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- "The Tarkin family of Eriadu played a critical, but mostly offstage, role in shaping galactic politics."
- ―Voren Na'al
The Human Tarkin family consisted of several members from the world of Eriadu. They included Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, Shayla Paige-Tarkin, senator of Eriadu around 22 BBY, and Ranulph Tarkin, senator of Eriadu around 46 BBY. The Tarkins had a bitter, feuding relationship with the Valorums (at least the ones living on Eriadu); however, the Tarkins were integral in helping Finis Valorum be elected Chancellor of the Republic in the elections of 40 BBY.
They were the most powerful family of the Quintad, a group of five powerful families that ruled the planet Eriadu and originated on Corulag before emigrating to Eriadu around 900 BBY.
The Tarkins became related to the Motti family of Phelarion thanks to the marriage of Wilhuff Tarkin and Thalassa Motti.
Sander Delvardus was a member of the extended Tarkin family.
Behind the scenes
Author John Ostrander originally envisioned Ranulph as the uncle of Wilhuff. However, The New Essential Chronology established them as cousins.
Family tree
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Thalassa Tarkin--+--Wilhuff Tarkin Gideon Tarkin--+--Unknown female Ranulph Tarkin
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Garoche Tarkin--+--Saro Rivoche Tarkin--+--Voren Na'al
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Unborn Child Several children
Appearances
- Star Wars: Darth Plagueis (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command 1
Sources
- Cracken's Rebel Operatives
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- The New Essential Chronology
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Praji on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com and unavailable)- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Atlas
- Galaxy of Intrigue
- The Essential Guide to Warfare
- "Imperial Warlords: Despoilers of an Empire, Part 2 {{{3}}}" — {{{4}}} — [[{{{5}}}|{{{5}}}'s]] StarWars.com Blog (Imperial Warlords: Despoilers of an Empire, Part 2 backup link (2013/12/17/the-imperial-warlords-despoilers-of-an-empire-part-2//The Imperial Warlords: Despoilers of an Empire, Part 2) not verified!)
