Governor Tarkin contacts Doctor Hemlock - The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 10

[@MikMoen]

Tarkin trying to assert his own authority over that of the Emperor's when he's not in the loop.

[@evanbao93]

Tarkin is lucky that he died on the Death Star or otherwise, Palpatine will have an excuse to personally execute Tarkin for big failure.

[@NoWayJose24]

​@@evanbao93oh palpatine would have for sure tortured him to death over that. Past accomplishments be damned, you don't mess up that big and expect to walk away Scot free.

[@IsaiahRichards692]

Hemlock was dead the moment the Zillo Beast escaped! If Palpatine knew his invincible armor had escaped, he would’ve been furious! Tarkin arrived on Tantiss with the first ISD because he was going to execute Hemlock and give the project to someone else. When Tarkin found out the database was gone, he was somewhat relieved!

[@faiqgamer3517]

Oh booh hooh Palpy didn't give me a peek on someone I must ask him so that I can have a piece

[@neofulcrum5013]

Well this is interesting: so even Tarkin didn’t know about Project Necromancer. Palps had secrets upon secrets…

[@plaidpajamaproductions6885]

What even more interesting is that it sounds like Tarkin wants to be included, and the fact that someone else other than him is in the know on something that Palpatine is secretive in makes him frustrated. Given how much of a say Tarkin has on running the Empire, it must burn him up knowing there’s a particular aspect of Palpatine’s plans he has no say or insight on. Funny how he threatens people like Hemlock who have just about as much attention as he does with the Emperor.

[@kuailiang2445]

Well didn’t palpatine see tarkin as a viable threat to his throne too?

[@AccurateThings]

@@plaidpajamaproductions6885tarkin wants that recognition, just like the defender program

[@gamerdon5491]

Palpatine didn't tell Tarkin because he would have considered the project to be a freak show.

[@MackeyBigBoy4014]

@@AccurateThings And Project Stardust, as he took credit after it was tested on Jehda.

[@ph89787]

Hemlock: With all due respect Governor Tarkin. If you have any concerns about the project. You’re more than welcome to bring these up with the Emperor.

[@ebonkinght]

All he had to do was tell Tarkin that and the convo would've went a different direction LMAO

[@kyzaar2]

Yea I was like who tf does tarkin think he's talking to?? As soon as he said it was of personal interest to the emperor, that should have shut his liver spot ads up

[@darkclawgreatonenas]

@@kyzaar2 except Tarkin is a control freak, like so many other of the Empires top brass, that there were projects he wasn't privy to was something he took as a personal affront. mind you, Palpy kept a great many secrets close to his chest, and made it his business to know what all his top ranks were trying to keep from him...

[@elijahmartell6434]

I was legit thinking that when I saw this

[@Grid433]

But then that would draw the emperor’s attention. And that’s not something you want unless you have good news.

[@jaohonaxa]

0:37 Uh oh, we all know how Tarkin feels about being left out of daddy palpatine's plans...

[@ebonkinght]

He was definitely butthurt and upset that he wasn't included, its like your bestfriend having a sleep over with other people behind your back and they didn't invite you, or when you find out your friends have a groupchat that you aren't in and they never told you lmao.

[@greenvrld7730]

Tarkin hates anything that not in his control in the empire so this was satisfying too know he was out of the loop in the emperor plans.

[@KMDragonS]

Talk about a very classified project. Papatine kept this to himself. Perhaps he authorized the Death Star as a distraction.

[@RedNinja0070]

Now these are what I call theories

[@jaohonaxa]

The entire empire was essentially a distraction. Palpatine never intended for it to be a stable or effective government. He just wanted a smokescreen to keep attention away from his personal agenda while also keeping the rest of the galaxy weak enough to not get in said agenda's way.

[@riley-dv8eu]

I don't think so The death star was a important weapon for the empire That is why Mount Tantiss isn't easy to locate, because that is meant to be a secret facility The empire was simply for sidious to control tbe galaxy that is it and thst is how it's always been

[@atomicwarrior665]

I see what your saying but The Death Star was for Palpatine to secure his Empire control Project Necromancer was to secure his throne forever or if his empire failed

[@bend7726]

The death star was built as the ultimate super weapon to rule the galaxy with fear and ensure 'peace' remains in place with no one to oppose them. Project necromancer on the other hand, was a secret contingency plan to completely revive palpatine in the event of the empire being defeated. Even if the empire falls it can be rebuilt again and would secure palpatines role as the emperor. Both projects served great importance to palpatine, which is why they were prioritised amongst anything else. Likely also another reason why other projects such as thrawns TIE defenders was brushed aside and only a select few were kept in the know like hemlock. Not even tarkin knew about necromancer

[@elmermedina1713]

I'm surprised that Palpatine keeps secrets even from Tarkin of all people.

[@KMDragonS]

I'm surprised to.

[@JohnG44]

I mean if he kept secrets from vader, why not tarkin?

[@coffeelink943]

Tarkin is highly respected and feared within imperial corp, probably higher than the Emperor, if Tarkin find anything that displeases him then others will follow him and it will cause tension

[@JohnG44]

@coffeelink943 lol nope tarkin is not above the emperor he literally has him under control, tarkin serve emperor palapatine, palpatine is way smarter and manipulate even tarkin.

[@dasbubba841]

Palpatine kept secrets from everyone, even Vader. Knowledge is power, and he kept everyone, Tarkin and Vader included, on a need-to-know basis.

[@ErykRoll]

0:15 Why do i have the feeling that Tarkin was supervising Project Stardust during this whole scene? Those workers are quite rare to see outside any Death Star’s related projects

[@jonbragg5175]

Tarkin oversees a lot of projects one would assume, Krennic was in control of it for the most part until Tarkin went "I'll take that it's mine noWwWWwWwW".

[@NarasimhaDiyasena]

@@jonbragg5175looks like Takin wants to do the same with Necro

[@jonbragg5175]

@@NarasimhaDiyasena I think it's more of he's pissed because it's one of the projects he doesn't oversee personally, but yeah I think he'll try to take over Necromancer too.

[@Ladterchannel]

Tarkin only seems interested in Stardust. In Rebels, he told Thrawn that his TIE Defender project was at risk

[@masteryoghurt2110]

Stardust was Krennic's project so it's not possible.

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

Tarkin sounds like he's looking forward to seeing hemlock face punishment if he fails.

[@mattheweaton9111]

Lol idk why hemlock was worried. Palpatine literally told him he’s fine. Pals should have told tarkin don’t bother him. As he said “nothing is more important then this project”. Lol

[@dasbubba841]

Because if Hemlock screwed up, he was dead. Requesting more funds, even if the Emperor approved of it, drew attention from the rest of the bureaucracy. Given that he had a couple of loose ends he had not yet tied up, someone that may want his position (or Necromancer canned in favor of another project) could snitch to Palpatine, who would be less than pleased that Tantis could be compromised.

[@Ladterchannel]

0:24 The shock at more funds being requested

[@coffeelink943]

Cad bane price tag isn’t cheap

[@KeeperCharlie]

This implies that Palpatine created multiple projects and divisions to compete for each other to avoid coup. Of course Project Necromancer is a writer's way to salvage the character plot behind Snoke but still, smart writing.

[@JohnG44]

Not really in legends he still came back as clone for him to transfer his spirit.

[@rjofusetsudzin8011]

@@JohnG44 Indeed but lets not forget it was criticized as much as her as it was there.

[@deryaergul8261]

Palpatine already built his empire on this. He adjusted the balance of power within the empire in such a way that his presence was needed to balance them. Although the imperial forces were stronger after Endor, the reason they declined against the new republic was because the morfs and admirals entered into power struggles within themselves.

[@violetvoids7029]

Professional Threats lmfao.

[@dmi6101]

lol, Tarkin feels threatened by Hemlock and his relationship with the Emperor

[@alejandroalonsom9065]

Tarkin has some Vladimir Putin`s vibes when it comes to threat people

[@isaabushi9770]

Project necromancer was so secret not even Governor Tarkin knew about it

[@Ladterchannel]

Orson Krennic has been quite persuasive about diverting the funds to his own project, Stardust

[@SunWarrior155]

Well, everything else failed. But hindsight is 20/20

[@GunnarTobus]

Very interesting that Palpatine kept Tarkin out of the loop on Project Necromancer. He’s one of his top players in the Empire, so I find it strange that he’s not telling him these things.

[@bend7726]

Because effectively tarkin didn't need to know. He was in control of the empire regarding military matters and put other admirals and officers in their place to maintain order. Overall palpatine only cared about himself and projects that will secure the future of his rule. Tarkin wanted to know so he could 'help' when in reality he would probably cease control of it like he did with project stardust. Hemlock happens to be the mastermind of necromancer so everyone else only had a vague or no idea to what he was up too.

[@dasbubba841]

Palpatine kept Tarkin in the know for most of the day-to-day running of the Empire (mostly related to conventional military matters + the Death Star). This stuff though was beyond Tarkin's paygrade, or even Vader's. Palpatine wanted the galaxy to think he was a cunning politician, nothing more.

[@jonbragg5175]

Tarkin really does have some nerve trying to hijack every project the Empire has, I feel like he'll steal this one too somehow and Hemlock may very well be thrown under the bus once again, either that or Hemlock is killed by his own hubris (the very clones he brainwashed somehow break their conditioning, Scorch could also play a role in his demise as he's clearly been conditioned or at the very least had his chip intensified to prevent his defection and it's still going strong since unlike Crosshair he hasn't suffered head trauma in the specific area the chip is usually planted at. We never did get confirmation on when Crosshair's chip was removed but evidence shows it was after he got those burns to his head since prior to AFTER that he acted more toned down as he threatened Omega before and still tried to shoot them down not long after yet, although later on he opts to have the clone traitors (who are regs) that side with Howzer arrested instead of having them gunned down on the spot.

[@madtitan0825]

Ahhh the classic compartmentalization from Palpatine lol

[@haydenfowle7576]

0:47 Parents defending College despite its expense

[@Ladterchannel]

And in this scenario, Tarkin is the son 😂😂😂😂

[@haydenfowle7576]

0:47 Swifties defending the 2nd mortgage they took out for the worst possible seats at her show

[@karstenschoenberg9736]

0:35. am I the only one who saw Hemlock's smirk after he said "I'm afraid that's classified" Thats what makes Hemlock one the better Villans in recent Star Wars media because he's evil, he's not stupid, and he's willing to question those who technically outrank him

[@JustGarbo14]

I found funny when Tarkin arrives and see the disaster, then he said "I want alll the elements and money on Stardust project" like he doesn't need to ask Vader and Palpatine before

[@horaceknowlton4704]

We should get a Tarkin series!!!

[@MackeyBigBoy4014]

A new Star Wars trailer just emerged called Tales of the Empire. Tarkin will likely be in it.

[@horaceknowlton4704]

@@MackeyBigBoy4014 Yes sir!!!

[@issac0027]

Hemlock's failure leads to Vader

[@ErykRoll]

I don’t think Vader knows about this, if Hemlock ends up getting killed, it will be in hands of someone else we know or betrayed by his own troops Maybe even Scorch or by Omega

[@spencerpalmer4961]

Are you talking about when Darth Vader discovers the cloning operations on Exegol in his current comic book series?

[@КонстантинПаршуков-о6б]

​@@spencerpalmer4961he discovered them only after Episode 5. I doubt Hemlock lived that long.

[@KMDragonS]

@@КонстантинПаршуков-о6б Maybe Vader had a hunch about this. I do remember Palpatine did tell him about cheating death in ep 3 at the Oprea scene.

[@ErykRoll]

@@KMDragonS but he wasn't referring to any of this, it was just a hoax, a silly sith talk in order to get closer to Anakin

[@dragonborn7955]

Tarkin really wants to be in the know of everything. Here's a secret project that has the Emperor's interest. He must know what it is so he can be a part of it and possibly even take credit for its completion.

[@EbonFang_92]

Look what happened with Krennic, Tarken took over the Death Star project

[@bend7726]

Not to mention tarkin also ordered the death star to fire on Scarif with krenic still on the planet. Its ironic that he's destroyed by a superweapon of his creation. Tarkin knew this and used that opportunity to cease control for himself.

[@user-i8797]

I like Stephen stanton's tarkin His voice fits the character perfectly

[@legodoc1853]

Hemlock reminds me of Dr. Halsey. A more evil version at least

[@fumarc4501]

Plots within Schemes, plans within plans.

[@phantom115cw]

Interesting? it's even classified for Tarkin. Here i though he was the Emperor right hand

[@eotwkdp]

Right hand in military matters

[@starbog1]

It's fair to say Palpatine never told all his plans to anyone. There's a good chance even Vader did not know about this project.

[@antilope5267]

​@@starbog1 Vader had to find out on his own in the late years of the empire. Still Palpatine managed to hide some aspects of it.

[@ebonkinght]

Yeah him and Sidious were like this 🤞 and he was the definition of an imperial patriot, but i guess certain things people are better off knowing.

[@elifdot]

Dr. Hemlocks relationship with Tarkin is the textbook definition of Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss.

[@samwood8452]

0:51-0:58 aged like a fine red wine

[@Ladterchannel]

Tarkin will initially help then take over the project

[@syuriychuk3782]

Your profile picture is disgusting.

[@haydenfowle7576]

Tarkin would send Vader to clean up his mess while he ordered Tantiss levelled with his gunners hesitating because TKs would be killed in the glassing but Tarkin wouldnt give 2 Shit if his men got killed

[@JohnG44]

Duh but forgeting tarkin serves Emperor Palpatine and he will follow order from him.

[@haydenfowle7576]

@@JohnG44 tantiss will be a liability to Palps rule he couldn't afford to leave it intact

[@JohnG44]

@haydenfowle7576 lol so was tarkin a waste at his project too much money and time they wasted.

[@firefly6136]

I find it amusing that there is something that Tarkin can't be involved with. Project Necromancer something Palpatine was interested in and he didn't trust Tarkin about it very amusing.

[@saulgoodman2777]

Look at Tarkins rank. Now three Yellow.

[@FieldsOfUppland]

Tarkin trying to intimidate someone who is cleary under the emperors wing is funny.

[@jeffreyaguilar8028]

It is a personal wish of Palpatine and I am not at liberty to disclose any details to anyone under threats of death. You are welcome to ask the emperor for any information.

[@sana8087]

Talking just got served

[@sonicgen20]

Oh, Hemlock’s fate didn’t bode well, well before Tarkin set foot on Tantus.

[@joeiorio9654]

This is the equivalent of your boss asking you to pick up their lunch, and your fellow employee saying they’re going to tattle on you

[@Crossingman18]

This is the first time we see Tarkin with the Govenor rank. Quite a step up from a Admiral.

[@unscspartan1156]

I was actually rooting for Tarkin to chew out and punish and Hemlock just for the sake of Hemlock somehow suffering.

[@_byzzer3228]

I just hear a refined Liam McPoyle in Hemlock's voice

[@anthonymartell9880]

It does make sense the Emperor wouldn't tell Tarkin. The whole point of this project was to ensure his own survival. The Empire was filled with ambitious people who thought that once he was dead they'd have a shot at the throne. Hard to keep them loyal if they knew Palpatine was gonna be top dog FOREVER. And top of that list was Darth Vader, who happened to spend A LOT of time around Tarkin. The last person in the galaxy that the Emperor wanted to know about this project was Darth Vader himself.

[@Animated_scenes123]

do you want to post the bit in episode 11 where lyana and omega talk to each other?

[@SilentRaider53]

I know it's his character, but does Tarkin, every time he comes into the picture, HAVE to be a domineering ass? The project was important to the emperor himself, that should have ended the discussion right there as even Tarkin should know not to get in Palpatine's way.

[@Unknown.Stranger]

Tarkin didn't take well that Sidious was keeping secrets from him. Threatening sb when you don't even know what they're working on specifically is not very "professional". Hemlock didn't give him reasons to reply like that honestly. He didn't brag or anything.

[@mastercrafter2252]

Is that storm trooper the same one who did the voices in empire at war?

[@itzradman5632]

Sounds similar

[@ogakemmy5634]

this tarkin dude is a backstaba!

[@Nimzo25]

0:47 Me defending my purchases on OnlyFans and other stuff. In this case, Tarkin’s my parents cause they hate it when I lavish girls with riches.

[@bananakinflyswatter904]

Man, what a dud of a show. Great animation and all (first episode is amazing) but it just feels so... Boring. Would've been perfectly fine with just the Bad Batch. Should've spent more time leading up to Order 66 to build up the relationship between Crosshair and the Batch. Would have been nice to see more episodes with Empire Crosshair specifically. Him and Commander Mayday's time together, however short, was nice to see.