How Much Would It Cost to Build an Imperial Star Destroyer?

[Mavric]

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[Landlord]

That's actually way less than I imagined.

 

[commando]

trump would get it done in half the time for half the costs!!!

 

[commando]

and make mexico pay for it

 

[knapplc]

For comparison, that's almost fifty times more than the cost of our latest/greatest nuclear aircraft carrier.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-us-navys-new-13-billion-aircraft-carrier-will-dominate-the-seas-2016-03-09

 

[TAKODA]

trump would get it done in half the time for half the costs!!!

Actually; he would get it done then stiff the contractors according to reports!

 

[TAKODA]

For comparison, that's almost fifty times more than the cost of our latest/greatest nuclear aircraft carrier.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-us-navys-new-13-billion-aircraft-carrier-will-dominate-the-seas-2016-03-09

But the destination options & scenery would be out of this world.

 

[Mavric]

That's actually way less than I imagined.

Yeah, I would have guessed there would have been a couple more zeros.

 

[ColoNoCoHusker]

It's based on current technology.The author recognizes the heat from the nuclear reactors would literally melt it. If we wanted to KEEP it, I would imagine a few more 0's are needed...

Here's the original Quora post if anyone wants to check out the discussion: https://www.quora.com/How-much-would-it-realistically-cost-to-build-an-Imperial-I-Class-Star-Destroyer

 

[NUance]

Here's one for $250! Shipping is extra unless you're an Amazon Prime member.

 

[huKSer]

and make mexico pay for it

You mean the evil Empire don't you?

 

[knapplc]

I have this. It cost $300 about ten years ago but it was worth it. Utterly gorgeous. Not sure they even sell this set anymore.

 

[Making Chimichangas]

trump would get it done in half the time for half the costs!!!

Yeah, not paying the people he hires sure helps with cost containment.

 

[Making Chimichangas]

Back to this light-hearted discussion though: I think people are either forgetting or under-estimating two, I think, very crucial elements here: slavery and theft.

The Galactic Empire basically operates day to on slavery, ok "conscripts."

Plus, it is clear through canon that the Empire really doesn't pay for anything. They simply invade a world, kill the indigenous populations, and steal all natural resources.

So, if we're going to build a Star Destroyer, and we don't have to pay for labor or materials, that would bring the overall price down substantially.