Orson Krennic is the Director of the Advanced Weapons Research for the Galactic Empire within the fictional Star Wars Universe. Orson Krennic is also referred to as Director Krennnic or by his full name is Orson Callan Krennic. Orson Krennic has short gray hair, blue eyes, and typically wears a white Imperial military uniform an added cape that is not typically seen on other Imperial officers. He is the commander of the DS-1 Death Star Mobile Battle Station until the beginning of the Galactic Civil War and is responsible for the development and construction of the Death Star. Orson Krennic died in the year 0 BBY.