This is translated by Google translate because I wrote this Text in German first. I hope you can understand it anyway.
Hello,
I've been wondering lately who is actually more powerful/ranked higher: Tarkin or Thrawn?
I know Thrawn is a Grand Admiral, so I believe he actually holds the highest military rank in the Galactic Empire.
(I think there was the rank of Grand General, which was even higher, but I think it was Legends? I'm not sure, I'm assuming canon here)
Tarkin, on the other hand, is a Grand Moff, who is sometimes referred to in Rebels as just the governor. As Grand Moff, Tarkin has complete, sole control and command over his area of command, the Outer Rim.
Since the Grand Moff actually ranks below the Grand Admiral, one would think that Tarkin would have to take orders from Thrawn. In the Rebels series, however, it works the other way around.
I'm wondering if Thrawn is lower in rank now, or if Tarkin can only give orders to Thrawn based on his rank within the Outer Rim. Of course, it could also be the case that Tarkin has more powers than an ordinary Grand Moff, since he is also given oversight of the Death Star and is said to be close to the Emperor. In Rogue One, it even looks like he could put himself in command of the Death Star.
What is your opinion about this?
Who ranks higher?