Charming to the last. You don't know how hard I found it, signalling the order to terminate your life.
Most-quoted character in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977): in 42 of its 109 quotes
Most scenes with: Luke Skywalker (26), Han Solo (21), Obi-Wan Kenobi (13)
Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances. [just before the Death Star is blown up]
More lines from Grand Moff Tarkin
1 quoteScenes with Grand Moff Tarkin
40 scenesThe Death Star plans are not in the main computer.
Where are those transmissions you intercepted? What have you done with those plans?
We intercepted no transmissions. This is a consular ship. We're on a diplomatic mission...
If this is a consular ship, where is the Ambassador? [crushes the officer's neck, then throws him against the wall] Commander, tear this ship apart until you've found those plans, and bring me the passengers. I want them alive!
Darth Vader. Only you could be so bold. The Imperial Senate will not stand for this. When they hear you've attacked a diplomatic--
Don't act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren't on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you.
I don't know what you're talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan--
You are a part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! [to the Stormtroopers] Take her away!
Holding her is dangerous. If word of this gets out, it could generate sympathy for the rebellion in the Senate.
I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base.
She'll die before she'll tell you anything.
Leave that to me.
Well, if there's a bright center of the universe, you're on the planet that it's farthest from.
Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan. Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time.
I think my uncle knows him. He said he was dead.
Oh, he's not dead. Well, not yet.
You know him?
Well, of course I know him. He's me. I haven't gone by the name of Obi-Wan since, oh, before you were born.
Well then the droid does belong to you.
I don't seem to remember ever owning a droid. Very interesting.
We'd best get indoors. The Sandpeople are easily startled, but they'll soon be back, and in greater numbers.
No, my father didn't fight in the wars. He was a navigator on a spice freighter.
That's what your uncle told you. He didn't hold with your father's ideals. Thought he should have stayed here and not gotten involved.
You fought in the Clone Wars?
Yes, I was once a Jedi Knight the same as your father.
I wish I'd known him.
He was the best starpilot in the galaxy, and a cunning warrior. I understand you've become quite a good pilot yourself. And he was a good friend. Which reminds me, I have something here for you. You father wanted you to have this when you were old enough, but your uncle wouldn't allow it. He feared you might follow old Obi-Wan on some damn fool idealistic crusade like your father did.
Sir, if you'll not be needing me, I'll close down for awhile.
Sure, go ahead.
Your father's lightsaber. [He turns it on and hands it to Luke, who begins swinging it around while Ben continues.] This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age. For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times. Before the Empire.
A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi Knights. He betrayed and murdered your father. Now the Jedi are all but extinct. Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force.
The Force?
The Force is what gives a Jedi his powers. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together. [to R2-D2] Now, let's see if we can't figure out who you are, my little friend. And where you come from.
I saw part of the message he was—
I seem to have found it.
General Kenobi. Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him in Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope. [looks to the side quickly, then crouches to end the message]
You must learn the ways of the Force if you're to come with me to Alderaan.
Alderaan? I'm not going to Alderaan. I've got to go home. It's late, I'm in for it as it is.
I need your help, Luke. She needs your help. I'm getting too old for this sort of thing.
I can't get involved! I've got work to do! It's not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there's nothing I can do about it right now. It's such a long way from here.
That's your uncle talking.
Oh God, my uncle. How am I ever gonna explain this?
Learn about the Force, Luke.
Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you're going.
You must do what you feel is right, of course.
Until this battle station is fully operational, we are vulnerable. The Rebel Alliance is too well equipped! They're more dangerous than you realize.
Dangerous to your starfleet, Commander, not to this battle station.
The Rebellion will continue to gain support in the Imperial Senate--
The Imperial Senate will no longer be of any concern to us. I have just received word that the Emperor has dissolved the Council permanently. The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.
That's impossible! How will the Emperor maintain control without the bureaucracy?
The regional governors now have direct control over their territories. Fear will keep the local systems in line. Fear of this battle station.
And what of the Rebellion? If the Rebels have obtained a complete technical readout of this station, it is possible, however unlikely, that they might find a weakness and exploit it.
The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands.
Any attack made by the Rebels against this station would be a useless gesture, no matter what technical data they've obtained. This station is now the ultimate power in the universe! I suggest we use it.
Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force.
Don't try to frighten us with your sorcerer's ways, Lord Vader. [Vader walks toward Motti, then slowly raises his hand] Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, [begins to sound strained] or given you clairvoyance enough to find the Rebels' hidden fort— [grasps his throat as if he is being choked]
I find your lack of faith disturbing.
Enough of this. Vader, release him!
As you wish. [drops his hand, and Motti staggers back to table]
This bickering is pointless. Now Lord Vader will provide us with the location of the hidden Rebel fortress. We will then crush the Rebellion with one swift stroke.
It looks like Sandpeople did this, all right. Look, here are Gaffi sticks, Bantha tracks. It's just I never heard of them hitting anything this big before.
They didn't. But we are meant to think they did. These tracks are side by side. Sandpeople always ride single file to hide their numbers.
These are the same Jawas that sold us R2 and 3PO.
And these blast points, too accurate for Sandpeople. Only Imperial stormtroopers are so precise.
But why would Imperial troops slaughter Jawas? If they traced the droids here, they may have learned who they sold them to and that would lead them back... [suddenly worried] home! [runs for the speeder]
Luke! Wait! It's too dangerous!
[Luke boards the speeder and takes off]
How long have you had these droids?
About three or four seasons.
They're for sale if you want them.
Let me see your identification.
You don't need to see his identification.
We don't need to see his identification.
These aren't the droids you're looking for.
These aren't the droids we're looking for.
He can go about his business.
You can go about your business.
Move along.
Move along! Move along!
I can't understand how we got past those troops. I thought we were dead!
The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded.
He doesn't like you.
Sorry.
I don't like you either! You just watch yourself! We're wanted men. I have the death sentence on twelve systems.
I'll be careful.
You'll be dead!
This little one's not worth the effort. Now let me get you something.
[Dr. Evazan attacks Luke; Ben pulls out his lightsaber and cuts off the arm of the first hostile alien.]
Han Solo. I'm captain of the Millennium Falcon. Chewie says you're looking for a passage to the Alderaan system.
Yes indeed, if it's a fast ship.
Fast ship? You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon?
No. Should I have?
It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. I've outrun Imperial starships, not the local bulk-cruisers, mind you. I'm talking about the big Corellian ships now. She's fast enough for you, old man. What's the cargo?
Only passengers. Myself, the boy, two droids, [seriously] and no questions asked.
What is it, some kind of local trouble?
Let's just say we'd like to avoid any Imperial entanglements.
Well that's the real trick, isn't it? And it's gonna cost you extra. Ten thousand, all in advance.
But who's gonna fly it, kid? You?
You bet I could! I'm not such a bad pilot myself. C'mon, we don't have to sit here and— [Ben calms down Luke]
We'll pay you two thousand now, plus fifteen when we reach Alderaan.
Seventeen? [Ben nods] Okay, you guys got yourselves a ship. We'll be ready when you are. Docking Bay 94.
94.
You'll have to sell your speeder.
That's okay. I'm never coming back to this planet again.
Going somewhere, Solo?
Yes, Greedo. As a matter of fact, I was just going to see your boss. Tell Jabba that I've got the money.
It's too late. You should have paid him when you had the chance. Jabba's put a price on your head, so large that every bounty hunter in the galaxy will be looking for you. I'm lucky I found you first.
Yeah, but this time I've got the money.
If you give it to me, I might forget I found you.
I don't have it with me! Tell Jabba—
Jabba's through with you! He has no time for smugglers who drop their shipments at the first sign of an Imperial cruiser.
Even I get boarded sometimes, do you think I had a choice?
You can tell that to Jabba. He may only take your ship.
Over my dead body!
That's the idea. I've been looking forward to this for a long time.
Yes, I'll bet you have.
[Note: In the original theatrical release, it was not clear who fired first, but it was strongly implied that Han shot Greedo immediately after his last line. In the 1997 and 2004 re-releases, the scene was refilmed to show Greedo shooting first and Han dodging, then shooting back in self-defense.]
Solo! Come on out of there, Solo! Solo!
Right here, Jabba. I've been waitin' for ya.
Have you now?
Didn't think I was gonna run, did ya?
Han, you disappoint me. Why haven't you paid me, and why did you have to fry poor Greedo?
Look Jabba, next time you wanna talk to me, come see me yourself. Don't send one of these twerps.
Han, Han. If only you hadn't had to dump that shipment of spice. I just can't make exceptions. Where would I be if every pilot who smuggled for me dumped their shipment at the first sign of an Imperial starship? It's not good business.
Look Jabba, even I get boarded sometimes. [steps on Jabba's tail, making him cry out in irritation] You think I had a choice? But I've got a nice, easy charter now and I can pay you back, plus a little extra. I just need a little more time.
Han, my boy, you're the best. So, for an extra 20%—
Fifteen, Jabba. Don't push it.
Okay, fifteen. But if you disappoint me again, I'll put a price on your head so big, you won't be able to go near a civilized system!
She'll make point five past lightspeed. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've added some special modifications myself. But we're a little rushed, so if you'll just get onboard, we'll get outta here.
(Imperial Spy talking to Sandtrooper loader) Re reega Re reega!
Where are they?
Men, load your weapons!
Well, that's about it. (turns an leaves towards the Millennium Falcon door)
Sandtrooper leader There they are! Blast them!
( a brief shootout between Han Solo and Sand troopers) Han SoloChewy! get the ship started.
(Han Solo runs on board , Obi Wan Kenobi, Luke, C-3P0, and R2D2 sit at a table)
C-3P0 Oh, I hate space travel!
Stay sharp! There are two more coming in. They're going to try to cut us off.
Why don't you outrun them? I thought you said this thing was fast!
Watch your mouth, kid, or you'll find yourself floating home! We'll be safe once we make the jump to hyperspace. Besides, I know a few maneuvers. We'll lose them. This is where the fun begins.
How long before you make the jump to lightspeed?
It'll take a few moments to get the coordinates from the navicomputer.
Traveling through hyperspace ain't like dusting crops, boy! Without precise calculations we could fly right through a star or bounce too close to a supernova and that'd end your trip real quick, wouldn't it?
We're losing our deflector shield! Go strap yourself in, I'm going to make the jump to light speed.
Governor Tarkin, I should have expected to find you holding Vader's leash. I recognized your foul stench when I was brought onboard.
Charming to the last. You don't know how hard I found it, signing the order to terminate your life.
I'm surprised you had the courage to take the responsibility yourself.
Princess Leia, before your execution, you will join me at a ceremony that will make this battle station operational. No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now.
The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.
Not after we demonstrate the power of this battle station. In a way, you have determined the choice of the planet that is to 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.
You would prefer another target, a military target? Then name the system! [stepping closer to Leia and pinning her against Darth Vader] I grow tired of asking this, so it will be the last time. Where is the Rebel base?
Dantooine. They're all on Dantooine.
There you see, Lord Vader? She can be reasonable. Proceed with the operation. You may fire when ready.
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.
He made a perfectly legal move.
Let him have it. It's not wise to upset a Wookiee.
But sir, nobody worries about upsetting a droid.
That's 'cause a droid don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookiees have been known to do that.
I see your point, sir. I suggest a new strategy, R2. Let the Wookiee win.
Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him.
You mean it controls your actions?
Partially, but it also obeys your commands.
Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.
You don't believe in the Force, do you?
Kid, I've flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but I've never seen anything to make me believe there's one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There's no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense.
I suggest you try it again, Luke. This time, let go your conscious self and act on instinct. [puts the helmet on Luke, which covers his eyes]
But with the blast shield down, I can't even see! How am I supposed to fight?
Your eyes can deceive you. Don't trust them.
You know, I did feel something. I could almost see the remote.
That's good. You've taken your first step into a larger world.
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.
She lied. She lied to us!
I told you she would never consciously betray the Rebellion.
Terminate her. Immediately!
What's going on?
Our position is correct, except, no Alderaan.
What do you mean? Where is it?
Thats what I'm trying to tell you, kid. It ain't there. It's been totally blown away.
What!? How?
Destroyed. By the Empire.
The entire star fleet couldn't destroy the whole planet. It'd take a thousand ships with more fire power than I've— there's another ship coming in!
Maybe they know what happened.
It's an Imperial fighter.
It followed us!
No, it's a short-range fighter.
There aren't any bases around here. Where did it come from?
It sure is leaving in a big hurry. If they identify us, we're in big trouble.
Not if I can help it. Chewie, jam its transmissions.
It'd be as well to let it go. It's too far out of range.
Not for long.
A fighter that size couldn't get this deep into space on its own.
He must have gotten lost, been part of a convoy or something.
Well, he ain't going to be around long enough to tell anyone about us.
Look at him. He's headed for that small moon.
I think I can get him before he gets there. He's almost in range.
That's no moon. It's a space station.
It's too big to be a space station.
I have a very bad feeling about this.
Turn the ship around.
Yeah. I think you're right...
They're not going to get me without a fight.
You can't win, but there are alternatives to fighting.
These are for smuggling, but I never thought I'd be smuggling myself. This is ridiculous. Even if I could take off, I'd never get past the tractor beam.
Leave that to me.
Damn fool, I knew you were going to say that.
Who's more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?
You know, between his howling and your blasting everything in sight, it's a wonder the whole station doesn't know we're here.
Bring them on! I prefer a straight fight to all this sneaking around.
I'm afraid I'm not quite sure, sir. He says "I found her", and keeps repeating, "She's here."
Well... who? Who has he found?
Princess Leia.
The princess? She's here?
Princess?
Where? Where is she?
Princess? What's going on?
Level 5, Detention block AA23. I'm afraid she's scheduled to be terminated.
Oh, no! We've got to do something!
What are you talking about?
The droid belongs to her. She's the one in the message! We've got to help her!
Now, look, don't get any funny ideas. The old man wants us to wait right here.
But he didn't know she was here. Look, will you just find a way back into the detention block.
I'm not going anywhere.
They're going to execute her! Look, a few minutes ago you said you didn't want to just wait here to be captured. Now all you want to do is stay?
Marching into the detention area is not what I had in mind.
But they're going to kill her!
Better her than me!
Rich?
Rich. Powerful. Listen, if you were to rescue her, the reward would be...
What?
Well, more wealth than you can imagine!
I don't know, I can imagine quite a bit!
You'll get it.
I better.
You will.
All right, kid. But you'd better be right about this.
This is not gonna work.
Why didn't you say so before?
I did say so before!
I can't see a thing in this helmet!
What's going on down there? Come in!
Uh, everything is under control. Situation normal.
What happened?
Uh, had a slight weapons malfunction. But, uh, everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?
We're sending a squad up.
Uh, uh, negative, negative. We had a reactor leak here now. Give us a few minutes to lock it down. Large leak... very dangerous.
Who is this?? What's your operating number?
Uh... [shoots the intercom] Boring conversation anyway. Luke, we're gonna have company!
Aren't you a little short for a storm trooper?
Huh? Oh, the uniform. [removes his helmet] I'm Luke Skywalker. I'm here to rescue you!
You're who?
I'm here to rescue you! Look, I've got your R2-unit and I'm here with Ben Kenobi!
Ben Kenobi? He's here!?
He is here.
Obi-Wan Kenobi. What makes you think so?
A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master.
Surely he must be dead by now.
Don't underestimate the Force.
The Jedi are extinct. Their fire has gone out of the universe. You, my friend, are all that's left of their religion. [An intercom beeps, which Tarkin answers] Yes?
We've received an alert in Section AA23.
The princess? Put all stations on alert!
Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with him.
If you are right, he must not be allowed to escape.
Escape is not his plan. I must face him alone.
This is some rescue! You came in here, and you didn't have a plan for getting out?
He's the brains, sweetheart!
Well, why don't you—
What the hell are you doing!?
Somebody has to save our skins! [blasting a hole into a nearby grating] Into the garbage chute, flyboy!
If we just avoid any more female advice, we ought to be able to get out of here.
Well, let's get moving.
Listen, I don't know who you are, or where you came from, but from now on, you do as I tell you. Okay?
Look, Your Worshipful-ness, let's get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person: me!
Then it's a wonder you're still alive. [about Chewbacca] Will somebody get this big walking carpet out of my way?
Whoop! I think we took a wrong turn.
Quick! You've got to get across. Find the controls that extend the bridge.
I think I just blasted it.
They're coming through!
I've been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. We meet again at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you I was but the learner. Now, I am the master!
Only a master of evil, Darth!
Your powers are weak, old man.
You cannot win, Darth. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
You should not have come back.
Great kid! Don't get cocky.
Look, I ain't in this for your revolution, and I'm not in it for you, Princess. I expect to be well paid. I'm in it for the money.
You needn't worry about your reward. If money is all that you love, then that's what you'll receive! [to Luke] Your friend is quite a mercenary. I wonder if he really cares about anything... or anybody. [leaves]
I care. [sits down next to Han] So, what do you think of her, Han?
I'm trying not to, kid.
Good.
Still, she's got a lot of spirit. I don't know, what do you think? You think a princess and a guy like me--
No.
What good is a reward if you ain't around to use it? Besides, attacking that battle station ain't my idea of courage. It's more like... suicide.
All right. Well take care of yourself, Han. I guess that's what your best at ain't it.
Hey, Luke! May the Force be with you.
I've got to get aboard. I'll your stories when we come back. All right?
Hey Biggs, I told you I'd make it someday.
It will be like old times, Luke. They'll never stop us.
All wings report in.
Red Ten standing by.
Red Seven standing by.
Red Three standing by.
Red Six standing by.
Red Nine standing by.
Red Two standing by.
Red Eleven standing by.
Red Five standing by.
Lock S-foils in attack position.
WHAT?!
Yahoo!



