Propaganda Propaganda was the dissemination of information , especially of a biased nature , for the purpose of promoting or injuring a political institution , cause or point of view . Propaganda could take many forms , from adverts , posters , films , and audio recordings to name a few . Through several techniques , propaganda tended to imply connections between two separate things , whether they be true or not . Examples of such techniques are readily found within the Office of Imperial Promotion , Galactic Truth , and Fact Correction , who during the last days of the Galactic Empire , sought to countermand the influence of the New Republic . One poster of a New Republic soldier in the foreground , with the shadow of a Hutt in the background suggested several things . Such as implying that behind the occupying forces of the New Republic , crime and anarchy followed . Or that the New Republic was somehow connected with , or perhaps even working with or no better than the Hutt Clan . Likewise , a poster of dirty , ill - kept New Republic troops with flamethrowers burning down an Imperial Academy with screaming children in the windows , implied that the New Republic had no morality , and were no better than drunken thugs . While propaganda could smear or base libel on a group , planet or species , it could also promote or improve the image of those that created it , or whom the creator sought to exemplify . For example , one poster during the Galactic Civil War depicted two stormtroopers handing out fruit to a human family in need , implying that the Empire was generous , merciful and well - behaved . Likewise , the propaganda poster Nothing " Beats an Academy Education " depicted several members of the Imperial armed forces standing triumphantly in the foreground , with text written in High Galactic encouraging potential recruits to join the Empire , with the warm color s , tone , and imagery suggesting that the Empire was strong , just , and brimming with opportunity . The creation of national holidays , such as Republic Day for the Galactic Republic , or Empire Day for the Galactic Empire , further sought to meld the boundaries of citizenship and patriotism . Likewise , statues , memorials , and medals such as the Distinguished Medal of Imperial Honor , Nova Star Medal of the Empire , or battle medals earned in service of a particular organization such as the Kalidor Crescent , further acted as propaganda to a particular state body or organization . National anthems , such as " Glory of the Empire , " flags , banners , newsreels , and other methods also existed to act as propaganda . By reporting on pro - Imperial news and events , the Empire was able to maintain an illusion of stability and security . There also existed more subtle and less noticeable forms of propaganda , such as the creation stormtrooper dolls for young children , or a biased and distorted educational system , exemplified in the pro - Imperial class Current Events . The class , like many others throughout history , held the ulterior motive of strengthening the connection between the state and childhood to mold the minds of younger generations , with the end result of forming loyal adherents to the body politic . The Republic roundel and Imperial crest served as the symbols of both the Old Republic and Galactic Empire . Likewise , the starbird symbol of the Rebel Alliance served both as a symbol of the organization , but also held special symbolic — and propaganda — value . Based off the legendary starbird , the symbol implied that like the creature of myth , the Alliance could never die , and that each death was merely another rebirth . However , propaganda was not guaranteed to succeed in its purpose just because it existed . Since sentient beings had the ability to dissect information and form independent conclusions , along with drawing upon prior knowledge , just as propaganda was easily created , it was also easily vandalized , destroyed , or simply ignored . As such , numerous organizations existed to curb , redact , or remove libelous or vandalized propaganda throughout the galaxy and force compliance . The rebel Sabine Wren was one such individual in the habit of vandalizing any Imperial propaganda posters she found by painting rebellious graffiti over them . History . For thousands of years , propaganda was created and destroyed to promote various interests and identities . Eleven Star Marketing created the poster " Settle the Outer Rim " launched on the behalf of the Republic Ministry of Economic Development to spur interest in the Outer Rim Territories by appealing to the viewer ' s sense of adventurism and mystery . During the Clone Wars , both the Galactic Republic and Separatist Alliance embarked on large propaganda campaigns to rally support for the war . Early adverts for Count Dooku ' s Independent Movement for Self - Determination during the Separatist Crisis featured pamphlets drawn by Reena University ' s Ansibella Delu entitled " " . Later posters , such as " 2 , 000 Senators " sought to convince the public that the Galactic Senate was distant , dispassionate , and unworthy of their attention . Likewise , the Separatist shadowfeed operation hijacked the Republic HoloNet to spread disinformation on Republic defeats and Separatists triumphs . As a result , COMPOR would be formed to counteract such efforts . As the Empire rose , COMPOR was reorganized into COMPNOR , which took note when artistic media undermined Emperor Sheev Palpatine ' s government , and issued propaganda posters . . During the Galactic Civil War , the Galactic Empire made frequent use of propaganda to recruit new soldiers and snuff out any rebellious activities . One such poster entitled " Strength & Obedience " sought to portray the Empire as a force for social order and stability . The Ministry of Information , headed by Pollux Hax , was tasked with muzzling the press . During Empire Day , as part of propaganda purposes for the Emperor and the state - run media of the Galactic Empire , Palpatine was altered to look as he did during the Clone Wars in a holo file depicting the Emperor ' s inauguration speech . Meanwhile , the Rebel Alliance , in its efforts against the Empire , issued propaganda showing Imperial stormtroopers to be poor shots . The New Republic crafted messages of hope , self - determination and inspiration following their victory at Endor , along with the distribution of holo - recordings that featured the destruction of the Death Star II , coupled with pre - recorded messages of hope delivered by none other than Leia Organa — survivor of the Disaster — to rally hearts and minds around the Republic . The First Order trained its stormtroopers by , among other things , teaching them propaganda that resulted in a skewed , pro - Imperial view of history . FN - 2187 was one stormtrooper who doubted such claims , and while lacking knowledge of galactic politics , his tendency to value friendship led him to help those in the Resistance above the hatred of the past .