How Powerful Is Wilhuff Tarkin? About the Grand Moff
Today we'll be discussing one of those characters from the Star Wars saga who distinguished themselves quite prominently, but whose superb leadership qualities haven't found a home in the memories of fans of the series. This is Wilhuff Tarkin, one of the most influential figures in the Chancellor's entourage, a Grand Moff by rank, known for his vindictiveness, ruthlessness, and iron will. He was the only servant of the Empire who could hold his own against Darth Vader without fear of being strangled from a distance. Tarkin had a long and varied political career. Despite being born into a highly influential clan in the Outer Rim, which exerted considerable influence on Eriadu, both politically and economically, Wilhuff nevertheless further enhanced his family's power and popularity. His influence in the Empire can rightfully be considered second only to Palpatine and roughly equal to Vader's. But if Darth Sidious is a Dark Lord wielding great power, and Vader is a supreme fighter, feared by all for his physical strength and brutality, then what is so powerful about Wilhuff Tarkin that his influence ranks among such giants of the Empire? Let's try to figure it out.