galactic empire (star wars)

A fictional galaxy-wide empire that appears in the Star Wars science fiction film franchise. It is ruled by Emperor Palpatine.

In real life it was inspired by the German Wehrmacht from World War II.

For other organizations called "Galactic Empire", see:

• Galactic Empire (Gin'eiden) (Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu)
• Galactic Empire (Asimov) (Foundation Series)
• Belial Galactic Empire (Ultra Series)
• Protoculture Stellar Republic (MACROSS)

See also

• Darth Vader
• Wilhuff Tarkin
• Orson Krennic
• Soontir Fel
• Death Star
• Star Destroyer
• TIE Fighter
• TIE Interceptor
• AT-AT
• AT-ST
• Stormtrooper
• Deathtrooper
• Scout Trooper
• TIE Pilot
• AT-AT Pilot
• Emperor's Royal Guard
• Mouse Droid
• Coruscant
• First Order