Grand Moff Tarkin

Imperial governor and architect of the Death Star. Cold, calculating, and utterly ruthless.

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Movies
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TV

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The Clone Wars

TV
21 BBY

Captain Tarkin aids the Republic.

Key Episodes
  • S3 E18–20 (Citadel arc) 'S3 E18–20' (Citadel arc)
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The Bad Batch

TV
19 BBY

Now an Admiral overseeing the transition to the Empire.

Key Episodes
  • S1 E1 'Aftermath' (Takes control of Kamino)
  • S1 E3 'Replacements' (Imperial authority)
  • S2 E3 'The Solitary Clone' (Orders Cody)
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Star Wars Rebels

TV
5–4 BBY Essential

Imperial governor hunting the Ghost crew.

Key Episodes = Essential
  • S1 E1 'Spark of Rebellion' (Introduced as Imperial authority)
  • S1 E14-15 'Fire Across the Galaxy / Call to Action' (Season finale)
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Rogue One

FILM
0 BBY Essential

Commands the Death Star, orders the destruction of Jedha City and Scarif.

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A New Hope

FILM
0 BBY Essential

Commands the Death Star. Destroys Alderaan. Dies when the Death Star is destroyed.

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