Grand Moff Tarkin | Star Wars

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"Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances!" *Grand Moff Tarkin - 17 seconds BBY*

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I feel like y’all are ruining OPs quite humorous comment with pendantry

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Famous last words.

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He reduced unemployment in Alderaan to 0

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Still 0% unemployment rate

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@@Red_Lanterns_Rage there can't be unemployment if there is no people

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Scariest cheekbones in film.

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You should see him when he played Sherlock Holmes

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Peter Cushing wore pink slippers when filming because the boots he was suppose to be wearing wear too tight and the crew couldn't get another made in time. They made sure to film from knees up every time he was on camera.

[@moriskurth628]

That's kinda something I could see in-universe too, Tarkin wearing pink slippers when in private or off-duty, and thinking that the knee-high boots are uncomfortable. Still, a funny image. Tarkin in pink slippers, yet still all proper and professional wherever he goes. Even in his comfy slippers.

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The most British person in a very British galaxy

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Because there was no one to employ!

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[@themetalstickman]

As much as the Tarkin Doctrine is criticized, it actually make a lot of sense if properly implemented. However, because of how the Empire was run and the type of people that ran it, Imperial leaders were far too heavy-handed in their use of force. Tarkin himself fell victim to this. In A New Hope, he says that destroying Dantooine would not effectively demonstrate the Death Star's power, but I believe he had it backwards. The Death Star was designed as a weapon of terror, not as a weapon of war. The smart thing to do would be to publicly destroy Dantooine, a fairly backwater planet, and threaten the same to Alderaan. This way, even if people might doubt that he'd actually do it, they can't be sure. Also, by destroying Alderaan, a widely known and respected Core World, Tarkin proved that the Empire didn't care for the wellbeing of its citizens, only about asserting dominance.

[@snowthelegowolf4230]

In canon the destruction of alderaan caused riots and gave the rebellion a masive boost in numbers and a reason to rally planets to there aid.

[@juliank6793]

I think the idea behind tarkin doctrine itself is pretty bad. I think looking in history both real life and in lore, scaring civilians with terrible punishment only makes the next rebellion more difficult to put down.

[@frag2k12]

One thing I don't get about it in general is that when dealing with the rebellion who use fighters and smaller warships like corvettes and the odd frigate, Tarkin who already has capital ships that outgun virtually everything else in the galaxy desides to slap more turbo lasers on the ships rather than counter the actual threat of fighters with laser cannons. Its almost like he wanted the rebellion to win.

[@josesanchezrodriguez1783]

It's also the only Doctrine that would have actually helped the Empire mantain control over the galaxy, they only had 25k ISDs for a galaxy of a million, there's no way they could have had a presence in all the galaxy.

[@pancakes8670]

I still think they could have gotten away with Destroying Alderaan, had they framed it as a Traitor World and made the public root for its destruction. People underestimate/overlook the power of Propaganda in swaying public opinion.

[@tuskinradar8688]

Tarkin will always be to me the very face of The Empire. Noone better represents the self assured superiority and orderly visage than Grand Moff Tarkin.

[@mygod5500]

Dark Vader says hi

[@self-satisfiedsmirk5544]

@@mygod5500 If that's all he (you) have to say, then he can see himself out.

[@mygod5500]

@@self-satisfiedsmirk5544 Tarkin was a great asset to the empire....but at the end of everything Vader and Palpatine was going to kill most of the people to have Sith like fighters in the empire. We all know that Palpatine wasn't going to choose Tarkin over Vader

[@self-satisfiedsmirk5544]

@@mygod5500 "...but at the end of everything Vader and Palpatine was going to kill most of the people to have Sith like fighters in the Empire." First of all, beautiful grammar... Much goodness. If that were actually the case, I would ask you to provide me with sources to support that claim. I wouldn't even care if it was material from Legends continuity. But, I don't need to ask for proof because I know that what you claimed is completely false. Palpatine, as well as most Banite Sith, were against having multiple apprentices or employing a large number of dark-side users because they wanted to avoid inadvertently creating rivals. While Palpatine may not have held most people who weren't attuned to the Force in high regard, he deeply respected individuals such as Thrawn, Tarkin, and Sate Pestage and thought that the average imperial citizen was inherently easier than Force-sensitives to manipulate and control. He had no intention of permanently increasing the number of Force-users in the galaxy, especially not Force-users trained in the ways of the Sith. As for your final comment about how the emperor wasn't going to choose Tarkin over Darth Vader... Maybe not. But, he saw Vader as nearly as expendable as high officials like Tarkin (i.e useful to a point), and let's not forget that Palpatine had ordered several assassination attempts on Darth Vader's life and sought to replace him due to his failure and the injures he sustained on Mustafar.

[@mygod5500]

@@self-satisfiedsmirk5544 LMFAO, you don't have to be insulting...I am just speaking facts. I just gave you a bit of information is all, at least be respectful enough to just say I disagree. Like seriously if you wouldn't insult someone face to face, then why do it on the internet. I didn't say they were going to have Sith apprentices, I just said they were planning to destroy the empire and recreate it with force sensitives to be more effective. Tarkin was never in the long terms of there plans.

[@rebelappliance771]

Tarkin: “target scarif.” Imperial officer: “you sure?” Tarkin: *”now.”* Imperial officer: “ok then.” Several minutes later, after the destruction of the citadel. Imperial officer: “you know that’s where we keep the plans for all our other super weapons right? You know, in case the Death Star fails?” Tarkin in his mind: *”fuck.”*

[@orinanime]

Tarkin's second thought: "Thankfully we hit nothing of importance directly except for Krennic on the comms tower. And the heat blast from the impact just fried the people on the beach and not the actual installation."

[@McCbobbish]

Aaron Nicewonger .... That is not what we saw. Those low-power superlaser strikes literally tear up the land.

[@l.tc.5032]

I know right, it's like burning down your house because you have an ant problem.

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[@wulf1827]

Good observation. I wonder if he sought to eliminate any rival projects.

[@thatfighterguy5846]

I actually liked the CGI Tarkin from Rouge One. Yeah, he was creepy, but that was appropriate for his character.

[@Max-is4qu]

no idea he was CGI

[@Blorgus.]

@@Max-is4qu so you thought Peter Cushing hadn't aged a day in 40 years?

[@Max-is4qu]

@@Blorgus. I had never watched star wars before this movie

[@Blorgus.]

@@Max-is4qu ah alright then.

[@ScienceFan1859]

Rouge is my favorite color of rogues!

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You may admire when ready.

[@WilhelmScreamer]

Peter Cushing brought a legendary presence to an otherwise pretty straightforward military man, thus creating the legacy of a fearsome monster.

[@casbot71]

"Sir the Rebels are attacking in a number of snub fighters". *Tarkin* "Launch all Ties, Launch _all Ties_ . Have them intercept the rebel fighters, and analyze their attack pattern, see if we can determine what their target is? Galen Erso didn't go to all that effort just to give the rebels this stations specifications, there must be a vulnerability somewhere, damn you Krenic". [Tarkin smiles to himself, destroying Scarif base just to get rid of his political rival had been a strategic mistake, he could see that now. They had no way of knowing what the rebels had discovered and taken. But he could at least use the dead Krenic to blame for all of his own oversights]. "Oh and try to tractor in some fighters, Lord Vader can interrogate the captured pilots afterwards and we can see what they were aiming for, and rectify it. Turbo lasers may have trouble targeting snub fighters, but tractor beams have no such issue, at least some of the 768 emitters on this station can snare us some prisoners to _'debrief'_ . Have our support ships keep blockading Yarvin to prevent rebel ships fleeing, but have them pull back before we fire, so they don't get caught in the blast. And get them to launch any Ties they have to intercept the rebel fighters and defend this station." *Imperial flunky* "Yes sir, right away sir". *Tarkin to himself* "The reliance on snub fighters, we have to counter that, or this rebellion could prove troublesome… hmm. Retrofit this station with as many heavy quad laser cannons as necessary, same with the Star Destroyers. That Thrawn fellow has some ideas about hunter killer teams and hyperspace equipped Ties. I should champion that, he's no threat to my position being non human, but if I co opt him I could share in his success and claim him as my protege. A adjustment to my strategy may be required, well, the universe of full of dead men who remained inflexible in the face of changing threats, I won't be one of them". *Out loud* "Status, how many rebel fighters left? How many have we captured? Countdown to targeting solution? Signal the blockading fleet to withdrawal. That trench? Of course! Well concentrate all fighters in that area, park a shuttle in front of that exhaust port. Any nearby ship with a gun to that area, we must stop them at… What ? All of them destroyed, good. How many captured? Red squadron? I don't need names, Lord Vader will see to them. Prepare all reactors for firing.… This day shall be remembered for the death of the Empire's enemies at my hand. *_Fire_*

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LORD VADER!!!! RELEASE HIM!!!!

[@kacperskwarlinski2267]

As you wish.

[@pudlordtynan919]

Wilhuff "Alderaan's Doom" Tarkin.

[@iamlink32]

Shout out to Peter Cushing, who played the first Tarkin and who's likeness was used throughout the SW universe!

[@humbleopinion43samurai19]

Fear will keep the systems in line... Fear of this Battlestation.

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

Well done. I’m sure our friends at Spacedock appreciate the deeper discussion of the Tarkin Doctrine.

[@Predator42ID]

Its because of that, I've discovered that the Galactic Empire and the Gaou'ld Empire had a lot in common.

[@jonasb104]

Wow, never been so fast.😂 I see Tarkin, I click.

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Jonas Brauer same

[@echosdatacore2056]

I prefer Grand Admiral Thrawn, But Grand Moff Tarkin is cool.

[@rustydustyfox5263]

Says grand admiral thrawn

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Lol

[@puschelhornchen9484]

What about Grand Admiral Thrankin Grand Admiral Moffkin Grand Moff Thrawnin Grand Thrawn Morkin Grand Moawr Toffkin

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@@puschelhornchen9484, Cool

[@tacticianM]

As do i

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You may admire when ready

[@originalshinken1]

I find this video refreshingly accurate and without bias.

[@Centurian128]

I would have thought a Star Destroyer more appropriate to bear his name among the First Order.

[@elijahwatson3474]

Could be in the 9th I can totally see Hux having his ship name Tarkin.

[@yapper58]

"Vader. Release him!" Overruling Darth Vader is beyond bad ass.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

Iirc he actually outranked Vader

[@Afineaddition]

Do one on General Grievous pleaseeee

[@WildMalboro]

Yes...yes...YES!!!

[@mrj7297]

i second that notion!

[@sammywhite5127]

I'd only be interested if they did it on Grievous before TCW ruined him

[@Afineaddition]

@@sammywhite5127 Yeah, I would prefer a Legends Grievous Dossier

[@imperialadvisoraremheshvau3788]

My favorite all time Star Wars Hero! You are doing The Emperor’s Will Templin Institute! Fun fact, while I did not give the good Grand Moff his first name, I was the one who lobbied to make it Canon on Wookieepedia, I was an editor for West End Games.

[@imperialadvisoraremheshvau3788]

The Death Star, great loss that it may have been, was ultimately replaceable. Grand Moff Tarkin was not.

[@mr.k418]

Please do Legends Luke Skywalker. We need that right now.

[@twojacksandanace3847]

The DS1? Eventually Tarkin may have built a DS9.

[@richardched6085]

Imagine Deep Space Nine with a Superlaser lol.

[@twojacksandanace3847]

@Maria Kelly He was actually secretly a founder.

[@paulsteinhauser434]

"When has become now Director Krennic, the Emperor will tolerate no further delay".

[@bielpr2009]

Its amazing how you cover all Tarkin story in a single video. The clone wars, the Tarkin doctrine, the Death Star official designation...

[@stormtrippin]

Yes! Please do more of this!

[@Soildus]

"Fear will keep the local systems in line-fear of this battle station." - Tarkin

[@tasteapiana]

This clears up so much that the films just assume the viewer knows. After watching most of the series I had no idea what was going on, just that the basic plot was a coup then a rebellion. The Star Wars filmmakers (all of them, over several decades) seriously dropped the ball on that whole ''Telling a story'' part of making films.

[@feildpres]

Hey the Templin Institute should explore something from the Shadowrun universe. Shadowrun has a setting as interesting, well thought out, and imaginative as Mass Effect, if you guys have never looked at it before, I highly recommend it. Great Video as Always

[@statelyelms]

I’d like to suggest a future episode; something on *Ender’s Game.* The book and the movie are (personally) considered one of the best predictions for future military endeavours and strategies, first contact, and combat in zero-gravity conditions.

[@rossgauthier6352]

That was an absolutely fantastic video!!! Fun and educational!!! Keep up the great work!

[@dc-4ever201]

Great video, this shows just significant a character Tarkin was within both the Republic and the Empire.

[@therealderjett]

This may have been the best video your team has ever done. This makes me want to see more!

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Major General George S. Hammond, U.S.A.F., Commander in chief of Stargate Command

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Hammond of Texas

[@whatever99152]

Please do Colonel Commissar Ibram Gaunt of the Tanith First & Only.

[@Predator42ID]

Now do one for Gen. Jack O'Neill from stargate please

[@harrisonlee9585]

Gotta put in a dossier request for my guy Yang Wen-li

[@tuskinradar8688]

FOR FUCKING REAL M8 oh God I hadn't even thought of that before

[@thearchives1094]

This needs to happen

[@durendalarcas8209]

Reinhard Von Lohengramm > Yang Wen-li

[@harrisonlee9585]

@@durendalarcas8209 False. Yang won battles with ragtag fleets of rookies and aged veterans. RvL got to pick his own fleet and still had to have a lot help. OH HAIL, LIBERTY BELL, TRUE FREEDOM FOR ALL MEN

[@durendalarcas8209]

@@harrisonlee9585 You can't fault RvL for being in a better position and being in a nation that rewarded him for his talent. If their situations had been reversed RvL could have achieved the same results as Yang and Yang would have hand picked his own fleets and subordinates. Because that is what you do when you are at the top. They both considered each other to be equals as well.

[@Paerigos]

May I point out that Tarkin essentialy gave up on Deathstar years before its construction and relegated project that was failing (in his opinion) to Krennic? Its quite obvious when he talks with Thrawn about the Defenders. (He would like the deathstar if it was operational - that is true, however he did not believe it was possible until Krennic fired it.)

[@samquennell3649]

Peter Cushing was a great actor, he was always dominant in any scene

[@lordbarristertimsh8050]

My personal favourite character from Star Wars : Episode IV . Thank You, Templin Institute for doing him justice.

[@shovelenthusiast7389]

Like Thrawn hes one of the most badass character in the Star Wars Universe, who is not using the force. Or to be honest because he is not a force user hes even more impressive. I still want a Mordin Solus Dossier though...

[@hyrinshratu]

Tarkin's failure was in thinking that the threat of overwhelming force could subdue anyone who opposed him. However, the Death Star crossed the line and proved that no threat can work against someone that has nothing left to lose.

[@blackasp001]

My suggestion for Dossier is Honor Stephanie Alexander- Harrington

[@misterclock]

Can the Templin Institute do a study on the Jade Falcon Clan (MechWarrior/BattleTech), especially its culture and style of government? Thank you.

[@gabrielatienza4843]

To resurrect Peter Cushing for Rogue One, Hammer Films commissioned Victor Von Frankenstein to digitally recreate Cushing in his Tarkin persona.

[@darthjoel6357]

I would love to see you guys do a dossier on Elric of Melnibone! 😊

[@testrichter]

Suggestions for the next Dossiers: - Asami Sato (Legend of Korra) - Dr. Sam Beckett (Quantum Leap) - Dr. Susan Calvin (Asimov's Positronic Robots) - Okarin/Rintaro Okabe and Makise Kurisu (Steins;Gate)

[@SSobotkaJr]

As much as the Institute puts into these shorts, I'd much love to see them revisit the Honor Harrington universe. A Dossier on Harrington herself would make a great video!

[@enriquepena2009]

I always thought that the new trilogy should have focused on what happens when the Light side wins out completely and its aftermath, it can smother and become oppressive in itself and in the 2nd one a "Life Sun" could have been developed inspired by the death star it could fire a Ray that could Spark the creation of life on a dead World or moon with an atmosphere

[@lewisrobinson5154]

I've waited a long time for this one, my little blue friends. One of my favourite fictional characters!

[@benrobbo2902]

Could you please do the adeptus mechanicus next (including the titan legions) . Or the horus heresy, inquisition or the black templars eternal crusade fleet and lore

[@cmedtheuniverseofcmed8775]

"You do not know what it takes to win a war, but I do." Tarkin in SW Rebels.

[@LavenderYeti]

I love Grand Moff Tarkin! Thank you

[@tonts5329]

Great episode, if you're doing more dossiers. How about one for Handsome Jack from Borderlands? Or the Doom Marine/Doomguy from DOOM? As for Factions I still wanna see covered on the series: The XCOM Organisation (XCOM), The Hyperion Corporation (Borderlands), The SCP Foundation and The Hiigaran's (Homeworld)

[@qwertyuiopqwerty112]

The only politician to have achieved no unemployment, no poverty, no hopelessness.

[@masterthiefesq2440]

Dossier Suggestions: Star Trek - Data (b/c non human becoming human, and he always seems to get the big stories with Picard) Star Wars - Leia Organa (b/c RIP Carrie Fisher you magnificent Princess General) Halo - John-117 (b/c this character IS the Haloverse) Mass Effect - Liara T'Soni (b/c her story is one of the most fixed in ME's fluid story given her placement of the "time capsules." Also, have you ever faced an asari commando unit? Few humans have...) Battlestar Galactica - William Adama (because gritty, stoic, no-nonsense military leader with flaws who helped save humanity) Game of Thrones - Tyrion Lannister (b/c I too have a weakness for cripples, bastards, and broken things...) The Expanse - Chrisjen Avasarala (b/c political grandmaster of a UN Secretary General, also brilliant acting by Shoreh Agdashloo)

[@davidbradley3227]

My favourite character. “You may fire when ready”.

[@MrRedvsbluefan]

You should do a video on the Terran Empire from Star Trek.

[@spikeruth1674]

At the top of the log-in in the intro it says "You may fire when ready." Nice easter egg.

[@Heisen2420]

I finding Your lack of faith in Lord Vader disturbing.

[@cyberpunkgirl7907]

one of the best british actor that ever lived.

[@willtiffany5409]

Could the next dossier be Colonel Jack O'Neill please?

[@gernandthegreat8839]

Moff will always be number 1 in my books for best generals

[@matteussilvestre8583]

What about the... *General Kenobi?*

[@gernandthegreat8839]

He 2nd best

[@gernandthegreat8839]

@Cian McCabe now I feel like a fool

[@martinjrgensen8234]

gernand the great the Empire is a very good looking oppressive government.

[@lolidangelmeier]

Concordance Extraction Corporation or the EarthGov from Dead Space please

[@SoTrueJude]

Can we see a Stellaris Invicta dossier? I love to see you guys craft a narrative around the greatest High Marshals/Admirals/Generals/Scientists of the GTU.

[@jarredeagley1748]

Maybe you could do an episode on the defeat of Dan from Spacedock's colonial fleet :P

[@doczu14]

Please consider doing a video on Paul Muad'dib Atreides. I feel that the Dune universe is somewhat underappreciated and uderrepresented in the Sfi-Fi comunity due to no flashy lasers and planet destroying super weapons.

[@jlassijlali290]

Oh i love see Rebels moment

[@bursegsardaukar]

7:11 “This decision will cost Grand Moff Tarkington his life”. Well, the other reason he didn’t want to leave is probably the emperor would punish him severely if the Death Star is destroyed and he escapes...

[@liambarnes3817]

You guys should really do a video on the Galactic Empire itself.

[@BrokenCurtain]

The best thing about Tarkin is that his name doesn't sound stupid.

[@johnnyruttley1598]

He held little tolerance for failure and was know to summarily execute those who had failed. Makes me wonder if Tarkin was an inspiration to Vader

[@andrewalderman9489]

But Grand Moff Tarkin needed those bodies for Frankenstein.

[@dropdead234]

The Hero we need, but do not deserve. Edit : Can you imagine the Carnage if Tarkin and Thrawn worked together!?

[@1977Yakko]

Had Tarkin survived the destruction of the DS1, he'd have likely been held responsible and faced the same execution he at times dealt to others for their failures.

[@azoorfox9683]

Moff Tarkin was the true hero we didn't deserve

[@docholliday9058]

He should've listened to Thrawn. Who remains, after all, the greatest strategist in the history of the entire galaxy.

[@bradmorales4002]

You're absolutely right. The Tarkin Doctrine was bullshit.

[@Titanic_Tuna]

Tarkin: *I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll BLOW YOUR PLANET UP!*

[@sorcererberoll4641]

Tarkin became the very thing he swore to destroy he became big brother

[@Jawmax]

I recommend for Dossier He-Man. By the power of Templin, I have the power!

[@TemplinInstitute]

I HAVE THE POWWWEEEEEEEEER!

[@ProfessM]

You guys really should do a Dossier on Char Aznable.

[@gabrielatienza4843]

Even if Tarkin escaped the Death Star's destruction... Palpatine will surely punish him severely... Consider him fortunate for staying

[@Longtimer49]

"Uhh by the way sir, we found a hole in the design of the deathstar that instantly blows it up if hit."

[@coasty3072]

When will we see Captain James T. Kirk, Benjamin Sisko, Kathryn Janeway, Jonathan Archer, Ed Mercer, Gabriel Lorca, Mr. Spock (who had prominent career after his service to Starfleet as a Federation Ambassador to Romulus known for “Cowboy Diplomacy”), Philippa Georgiou. So many.

[@GrandmasterDevo]

For the next dossier:- General Grievous (Star Wars) Boba Fett (Star Wars) Sheev Palpatine (Star Wars) Leia Organa (Star Wars) James T. Kirk (Star Trek) Benjamin Sisko (Star Trek) Gul Dukat (Star Trek) Martok (Star Trek) Yuri (C&C Red Alert 2) Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog) (game version) Albert Wesker (Resident Evil) Magneto (Marvel) Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) Ellen Ripley (Alien) Samus Aran (Metroid) Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) Isaac Clarke (Dead Space)

[@evanlongfellow6849]

A part of the Tarkin Doctrine was rule by force or fear of force, if I remember correctly.

[@fedesur7261]

Yes deterrence Is crucial and vitali for peace.. Sorry but Tarkin as wright

[@Wastydest]

Please make one about Luke Skywalker!

[@xxvaltielxx1789]

Not Jake Skywalker

[@darthgavel6766]

@@xxvaltielxx1789 we don't talk about Jake.

[@grand-dadmiral]

Contrary to popular Imperial belief, I have better cheekbones than he did.

[@WildMalboro]

Do one on General Grievous!

[@SamaritanPrime]

Oh, and he's also the guy who relentlessly prosecuted Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker's Padawan for crimes she was eventually cleared of.

[@cinnamonflavord]

I think it was all Krennic’s fault for failing to protect the Death Star’s Plans, which led it’s destruction. He was a nostalgic kook with special babysitters to protect him. Tarkin had Darth Vader and entire navies on his leash

[@madkabal]

When i read American Revolutionary War novels Grand Moff Tarken is what I see and hear when General Cornwallis speaks.

[@lenaoxton3999]

The real villain of the Star Wars Universe. Sure, Palpatine wanted power and control, but Tarkin was a true sociopath. Without him, the Empire would be less oppressive and far more efficient. His governance alone made the Rebellion look appealing to so many, and caused many Imperial governors and officials to mimic his despotic tendencies.

[@azoorfox9683]

Stop with your rebel propaganda, Tarkin was the truest hero, a man that did what was necessary to preserve the stability on the galaxy!

[@fly672]

Was he the real villan ? No. It was Palpatine who started galactic scaled war resoulting in deaths of dozens of people just to gain power. He and his master threw off ballance of the Force. He ruined Maul's and Vader's lives just so he could have apprentieces. He allowed Tarkin to do what he did even tough his one word would stop it.

[@lenaoxton3999]

@@azoorfox9683 As a staunch supporter of the CIS Separatist movement, and its better-organized senate, as well as an open denouncer of Rebel Alliance Terrorism, I have to say you need to reconsider your accusations. One can be critical of the Empire's Body Politic, as well as disliking the radical extremism of rebellion. An Empire forged under Count Dooku as Emperor, and not Palpatine, would have created the order and security of the Galactic Empire, keeping the Oligarchs of the Trade Federation, Techno Union, Banking Clans, and Commerce Guilds under control. The governance of an Enlightened Despot is a fair alternative to the Republic's corruption and gridlock. Separstist ideals being the foundation of the Empite would have possibly prevented a need for an Iron Fist. Additionally, the Droid Armies would provide ample support to the Stormtrooper Corps and greater Galactic Military, especially in inhospitible lands such as Mimban, Sullust, or Dathomir.

[@nicholasp9239]

Old Star Wars movies were good because Lucas understood that Antagonist is the most important characters. Why Princess Leia is an icon? Because she faces Gran Moff Tarkin and Vader. Ellen Ripley? The Xenomorph and the Queen. Sarah Connor? The Terminator. Then J.J. Abrams makes Kylo Ren AND General Hux.

[@Simlan12345]

Good point.

[@Demorticus]

Tarkin was the Star Wars version of Tywin Lannister