Imperial Period

The Imperial Period 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, Imperium, Jedi Twilight, or the Birth of the Rebellion. 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. The Age of Imperial Conquest was when&mdash;as one 501st trooper put it&mdash;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:
 * Imperial Attack on Naboo
 * Battle of Mustafar
 * Fall of Kamino
 * Sometime after the Fall of Kamino, a society of more organized and cunning rebels officially formed the Alliance to Restore the Republic
 * 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

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * I, Jedi