Space command’s rare attempt at humour misfires after critics point out the ‘fascist’ connotations of hosting stormtroopers
The German military’s decision to invite Darth Vader to the launch of its new space defence programme backfired after critics pointed out awkward parallels to the Nazi past.
At the opening ceremony for the new headquarters of Germany’s space command, Major General Michael Traut gave his speech flanked by stormtroopers and imperial officers from Star Wars.
