Why does Krennic need Galen?

Krennic hoped to show Galen the chaos the galaxy had descended into since the start of the Clone Wars, and of course, manipulate Galen to ultimately weaponize his research to promote “peace and security” throughout the galaxy.

How did Krennic find Galen?

Galen Erso was captured by Orson Krennic, Director of the Imperial Military Department of Advanced Weapons Research agency, and his personal squad of death troopers. Krennic landed a short distance from the Erso homestead, prompting the family to contact Gerrera with news of his appearance.

What planet was Galen Erso killed on?

Eadu
A rugged planet in the Outer Rim’s Bheriz sector, Eadu is known – to the extent it’s known at all – for its rain and native nerf herders.

What happened to Galen Erso in Star Wars?

Galen Erso first appears and is shown to be living a humble farming life with his family on Grange. He tells his daughter Jyn to escape with his wife Lyra as Orson Krennic arrives to take him back to continue work on the Death Star. He expresses a distrust in the Empire, lying to Krennic that his wife is dead.

Who is Galen Erso in Rogue One?

Galen Erso is an Imperial scientist who appears in the Star Wars movie, Rogue One. Galen was the husband of Lyra Erso and the estranged father of Jyn Erso . During the Clone Wars, Galen and his family were abducted by Separatist agents but were rescued by his old friend Orson Krennic.

How did Galen Krennic meet his wife Lyra?

By the time Krennic has helped him get the professorship at the Institute of Applied Science, his focus had become kyber crystal research. In 26 BBY during an expedition on Espinar in search of rare crystals, such as kyber crystals, Galen met his future wife, Lyra. By the end of the six month expedition, the two were lovers.

What would have happened to the Death Star without Kylo Ren’s research?

It’s his research into kyber crystals, the crystals that normally are used to power lightsabers, that leads to the Death Star’s laser cannon becoming operational. Without him, Darth Vader would’ve never been able to blow up Alderaan and destroy Princess Leia’s life in A New Hope.

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