Imperial Period
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The Imperial Period[1] took place from around the time of the establishment of the Galactic Empire in 19 BBY to the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, referring to the period in which the Galactic Empire was the greatest power within the galaxy. It was also known by such nicknames as the Imperial era[2], Imperium[source?], Jedi Twilight[source?], The Dark Times[3], or the Birth of the Rebellion[4]. The Imperial era consisted of isolated conflicts and events that occurred on certain rebellious planets which attempted to fight against the new Empire's reign. It also included the early years of the Galactic Civil War, usually considered the age just before the official Rebel Alliance was organized.
The Imperial Period brought about the popularity of Vader's Fist, the 501st Legion of Imperial stormtroopers, who were responsible for settling many of the planetary revolts against the Imperial regime, a time often called the Age of Imperial Conquest[source?]. The Age of Imperial Conquest was when—as one 501st trooper put it—the galaxy could protect and maintain an Empire, rather than build one. This age's name comes from the fact that the Empire had gained near-total control over the known galaxy with the exception of a select few planets in revolt that needed to be subjugated. This age also introduced the fearsome Darth Vader as the epitome of the Empire's dark rule and Emperor Palpatine's personal executor. Many citizens of the Empire were encouraged to believe that an era of peace and prosperity had finally been achieved, and news of rebellions great and small was generally squelched before it could encourage further conflict.
This Age of Imperial Conquest ended in 0 BBY with the Battle of Yavin, the first great battle of the Galactic Civil War and the first victory of the fledgling Alliance to Restore the Republic.
Conflicts and events during the Age of Imperial Conquest:
- Sarlacc Project campaign
- Imperial Attack on Naboo
- Battle of Mustafar
- Fall of Kamino
- In 2 BBY, the Alliance to Restore the Republic was established by Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, and Garm Bel Iblis.
- Kwymar Suppressions
- Battle of Kalaan
- Death Star Uprising
- Battle of Danuta
- Battle of Turkana
- First Battle of Ord Biniir
- Battle of Polis Massa
- First Battle of Tatooine
- Destruction of Alderaan
- Second Battle of Ord Biniir
- Battle of Yavin and the destruction of the First Death Star
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:24
- Star Wars Republic: The Hidden Enemy
- Star Wars Republic: Into the Unknown
- Star Wars Republic 78: Loyalties
- Star Wars: Purge
- Star Wars Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere
- Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
- Star Wars Dark Times: Parallels
- Evasive Action: Recruitment
- Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight
- Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows
- Star Wars Dark Times: Vector
Traitor's Gambit on Wizards.com
- A Wretched Hive on Wizards.com
- The Queen of Air and Darkness on Wizards.com
- Echoes of the Jedi on Wizards.com
- The First to Strike on Wizards.com
- A Reckoning of Wraiths
- The Gem of Alderaan
- Sword of the Empire
- Jaws of the Sarlacc
- Evasive Action: Prey
- Evasive Action: End Game
- The Last of the Jedi: The Desperate Mission
- The Last of the Jedi: Dark Warning
"Ghosts of the Sith" - Star Wars Insider 88
- The Last of the Jedi: Underworld
- The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo
- The Last of the Jedi: A Tangled Web
- The Last of the Jedi: Return of the Dark Side
- The Last of the Jedi: Secret Weapon
- The Last of the Jedi: Against the Empire
- The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception
- The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning
- Star Wars: Battlefront
- Star Wars: Battlefront II
"Dark Vendetta" - Star Wars Galaxy 7
- The Paradise Snare'
- The Hutt Gambit
- Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu
- Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon
- Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- Rebel Dawn
- Han Solo at Stars' End
- Han Solo's Revenge
- Han Solo and the Lost Legacy
- Star Wars: Empire: Betrayal
- Darth Vader: Extinction
- Star Wars Journal: The Fight for Justice
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
- I, Jedi (Mentioned only)
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