Imperial officer's disk
Production information
Type	Security device[1]
Physical and technical specifications
Structure	Stepped cone shape[2]
Usage and history
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era[3] Rebellion era[2] New Republic era[4]
Affiliation	Galactic Empire[2] Thrawn's confederation[4]

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An Imperial officer's disk was an insignia and coding device used in the military branch of the Galactic Empire^[1] since its early days. They were already worn in 19 BBY by the graduates of the first Imperial class from the military academies.^[3] Such disks contained coded identification information^[1] and consisted of a metallic stepped cone shape appearing to be three disks stacked on top of one another. Code disks were featured on the hat and belt buckle^[2] of most high-ranking Imperial officers. Their function was similar to that of the code cylinders, which were also part of the officers' service uniform.^[1]

When the Galactic Empire collapsed following the Battle of Endor^[5] in 4 ABY,^[6] the code disks remained in use within the Imperial splinter factions, along with the rest of the Imperial uniform.^[4]

Behind the scenesEdit

In an interview published in the ninety-eighth issue of the Star Wars Insider, costume designer John Mollo revealed the "officers' disks" came from a shop in Borehamwood, England, where the Elstree Studios are located. They were in fact spare pulleys from the middle of a record player, and Mollo's costuming crew actually ordered about five hundreds of those.^[7]

AppearancesEdit

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SourcesEdit

• Star Wars: Behind the Magic
• Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
• "Fabric of the Universe"—Star Wars Insider 98

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