>You might want to consider, as you envision this, that Alderaan wasn't
>armored, nor capable of maneuvering or counterattacking. That might
>affect the outcome somewhat. Also, it depends on your definition of
>"mothballs". :)
>

which in my mind is: the RRBG was stripped out for parts, as well as any power stations, control units, etc leaving just a big moon shaped hunka metal that might have enough power for limited life support.