Galactic Empire

> "*In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the First Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society.*" - Emperor Palpatine
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***The time has come for us to do what must be done. The Republic is dead, the Senate is no more, and still the galaxy remains in turmoil after the events of the Clone Wars. With the destruction of the Death Star and the death of over one million personnel onboard, this was the Rebellion's first measly victory.***

***It will also be their last.***

***In all these years, we have never skirted closer to disaster. But we have also never been stronger! These outside forces that seek to do us harm shall be repelled, like a stone thrown against durasteel, and obliterated in retaliation for the injustice they have caused! By the might of the Emperor and the iron fist of Lord Vader, we will have victory! There is security in strength! There is order in obedience! There is only the Galactic Empire!***

***Imperius Unitada ober Totallex***

* Empire Heroes
* Empire Space Units
* Empire Land Units
* Empire Space Structures
* Empire Land Structures

## Lore Description

   The **Galactic Empire,** or simply referred as the **Empire**, was a humanocentric authoritarian galactic government formed from the previous Galactic Republic at the end of the Clone Wars established in 19 BBY. Led by Darth Sidious with the loyal assistance of his apprentice, Darth Vader, the Galactic Empire seeks to wipe out all who oppose its rule.

The destruction of the Death Star at the Battle of Yavin was an unfortunate setback for these efforts, but the Empire remains far stronger than the fledgling Rebellion, let alone the criminal scum who call themselves Black Sun Pirates. The Imperial Navy must be rebuilt and rapid strikes must be made against those worlds which have dared to defy us. In the long term the construction of a second Death Star may be necessary in order to bring any surviving strongholds to their knees, though for now you will have to make do with lesser resources.

## Playstyle

The Galactic Empire on the Galactic Map starts in control of much of the prosperous core worlds of the galaxy, where support of the Empire is at an all time high. As such, the Empire has the potential to have the largest economy in the game, making more money then the Rebels and Black Sun can only hope of dreaming. This does come at a cost, however; their economy takes time and money to truly get going, and they will need to build up the different production buildings in their infrastructure to start producing their army and navy.

The Imperial Navy's doctrine is on fear and firepower; their ships are the largest and most well armed in the game, capable of unlimited power thanks to their fleets of Imperial Star Destroyers. Their ships are also the most well armored, as they have some of the highest health pools in the game, though shield strength is adequate for ships of their size. This immense power does have some serious drawbacks that can be exploited. Their fighter corp is significantly weaker to the Rebel's or even Black Sun, relying more on quantity over quality. This leads to one of the biggest weaknesses of the Empire; fighters and bombers. Most ships of the Empire lack even decent point defense systems, if at all, and their best anti-fighter ships are unlocked later in the game. This means that if the Empire allows the enemy to utilize their fighters and bombers, the Empire will have a very, very rough time.

On ground, the Empire uses an armored approach to their military doctrine, with an emphasis, once again, on fear and firepower. Their focus is on vehicles, with infantry serving as a support role. These infantry, while weaker at higher tiers then the Rebellion, serve their job well, but the vehicles is where the Empire shines. From speeder bikes, to AT-ST's, to the imposing AT-AT, the Empire armored force can handle any enemy base or army, at the cost of their larger frames and slow speed.

Overall, the Empire has some of the strongest units in the game. Their forces have higher health pools, more weapons, and much more damage then their Rebel and Black Sun counterparts. Some things to note; Empire units are the most expensive in the game, requiring a large economy to fully build up their forces. Along with that, they have the longest build times of the three factions, so an Empire player must be patient and allow time to get rolling. Once they do get rolling, however, it is very hard to stop the might of the Galactic Empire.

## Tech Upgrades

In general, the Galactic Empire has access to three different types of tech, each with 3 levels, each one higher in cost and build time, but allows for the production of better units and heroes. Imperial Global Space Tech

The Empire also has access to tech 4 and 5 variants, though this is only available from the Death Star chain of missions or in the New Republic campaign.. More can be found here. It can be accessed by advancing tech level by purchasing advance era at any planet with an Imperial palace.

## Imperial Remnant

The Empire's reign was over. After the Battle of Endor saw the destruction of the Second Death Star, the deaths of Darth Vader and Darth Sidious, and the beginning of the New Republic, the Galactic Empire fell into disarray and infighting. Warlords began fighting each other for what remained, trying to form their own new Galactic Empire in their name. After years of fighting and war, Gilad Pellaeon, once one of the Emperor's proudest Admirals, along with Admiral Natasi Daala, ended the period of warlordism and prepared their new empire for war against the New Republic. The Imperial Remnent was born.

In Awakening of the Rebellion, the Imperial Remnant is unlocked in the Awakening of the New Republic GC or by failing the Death Star mission chain in several GC's. The Imperial Remnent loses many of the Empire's heroes, such as Sidious and Vader, and in return gains access to new units such as the ISD 3.