The Galactic Empire

The Galactic Empire is a vast, highly organized government ruled by Emperor Palpatine. It seized power at the end of the Clone Wars, following an unprecedented military build-up and the destruction of the Jedi Order.

The Empire is divided into sectors, each governed by a Moff and guarded by military forces. Imperial authority on any given world can range from a single garrison (found mostly on backwater planets like Tatooine) to an intense presence, with a stormtrooper on every street corner (as in the Deep Core and important Core Worlds).

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Source: REUP:273