Grand Moff Tarkin

Grand Moff Tarkin was a human politician and military officer who served as a territorial governor for the Galactic Empire. After the Emperor permanently dissolved the Senate, Governor Tarkin was given absolute control of his territory. Alongside imperial operative Darth Vader, Tarkin utilised the newly finished superweapon known as the Death Star to terrorise the galaxy.
== Weapons and Abilities ==
=== Qualities ===
* Ruthlessness: Tarkin destroyed Alderaan as a show of force. (FILM: Star Wars)
* Overconfidence: Tarkin ignored the threat posed by Luke Skywalker to the battle station and avoided evacuating the station, resulting in his death. (FILM: Star Wars)
== Notes ==
* Tarkin was portrayed by English actor Peter Cushing.Star Wars - IMDB - Retrieved 10 March 2021Peter Cushing - IMDB - Retrieved 10 March 2021 Cushing was originally offered the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi but felt his appearance would be better suited to Tarkin.‘Peter Cushing: A Life In Film’ Is A Genre Geek’s Dream - Dan Seitz - 18 April 2013 - Uproxx - Retrieved 10 March 2021
*George Lucas offered the role to Christopher Lee, who turned it down.ACTORS WHO REFUSED HUGE STAR WARS ROLES - Amanda June Bell & Jason Iannone - 15 August 2017 - Grunge - Updated 19 April 2019 - Retrieved 10 March 2021
== Appearances ==
* Star Wars (first and final appearance)
== Links ==
* Grand Moff Tarkin on Wikipedia
* Wilhuff Tarkin on Wookieepedia
== References ==
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