Apparently the US govt. decided not to fund this (http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/05/open-source-death-star-hits-kickstarter-after-government-foolishly-refuses-to-build-one) but a new kickstart project (http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/05/open-source-death-star-hits-kickstarter-after-government-foolishly-refuses-to-build-one/)has already raised £222,989 in just five days.
QuoteRISKS AND CHALLENGES
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.
:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
I'm almost tempted to chip in.
:)