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The Imperial crest
The Imperial crest was the official symbol of the First Galactic Empire and used on many things including uniforms and consoles after the Empire’s founding in the year 19 BBY. It was a variant of the Bendu's Galactic Roundel used by the Galactic Republic during its waning days as their own crest. The crest enjoyed a lifespan of over a century and a half; as by 130 ABY, the crest still was in use by the New Galactic Empire.
The crest was used on the symbol of a number of Imperial organizations as well as on the bounty hunter House Benelex insignia.[1]
Related symbols[edit | edit source]
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Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Imperial crest was designed by John Mollo, the costume designer for Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. In the Q&A feature of the 98th issue of Star Wars Insider magazine, Mollo revealed that he based the Imperial insignia on shapes used in 18th century fortifications.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force
Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided- X-Wing: Isard's Revenge
- Young Jedi Knights: Heirs of the Force (as Imperial insignia)
- The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught (as tattoo)
- Star Wars: Legacy 0
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters
- Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (Picture only)
- "Bespin: Action Tidings" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (As "Imperial emblem")
- Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Squadrons Over Corellia (Card: Imperial Banner)
- Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – The Shadow Syndicate (Card: Imperial Insignia Hologram)
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook (Picture only)
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters
