping Poe would have led to her being court-martialed) and even if it were, they were on a desperate situation where survival was more important than rank, that Holdo had more personal reasons for holding back the information (because of her "Flyboy" comment), that while Poe might be reckless it is very different from being untrustworthy, that Holdo refusing to share the information shows a lack in leadership, and that the movie never suggested a leak or a spy for Holdo to be so apprehensive about her plan. A third camp says that it would have been more interesting had the movie used the conflict to explore the strengths and weaknesses of different types of leadership not dissimilar to Crimson Tide, but the movie painting Holdo in the right kills the idea.
- Speaking of Holdo, the Hyperspace Ram aka The Holdo Maneuver. While most will agree that it is an amazing shot in its own right, there is contention as to how well such a thing fits in with the Star Wars universe. Some are perfectly fine with it, while others point out that the existence of The Holdo Maneuver completely invalidates the idea of space warfare since a single, medium sized ship can wipe out entire fleets with a Hyperspace Ram attack. Rise of Skywalker further complicates the matter when The Holdo Maneuver is discussed and is said to have a million to one chance of success, making Holdo's last act seem less like a Heroic Sacrifice and more like a Dirty Coward trying to run away, splitting fans on the matter even further.
- Rose Tico ramming Finn's speeder away from the First Order's Superlaser Seige Cannon and her subsequent speech. Some believe Finn had zero chance of stopping the cannon noting that the speeder was melting during the ray's charge up and Rose's ram towards Finn's speeder prevented Finn from throwing away his life needlessly. Others however believe that Finn could've successfully stopped the cannon citing the distance that was left for him prior to Rose's interruption and that Rose's actions nearly killed the Resistance and forced Luke Skywalker to sacrifice himself as a diversion. In a similar vein Rose saying that they'll win by "saving what we love not destroying what we hate" is either moving or completely hypocritical of Rose.
- Rey's proficiency with a lightsaber during the fight alongside Kylo. Some handwave it as "she's strong in the Force" (and, indeed, the Force has been seen to give proficiency in combat and other skills to fairly inexperienced characters before), others point out that she's wielding a completely unfamiliar weapon against trained warriors who ought to cut her down, with only Plot Armor saving her.
- Leia pulling herself out of space with the Force is contentious to say the least. Some argue that the scene is beautifully constructed as the build up towards it is intense with Kylo ultimately deciding not to fire on the bridge, but his TIE fighter squadron do and Leia is thrown into space. Leia using the force is a big moment as its the first time we see Leia use the Force and in a way that hasn't been used by anyone proving that she was always strong in The Force like Luke pointed out in Return of the Jedi. The fact that everyone went into this film knowing that Carrie Fisher passed away before release is also used in its favor as the film makes you think that its getting rid of her early on in the film but by not doing so, the film keeps you guessing about what her fate will be. Plus, the John Williams score doesn't hurt. Its detractors, however, point out that the scene is ridiculous and Leia flying through space looks hilariously out of place, even going so far as to call it "Leia Poppins" and that there is no way she could have both survived the blast and the vacuum of space. note
The Rise of Skywalker
- Palpatine being resurrected is perhaps the biggest cause of a Broken Base in the film, and among the biggest in the franchise. Some hate it on principle because it cheapens the Rebel Alliance's victory and Vader's sacrificial death in Return of the Jedi, and was not foreshadowed in the previous films of the Sequel Trilogy. Others like and defend the choice, pointing out that Palpatine has always been the Big Bad of the film series (viewing the Skywalker Saga in their numbered order, it even opens with a title referring to Palpatine: The Phantom Menace), that it makes more sense for him to be the saga's Final Boss than a newcomer like Snoke or Kylo Ren, and that it fits with his established interest in cheating death seen in Revenge of the Sith. And then there are those who are fine with the idea but not so much the execution, as the movie never explains exactly how Palpatine somehow returned, making his resurrection feel too confusing and lazy to appreciate. Finally, there are those who don't care about details and just want to see Ian McDiarmid gloriously ham it up once more.
- The plot twist that Palpatine is Rey's grandfather. Fans who like it say it explains or justifies why Rey is so powerful in the Force and offers a more interesting origin story than her being a "nobody"; they also argue that it doesn't contradict The Last Jedi because Rey's grandparents were never discussed. Fans who don't like the twist criticize it mainly for retconning The Last Jedi, being yet another plot point lifted from the Original Trilogy, being cliched, causing plot holes and undermining the message about heroes not needing to come from a famous bloodline. Other fans Take a Third Option; they don't mind the twist in and of itself but believe it could've been set up better.
- The handling of Rey and Kylo's relationship - especially the kiss they share near the end - which managed to annoy both Reylo shippers and those who oppose the pairing. Some saw it as being contrived at best and romanticizing abuse at worst, citing the fact they spent most of the trilogy as sworn enemies and Kylo's previous treatment of Rey. Even some shippers believe it lacked development and thought the problematic elements should've been addressed rather than swept aside. Others liked the scene, but disliked that there wasn't any further exploration of the relationship and felt that having a repentant Ben die immediately after Rey kissed him was unfair to both characters. The novelization appearing to downplay the romance angle only broke the base further; shippers think the creators are trying to retcon it after backlash, while some antis take this as proof the shippers were wearing Shipping Goggles. The kiss scene itself is written ambigiously enough that you could interpret it either way.
- Ben Solo's Redemption Equals Death. Some fans think it was a fitting end for his character, while others disliked it for copying Anakin's story arc and felt that Ben's character had more to offer by remaining alive. A smaller group thought he should've remained a villain, arguing that this was where The Last Jedi seemed to be leading and that it was less predictable.
- The numerous attempts at addressing fan complaints toward The Last Jedi seems to have split the fans in several directions. Those who liked that film were turned off by the repeated shots at it, for obvious reasons. Among those who didn't like The Last Jedi, some appreciated the film giving voice to their complaints, while others felt that the attempts at "correcting" those problems actually made things worse, or that the movie simply spent too much time on this rather than telling its own story. Then there's the debate as to which moments even qualify as addressing complaints from The Last Jedi, with some argued as not counting and being perfectly in line with what that movie did such as Luke's more positive attitude and admittance that he was wrong to isolate himself and believe that the Jedi should end.
- Does the novelization and its attempts to explain or add more context to certain plot points make things better or worse? Common points of contention are whether Rey and Ben's kiss was supposed to be romantic, Rey's dad being an "imperfect clone" of Palpatine rather than his biological son, and Palpatine himself being a clone. Then there's the argument that no amount of Author's Saving Throws in a novelization will fix the contentious parts of the film because what's done is done, while others think it made a decent effort to add more depth and coherence to the story, citing that it's been done before in the franchise such as with the novelization of Revenge of the Sith.
- Rey changing her last name to Skywalker. Some fans think it's an insult to Luke, Anakin, and Leia due to Rey's status as a Base-Breaking Character, some fans are fine with it and think it fits the movie's Family of Choice theme, a third group is fine with the idea of her changing her surname but feel that "Solo" or "Organa" would have been more fitting (as she was closer to Han, Leia and even Ben than Luke), and yet another group thinks she should've stayed "just Rey". Some even think it would've been appropriate for her to keep the surname "Palpatine", as a means of redeeming it and/or in keeping with the idea that her grandfather's legacy shouldn't define hers.
- Rose Tico's sidelining. Fans of the character thought it wasted her potential. Finn/Rose shippers also weren't happy that the pairing was unceremoniously abandoned. Those who didn't care for the character weren't that bothered, arguing she was superfluous to the story so it made sense to reduce her role (although this apparently wasn't the filmmakers' original intention with Rose). On the other hand, even some people who didn't enjoy Rose's role in The Last Jedi felt this film's handling of the character was clumsy and/or would rather have seen the character better written than just Demoted to Extra.
- Is Duel of the Fates - Colin Trevorrow's original Episode IX script - better, worse, or on par with The Rise of Skywalker?
- Notable differences in Duel of the Fates that have been praised include the fact that Palpatine doesn't come Back from the Dead, Rose gets a substantially larger role, Finn leads a team of defected Stormtroopers against the First Order in the climax, and the final battle would have been set in Coruscant, among other reasons.
- However, the response to the draft is far from universally positive, as there are fans who consider the script a bullet dodged due to weaker character arcs for both Rey and Kylo Ren, including Kylo dying as a villain (albeit having a Villain's Dying Grace in his last moments), Rey and Poe being romantically paired, and the "Gray Jedi" resolution which is at total odds with what balance in the Force has been depicted as throughout the franchise and would only have made Rey that much more divisive a character for being the one to enact it.
- Others take a more 'middle of the road' approach and feel that portions of the script should've been incorporated into Rise but not necessarily all of it. Similarly, some feel that the script sounds fine on paper, but we'll simply never know how it would've panned out onscreen. It would also still have had to be rewritten anyway due to Carrie Fisher's death.
- The choice to use deleted scenes of Leia in order to conclude her storyline. Some fans were fine with it, feeling this was the best they could do under the tragic circumstances of Fisher's death without writing Leia out. Others feel that the end result was so awkward that it might have been better to kill her in between films and open with her funeral. There's also a select few who feel they should have just sucked it up and did what they did with Tarkin in Rogue One, especially seeing as Fisher's family gave the approval for it (or at the very least recasted the role).
- The story having more of a planet-hopping nature, as opposed to the previous entries which tended to feature around three or four planets (including Death Stars) per film. Some feel that the greater number of featured planets gives it more the sense of being a galaxy-wide adventure. Others feel that all the planets seen in the film (with the possible exception of Exegol) come across as exceedingly generic, and would have preferred that the story keep with the prior approach of focusing on a smaller number of well-developed planets.
