Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide is a reference book on the procedures and tactical guidelines for the Imperial Military by Daniel Wallace. It is bundled with a motorized case with lights and sounds, an introductory note from Luke Skywalker, and a specially designed die-cast Imperial military medal. The book is also available by itself.
Pre-orders were supposed to start on July 1, 2014. However, a customer-service message from becker&mayer! later implied that the book would be available for pre-order on their website around September 1.[5] It was released on October 14, 2014.[4]
Publisher's summary
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As the Galactic Empire expands, high-ranking officials from each branch of the Imperial Military have set down tactical guidelines and procedures for all newly ascending commanders. Set in-universe, this compendium of ordinance, mission reports, and Imperial philosophy was intercepted by members of the Rebel Alliance, some of whom also left commentary scribbled in the margins. Housed in a deluxe case that opens with lights and sounds, this never-before-seen Imperial Handbook is perfect for Star Wars fans—no matter which side of the Civil War they're on.[2]
ContinuityEdit
Although it was released after April 2014's split of the canon/Legends continuities and creation of the rule that any works released after that date are to be designated canon, publisher becker&mayer! has confirmed that Imperial Handbook is branded as Star Wars Legends, meaning it is not part of the Star Wars canon.[6] Despite this, it does have references to canon material, such as the Lasan Suppression, the AT-DP, the TIE Advanced v1 (referred to as TIE Advanced prototype), and the propaganda posters Strength & Obedience, COMPNOR Recruitment, and Expose, Pursue, Destroy (although the last one was slightly modified when it later appeared in canon).
AppearancesEdit
| Characters | Creatures | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
BibliographyEdit
- Star Wars: The Imperial Handbook Brings You Inside the Empire on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "Blaster"—Star Wars Insider 153
- Star Wars Books Holiday Gift Guide on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Star Wars®: Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition: A Commander's Guide at becker&mayer!
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Two New becker&mayer! Star Wars Books Announced. TheForce.net (April 8, 2014). Retrieved on June 15, 2014.
- ↑ Becker&mayer! announces publication date for Star Wars: Imperial Handbook. Becker&mayer! Books (September 22, 2014). "Pre-order your copy of Star Wars: Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition (on sale October 14!) at www.ImperialHandbook.com!" (screenshot)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars: Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition on Amazon.com
- ↑ Imperial Handbook – A Commander's Guide on the Jedi Council Forums (Literature board; accessed July 31, 2014)
- ↑ becker&mayer! confirms Star Wars: Imperial Handbook is Legends. Becker&mayer! Books (September 15, 2014, 3:40 pm). "Imperial Handbook is set in Legends." (screenshot)
