Declaration of the Galactic Empire

The declaration of the Galactic Empire was the result of three events that ended the Clone Wars in 19 BBY following Anakin Skywalker's ascension to the Sith and the Jedi Order's demise at the hands of Order 66. 
== Events ==
The event began with Skywalker's arrival on Mustafar, where he had been sent by Darth Sidious to assassinate the remaining Separatist leaders. Upon arriving the Separatist stronghold, Skywalker used the Force to seal off all the exits in the room. He then began his massacre of the Separatist leaders.
On Coruscant, two Jedi survivors from Order 66, Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi managed to infiltrate the Jedi Temple, all while Sidious made a speech to the Galactic Senate where he stated that all remaining Jedi would be killed. He then declared that the Galactic Republic would be reorganised into the Empire.
Moments after, Skywalker struck down Nute Gunray, who was the last remaining Separatist at the end of his slaughter. This effectively put an end to the Clone Wars as the Droid Army was shut down not long after.
== Appearances ==
* Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)
Category:Clone Wars