Galactic Emperor/Legends

The Galactic Emperor was the head of state of the Galactic Empire. The exact method for choosing a new Emperor is unknown (Palpatine never had an official heir), so many Imperial commanders went rogue after the Battle of Endor. This is a list of leaders of the Empire proper. See Imperial Remnant and Supreme Commander of the Imperial Fleet for leaders after 11 ABY.

List of Emperors

 * Palpatine (19 BBY-4 ABY)
 * Sate Pestage (4 - 5 ABY)
 * Ysanne Isard (5 - 8 ABY)
 * Trioculus (in opposition to Ysanne Isard) (5 ABY)
 * Kadann (in opposition to Ysanne Isard) (5 ABY)
 * Grand Admiral Thrawn (de facto only) (8 ABY-10 ABY)
 * Palpatine (reborn) (10 ABY-11 ABY)
 * Carnor Jax (11 ABY)
 * Xandel Carivus (11 ABY)

There were also:
 * Demetrius Zaarin, who attempted a coup to replace Palpatine
 * Ederlath Pallopides, whom others attempted to make puppet Empress