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Lucas’s screenplay evolved through numerous drafts. Originally epic and sprawling, he realized it had to be condensed into a single film, setting aside the rest for future installments. Characters underwent radical redesigns—General Star Killer was once an old man; Princess Leia was nearly cut from the story altogether; even naming conventions changed repeatedly. The project’s title shifted from The Adventures of Luke Star Killer to simply Star Wars, reflecting a move toward clarity and marketability.