Tarkin (superweapon)



The Tarkin was a superweapon developed after the destruction of the first Death Star, but before the Battle of Endor.

It was a stripped down superlaser without the surrounding superstructure of a Death Star, reminiscent in some ways of the Darksaber project carried out by Durga the Hutt some years later.

The Tarkin was used by Grand Admiral Martio Batch to crack the planet Aeten II and acquire its deeply buried supply of remaining stygium crystals.

The superweapon was ultimately destroyed by the Alliance to Restore the Republic.

Behind the scenes
The Tarkin was created by David Michelinie and Walt Simonson.

Appearances

 * Marvel Star Wars 51: Resurrection of Evil
 * Marvel Star Wars 52: To Take The Tarkin