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The period referred to as The Return of the New Order began with the ascension of Emperor Cherokee after he overthrew the unpopular Emperor Vodo. With a focus on reasserting Imperial dominance throughout the galaxy, the regime has enacted many structural changes alongside a revamping of the Empire's policies in an effort to decentralise decision making and reduce corruption. These efforts have since improved Imperial eficency overall and extended the Empire's reach and capabilities. | The period referred to as The Return of the New Order began with the ascension of Emperor Cherokee after he overthrew the unpopular Emperor Vodo. With a focus on reasserting Imperial dominance throughout the galaxy, the regime has enacted many structural changes alongside a revamping of the Empire's policies in an effort to decentralise decision making and reduce corruption. These efforts have since improved Imperial eficency overall and extended the Empire's reach and capabilities. | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 28 December 2012
This page is about the ruler of the Galactic Empire. For other uses of the title, see Emperor (disambiguation).
The Emperor (also known as the Emperor of the Galaxy, Emperor of the Known Universe, or Galactic Emperor), is the Head of State of the Galactic Empire. The Emperor has absolute authority within his dominion and its subject states. Of the eleven individuals to hold the title, all but one began their career in the Imperial Navy, although a number had long since moved into other branches of the Galactic Empire. Due to the continued primacy of the Empire as a military superpower in the Core Worlds, the emperor is frequently described as the most powerful sovereign in the galaxy.
There exists some scholarly disagreement about the order of succession of the early sovereigns. The official Imperial History records Vodo Bonias as the second emperor, governing between Drayson and Suntzu. However, a number of earlier sources — such as the respected Annals of the Emperors and the fragmented records of the Imperial Core War Library — record him as the third.
The present incumbent is Guinar Ndengin, a former member of the New Imperial Order separatist movement.
Known Emperors
To date, a total of eleven men have reigned over the Galactic Empire twelve times:
- Emperor Hiram Drayson: Unknown — Year -2
- Emperor Suntzu: Year -2
- Emperor Vodo Bonias: Year -2 — Year -1 Day 271 (first reign)
- Emperor Spytek: Year -1 Day 271 — Year 0 Day 122
- Emperor Piett: Year 0 Day 122 — Year 1 Day 212
- Emperor Trey Connel: Year 1 Day 212 — Year 1 Day 320
- Emperor Mccarthur: Year 1 Day 320 — Year 2 Day 212
Vodo - Emperor J. Charon: Year 2 Day 212 — Year 4 Day 133
- Emperor Greyson Uebles: Year 4 Day 133 — Year 5 Day 158
- Emperor Vodo Bonias: Year 5 Day 159 — Year 11 Day 291 (second reign)
- Emperor Thomas Cherokee: Year 11 Day 291 — Year 12 Day 327
- Emperor Guinar Ndengin: Year 12 Day 327 — Present
The Eras
The Dark Years
The Dark Years of the Empire was a time many Imperials have since chosen to forget. It is generally agreed upon that the Emperors of this period lacked leadership skills, dedication, and skill. The Imperial spirit itself was crushed beneath acts of corruption and treason.
- Emperor Hiram Drayson
- Emperor Suntzu
- Emperor Vodo Bonias
- Emperor Spytek
The Rule of Piett
The period known as the rule of Piett was an era of strength and conservatism. The grand Imperial Navy dominated the Empire's policies due to Emperor Piett's naval heritage. Although the Empire was quite stable under his rule, conservatism reigned supreme, and very little changes were made to rectify the structural issues facing the Empire.
- Emperor Piett
The Rise of the New Order
The period that is known as The Rise of the New Order was a time of great progress for much of the Empire. The Empire had been reorganized and the theory of capable leadership was more common than ever before. The Empire's territory grew alongside its economy and capabilities as the Emperors of this era enacted a holistic vision of balanced government and founded additional branches such as Imperial Intelligence and COMPNOR.
The Rule of the Sith
The period that is known as the Rule of the Sith was a turbulent and lengthy period of the Empire's history with widespread resentment for the regime beginning with the overthrow of Emperor Charon. Experiencing record numbers of defections as the Empire once again was victim to internal power struggles, the Empire became isolated and stagnant, losing several sectors as they became independent. Considered by some to have been a regressive regime focused on the accumulation of power, cultivation of paranoia, and enforcement of Vodo Bonias' dark will rather than the expansion of the Empire, one of the few achievements of the Rule of the Sith was the founding of the Imperial Union.
- Emperor Uebles
- Emperor Vodo Bonias
The Return of the New Order
The period referred to as The Return of the New Order began with the ascension of Emperor Cherokee after he overthrew the unpopular Emperor Vodo. With a focus on reasserting Imperial dominance throughout the galaxy, the regime has enacted many structural changes alongside a revamping of the Empire's policies in an effort to decentralise decision making and reduce corruption. These efforts have since improved Imperial eficency overall and extended the Empire's reach and capabilities.
Tabulation
Below is a tabulation of the august emperors as well as their archival portraits, associated eras, and opposition groups. Charon is considered by some Imperial historians to be part of a dynastic triumvirate which began with Emperor Trey Connel and included Charon's predecessor, Mccarthur. This triumvirate dominated galactic politics for three years — from Year 1 Day 212 to Year 4 Day 133 — and was externally opposed by separatist warlords such as Grand Admiral Gorn Veynom, Dark Jedi Master Vodo Bonias, and Count Greyson Uebles. The ascension of Thomas Cherokee as emperor circa Year 11 inaugurated a subsequent era of sovereigns formerly affiliated with the New Imperial Order.
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* NOTE: The above tabulation does not accurately depict the actual length of each sovereign's reign. |
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