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PART III: THE IMPERIAL ARMY

History of the Imperial Army...... 61 The Imperial Soldier...... 63 Imperial Army Uniforms...... 64 Mission Structure...... 65 Vehicles of the Imperial Army...... 76 Imperial Garrisons...... 86 INTRODUCTION...... 5 Mission Report: The Pacification of Salline...... 94

PART I: THE IMPERIAL MILITARY PART IV: THE STORMTROOPER CORPS

The Empire’s New Order...... 9 History of the Stormtrooper Corps...... 99 History of the Galactic Empire...... 11 Academies and Training...... 103 Structure of the Imperial Military...... 12 The Imperial Stormtrooper...... 104 How Can We Manage a Galaxy?...... 14 Structure and Organization...... 112 Spies and Secret Police...... 16 Stormtrooper Specializations...... 116 Imperial Policies...... 20 Elite Stormtrooper Units...... 124 Military Recruitment...... 21 Mission Report: Heroism in the Emperor’s Service...... 130

PART II: THE IMPERIAL NAVY PART V: THE IMPERIAL DOCTRINE

History of the Imperial Navy...... 27 The Projection of Power: The Empire’s Right to Rule...... 134 The Imperial Crewer...... 28 The Tarkin Doctrine: A Blueprint for Supremacy...... 136 Imperial Navy Uniforms...... 30 The Rebellion: A Malignant Threat to Imperial Order...... 140 Naval Officer Rank Insignia...... 32 The Rebellion: Active Threats...... 141 Structure and Organization...... 34 Superweapons...... 144 Imperial Navy Ships of the Fleet...... 40 Imperial DS-1 Orbital Battle Station...... 149 Mission Report: The Battle of Turkana...... 54 A CONCLUDING NOTE FROM HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY...... 159 COPYRIGHTED: NOT FOR INTRODUCTION AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION By His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Palpatine

The Empire has existed for nineteen years but stands poised to reign for a thou- sand more. The shift from a Republic to an Empire represents a transfer of power unprecedented in the history of the galaxy. But the Republic could not continue and its people were desperate. When the assembled politicians of the Republic refused to choose between success and ruin, I made the choice for them.

We have achieved glory in unification. Under the Empire we celebrate:

»» ONE RULER »» ONE CODE OF LAW »» ONE COMMON TONGUE »» ONE EDUCATION IN SOCIAL PROGRESS

And the Empire has no tolerance for those who would disrupt this unity. Violence must be met with violence. It is the only language understood by rebels and traitors.

As a commander in my service, you are part of the largest fighting force in the history of the galaxy. Learn your place—and do your duty.

His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Palpatine

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PART V THE IMPERIAL DOCTRINE

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THE PROJECTION OF POWER: THE EMPIRE’S RIGHT TO RULE

We are living in a grand age, one that The Republic did not project power will shape galactic civilization for the internally or externally. In truth, the next thousand years. This achieve- Republic held no true power at all. ment will be gained through our faith- fulness to ideology. The Republic’s democracy was a prop for the lazy. It allowed citizens to dif- I, who have helped shape the doc- fuse personal responsibility through- trine that underlies the Emperor’s out the greater whole, ensuring no New Order, am uniquely qualified one would be held accountable for to explain its precepts. You, who as their personal failings. Debates and Lord Vader is more than an inspirational symbol. His orders supersede those of any military offi- a military commander will carry out committees crippled governance and cer, with the exception of the Emperor himself.

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