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[Star Wars] After Tarkin is handed control of the death star, could he and his bodyguard have used it to blow up the Imperial palace on Coruscant (killing the Emperor) and then named himself the new head of the Empire? Are there computer protocols that would prevent this?
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There is a reason why it was Wilhuf Tarkin in control of the Death Star and not some other Moff, Palpatine knew he could trust him. From a young age, Palpatine had befriended, assisted, and tested him. He helped him rise to power and in turn Tarkin supported Palpatine with his plans, even at the cost of his own chance of ambition. It was because of this that Palpatine knew that Tarkin would remain loyal even with control of the most powerful weapon in the Galaxy.

That said, that doesn't mean Palpatine wouldn't have contingencies in place. There were probably several high placed agents on stand by ready to kill Tarkin and any other Death Star officers at the slightest hint of treason.