10 Most Evil Star Wars Characters Who Aren't Sith

You can tell a lot about a person by what motivates them. Some people are fuelled by love, fear, hate, or anger.

However, Orson Krennic was driven by respect, or more accurately, a lack of respect. When he was placed in charge of the Death Star, the Imperial director believed he was destined for great things.

But after his plans fell apart and he was humiliated by Galen, Jyn Erso, Moff Tarkin, and Darth Vader, Krennic became increasingly erratic. Desperate for validation, Krennic was willing to commit any act of evil.

Although most Imperials perform deplorable acts on a regular basis, they commit such deeds out of duty. Krennic, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoys it. He smiles when he tells Galen he was responsible for destroying Jedha City. There is pride in his voice when he talks about how his soldiers slaughtered the Jedi. After his forces exterminated hundreds of thousands of civilians, Krennic says that he admires the beauty of the fire and smoke, proving how sick and twisted he truly is.

If he didn't meet his end when he did, Krennic would've probably burned half the galaxy in a vain attempt to be recognised by his superiors.