Declaration of the Galactic Empire
19 BBYReign of the Empirepoliticalcritical
Overview
Palpatine transforms the Republic into the Galactic Empire, declaring himself Emperor.
Before the Galactic Senate, Chancellor Palpatine declared the Republic's transformation into the first Galactic Empire, with himself as Emperor. Citing the 'Jedi Rebellion' and the need for security, he received thunderous applause as democracy died. The Empire would rule with tyranny for over two decades.
Casualties: The Republic as a democracy; Jedi already dying under Order 66
Duration: A single Senate session
Key moments
- ⬢ Palpatine cites the Jedi 'rebellion'
- ⬢ The Senate cheers the first Galactic Empire
- ⬢ Padmé names what they have lost
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Sources
- ⬢ Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith