64 BCE
Wilhuff Tarkin Born on Eriadu
Wilhuff Tarkin is born into the influential Tarkin family on the planet Eriadu. #StarWars #biography
Chronological Storyline (23 Milestones)
60 BCE
Early Education on Eriadu
Tarkin receives a privileged education in military strategy and governance at Eriadu's leading academies. #StarWars #education
55 BCE
Joins Republic Outland Regions Security
Tarkin enlists in the Republic Outland Regions Security Forces, beginning his military career. #StarWars #military
50 BCE
Commissioned as Lieutenant in Judicials
Tarkin receives a commission as a lieutenant in the Republic Judicials, serving as a peacekeeper. #StarWars #judicial
45 BCE
Attends Eriadu Trade Summit
Tarkin participates in the Eriadu Trade Summit, gaining political connections. #StarWars #politics
40 BCE
Meets Senator Palpatine
Tarkin meets then-Senator Palpatine of Naboo, forging a key political alliance. #StarWars #Palpatine
35 BCE
Promoted to Captain in Republic Navy
Tarkin is promoted to captain in the Republic Navy, commanding a warship. #StarWars #navy
22 BCE
Serves in Clone Wars under Yularen
During the Clone Wars, Tarkin serves under Admiral Wullf Yularen, gaining combat experience. #StarWars #CloneWars
22 BCE
Battle of Christophsis
Tarkin participates in the Battle of Christophsis, working alongside Jedi. #StarWars #battle
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21 BCE
Appointed Commander of the Citadel
Tarkin is placed in charge of the Citadel, a high-security Republic prison. #StarWars #Citadel
21 BCE
Mission with Anakin and Obi-Wan
Tarkin leads a mission to the Citadel with Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi to rescue a captive Jedi. #StarWars #Jedi
20 BCE
Tarkin Doctrine Conceptualized
Tarkin begins formulating his doctrine of rule through fear, later known as the Tarkin Doctrine. #StarWars #doctrine
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19 BCE
Appointed Moff of the Outer Rim
Emperor Palpatine appoints Tarkin as Moff, governing the Outer Rim Territories. #StarWars #Moff
19 BCE
End of Clone Wars - Tarkin Survives
Tarkin survives the Clone Wars and witnesses the rise of the Galactic Empire. #StarWars #Empire
18 BCE
Governor of Seswenna Sector
Tarkin becomes governor of the Seswenna sector, consolidating power. #StarWars #governor
17 BCE
Rivalry with Orson Krennic Begins
Tarkin develops a rivalry with Director Orson Krennic over the Death Star project. #StarWars #Krennic
15 BCE
Oversees Death Star Construction
Tarkin is given oversight of the Death Star's construction, a superweapon project. #StarWars #DeathStar
14 BCE
Promoted to Grand Moff
Palpatine promotes Tarkin to Grand Moff, granting him command over multiple sectors. #StarWars #GrandMoff
10 BCE
Implements Tarkin Doctrine on Lothal
Tarkin enforces the Tarkin Doctrine on Lothal, crushing rebellion with overwhelming force. #StarWars #Lothal
5 BCE
Death Star Nearing Completion
Tarkin pushes for the completion of the Death Star, seeing it as the ultimate deterrent. #StarWars #DeathStar
2 BCE
Tarkin Deals with Rebel Cells
Tarkin uses the Death Star's threat to suppress Rebel activity across the galaxy. #StarWars #Rebels
0 CE
Battle of Yavin - Tarkin's Death
Grand Moff Tarkin dies when the Death Star is destroyed during the Battle of Yavin. #StarWars #Yavin
0 CE
Destruction of Alderaan
Tarkin orders the Death Star to destroy Alderaan as a demonstration of power. #StarWars #Alderaan