Collab between [@Burning Kitty] and [@TheUnknowable]

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Tarkin ran a computer search for "Skywalker" on the off chance that there was another one in the fleet, but unfortunately there was not. There was, however, an officer from Tatooine on the Death Star, one that had just been promoted to squadron leader after the battle of Scariff. He contacted the boy's commanding officer and ordered him to come to the briefing room.

Once he arrived Tarkin looked at the young man. "Lef-tenant Starkiller, it has come to my attention that you distinguished yourself in the battle over Scariff, shooting down three Xwings and several bombers. In looking over your file, however, I saw that you were from Tatooine. As we are now approaching that world, I thought that I should ask you about it. Tell me, is there a particularly strong Rebel presence there? Strong anti-Imperial sentiments or support for the Rebellion?"

"The only particularly strong presence is crime, specifically Hutt crime, other crime as well, most if not all flows through Jabba the Hutt. The planet is also well known for their moisture farms. At one time Pod Racing was a big deal but that died out after the Empire rightfully cracked down on it. There is a semi-important junk/repair shop owned by Watto, a Toydarian, it's been in decline ever since he lost a bet to some Jedi. The rebellion has recruited some but they mostly given up on recruiting since they never got many morons to sign up. Most people on the planet care about only a few things, getting off the planet, keeping their business afloat, and lots and lots of drinking. The only time the Empire matters to Tatooinians is making credits off the troops stationed there or using it to get off the planet, other than that the Empire rarely crosses the mind of Tatooinians, especially the moisture farmers."

Tarkin nodded. "Then in that case I should inform you that Darth Vader has ordered this Station to your home world in order to test this station's full destructive power. I, however, do not believe that that is necessary to destroy your world. It it far to remote and scarcely populated to be an effective demonstration to the rest of the galaxy and, as you have just testified, it is not even a nest of Rebel activity. It is highly possible Lord Vader has a personal reason to destroy your world and I would like your aid in discovering it."

"As such, I would like you to act as Lord Vader's escort once we make contact. I am assigning Krayt Squadron a squadron of TIE Interceptor Fighters. You are to protect him from any hostile activity that you may come across regardless of the source. If you are able to discover anything about the situation, or Lord Vader, that will allow me to save your home world, then I would be happy to do so."

Luke was visibly disturbed, not by the fact that his uncle and aunt would possibly be killed but by Tarkin's willingness to stand against and defy an order given by Lord Vader. "That is one hell of a personal reason. I am at your command. If Lord Vader is acting against the well being of the Empire I will let you know."

"Very well, Lef-tenant. That is all." Tarkin pushed a button on the table and the door opened. He then checked the time. Fourty seven minutes until arrival.