Among the biggest criticisms of recent years, the sequel trilogy — spanning The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) — has left fans divided. Some praised its visuals and new characters, while others argued it lacked the heart of George Lucas’s original vision. Yet within this controversial era lies a surprising piece of trivia that has stunned even long-time followers of the franchise.

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The Overlooked Villain With an Astronomical Death Toll

General Armitage Hux, often dismissed as a petty and insecure officer desperate to prove himself, might secretly be the deadliest villain in Star Wars canon. On the surface, Hux appears to be little more than a power-hungry bureaucrat serving the First Order. However, one catastrophic event under his command has cemented his dark legacy in galactic history.

As one fan discussion pointed out, the original Death Star annihilated Alderaan — wiping out a single planet and billions of lives. The second Death Star, destroyed at Endor, never reached its full potential. But Starkiller Base, a weapon controlled by Hux, changed the scale of destruction forever.

When the superweapon unleashed its power on the Hosnian system, it didn’t just destroy one planet. It obliterated an entire star system — including its sun and five inhabited worlds. In a matter of moments, the heart of the New Republic’s government, fleet, and population were reduced to cosmic dust. The estimated death toll reaches into the tens of billions, far surpassing anything Vader or Palpatine achieved directly.

How Hux Compares to Other Killers in the Galaxy

While other Star Wars villains are infamous for their personal brutality, few can compete with the sheer numbers Hux racked up. Darth Nihilus, from the expanded lore, consumed entire planets through the Force. Even the droid Chopper (C1-10P), beloved for his mischievous antics in Star Wars Rebels, has surprisingly racked up dozens of kills throughout his missions. But in terms of mass destruction, Hux’s actions are almost unmatched.

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What makes this revelation unsettling is how unremarkable Hux often seems compared to the saga’s most terrifying figures. Unlike Darth Vader, who inspired fear simply by entering a room, or Darth Sidious, who orchestrated galactic wars with cunning precision, Hux lacked charisma or true vision. His cruelty appeared rooted less in ideology and more in petty ambition.

The Chilling Legacy of General Hux

This contrast is perhaps what makes Hux one of the most disturbing villains in the saga. Vader and Sidious, however twisted their reasoning, believed their actions served a grand purpose. Hux, on the other hand, ordered the destruction of billions seemingly as a way to prove himself valuable to the First Order and silence his doubters. His insecurity turned into one of the most devastating massacres in the galaxy’s history.

For fans, this realization adds a darker shade to the sequel trilogy. While Hux might not be remembered as the most intimidating or complex character, his legacy of destruction places him among the most lethal villains ever to exist in Star Wars canon. It’s a chilling reminder that sometimes the most dangerous people are not the ones with the most power, but those desperate enough to use it recklessly.

In a saga filled with Sith Lords, bounty hunters, and galactic tyrants, it’s ironic that one of the deadliest villains turned out to be a man more interested in status than philosophy. Star Wars fans may debate many things, but one fact is clear: General Hux’s place in galactic history is secured, not through cunning or intimidation, but through the staggering scale of his destruction.