Sith Imperium

The Sith Imperium was the ruling power behind the Galactic Systems Confederation from 237 ABY, as a result of the Bloodless Coup. Whilst not an established government, it's mysterious leader the Dark Empress, ruled unchallenged, dictating orders through her council.

Through it's position of rule over the Confederation, the Imperium controlled the Knights Templar, the order responsible tasked with the repression of the Force users. The Templars were among the Confederation's, and later the Imperium's, greatest assets.