it's a very fine difference.
Defeating a character will trigger any effects that trigger on defeat (ie self destruct)
Remove from play does just that. It is REMOVED and not defeated hence skipping any effects that trigger from being defeated. (so no self destruct)
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Star Wars Miniatures Constructed (as of 2008-09-15)
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