Who led the Galactic Empire?

Palpatine
The First Galactic Empire rose to power in 19 BBY as an authoritarian, dictatorial evolution of the Galactic Republic. The Empire was led by the Galactic Emperor, Palpatine.

Why did Palpatine like Tarkin?

The Emperor would have considered Tarkin as his kind of guy. One capable of murdering millions of people without any shred of remorse. If Tarkin had had any Force sensitivity, Sidious would have made him his apprentice. Pretty sure he was pleased that the weapon worked perfectly and that an enemy planet was destroyed.

Why is Grand Admiral Thrawn so smart?

Because he believed in the order, peace, and tranquility backed by the power that was the Galactic Empire. Also, Grand Admiral Thrawn always knew his best chance of advancement and power and command went through the Empire.

Who replaced Grand Moff Tarkin?

Grand Moff Ardus Kaine
One of the most powerful of breakaway warlords was Grand Moff Ardus Kaine. The successor of Grand Moff Tarkin created the powerful Pentastar Alignment that solidified Imperial power in the Outer Rim territories but removed a substantial portion of Coruscant’s influence.

Is Peter Cushing knighted?

In 1989, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his contributions to the acting profession in Britain and worldwide. Peter Cushing died at age 81 of prostate cancer on August 11, 1994.

Is Tarkin Vader’s boss?

During Episode IV we see Tarkin giving orders to Vader which would seem to imply that he is above Vader in the pecking order. However Vader only obeys the orders because he is under the direct command of the Emperor to do so.

What is the Galactic Empire?

The Galactic Empire, declared as the First Galactic Empire, commonly referred to as simply the Empire, and remembered as the Old Empire, was the fascist galactic government that replaced the Galactic Republic in the aftermath of the Clone Wars and ushered galactic civilization into a new age.

What are some examples of Lawful Evil in Star Wars?

The Galactic Empire is pretty much the epitome of ‘Lawful Evil,’ and maybe the most obvious pairing of every group or faction of people in the Star Wars Galaxy. Ruled by a character who is evil to his very core, the Empire uses fear and force to make the Galaxy obey their strict laws as they increase their power.

Who was the leader of the Galactic Empire in Star Wars?

De facto leader Galactic Emperor Sheev Palpatine (19 BBY–4 ABY) Grand Vizier Mas Amedda (4 ABY–5 ABY, proxy Emperor) Grand Admiral Rae Sloane (5 ABY, public figurehead of the Empire) Counselor to the Empire Gallius Rax (5 ABY, Emperor in effect)

Is the Galactic Republic a lawful neutral?

The Republic is a democracy; some Senators are evil, some good, some neutral, and as such, the Galactic Republic is a ‘Lawful Neutral,’ taking an overall logical approach to decision making. The Sith Order is a strange beast when it comes to the D&D Moral Alignments, changing between all three versions of evil depending on the era of Sith.