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By the time of Star Wars: A New Hope, why was Leia familiar with Tarkin?
Leia has known about Tarkin from early childhood, and encountered him before she became a Senator.
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The very first thing Leia’s father had ever told her about Grand Moff
Wilhuff Tarkin was that ...
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By the time of Star Wars: A New Hope, why was Leia familiar with Tarkin?
He is a regional Governor of “numerous outlying Imperial territories”1. They are politicians who have served in the same government, more or less.
I suspect it’s similar to a federal legislator ...
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Were Red Four and Red Eight present at the Battle of Yavin?
Red Four, yes; Red Eight, yes, but …
Red Four and Red Eight each have entries in Wookiepedia.
In the movie, Red Four is credited as “Jack Klaff - Red Four (John D.)” and was the first Rebel pilot ...
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Were Red Four and Red Eight present at the Battle of Yavin?
According to the short story 'Duty Roster' in the 'Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View' anthology; Branon and Zal flew as Red Four and Eight respectively.
As for why you didn't hear them sign in: ...
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