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Wilhuff Tarkin (14)Full unit name: Tarkin, WilhuffLast updated: 04.05.2026 22:30:19Version: 9.05.001.2025.12.06Links: 43 |
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First appearance: A New Hope A New Hope(MOVIE) | |
| Species: Human | |
| Gender: Male | |
| Was killed by: T-65 X-Wing of Luke Skywalker (Battle of Yavin) | |
Known Facts (8)
The Clone Wars (1)
- Interacted with (dialog)
Even PiellSourcesDialog transcript They were both on the bridge of the same capital ship and were certainly interacting with each other. - Tarkin and Piell (SW Art)
- Admiral Tarkin (Unique) (COMMANDER)
Battle of Scarif (1)
- Was among the passengers on Death Star
Death Star Meeting (1)
- Was among the passengers on Death Star
Destruction of Alderaan (1)
- Was among the passengers on Death Star
Escape from Death Star (1)
- Was among the passengers on Death Star
Battle of Yavin (3)
- Served as Commander on Death Star
- Traveled to Yavin System using Death Star together with Cassio Tagge, Wullf Yularen, Motti, Vader
- Was killed when T-65 X-Wing of Luke Skywalker (Red 5Crew Luke SkywalkerLuke SkywalkerR2-D2) destroyed Death Star of Galactic Empire with Torpedo Launcher, loaded with Proton Torpedo, Yavin System
Summary
| Wilhuff Tarkin was a Human male who was one of the most powerful individuals in the Galactic Empire, a Grand Moff who shaped Imperial doctrine and was the driving force behind the creation of its key embodiment, the Death Star. Born on Eriadu to the powerful and militaristic Tarkin family, the ambitious Tarkin began his career by serving in the Republic Outland Regions Security Force. He then retired and entered politics, becoming lieutenant governor of Eriadu and the Seswenna sector, before returning to the military in order to serve Supreme Chancellor Palpatine as an agent of the secret Sith Lord's New Order movement. It was in that time that Tarkin learned of his friend Raith Sienar's designs for the Expeditionary Battle Planetoid and, convinced of the potential of the design, presented Palpatine with the plans for what would become the Death Star.Tarkin gained increasing stature as a vocal supporter of Palpatine and received notice as the Seswenna sector's governor throughout the Clone Wars. At one point, he served as a captain under Jedi General Even Piell, where he and his crew were held in the Citadel, a Separatist prison, and escaped with the help of a strike team of Jedi and clone troopers. Later on, he had been promoted to Admiral. He was present during the capture of Boba Fett after the Battle of Xagobah. In the last days of the Clone Wars, Palpatine appointed Tarkin as the first Moff, and when the Galactic Republic became the Galactic Empire, the new Emperor Palpatine gave him oversight of the construction of the Death Star. Tarkin soon formulated the Tarkin Doctrine, which helped solidify his reputation as the greatest architect of the Empire save Palpatine. The Tarkin Doctrine called for rule of the galaxy through fear of overwhelming force, and recommended the creation of superweapons such as the Death Star to create terror of Imperial reprisal that would stifle any thoughts of rebellion. Delighted, Palpatine made Tarkin the first Grand Moff, giving him control of nearly the entire Outer Rim.As Grand Moff, Tarkin ruled with the same unyielding ruthlessness he had helped enshrine in Imperial doctrine, often cooperating with Vader. As the long-delayed construction of the Death Star stalled, Tarkin created the secret Maw Installation to refine the design, placing it under the control of his mistress and protegee, Admiral Natasi Daala. With the aid of the Maw Installation's scientists, the Death Star was finally made operational in 0 BBY. Confident he could destroy the Rebel Alliance opposing the Empire, Tarkin began his campaign of fear by destroying Alderaan, a hotbed of Rebel sentiment. Tarkin then allowed prominent Rebel Princess Leia Organa, captive aboard the Death Star, to escape and lead the Death Star to the secret Rebel base on Yavin 4. There, seconds away from annihilating the Rebel headquarters, Tarkin died when Luke Skywalker destroyed the Death Star, a victim of his own belief in the Death Star's invincibility. | ||
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DetailsT-65 X-Wing (Red 5) destroyed Death Star of Galactic Empire with Torpedo Launcher, loaded with Proton Torpedo killing him, Yavin System during Battle of Yavin |
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DetailsAs crew of Alpha-3 Nimbus-class V-Wing Starfighter (between 19 BBY and Declaration of a New Order) |
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Show All (2) DetailsBattle of YavinArrived using Death Star together with Cassio Tagge, Wullf Yularen, Motti, VaderHave been killed when T-65 X-Wing of Luke Skywalker (Red 5) destroyed Death Star of Galactic Empire with Torpedo Launcher, loaded with Proton Torpedo |
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DetailsBattle of YavinServed on this ship as CommanderTraveled to Yavin System together with Cassio Tagge, Wullf Yularen, Motti, VaderT-65 X-Wing of Luke Skywalker (Red 5) destroyed this vehicle operated by Galactic Empire with Torpedo Launcher, loaded with Proton Torpedo, killing him, Yavin System |
DetailsServed on one of such ships as Pilot (between 19 BBY and Declaration of a New Order) |
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| SWM Rebel Storm | SWM Alliance and Empire | WEG RPG : Imperial Forces Collector's Set | The Power of the Force | Revenge of the Sith | 30th Anniversary Collection : Comic Packs |
| Grand Moff Tarkin | Imperial Governor Tarkin | Grand Moff Tarkin (SW12) | Grand Moff Tarkin (69702) | Tarkin (Governor) (III.45) | 30th Anniversary Collection : Comic Pack #3 : Governor Tarkin & Stormtrooper |
| RS27 | AAE29 | WEG.SW12 | 69702 / 69705 | 85498 / 85174 | 87507 / 87504 |
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| The Black Series 6'' (Black & Red Box Design) | SW Art | CREW | PILOT | COMMANDER | COMMANDER |
| Grand Moff Tarkin (#63) | Tarkin and Piell | Grand Moff Tarkin (Unique) | Wilhuff Tarkin, Aspiring Admiral | Nimbus-class V-Wing (Unique) | Admiral Tarkin (Unique) | Grand Moff Tarkin (Unique) |
| E1202 / B3834 | SWA_00000705 | UID00005519 | UID00014898 | UID00000622 | UID00005196 |
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| Author: Pablo Puggioni, 2018 (for FFG) | |||||
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| Chain of Command | 0581 : Objective : Reinforcements! | ||||
| UID00004711 | 0581 | ||||
Tags (3)Imperial Officer | Stormtrooper Corps | Imperial Scout Trooper |
Tags (3)Imperial Scout Trooper | Stormtrooper Corps | Imperial Officer |
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Full unit name: Tarkin, Wilhuff Last updated: 04.05.2026 22:30:08