Wilhuff Tarkin

Wilhuff Tarkin was a human male who served the Galactic Republic and later the Galactic Empire.  
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 clone trooper strike team. 
After Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire, Tarkin became the regional Governor of the Outer Rim and commanded the Death Star. 
He believed that fear of the battle station would keep the local systems loyal to the Empire, and used it to destroy Alderaan to showcase the station's power. 
The Rebel Alliance, however, stole plans to the Death Star and was able to destroy it during the Battle of Yavin, killing all those on board, including Tarkin 
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