The New Order was the official political ideology and atheistic state religion adopted by the First Galactic Empire, and was enforced by COMPNOR, with the Grand Architect of the New Order responsible for its political message.[7]
History[]
- "The pomp of the Jedi was insufferable. I set the galaxy aflame, my apprentice. I have purged all weakness and impurity. From the ashes, we would have a new age."
- ―Darth Sidious, to Darth Vader
When Sheev Palpatine proclaimed himself Emperor in front of the whole Galactic Senate, he promised that his new regime would usher in a thousand years of peace by ending the corruption and ineptitude of the old political system of democracy.[3][9]
Early into the Empire, a series of sub-commissions began blueprinting what role the "ideal" Imperial citizen would serve in a political religion that would come to be known as the New Order. The Empire's officious tone was appealing to dissatisfied youths who felt powerless and victimized. To them, the Empire offered a chance at retribution and an intoxicating brand of power.[4]
Ideology[]
- "My son has a big mouth and is prone to outrageous speeches, but he's not a rebel. He'll see the value of the New Order when he grows older."
- ―Captain Hiram Zataire, to ISB Agent Alexsandr Kallus
The chief values of the regime were order, control, and the rule of law.[11] Other values included overall unity through nationality such as civic pride, patriotism, militarism and the state transcending individualism, otherwise known as Fascism.[4] Xenophobia and humanocentrism were key points of New Order policy, and were justified as a natural extension of the human right to rule.[12]
Appearances[]
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Sources[]
- Galactic Empire in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link) (First mentioned)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 6 (Helmets: TIE Fighter Pilot)
- Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy
- Star Wars: The Rebel Files
- Star Wars: Scum and Villainy: Case Files on the Galaxy's Most Notorious
- "The Battle of Hoth and the Second Death Star" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tarkin
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy
- ↑ Star Wars Rebels — "Empire Day"
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- ↑ Battlefront: Twilight Company
- ↑ Darth Vader (2015) 20
- ↑ Servants of the Empire: Edge of the Galaxy
- ↑ The Rebellion Begins
- ↑ Aftermath
- ↑ Aftermath: Life Debt