The Non-Canon Expert looks at the methods Emperor Palpatine took following the rise of his new Empire that would ensure former officers within the Republic Navy and Army served his new Imperial Order faithfully and unquestioningly, explaining the brutally utilized by Palpatine to achieve this. This is a Legends story for Palpatine and the Imperial Military with information from a number of Legends sources, including Issue #78 of the comic «Star Wars: Republic,» the guide «Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare» and the novel «Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader.»