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Top 10 Imperial Officers In The Original Star Wars Trilogy Suggested by: Zoe Atwell Because this one isn't at all esoteric. Yes, somebody wrote in, challenging me to name the top ten Imperial forces in Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi. Now, I like a challenge as much as the next guy but I'm probably not alone in thinking this one is a little... odd. Anyways, I've ranked these individuals for their notability, notoriety, cultural impact and overall service to the Empire... Jesus, I sound like such a bloody geek. 10. Imperial Stormtrooper "Ow" Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Portrayed By: Whichever stunt guy didn't look where he was going and hit his head on the door 9. Emperor's Royal Guard No Quote Available Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi Portrayed By: A bunch of tall guys 8. General Tagge "What of the rebellion? If the rebels have obtained a complete technical reading of this station, it is possible, however unlikely, they might find a weakness and exploit it" Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Portrayed By: Don Henderson 7. Captain Needa "I shall assume full responsibility for losing them and apologise to Lord Vader" Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Portrayed By: Michael Culver 6. Admiral Kendal Ozzel "Lord Vader, the fleet has moved out of lightspeed and we're preparing to..." Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Portrayed By: Michael Sheard 5. Lieutenant Daine Jir "She'll die before she'll tell you anything" Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Portrayed By: Al Lampert... possibly 4. Admiral Conan Antonio Motti "Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given you clairvoyance enough to find the rebel's hidden fortress.." Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Portrayed By: Richard LeParmentier 3. Grand Moff Tarkin "You don't know how hard I found it, signing the order to terminate your life" Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Portrayed By: Peter Cushing 2. General Veers "My lord, I've reached the main power generators. The shield will be down in moments, you may start your landing" Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Portrayed By: Julian Glover 1. Admiral Piett "I have my orders from the Emperor himself" Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back / Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi Portrayed By: Kenneth Colley