Galactic Empire

19 BBY: Palpatine transformed the Galactic Republic into the Empire
Palpatine ruled as Emperor with Darth Vader at his side
The Empire controlled the galaxy through military force and fear
Opposition grew into the Rebel Alliance
0 BBY: The first Death Star was destroyed
4 ABY: Palpatine and Darth Vader died at Endor
The Empire fractured and lost control of the galaxy

Emperor