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*

Scariest cheekbones in film.

He reduced unemployment in Alderaan to 0

"I believe we owe you an apology, institute... Your work defies all expectations!" -Grand Moff Tarkin adressing a templin institute operative caught during an investigation.

The most British person in a very British galaxy

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.

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.

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.”*

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.

You may admire when ready.

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

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

"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_*

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

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

Wilhuff "Alderaan's Doom" Tarkin.

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

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

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

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

I find this video refreshingly accurate and without bias.

You may admire when ready

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The DS1? Eventually Tarkin may have built a DS9.

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

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

Yes! Please do more of this!

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

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

Do one on General Grievous pleaseeee

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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!

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.)

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

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)

I love Grand Moff Tarkin! Thank you

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

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

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

My suggestion for Dossier is Honor Stephanie Alexander- Harrington

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

I finding Your lack of faith in Lord Vader disturbing.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

one of the best british actor that ever lived.

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Moff Tarkin was the true hero we didn't deserve

Concordance Extraction Corporation or the EarthGov from Dead Space please

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

Oh i love see Rebels moment

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

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

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.

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.

Me: sees the top 3/4 of the thumbnail on the app home screen "Hmm?" Brings rest into frame "OHHH THEY DID NOT!"

Hey, i think Tarkin is the space version of Tywin Lannister Lmao

Tarkington however did prefer slippers to regulation Boots...😂

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

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

Please make one about Luke Skywalker!

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

You guys really should do a Dossier on Char Aznable.

Deep inside, Tarkin laughed as he "sacrificed" Orson Krennic to put down rebel attack at Scariff.

Do one on General Grievous!