The Non-Canon Expert looks at the reason behind Darth Vader’s decision to release his Force Choke on Admiral Motti when ordered to by Grand Moff Tarkin, dismissing some potential explanations that appear to be make sense within the former Legends and distinguishing this material from the current Canon.

This is a Legends story for Tarkin and Darth Vader with information from a number of Legends and Canon materials, but with the key evidence coming from the novel «Darth Star.» I hope that you enjoy it!