Galactic Empire

The **Galactic Empire**, usually referred to simply as **The Empire** is the de facto galactic government, lead by Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Imperial Ruling Council. It currently holds two thirds of it's original territory after the success of Thrawn's Mount Tantiss Campaign.

## State of the Empire

### Warlords

As of 9 ABY, the Empire is fractured in dozens of smaller warlord-controlled sectors, the most significant of which is controlled by an alliance of Warlords under the command of Grand Admiral Thrawn.

#### Thrawn's Confederation

**Thrawn's Confederation**, often simply called **Thrawn's Empire**, is the largest warlord faction in troop count, ship tonnage and controlled systems, and holds the entirety of the Core Worlds, the majority of the Mid-Rim and many other worlds that are considered the core territory of the Empire. It is comprised of the Pentastar Alignment, the remains of Imperial Intelligence and several smaller warlords who have sworn fealty to the Grand Admiral.

A notable, but mostly secret ally of Thrawn is the Inquisitorius, which had previously joined the Pentastar Alignment.

When people colloquially speak of the Empire, they universally mean Thrawn's Confederation.

#### Rogue Warlords

Several of the Empire's surviving naval officers continue to fight over control of individual planets or sectors in the Outer Rim and Colonies, having refused to join forces with Grand Admiral Thrawn for various reasons. The most notable faction in this group is the remnant of the Imperial Security Bureau, which is hunkered down with it's own forces on Anaxes.

#### Opportunists

While many warlords swore oaths of allegiance to Grand Admiral Thrawn, even more simply decided to loosely help in the Campaign to drive the Republic out of the Core. After the campaign was completed, most returned to their territories and continued to observe the happenings, or fighting amongst each other as before.

Unlike the Rogue Warlords, the Opportunists are often willing to cooperate with Thrawn's Empire, usually in exchange for some form of minor concession.

### Economy

Due to the several years spent in a brutal Civil War following the death of Emperor Palpatine, the Empire is undergoing a severe economic depression. Devastated infrastructure, deteriorating communications and general dissent against the Empire following the few years of freedom under the New Republic, have all lead to a significant shrinkage of the economy.

The significant losses taken during the various civil wars and warlord conflicts, as well as at the devastating defeat at Endor, has left many units going back to older and older stockpiles of equipment, seeing weapons such as the DC-15A and DC-15S back in significant service all throughout the Empire. Several long obsolete ship classes have also been reactivated to compensate for the many thousands of Star Destroyers that have been lost or captured over the years. It is not uncommon to find Victory-I, Acclamator or Venator classes to comprise significant portions of warlord fleets.

## Playing an Imperial Character

### Regulars

The regular military forces of the Empire are split into several distinct branches, each offering different jobs and mission types.

#### Imperial Army

A member of the Imperial Army is expected to perform front-line combat duties, primarily in defensive positions, though they also operate most of the Empire's mechanised forces. Army soldiers rarely, if ever, receive any kind of fanfare or recognition, and are most frequently conscripted, or pressed into service after failing more advanced military courses. Some specialisations are available, such as engineering or vehicle piloting.

The Imperial Army is not expected to perform routine patrol duties.

#### Stormtrooper Corps

Stormtroopers are the Empire's primary offensive infantry, though specific specialisations exist that differentiate greatly in role and duties.

##### Stormtrooper

The common Stormtrooper is the oppressive face of the Empire. Used for patrol duties in unstable regions, and for general offensive operations. Stormtroopers are specially trained, professional soldiers, capable of executing complex tactical manoeuvres. While it is less known, Stormtroopers are also brainwashed and deadly loyal to the Empire, incapable of accepting surrender or capture willingly.

##### Scout Trooper

Scout Troopers are the Stormtrooper Corps' reconnaissance specialist, as well as snipers. Their primary duties are patrolling wild and difficult terrain, long range observation, and both strategic as well as tactical target elimination. While not as lethal as more specialised special forces, scout troopers form a critical backbone of all Stormtrooper Corps operations.

##### Shock Trooper

Shock troopers are the Empire's most elite and heavily armed infantry units. Receiving specialised training and equipped with the highest end weaponry available, shock troopers are employed when all other options have failed. Hardened bunker clearing, urban tactical situations or hazardous terrain combat are all common expectations of shock troopers.