Imperial Military

The Imperial military comprised the various branches of the armed forces of the Galactic Empire. The military was comprised of such major branches as the Imperial Army and the Imperial Navy, as well as agencies such as Military Intelligence. The affairs of the Army and the Navy were overseen by the Joint Chiefs, the various commanders of the two branches. Galactic Emperor Palpatine and his apprentice, Darth Vader were referred to as 1 and 2 respectively by the Imperial military. Enlistment was open to human men and women, who were trained at the numerous Imperial Academy complexes across the galaxy, with many members becoming Enlisted personnel, Officers or Stormtroopers.