Is Grand Moff Tarkin higher than Vader?

Vader. He was in command of the entire military. They we’re basically equal.

Does Thrawn know Vader is Anakin?

A strategic genius if not a political one, Thrawn swiftly deduced Darth Vader was in fact Anakin Skywalker. He too had the wisdom to keep quiet about the knowledge, although he did indicate his suspicions to Vader in Thrawn: Alliances.

Is Tarkin afraid of Vader?

Tarkin had favor from Sidious and Vader’s respect. He feared neither Sith Lord and carried out his duties (for which he was rewarded).

How did Tarkin defeat Vader in Star Wars?

Except Vader has been led into a trap. Tarkin knows the desolate alien world this hunt is taking place on, and he leads Vader to an area where lightning is frequently found. As a taller, and more metallic, target than Tarkin, the lightning seeks out Vader, frying his systems, and leaving Tarkin standing over him.

Who is more powerful Darth Vader or Grand Moff Tarkin?

While Vader may be the most powerful, Tarkin is capable of outsmarting the Sith Lord. Marvel comics is in the middle of a run of Darth Vader comics which follow the Dark Lord in the early days of his life following his transformation from Anakin Skywalker.

How does Tarkin die in the Death Star?

As a taller, and more metallic, target than Tarkin, the lightning seeks out Vader, frying his systems, and leaving Tarkin standing over him. Vader is still not defeated and he does reach out with the Force to apparently try and kill Tarkin, but he stops short of actually ending Tarkin’s life.

Who was the only man smart enough to kill Darth Vader?

The answer comes in Darth Vader #18 – when Tarkin proved himself the only man smart enough to hunt Vader… and win. The comic story continues from the early days of Vader’s career post-Jedi (and Tarkin’s rise to the top of the Empire leadership).