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. Usually, the title of Emperor insinuates that they rule over a far greater region or variety of cultures compared to a kingdom.

UsageEdit

The first as yet recorded emperor in the galaxy was Shey Tapani, who founded the Tapani Empire 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 6.

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.

Notable EmperorsEdit

Famous emperors include, but are not limited to:

• The Sith Emperor of the Sith Empire after the Great Hyperspace War
• Palpatine, Galactic Emperor of the Galactic Empire 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, first Emperor of the Tapani Empire c.7,328 BBY
• Jagged Fel, first Emperor of the Fel Empire c.43 ABY approx.
• Roan Fel, third Emperor of the Fel Empire c.130 ABY
• Darth Krayt, Emperor of his Sith Empire 130 ABY–137 ABY/138 ABY
• Antbbianplourr III, Emperor of Eiattu 6 c.19 BBY
• Belgoa, Emperor of Trunska during the Galactic Civil War

Behind the scenesEdit

The title of Emperor was first mentioned in the novelization of A New Hope, ghostwritten by Alan Dean Foster and published in 1976.

AppearancesEdit

This list is incomplete. You can help Wookieepedia by expanding it. Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 1: Shades of the Sith (First appearance) Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 2: The Broken World (Mentioned only) Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 3: Burn the Future (Mentioned only) Star Wars: The Old Republic, Threat of Peace Act 1: Treaty of Coruscant (Mentioned only) Timeline 1: Treaty of Coruscant (Mentioned only) Timeline 4: The Empire Changes Strategy (Appears in hologram) Timeline 5: The Battle of Bothawui (Appears in hologram) Timeline 6: Onslaught of the Sith Empire (Appears in hologram) Timeline 7: Peace for the Republic? (Mentioned only) Timeline 8: The Jedi Civil War (Appears in hologram) Timeline 9: The Mandalorian Wars (Appears in hologram) Timeline 10: The Exar Kun War (Mentioned only) Timeline 11: Rebirth of the Sith Empire (Appears in hologram) Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance (Mentioned only) Star Wars: The Old Republic Deader than a Triton Moon (Mentioned only) 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 Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 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: The Force Unleashed Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Mentioned only) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novelization (First mentioned) LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Non-canonical appearance) Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game — Ultimate Sith Edition (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 X-wing: The Krytos Trap (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Legacy Soup's On: The Pipe Smoker's Tale (Mentioned only) "Or Die Trying"—Star Wars Insider 75 (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Legacy 42: Divided Loyalties (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Legacy 43: Monster, Part 1 (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Legacy 48: Extremes, Part 1 (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Legacy—War 1

SourcesEdit

•  Supernova
• Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
• Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
• "Classic Moment"—Star Wars Insider 102
•  Star Wars: The Legacy Collection (Pack: Antares Draco & Ganner Krieg)
• "Blaster"—Star Wars Insider 106
• Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Praji on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Squadrons Over Corellia (Card: Emperor Palpatine)
• Xim Week: The Despotica (Part II: The Pirate Prince) on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• Galaxy of Intrigue
• The Written Word
• The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
• "Secrets of the Force"—Star Wars Insider 123
• Book of Sith: secrets from the Dark Side
•  Rebel Alliance in the Encyclopedia

External linksEdit

• Emperor on Wikipedia