Grand moff tarkin is the commander of the death star and his philosophies ruling through fear of force, has been dubbed the tarkin doctrine, became central to imperial policy and had also promoted him to become the very first grand moff. The theme of the construction of the death star is continued in the 2016 book, catalyst. Why sidious protected tarkin from vader and was so loyal to the grand moff. Everything you might not know about star wars grand moff.
Because of the latter role, he appeared in star wars. 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. Tarkin saw the death star as a way to crush all dissent to the empires rule fear of the stations. The original marvel star wars comic series features a powerful superweapon called the tarkin after the late grand moff. Shortly after the empires creation, he was put in charge of the construction of the death star. Governor wilhuff tarkin is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first portrayed by. Veteran star wars author james luceno, in his first new canon novel, takes readers into the mind of grand moff tarkin, the imperial official who infamously gave. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star. The novel is set in 14 bby, five years after the events of star wars.
During the clone wars, tarkin served as a republic captain under jedi master even piell and was taken prisoner by the confederacy of independent systems, before escaping with the help of a jedi and. Im trying to read all the star wars books in chronological order, mainly using the. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. It was published on april 10, 2019 by marvel comics. James luceno enters the new star wars canon with a book about grand moff tarkin. Kenner star wars grand moff tarkin action figures for sale. In the star wars expanded universe, tarkin appears in death star, darth maul. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. Grand moff wilhuff tarkin, also referred to as governor tarkin or better known as grand moff tarkin, is a major antagonist in the star wars franchise. This is pretty much the only audio book that i have listened to more than once. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life.
Tarkin detailed the life of grand moff tarkin, and prominently featured the first death star. Episode iii revenge of the sith, and it focuses on wilhuff tarkin and how he became a grand moff. York times bestselling author of the star wars novels tarkin, darth plagueis. It may very well be one my favorite star wars novels. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. Tarkin is a canon novel written by james luceno which was published by del rey on november 4, 2014. If you enjoy the star wars franchise than you have c. Grand moff tarkin is the second issue of the canon comic book series age of rebellion, set in the classic era. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. He is the commander of the death star, the galactic empires dwarf planetsized doomsday weapon. According to a book created to help promote the original film to prospective theaters, he aspires to become the emperor. A paperback edition of tarkin was released on june 30, 2015, and the novel was later included in the 2015 book the rise of the. Wilhuff tarkin was a human male who served the galactic republic and later the galactic empire. The first appearance of darth vader and grand moff tarkin in 1977s star wars only briefly hinted at the interesting dynamic between the two highranking members of.
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