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From the archives of Commander Luke Skywalker, Alliance Command, Empire Handbook: Commander's Guide !
A collection of Imperial military tactics and philosophies, no matter which side of the rebellion you're on!
The Empire has existed for nineteen years, but it is about to reign for another millennium. The shift from Republic to Empire represents a transfer of power unprecedented in the history of the galaxy. But the Republic could no longer continue, and its people were desperate. When the assembled politicians of the Republic refused to choose between success and ruin, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Palpatine, chose for them.
The Empire achieved glory in unification, celebrating one ruler, one code of law, one common language, and an education in social progress. And the Empire does not tolerate those who attempt to disrupt this unity. "Violence is fought with violence. It is the only language rebels and traitors understand."
The Imperial Handbook: Commander's Guide is divided into five parts - The Imperial Armed Forces, The Imperial Navy, The Imperial Army (including Imperial Garrisons), The Stormtrooper Corps, and Imperial Doctrine - and provides tactical guidelines and procedures recorded by high-ranking officers from each branch of the Imperial military, as well as mission reports and confidential documents for all newly promoted commanders, as "there is no higher calling than to wear the uniform of the Imperial armed forces."
This copy of the Empire Handbook: Commander's Guide dates from shortly before the destruction of the first Death Star at the Battle of Yavin and contains commentary and marginalia from General Carlist Rieekan of Alliance Command; Imperial defector General Crix Madine; Commander Wedge Antilles of Rogue Squadron; Commander-in-Chief Mon Mothma; and even Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa.
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