Zsinj ' s Empire Zsinj ' s Empire was the vast region of space ruled by the Imperial breakaway Warlord Zsinj between 4 and 8 ABY . It was established in the Quelii Oversector , where Zsinj was Grand Moff , before expanding outward from there . History . Zsinj ' s Empire was created following Emperor Palpatine ' s death , after Zsinj " de facto " refused to recognize the authority of the Imperial Ruling Council and became an independent warlord . In the immediate upheaval following the Battle of Endor , Zsinj never denied his loyalty to the Empire Proper — a lesson seemingly learned from the bombastic denunciation his proud mother , an Imperial fleet commander , had issued before she went rogue and was thereafter hunted down by her own son . After setting up his capital on Serenno , Zsinj began referring to himself first and foremost by his title of Warlord of the Empire and symbolically renamed his Super Star Destroyer " Iron Fist " after his old ship , locking down Quellii Oversector with staggering viciousness and success . However , the Ruling Council ' s advisers supported his tactics at first , so his break with central authority was not entirely evident . While Zsinj dealt with threats from local rebels ruthlessly , he also sent emissaries to the Alliance of Free Planets . Soon to declare itself the New Republic , the diplomatic contacts the warlord established enabled the self - proclaimed heir of the Old Republic to concentrate on defeating the Imperial government on Coruscant . Zsinj ' s diplomatic relations with other factions of the Imperial Civil War varied . There were conflicts with Treuten Teradoc ' s Greater Maldrood and Ardus Kaine ' s Pentastar Alignment , while the Ciutric Hegemony and loyalist Galactic Empire ( where the warlord still had allies like Admiral Llon Banjeer ) coexisted peacefully alongside Zsinj ' s Empire . Zsinj recruited some Imperial officers into his forces , focusing especially on those with an Intelligence background . . He also created a vast support network independent from his military force . . Having consolidated his forces , the warlord took over the Tion Hegemony , extended his protection to the Corporate Sector , and annexed some territory along the Hydian Way abandoned by Ardus Kaine , extending his empire as far as to Bogden in the Inner Rim . During this time , Dathomir became one of the most important worlds of Zsinj ' s Empire : the warlord built the orbital complex Rancor Base , started mining operations on Dathomir ' s fourth moon , and initiated some of his many special projects . In 5 - 6 ABY , Zsinj ' s Empire ' s relations with the New Republic became heated . Mon Calamari fleet admirals Kalback and Ragab attempted to gain a foothold on the Hydian Way , both were repelled by Zsinj ' s forces . New Republic plans to attack Zsinj had existed since 4 ABY , but were sidetracked first by the Battle of the Hast Shipyards with the loyalist Empire , then with the emergence of Lord Shadowspawn . Viewing both his Imperial and New Republic opponents as inferior , Zsinj eventually felt secure enough in his power to challenge the New Republic directly . Controlling his forces from Rancor Base , Zsinj became increasingly ambitious , going as far as to attack New Republic colonies at New Alderaan and Selacron . After the fall of Coruscant , forces previously loyal to the Coruscant Imperial government joined Zsinj ' s Empire , including members of Ysanne Isard ' s Imperial Intelligence . At the height of his power , Zsinj had gained control over a mammoth area of the known galaxy , absorbing the holdings of rivals Grand Moff Nigel Nivers and Admiral Terrinald Screed ( whom he executed ) , and challenging the authority of the New Republic and Empire alike . Ultimately , war with the New Republic proved disastrous for Zsinj ' s Empire . Zsinj himself was " hunted " by the Solo Fleet , which forced him to retreat . The warlord was later killed at Rancor base by the united forces of the New Republic , the Galactic Empire , the Hapes Consortium and the Dathomiri Singing Mountain Clan . Zsinj ' s death left the Galactic Empire free to return their focus to the New Republic . The warlord ' s holdings were contested by Admiral Gial Ackbar of New Republic , Admiral Teren Rogriss of the loyalist Empire , and Teradoc of the Greater Maldrood , with Ackbar as the clear winner . While Zsinj ' s forces remained active , they lacked direction . Much of his fleet was claimed by a number of independent warlords , most notably Teradoc . Military . Zsinj ' s Empire continued to use old Imperial vehicles as the bulk of its fleet . Zsinj called upon multiple " Imperial " - class Star Destroyers in battle . During the Battle of Talasea Zsinj ' s forces used a EF76 Nebulon - B escort frigate and a CR90 corvette . Other ships included " Victory " - class Star Destroyers , " Dreadnaught " - class heavy cruisers , " Lancer " - class frigates , " Carrack " - class cruisers and " Quasar Fire " - class bulk cruisers . Zsinj ' s Empire was also in possession of more exotic tools of war such as the orbital nightcloak s and Zsinj ' s flagship , the " Executor " - class Star Dreadnought " Iron Fist " . Zsinj ' s forces primarily used standard Imperial TIE Series starfighters such as TIE / LN starfighter s , TIE / IN interceptors and TIE / sa bombers . However , the Rancor Base also designed an unofficial Zsinj - exclusive TIE variant named TIE Raptor . Although not as fast as a TIE Interceptor , this fighter was as maneuverable as an A - wing , and heavily armed , with four laser cannons and two concussion missile tubes . A few prototypes were also equipped with shields . While part of the Stormtrooper Corps was under Zsinj ' s command , the lack of Imperial Academies or cloning facilities meant that the numbers of stormtroopers began to dwindle . Unlike other warlords who chose to equip regular Imperial Army Troopers with stormtrooper armor , Zsinj took a different path . He created the Raptors , a special forces unit charged with enforcing Zsinj ' s will throughout his growing territory . Arguably more loyal to Zsinj than the stormtroopers had been to Emperor Palpatine and his legal successors , they were commonly considered the most recognizable symbol of the warlord ' s power .