Imperial Armed Forces (TK-999)

The Imperial Armed Forces (IAF) was the combined army and navy of the Empire of the Hand, formed from the corresponding organizations of the preceding period. Although being a direct successor of the Imperial Army and Navy, the IAF was different in several aspects due to the unique problems that arose from the Empire's undisclosed location and the subsequent lack of resources: Kaminoan-bred clone troopers, Galactic Republic equipment and older warships could be frequently spotted. Divided into fleets and armies (army groups), the IAF itself was led jointly by the acting Grand Admiral and the Council of Moffs, who were capable of vetoing the former's decision in case the body collectively opposed it. Members of the Imperial Armed Forces saw action on rugged, diverse Unknown Regions worlds and civilized mainstream planets, most notably in the Thrawn campaign of 8–10 ABY.