Encased in imposing black armor and death's head mask, Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, is the most visible symbol of the Empire and its New Order. Vader is a powerful dark Jedi and primarily responsible for the almost complete extermination of the Order of the Jedi Knights. Once a student of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Vader was corrupted by the dark side of the Force and joined the Empire. He is a brilliant military tactician and excellent starfighter pilot. Known for his ruthlessness, few who fail Lord Vader ever live to regret their mistake. The Alliance hoped that Vader was lost during the destruction of the Death Star, but he has recently returned in command of one of the new Super Star Destroyers.

The only non-human Admiral in the service of the Empire, Thrawn is a master tactician and a cool-headed warrior. His familiarity with spacecraft and cunning make him a deadly foe.

General Veers commands an elite group of Imperial ground assault forces currently attached to Lord Vader's command. Renowned for his brilliant strategic planning and technique, Veers is positioned to take command of all Imperial ground forces, providing he survives his time with Lord Vader.

Villar is a typical Devaronian male, filled with wanderlust and a desire to explore the galaxy. Exploration costs money, so Villar sells the information he gathers on his travels to the highest bidder, which is usually the Empire.

Shenir Rix is a Calamari female reputed to be one of the best information dealers in the galaxy. She only deals in solid, reliable information less than 24 hours old. If the information comes from Rix, you can be guaranteed it will be accurate.

A loyal and dependable servant of the Empire, Commander Pter Thanas is nevertheless among the kindest of those who follow the will of Emperor Palpatine.

A tactless mercenary in the service of the Empire, Niles Ferrier is a smuggler, spy and inveterate war profiteer.

Bane Nothos is the commander in charge of the Imperial Outer Rim Territories patrol fleet.