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⚡ Wilhuff Tarkin's Timeline

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Wilhuff Tarkin (Grand Moff) was born in 64 BBY and died in 0 BBY.

Wilhuff Tarkin, later known as Grand Moff Tarkin, was a ruthless and ambitious military leader who rose from orphaned youth on Eriadu to become one of Emperor Palpatine’s most trusted governors. Trained in the Republic Navy and mentored by Admiral Armand Isard during the Clone Wars, he distinguished himself through strategic brilliance and uncompromising tactics. After the fall of the Republic, Tarkin helped shape Imperial policy through his “rule by fear” doctrine, served as Governor of Chandrila, headed the Imperial Security Bureau, and ultimately commanded the Death Star superweapon, ordering the destruction of Alderaan. His actions cemented Imperial dominance until his death at the Battle of Endor.

Eriadu
Human
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~64 BBY - Birth

Born on the industrial world of Eriadu into a noble family.

~52 BBY - Orphaned and Enlists in Republic Navy

Loses his family at a young age and joins the Republic Naval Academy as a cadet.

~48 BBY - Serves under Admiral Armand Isard

Graduates and is selected by Admiral Isard for intelligence and undercover operations.

~22 BBY - Clone Wars Operations

Undertakes covert missions against cartel and pirate networks during the Clone Wars.

~20 BBY - Siege of Saleucami

Leads a decisive campaign against pirate forces, earning recognition for tactical skill.

~19 BBY - Rise of the Galactic Empire

Appointed Governor of Chandrila under Emperor Palpatine after the Republic’s collapse.

~18 BBY - Head of the Imperial Security Bureau

Assumes control of intelligence, enforcement, and political security for the Empire.

~14 BBY - Expansion of the Tarkin Doctrine

Implements the policy of ruling through fear, extending Imperial authority across the galaxy.

~2 BBY - Commander of the Death Star Project

Assigned to oversee construction and operational readiness of the Death Star superweapon.

0 BBY - Destruction of Alderaan

Orders the annihilation of Alderaan to demonstrate the Death Star’s power.

0 BBY - Battle of Yavin

Commands the Death Star during its confrontation with the Rebel Alliance and witnesses its destruction.

~3 ABY - Imperial Pursuits

Leads Imperial forces in the hunt for the weakened Rebel fleet following Yavin.

~4 ABY - Battle of Endor and Death

Dies aboard the second Death Star when Rebel forces destroy its shield generator and core.

 

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