When did Tarkin become Grand Moff?

He worked often with Darth Vader during this time frame and continued to gain the admiration of the Emperor, eventually being promoted to the lofty role of Grand Moff in 14 BBY.

Why is Grand Moff Tarkin in charge of Vader?

The Death Star is Tarkin’s personal project, he is in charge of it at all times. Vader was only there to make sure everything went well, to protect it against threats and to make sure Tarkin would not let the power go to his head. If Tarkin turned out to be too ambitious, Vader would have had to kill him.

Is Grand Moff Tarkin a bad guy?

Grand Moff Tarkin is best remembered as the very first Pure Evil villain ever featured in a Star Wars film (by release order).

Did Palpatine like Tarkin?

The Emperor would have considered Tarkin as his kind of guy. One capable of murdering millions of people without any shred of remorse. If Tarkin had had any Force sensitivity, Sidious would have made him his apprentice. Pretty sure he was pleased that the weapon worked perfectly and that an enemy planet was destroyed.

How did Tarkin meet Palpatine?

At the age of nineteen, Tarkin was even designing new ships for the Outland Security Force. After working with the Outland Regions Security Force, Tarkin attended the Sullust Sector Spacefarers Academy to join the Judicial Department’s forces. While training there, he met Sheev Palpatine, then a Senator from Naboo.

Who outranked Grand Moff Tarkin?

Grand General Tagge would outrank both Grand Admiral Thrawn and Grand Moff Tarkin. After the Battle of Yavin, he was promoted by the Emperor to the rank of Supreme Commander which is comparable to Allegiant General of the First Order, allowing holder of the rank to command both space and ground forces.

Is Grand Moff higher than Grand Admiral?

There is no rank higher. Grand Moff means you’re the highest in politics. You have control over thousand of Star Systems. Grand Amiral means you’re one of the leader of the Imperial Navy.