Imperial Combined Fleet

The Imperial Combined Fleet was the single largest combat formation of the during the, nominally in direct service of Emperor Palpatine. The Combined Fleet was established in 0 ABY in response to the 's success at destroying the with its headquarters on. Its role was to assist Darth Vader's in prosecuting the war against the Rebellion, as well as providing a rapid response to Imperial worlds being attacked by the Alliance. When not on campaign, the Combined Fleet remained in the to provide security.