Star Wars: Rogue One - 10 Things We Can't Wait To See
2. Destruction Of Jedha
As all of the Rogue One trailers have clearly indicated, it's apparent the planet Alderaan wasn't the first to feel the wrath of the Death Star. The destruction of planets is a strong Star Wars theme and looking chronologically, it appears the planet Jedha may be the first.
In A New Hope, Grand Moff Tarkin flexed the full potential of the operational battle station, destroying Alderaan with one shot. In Rogue One, it appears the Death Star isn't quite to spec just yet. The reasoning for the firing is unknown but it's plausible Director Orson Krennic wants to give his new weapon a test drive.
Jedha is a hot bed for Rebel activity, led by Saw Gerrera, and is a once sacred planet of the Jedi Order. Whether the order to fire comes directly from Emperor Palpatine or is an ambitious move by Krennic, the Death Star firing on Jedha will up the ante for the Rebel Alliance and their cause.