In Minecraft, players are typically limited only by the ceiling of their imaginations. Between the numerous materials, ways to change material colors, and Redstone tricks, even without mods, Minecraft allows for an extremely diverse level of customization and creation.
These creations are typically manifested in one of two forms: either works of art or mechanical contraptions. Mechanical creations typically take the form of machines like a moving Minecraft space shuttle, while the works of art can be pictures made of blocks, buildings, or sculptures/models.
Some of the game's coolest user creations are works of art like a Minecraft version of Oblivion's Imperial City. The detail and effort put into these works are breathtaking, leaving viewers with a sense of awe. The same can be said for Reddit user Alexander-00AK, who captured a series of creations that pay homage to the Star Wars franchise and specifically the Empire and its Imperial Fleet.
The first thing that many viewers will gravitate towards is the trio of massive star destroyers; in the movies, these were the flagships of the Empire's fleet. The next ships to catch the eye are the smaller but almost as striking light cruisers, which feature a lighter gray color and much more prominent engines. Besides these huge creations, there are models of Imperial shuttles as well as the iconic TIE fighters. Much like a popular Minecraft Delfino Plaza tribute, Alexander-00AK's model fleet is both a striking work of art as well as an incredible tribute to the franchise.
As for what it took to create this interstellar monolith, Alexander-00AK noted that while it technically took them years to finish the fleet, in reality, it only took a couple of months. The star destroyers were actually created in 2019 and took a combined 3 weeks of time to assemble. The light cruisers were finished last year in a similar amount of time. The shuttles and TIE fighters took much less time and were the final piece of the assembly. While it doesn't look like any of the ships have an interior comparable to the Minecraft Venerator-class star destroyer made by another fan, altogether, they are a menacing fleet one could imagine taking on the rebel alliance.
Alexander-00AK's creation is yet another testament to the creativity and effort the Minecraft community constantly displays. Regardless of having over 10 years under its belt, the game continues to be innovated upon while the community continues to thrive.
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