The Imperial Remnant
The Imperial Remnant was a remnant of the Galactic Empire that continued to operate after the Empire's fall. Its formation came as a direct result of the Galactic Empire's fall after the Battle of Endor and Emperor Palpatine's death.
Imperial Remnant Leaders
The Imperial Remnant had several key figures who helped to keep it operational and contribute to its evolution, ultimately leading to the rise of the First Order. Some of the most noteworthy figures in the Remnant include:
- Gallius Rax: The architect of Palpatine's contingency plan to restore the Empire after his death.
- Rae Sloane: The successor to Rax's plans, becoming a key leader in the Remnant's expansion into the Unknown Regions.
- Brendol Hux: The driving force behind Project Necromancer, aiming to create a clone capable of carrying Emperor Palpatine's consciousness, a move that could potentially have restored Palpatine's influence.
- Moff Gideon: An Imperial Moff, he sought to regain control through cloning himself.
- Gilad Pellaeon: He served as the second-in-command to Grand Admiral Thrawn, one of the most skilled strategic military commanders in Star Wars.
- Grand Admiral Thrawn: Thrawn’s tactical genius and strategic skill helped the Empire achieve remarkable victories. His return to the galaxy was a powerful force in the Imperial Remnant.
Imperial Remnant: Transitioning Into The First Order
While the Imperial Remnant initially operated in secret, over time, they began consolidating their power. In the Star Wars universe, the transition from the Imperial Remnant to the First Order was subtle and ultimately formed a bridge between the original trilogy and the sequel trilogy. Ultimately, this shift was significant in setting the stage for the sequel trilogy’s conflicts.
Imperial Remnant's History
The Imperial Remnant's origins can be traced back to the fall of the Galactic Empire. The Imperial Remnant timeline begins in the years immediately following the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY. After the death of Emperor Palpatine, Gallius Rax began implementing his plans to rebuild the Empire.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian
The Imperial Remnant has made an important presence in the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian," showing the importance of the Imperial Remnant's legacy in Star Wars. The Remnant's continued influence has also become a significant part of the Mandoverse.
Star Wars Expansion
The Imperial Remnant will likely continue to play a major role in the future of the Star Wars franchise, considering their importance in both the original trilogy, the prequels and the sequels. This has made it a pivotal point in Star Wars lore. As new Disney+ Star Wars TV shows are produced, the Imperial Remnant will likely feature even more in Star Wars history.
Unknown Regions and Imperial Remnant
The Imperial Remnant fled to the Unknown Regions to regroup and build strength. They also established themselves to become the First Order. It was a move that ultimately allowed them to continue influencing events across the Star Wars galaxy.
