The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.

The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands. Look, I ain’t in this for your revolution, and I’m not in it for you, Princess. I expect to be well paid. I’m in it for the money. I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan–

Leave that to me. Send a distress signal, and inform the Senate that all on board were killed. I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there’s nothing I can do about it right now. It’s such a long way from here.

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

I’m trying not to, kid. The Force is strong with this one. I have you now. I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan– I’m trying not to, kid.

1. Don’t act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren’t on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you.
2. Red Five standing by.
3. What good is a reward if you ain’t around to use it? Besides, attacking that battle station ain’t my idea of courage. It’s more like…suicide.

A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. No! Alderaan is peaceful. We have no weapons. You can’t possibly… I suggest you try it again, Luke. This time, let go your conscious self and act on instinct.