Emperor
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The title of Emperor (feminine Empress) was held by certain officials and heads of state in certain governments. It was usually inherited, but this was not always the case. Sometimes successful warlords and conquerors would create Empires by declaring themselves emperor. It is uncertain how, or even whether, an Emperor's position and authority differed from that of a King.
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[edit] Usage
The first as yet recorded emperor in the galaxy was Shey Tapani in the what became Tapani Sector c.7,328 BBY.
The next recorded personage to have held imperial authority was Empress Teta, who united the Koros System. After her death, the system was renamed for her in honor of her memory. The title was also used in certain other quarters, such as Atrisia and Eiattu.
By far the best known emperor was the Galactic Emperor, the leader of the Galactic Empire. The first holder of this position, Emperor Palpatine, was usually just referred to as "the Emperor". As the Empire's power and influence diminished, however, the title became less important, and by 12 ABY onwards, the Empire was effectively headed by the Supreme Commander in a military dictatorship. The power of the throne was eventually restored under the Fel dynasty.
[edit] Notable Emperors
Famous emperors include, but are not limited to:
- Palpatine, Emperor of the Galactic Empire (Galactic Emperor) 19 BBY-4 ABY/11 ABY
- Uueg Tching, 54th Emperor of Atrisia c.4,519 BBY
- Teta, Empress of the Koros system c.5,000 BBY
- Shey Tapani, Emperor of the future Tapani Sector c.7,328 BBY
- Roan Fel, third Emperor of the Fel Empire c.130 ABY
- Darth Krayt, Emperor of his Sith Empire 130 ABY-
- Antbbianplourr III, Emperor of Eiattu 6 c.19 BBY
[edit] Behind the scenes
Out of universe, the title "emperor" typically denoted a more powerful monarch than a king, often one who ruled one or more vassal kings. There is, however, no indication that this is true for the Star Wars version of the title, as it was held even by mere planetary rulers. However, it may be noted that it was also derived from the Latin imperator, a military title received by acclamation by victorious Generals, later transformed to one of many titles used by the Roman emperors, from which it derived its meaning as over-king. It was in the original Roman sense that Napoleon revived the title in 1801. This sense seems appropriate to its use by many of the emperors of the Star Wars galaxy.
[edit] Appearances
- Deader than a Triton Moon (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
- LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game (Non-canonical appearance)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Non-canonical appearance)
- Star Wars: Battlefront (Heard only)
- Star Wars: Battlefront II
- The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo
- The Last of the Jedi: A Tangled Web
- The Last of the Jedi: Return of the Dark Side
- The Last of the Jedi: Secret Weapon
- The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception (Appears in hologram)
- The Last of the Jedi: Against the Empire
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Non-canonical appearance)
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike (Appears in hologram)
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Appears in hologram)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- The Epic Continues (Cancelled) (Mentioned only)
- X-wing: The Krytos Trap (Mentioned only)
