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Project Dead Eye

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this Imperial operation was exposed shortly after the Battle of Yavin. The lead scientist for the project, Dr. Vacca, was a native of the planet Alderaan, a fact that led many Alderaanian survivors to question his true loyalties. The project was designed to increase the ability of Imperial stormtroopers to accurately target their weapons. By using native Alderaanian plants, Dr. Vacca created a stimulant drug that increased the visual acuity of a stormtrooper. This stim also increased their combat abilities, a beneficial side effect that served to increase Dead Eye's worth to the Empire. However, the destruction of Alderaan meant that there were very few remaining stores of Alderaanina flora, forcing Dr. Vacca to rethink his work. When he decided to defect from Imperial service and join the Alliance, all materials from Project Dead Eye were turned over to Alliance scientists for further investigation.