- "The Machines That Make Lines Move", by John May: an article on Larry Cuba, and the use of the then-new art of computer animation for the original film.
- "Star Wars and the Effect Pioneers", by Jon Trux: an article on the revolution in movie and television special effects sparked by Star Wars.
- "War in Space—Fact and Fiction", by Dr. M. F. Marten: an article on the actual (as of 1978) and potential Militarisation of space in the real world.
- X-wing and TIE/LN starfighter in Death Star trench (Ralph McQuarrie painting)