If there’s one person in the galaxy who knew how to enforce order with a side of terror, it’s Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin. The guy had the authority to blow up planets and still managed to keep his uniform impeccably pressed. But behind that chillingly calm demeanor and perfectly sculpted cheekbones lies a question: How old was Grand Moff Tarkin? Let’s journey back through the Imperial archives and dig up the timeline of the Empire’s most efficient bureaucrat (and occasional planetary exterminator). Tarkin’s Early Years – A Childhood on Eriadu Wilhuff Tarkin was born on the Outer Rim planet of Eriadu in 64 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin). If you’re doing the math, that means by the time of A New Hope, Tarkin was a sprightly 64 years old. Not bad for a guy who spent most of his time staring down Darth Vader without flinching. Growing up on…
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How Old Is Asajj Ventress? The Life and Legacy of Star Wars’ Fiercest Force-Wielder
If there’s one character in Star Wars who mastered the art of betrayal, vengeance, and looking intimidating while wielding two red lightsabers, it’s Asajj Ventress. A former Sith assassin turned bounty hunter turned rogue Force user with a flair for dramatic exits, Ventress has been part of some of the most pivotal events in the Clone Wars. But one question that keeps popping up from the holocrons of casual watchers and lore-deep explorers alike is: How old is Asajj Ventress, really? Let’s break down her timeline and figure out just how many candles she’d have needed on her last birthday cake—if she ever stopped long enough to have one. The Basics: Birth, Origin, and Early Life Asajj Ventress was born on the planet Dathomir, the homeworld of the Nightsisters—a group of Force-sensitive witches who combine mysticism with terrifying combat skills. However, she didn’t stay long. Shortly after her birth, she…