Going to see Star Wars: Rogue One this weekend?
Here are 11 important things you’re gonna wanna know about Director Orson Krennic!
But Krennic isnt just your average scowling Imperial.
Krennic is a man of ideas.
When the chancellor becomes an emperor, he continues those efforts.
Krennic is careful not to let his manipulations show, though.
His white tunic is typical of security or intelligence personnel in the Republic and, later, the Empire.
Krennic found Ersos absent-minded genius fascinating, and Krennic sometimes protected his quieter counterpart when he got into fights.
Krennic was always surprised that the relationship between Galen Erso and Lyra worked out.
Orson Krennic knew Wilhuff Tarkin before the Empire began and didnt like him very much.
One of Krennics most revealing moments inCatalystcomes as he is manipulating Galen into doing his bidding.
While talking about Krennics personal goals, Galen suggests that Krennic never wanted to have a family.
Krennic is a cold opportunist who sees business before he sees the lives in front of him.
He manufactures a friendship with the Ersos, but actual empathy isnt in his playbook.
Most of his employees know only part of what theyre working on.
Despite his genius, Krennic isnt perfect, and its the earthy Obitt who corrects him first.
Has also corrects him on some of the logistics of the mission.
He also picks up the Geonosian language but has some trouble with the pronunciation.
Hes willing to work humans and aliens to the ground in equal measure.
Check outCatalystto find out exactlyhow Krennic manipulated the Ersos.
Megan Crouse is a staff writer.
