Peter Cushing: Grand Moff Tarkin
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General Tagge : [37:45] And what of the Rebellion? If the Rebels have obtained a complete technical reading of this station, it is possible, however unlikely, they might find a weakness and exploit it.
Darth Vader : The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands.
Admiral Motti : Any attack made by the Rebels against this station would be a useless gesture, no matter what technical data they have obtained. This station is now the ultimate power in the universe! I suggest we use it!
Darth Vader : Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. The ability to destroy a planet, or even a whole system, is insignificant next to the power of the Force.
Admiral Motti : Don't try to frighten us with your sorcerer's ways, Lord Vader. Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given you clairvoyance enough to find the Rebels' hidden fort...
[Vader makes a pinching motion and Motti starts choking]
Darth Vader : I find your lack of faith disturbing.
Grand Moff Tarkin : Enough of this! Vader, release him!
Darth Vader : As you wish.
[He does]
Grand Moff Tarkin : This bickering is pointless! Lord Vader will provide us with the location of the Rebel fortress by the time this station is operational. We will then crush the Rebellion with one swift stroke!
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Commander #1 : We've analyzed their attack, sir, and there is a danger. Should I have your ship standing by?
Grand Moff Tarkin : Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances.
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Princess Leia Organa : No! Alderaan is peaceful! We have no weapons, you can't possibly...
Grand Moff Tarkin : [impatiently] You would prefer another target, a military target? Then name the system! I grow tired of asking this so it will be the last time: Where is the rebel base?
Princess Leia Organa : ...Dantooine. They're on Dantooine.
Grand Moff Tarkin : There. You see, Lord Vader, she can be reasonable. Continue with the operation; you may fire when ready.
Princess Leia Organa : WHAT?
Grand Moff Tarkin : You're far too trusting. Dantooine is too remote to make an effective demonstration - but don't worry; we will deal with your rebel friends soon enough.
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Princess Leia Organa : Governor Tarkin! I should have expected to find you holding Vader's leash. I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board.
Grand Moff Tarkin : Charming to the last. You don't know how hard I found it, signing the order to terminate your life.
Princess Leia Organa : I'm surprised that you had the courage to take the responsibility yourself.
Grand Moff Tarkin : Princess Leia, before your execution, I would like you to be my guest at a ceremony that'll make this battle station operational. No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now.
Princess Leia Organa : The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.
Grand Moff Tarkin : Not after we demonstrate the power of this station. In a way, you have determined the choice of the planet that'll be destroyed first. Since you are reluctant to provide us with the location of the Rebel base, I have chosen to test this station's destructive power on your home planet of Alderaan.
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Darth Vader : He is here.
Grand Moff Tarkin : Obi-Wan Kenobi? What makes you think so?
Darth Vader : A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master.
Grand Moff Tarkin : Surely he must be dead by now.
Darth Vader : Don't underestimate the Force.
Grand Moff Tarkin : The Jedi are extinct, their fire has gone out of the universe. You, my friend, are all that's left of their religion.
[answering a comm signal]
Grand Moff Tarkin : Yes?
Voice : We have an emergency alert in detention block AA-23.
Grand Moff Tarkin : The Princess? Put all sections on alert.
Darth Vader : Obi-wan is here. The Force is with him.
Grand Moff Tarkin : If you're right, he must not be allowed to escape.
Darth Vader : Escape is not his plan. I must face him, alone.
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Officer Cass : Our scout ships have reached Dantooine. They found the remains of a Rebel base, but they estimate that it has been deserted for some time. They are now conducting an extensive search of the surrounding systems.
Grand Moff Tarkin : [referring to Leia] She lied. She lied to us!
Darth Vader : I told you she would never consciously betray the Rebellion.
Grand Moff Tarkin : Terminate her... immediately!
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Grand Moff Tarkin : Perhaps she would respond to an alternative form of persuasion.
Darth Vader : What do you mean?
Grand Moff Tarkin : I think it is time we demonstrated the full power of this station. Set your course for Alderaan.
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Grand Moff Tarkin : The Imperial Senate will no longer be of any concern to us. I've just received word that the Emperor has dissolved the council permanently. The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.
General Tagge : That's impossible! How will the Emperor maintain control without the bureaucracy?
Grand Moff Tarkin : The regional governors now have direct control over their territories. Fear will keep the local systems in line. Fear of this battle station.
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Grand Moff Tarkin : This bickering is pointless!
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Grand Moff Tarkin : Are they away?
Darth Vader : They've just made the jump into hyperspace.
Grand Moff Tarkin : You're sure the homing beacon is secure aboard their ship? I'm taking an awful risk, Vader. This had better work.
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General Tagge : And until this battle station is fully operational, we are vulnerable! The Rebel Alliance is too well equipped! They're more dangerous than you realize.
Admiral Motti : Dangerous to your starfleet, Commander, not to this battle station.
General Tagge : The Rebellion will continue to gain a support in the Imperial Senate...
Grand Moff Tarkin : [interrupts the conversation as he walks in with Darth Vader at his side] The Imperial Senate will no longer be of any concern to us. I've just received word that the Emperor has dissolved the council permanently. The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.
General Tagge : That's impossible! How will the Emperor maintain control without the bureaucracy?
Grand Moff Tarkin : The regional governors now have direct control over their territories. Fear will keep the local systems in line. Fear of this battle station.
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Grand Moff Tarkin : [1:03:01] She lied! She lied to us!
Darth Vader : I told you she would never consciously betray the rebellion
