Galactic Emperor

Galactic Emperor was the title of the ruler of the Galactic Empire from its inception in until the death of the first Emperor,, in 4 ABY. The position of Emperor is also referred to as the Imperial throne.

Prior to 4 ABY, the Galactic Emperor was the head of state and chairman of the Imperial Ruling Council, holding absolute power over the Imperial bureaucracy, the Imperial Armed Forces (as the commander-in-chief), and every sector within the Empire. He was able to appoint and dismiss regional governors and Moffs, as well as high-ranking military officers on Imperial High Command. The Emperor was also able to call and end meetings of the (and was able to dissolve it entirely, as he did in ).

After the death of Emperor Palpatine at the, many rogue warlords made claims to the Imperial throne. However, Grand Vizier Sate Pestage (the head of government) took over the regime on. It was not until 9 ABY until a new Emperor, one recognized by most Imperial factions, emerged.