Galactic Empire

"'The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed, but I assure you my resolve has never been stronger.""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.'""We have been tested, but we have emerged stronger. We move forward as one people: the Imperial citizens of the first Galactic Empire. We will prevail. Ten thousand years of peace begins today.'""-Emperor Sheev Palpatine on the declaration of the First Galactic Empire, 19 BBY"The Galactic Empire was a galactic dictatorship formed from the collapse of the Galactic Republic, built on the idea of order and stability to the galaxy before engaging in a multi-decade war with the Alliance to Restore the Republic, or the Rebel Alliance. In-game, they are one of three major playable factions for the player.