OB-1 as a clone of the real Ben Kenobi!? Crazy…or is it? Tarkin did say “surely he must be dead by now” with a lot of conviction. Let’s think about that line: if Kenobi had been killed by “Jedi Hunters” or The Empire Tarkin would have known for sure, being so highly placed in The Empire and the Emperor’s confidence. So it makes a lot of sense for that dialogue to indicate Tarkin thought Kenobi must be dead due to old age!!! The more I think about it the more I actually like it…an aged Kenobi clones himself and through The Force transfers his memories and personality in order to have a Guardian for young Luke. Trippy as hell, but damn what a twist it would be!