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Why did Vader respect Tarkin?
Tarkin is shown to have complete authority in the Death Star, while Vader was dispatched soley to recapture the Death Star Plans. While on the Death Star, Tarkin was in command, and Vader had to respect his authority. Tarkin had the Emperor’s protection.
Who had more authority Vader or Tarkin?
Once again , as the Supreme commander and a bunch of even more titles as for example warlord of the Empire and Sith apprentice to the Emperor , Darth Vader defenetly out ranked Grand Moff Tarkin .
Did Darth Vader order the destruction of Alderaan?
Meanwhile, Darth Vader ordered the Imperial Military to annihilate any surviving Alderaanians. Following the Battle of Yavin, Evaan Verlaine, a pilot in the Rebel Alliance and one of the surviving Alderaanians, informed Leia that the Empire had begun targeting the remaining Alderaanians.
Does Tarkin hate Vader?
It’s likely Tarkin was aware Vader hated him and if he’d pieced together who he’d been, then he’d probably worked out why too. The Dark Lord of the Sith became known for holding a grudge and killed those whom dissatisfied him. Anakin would’ve held Tarkin somewhat accountable for what happened with Ahsoka.
Did Tarkin believe in the force?
Although Tarkin didn’t believe in the Force, he respected Vader a lot, as he was the Emperor’s enforcer, and he even grew to admire Vader’s way of inducing fear within others. For the Rebels, he was a force to be reckoned with, yet for the Empire, he was a hero, a leader, and the last person you wanted to see.
Who was Darth Vader’s second in command?
Admiral Karius
An intimidating mix of machine and man, Admiral Karius serves as Darth Vader’s second-in-command on Mustafar. Stern and unforgiving, he intends to see to it personally that the captain of the Windfall doesn’t survive their stay at Fortress Vader.
Why did Tarkin want to destroy Alderaan?
Once the galaxy knows that planets aiding the rebelion are disappearing, becoming nothing but dust and echos; then the support stops and the rebels go back to living in fear. Also Tarkin knows that Alderaan is aiding the rebels so it makes sense to destroy it no matter what location is named just to start the chain of fear.
Why did Tarkin and Vader want the Death Star?
Tarkin want them cause he supported Krennic to some extend, plus he owns the death star. Vader might not care as much, but certainly understand the importance of the tool, even if he kinda dismiss it in front of the others to stay relevant. Obviously Anakin Skywalker knows better and certainly acknowledge the sheer power of the death star.
What exactly is Alderaan?
Alderaan is just a guilty pleasure for Tarking who wants to play with his new toy. He just apointed himself commanding officer of the station… or talked the Emperor into making it him so, see Rogue One. Another thing from Rogue One we can notice is the fight for power within the Empire high ranking members : tarkin, Krennic…
Why didn’t Leia verify Alderaan before destroying it?
Leia doesn’t know he’s planning to destroy it anyway. By failing to verify her claim before destroying Alderaan, he lost the Empire’s only chance of finding the Rebels in the event she was lying (which she was).