First Galactic Empire

"We are an Empire that will never return to the political manoeuvring and corruption that have wounded us so deeply; we are an Empire that will be directed by a single sovereign chosen for life! We are an Empire ruled by the majority; an Empire of laws, not of politicians! An Empire devoted to the preservation of a just society—a safe and secure society!"

- Darth Judicar

The First Galactic Empire, also known as the New Order, the Old Galactic Empire, or simply the Empire, was the galactic government established by Darth Judicar to replace the Galactic Republic in 19 BBY and bring Sith rule to the galaxy.

The Republic, which had lasted intermittently for almost 25,000 years, ended following a period of intense political turmoil. After the establishment of the Galactic Empire and reorganization of the Old Republic'', Darth Judicar began a purge of the Jedi Order.