The Original Empire

Often referred to simply as "The Empire", the term "The Original Empire" is often used by loyalists to refer to The Empire prior to the Coup by "The New Empire."

The Original Empire (or, simply, The Empire) was a benign oligarchy that ruled its realm (at least half of the Milky Way Galaxy) for over 200,000 years. The Empire was widely regarded as a peaceful and benign monarchy/oligarchy that allowed its constituent worlds and systems to govern themselves and enjoy as much freedom as possible, while still ensuring the enforcement of Imperial Law, and protecting its constituents from outside, dissident, and pirate activity. Throughout the very long history of The Empire, its Emperors were regarded as gracious and benevolent Heads of State, who mostly "Kept their noses out of other peoples' business." For over 200,000 years, The Empire existed as a symbiosis of many different worlds and cultures, working together for the greater good of all Citizens of the Empire.

The Coup ended all of that, as military leaders used a distant relative of the Imperial bloodline to install a Puppet Emperor and create what is widely known as "The New Empire."