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Listen to a special clip from the highly-anticipated novel, starring the notorious Imperial commander! in StarWars.com Tarkin in the Citadel Captain Tarkin is freed from the Separatist-run prison -- the Citadel -- and almost immediately has a disagreement with his Jedi rescuers. in StarWars.com Grand Moff Tarkin An ambitious, ruthless proponent of military power, Wilhuff Tarkin became a favorite of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and rose rapidly through the Imperial ranks. Shortly after the Empire's creation, he was put in charge of the construction of the Death Star. Tarkin saw the Death Star as a way to crush all dissent to the Empire's rule -- fear of the station's planet-killing superlaser would keep the galaxy's star systems in line. He demonstrated the station's power by destroying Alderaan, but died soon afterwards when the Death Star itself was destroyed. in StarWars.com Tarkin Compliments Anakin Following his rescue from the Citadel prison, Captain Tarkin compliments Anakin Skywalker on his military sensibilities, revealing a hidden lack of faith in the Jedi Order. in Tarkin Readies to Strike in Marvel’s Star Wars #7 - Exclusive Preview The Imperial leader looks to the up-and-coming officer Zahra to eliminate an enemy. in StarWars.com Star Wars Rebels: "Tarkin Arrives" In this clip from the Star Wars Rebels episode "Call to Action," the unforgiving Imperial leader Grand Moff Tarkin comes to Lothal... in Inside the Cold Heart of Governor Tarkin in Return to Vader’s Castle #2 - Exclusive Recognize that foul stench? It’s time for the latest scary story from the spooky sequel to Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle . in StarWars.com Star Wars: Tarkin Audio Book Sample Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. in The Clone Wars Rewatch: Allies Amid a "Counterattack" Anakin Skywalker and Captain Tarkin form the start of an alliance. in Marvel Celebrates Original Trilogy Icons with Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Stories starring Leia, Tarkin, and more kick off the series in April. in The Grand Admiral Crosses Paths with the Emperor in Thrawn: Treason - Exclusive Excerpt Grand Admiral Thrawn meets with Grand Moff Tarkin, Director Orson Krennic, and Palpatine as tensions grow within the Empire. in The Emperor is Coming Here? Timothy Zahn Talks Thrawn: Treason The new novel, out today, sees the Chiss tactician crossing paths with the Empire’s finest -- Krennic, Tarkin, and more. in StarWars.com Re-creating Tarkin & Leia in Rogue One, Plus Star Wars Trivia...ON A ROLLERCOASTER! in StarWars.com "The Jedi Who Knew Too Much" Episode Guide | The Clone Wars As the Republic military takes over the Temple bombing case, Ahsoka finds herself at odds with Admiral Tarkin. in Star Wars: Rise of the Empire Bind-Up Coming Soon from Del Rey Star Wars: Rise of the Empire includes Star Wars: A New Dawn, Star Wars: Tarkin and new short stories by Melissa Scott, John Jackson Miller, and Jason Fry. in StarWars.com Destruction of Alderaan Tarkin oversaw the construction and operation of the first Death Star, and did so with cold authority. To test the battle station's destructive power and to coax information out of Princess Leia, Tarkin decides to destroy her home planet of Alderaan. in StarWars.com The Jedi Who Knew Too Much As the Republic military takes over the Temple bombing case, Ahsoka finds herself at odds with Admiral Tarkin. in StarWars.com Imperial Briefing As the military commander of the Death Star, Tarkin was one of the few Imperial officials who dared to command Vader. in StarWars.com Counterattack Episode Featurette Charming to the last. Supervising director Dave Filoni discusses bringing Tarkin back to the screen in Wars: The Clone Wars. in StarWars.com Tarkintown Tarkintown was a Lothal slum named for Grand Moff Tarkin. The inhabitants of the makeshift camp were forced from their farms by the Imperial commander; anyone who resisted was arrested for treason. The beleaguered group were grateful for any help they received, especially from a small team of rebels that fought back against the Imperial occupation. in Raven's Peak Accessible by sky rail, Raven's Peak is a highly controlled military compound on the world of Eriadu. Run by Grand Moff Tarkin, it's the perfect location for clandestine meetings with Tarkin's council of trusted advisors as these high-ranking officials discuss the Empire's technological advancements in the regime's early days. However, it quickly becomes the target of factions who seek to overthrow the Empire. in StarWars.com Military Might Supervising director Dave Filoni and voice actor Stephen Stanton discuss the rise of the military and Admiral Tarkin in this installment of Clone Wars Download. in StarWars.com Star Wars Rebels: "The Jedi Are Dead" In this clip from the Star Wars Rebels episode "Call to Action," Grand Moff Tarkin addresses the likelihood that a Jedi is leading the Lothal rebels. in StarWars.com Guilty of the crime General Tarkin is determined to bring Ahsoka to justice for the Jedi Temple bombing and the murder of clones, but certain Jedi remain unconvinced of her guilt... in StarWars.com An Awful Risk Unable to coax the location of the Rebel base from Princess Leia, Tarkin allows her to escape with a homing beacon hidden aboard the Millennium Falcon. in StarWars.com Admiral Motti A young, ambitious Imperial officer from the Outer Rim world of Seswenna, Admiral Motti saw the Death Star as the ultimate power in the universe, and burned to use that power against any who dared challenge the Empire. The commander of the Star Destroyer Steel Talon, he served as one of the Imperial military’s Joint Chiefs, becoming an ally of Grand Moff Tarkin’s and head of naval operations aboard the Death Star. He died when the battle station was destroyed. in StarWars.com Stephen Stanton Interview - Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Stephen Stanton, voice of Tarkin in Star Wars Rebels, speaks with StarWars.com at the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim cantina, discussing his role, raising money for the Starlight Children's Foundation, and more! in StarWars.com General Tagge Born into wealth and privilege on Tepasi, General Cassio Tagge served as chief of military operations aboard the first Death Star, though he disdained the battle station as “Tarkin’s Folly.” Unlike his rival Admiral Motti, Tagge took the threat posed by the Rebel Alliance seriously. Tagge was not aboard the Death Star when it exploded over Yavin; acknowledging that Tagge had been correct about the rebel threat, the Emperor promoted him to Grand General and placed him in charge of the Imperial military. in StarWars.com Death Star The Death Star was the Empire’s ultimate weapon: a moon-sized space station with the ability to destroy an entire planet. But the Emperor and Imperial officers like Grand Moff Tarkin underestimated the tenacity of the Rebel Alliance, who refused to bow to this technological terror… in Eriadu At the dawn of the Empire, the mountainous Outer Rim world of Eriadu is an Imperial stronghold due to the presence of a secure compound controlled by Grand Moff Tarkin. The elite, high-ranking official holds clandestine meetings there with top advisors tasked with controlled some of the Empire's most precious resources. See more results