Imperial Military/Legends

"Nothing can stop the Empire now!"

- An unknown Imperial officer

The Imperial Military was the military of the Galactic Empire and succeeded the Republic Armed Forces. It was responsible for carrying out military operations throughout the galaxy as well as maintaining order on Imperial member worlds, governorships, colonies, and protectorates. Its soldiers followed the Imperial Military Code. Imperial High Command had oversight of the Military.



There were many branches to the Imperial Military. Each branch was responsible for whatever purpose it served. For instance, the Army and Stormtrooper corps were used for ground missions. The Imperial Navy was responsible for space operations, the protection of space lanes, and transporting all Army troops (but had little influence over their activities).



During the Battle of Hoth, three or more branches of the Imperial Military participated, including the Imperial Army, responsible for the assault vehicles, AT-ATs and AT-STs, the Stormtrooper Corps, responsible for a frontal assault, and the Imperial Navy, responsible for blockading the planet. Even though they worked together, they had separate command and there was very little interference between the three branches.

Stormtroopers were often stationed aboard the vessels of the Empire and offered support to the Imperial Army, but had a different command.

Branches of the Imperial Military included:
 * Imperial Army
 * Imperial Engineering Corps
 * Imperial Intelligence
 * Imperial Medical Corps
 * Imperial Science Corps
 * Imperial Navy
 * Imperial Starfighter Corps
 * Imperial Stormtrooper Corps
 * Imperial Survey Corps
 * Imperial Diplomatic Corps

Stormtroopers
Stormtroopers were the backbone of the Imperial Military, serving as the Empire's soldiers, much like the clone troopers during the Clone Wars. There were specialized versions such as Dark troopers and Snowtroopers.

Walkers
Walkers such as AT-STs and AT-ATs symbolized the might of the Empire. The were giant weapons of war, feared by all. These lumbering behemoths were almost invincible.

Star Destroyers
Star Destroyers were a symbol of the Empire's might. These gigantic ships suited many purposes, not the least of which was intimidation. They were armed with many turbolasers and carried squadrons of fighters.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * The Star Wars Holiday Special
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Empire at War