The Agony of Tarkin
- "I went to the Imperial Opera and treated myself to their production of The Agony of Tarkin. Spectators proved more amusing than the theatre at times."
- ―Mara Jade
The Agony of Tarkin was an opera performed by the Imperial Opera Company.[1] It was about the death of Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, who perished aboard the first Death Star during the Battle of Yavin in 0 BBY.[2]
The opera was running on Imperial Center during 4 ABY. The production used a huge stage, glowing in pink light, and a stellar backdrop. It also allowed attendees in balcony seats to view close-up shots of the performance via holograms.[1]
During this period, Mara Jade treated herself to a viewing of The Agony of Tarkin during a vacation from her duties as Emperor's Hand. She felt that at times, spectators were more amusing than the theatre. After the opera's conclusion, Jade attended a reception along with other guests to the opera, many of whom were Imperial officers.[1]
Behind the scenes
The Agony of Tarkin first appeared briefly in the second issue of Star Wars: Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand, written by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole and published in 1998. It also received an entry in The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, released in December 2008.
Appearances
- Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 2 (First appearance)
Non-canon appearances
Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 2
- ↑ The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. I ("Agony of Tarkin, The")