History Characters / StarWarsImperialMilitary

* NoNameGiven: He's never referred to by name, only his title, in ''Aftermath''. Averted in ''Life Debt'' were his real name is learned fairly quickly.

* {{Expy}}: The author, Chuck Wendig, refers to him as a "[[Literature/TheThrawnTrilogy mysterious Thrawn-like figure]]".

!!Fleet Admiral Gallius Rax

->'''Appears in:''' ''Literature/{{Orientation}}'' | ''Bottleneck'' | ''Literature/ANewDawn'' | ''[[Comicbook/StarWarsKanan Kanan]]'' | ''Literature/TheLeversOfPower'' | ''[[Literature/StarWarsAftermath Aftermath]]''

->'''Appears in:''' ''[[Literature/StarWarsAftermath Aftermath]]'' | ''Life Debt''

[[folder: Gallius Rax]]
!!Grand Admiral Gallius Rax

[[folder: The Operator]]
!!The Operator

->'''Appears in:''' ''[[Literature/StarWarsAftermath Aftermath]]''

A mysterious, respected, and high ranking member of the Imperial Navy whom Rae Sloane has served under.

* TheChessmaster: [[spoiler: It's implied he orchestrated the events of ''Aftermath'', all to purge the weak from the remaining Imperial leadership]].

* {{Expy}}: The author, Chuck Wendig, refers to him as a "[[Literature/TheThrawnTrilogy mysterious Thrawn-like figure]]", and may actually ''be'' Thrawn in the new Expanded Universe (or Snoke).

* FourStarBadass: As an Imperial Fleet Admiral, this is a given.
* NoNameGiven: He's never referred to by name, only title.

!!Director Krennic

* ElitesAreMoreGlamourous: Combat drivers are generally cocky and abrasive, but AT-AT drivers considered themselves the elite amongst the elite.

They were the Imperial Army's elite ground vehicle pilots. They were known to operate the AT-DP walker, speeder bike, AT-AT walker, AT-ST walker, and the Imperial Troop Transport. The AT-AT Drivers are usually seen being commanded by an Imperial officer, such as Agent Kallus in ''Rebels'' and General Veers in ''The Empire Strikes Back''.

* AttackItsWeakPoint: The lightly armored neck of the AT-AT is the only point vulnerable to blaster fire. The rest is too tough.
* BadassDriver: AT-AT Drivers definitely qualify. Mostly subverted for AT-ST Drivers as many of them are outwitted by Ewoks in ''Return of the Jedi''.

* CoolHelmet: They wear variants of stormtrooper helmets, except for AT-ST Drivers who wear maskless helmet.
* CurbStompBattle: Whenever [=AT-ATs=] are around, expect this to happen. They even overpower Republic Clone's AT-TE easily in ''Rebels''.
* FacelessGoons: Except for AT-ST Drivers whose helmets are maskless.

* GlassCannon: AT-ST Walker is powerful, but when it's toppled and its cockpit hit the ground, [[MadeOfExplodium it explodes]].
* HumongousMecha: The AT-AT Walkers. Also, three of them that overpower Republic Clones' AT-TE in ''Rebels'' seem to be bigger variants.

* MightyGlacier: AT-AT isn't very fast, but they make up for their incredible firepower.
* MookMobile: They are like stormtroopers who operate with ground vehicles.

* NiceGirl: Shows no hostility or unease towards the crew, even offering her help in them repairing her ship, as well as being the only one against the coup.

* AmbitionIsEvil: Knowing it could get them commended, Jeken persuades the others that this is the best option. Since everyone else minus [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure Reann]] is a BumblingSidekick, they go ahead with this plan.

* {{Badass}}: Being a clone trooper with a couple decades of experience, Torrent is quite a bit more skilled and competent than the average Imperial stormtrooper.

* BlondGuysAreEvil: He has got light blonde hair.

->'''Appear in:''' ''Litarature/LordsOfTheSith'' | ''Literature/ANewDawn'' | ''Ezra's Gamble'' | ''[[WesternAnimation/StarWarsRebels Rebels]]'' | ''[[Literature/StarWarsTarkin Tarkin]]'' | ''Film/ANewHope'' | ''Literature/HeirToTheJedi'' | ''[[ComicBook/MarvelStarWars2015 Marvel's StarWars]]'' | ''[[ComicBook/StarWarsDarthVader Darth Vader]]'' | ''Film/TheEmpireStrikesBack'' | ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' | ''[[Literature/StarWarsAftermath Aftermath]]''

[[folder:Imperial Crewmen]]
!!Imperial Crewmen

* BadassCape: He's the only non-Sith Imperial to be shown wearing on.

* VillainousFriendship: Seemingly at first with Kallus, but the ending of "The Honorable Ones" reveals that this is actually ''averted''. While they both are against the Inquisitors (he even freely rants to Kallus about the Fifth Brother at one point) and are CoDragons after the Ghost crew, he shows no concern when an injured Kallus returns from a mission after being practically being pronounced [=KIA=] by the Empire for roughly a day ago. He might not have even known he was ''gone''. It seems that [[NotSoAboveItAll Kallus really]] ''[[NotSoAboveItAll did]]'' [[NotSoAboveItallthink they were friends]], considering he looks let down after Konstantine simply greets him as if nothing happened.

* VillainousFriendship: Seemingly at first with Kallus, but the ending of "The Honorable Ones" reveals that this is actually ''averted''. While they both are against the Inquisitors (he even freely rants to Kallus about the Fifth Brother at one point) and are CoDragons after the Ghost crew, he shows no concern when an injured Kallus returns from a mission after being practically being pronounced [=KIA=] by the Empire for roughly a day ago. He might not have even known he was ''gone''. It seems that [[NotSoAboveItAll Kallus really ''did'' think they were friends]], considering his reaction.

* NiceGirl

* UngratefulBastard: He persuades the other cadets into betraying the crew for [[AmbitionIsEvil ambition]], even though the alternative of them not getting saved would've meant death or worse. Also, considering his face at the beginning of the comic, it looks like a ComplainingAboutRescuesYouDontLike type of facial response.

!Other Imperial Personnel

[[folder:Krennic]]
!!Director Krennic
->'''Portrayed by:''' Ben Mendelsohn
->'''Appears in:''' ''Film/RogueOne''

The Director of the Imperial Military prior to the Battle of Yavin.

* BadassCape: He's the only non-Sith Imperial to be shown wearing on.
* LightIsNotGood: He's the senior most officer of the fleet and wears a pristine white uniform.

[[folder:Valco Pandion]]
!!Moff Valco Pandion

->'''Appears in:''' ''[[Literature/StarWarsAftermath Aftermath]]''

-->''"An Empire needs a leader. An Empire demands an '''emperor'''.''

A powerful Imperial Moff in command of the Star Destroyer ''Vanquish''. Several months after the Battle of Endor, Pandion attends a conference of high-ranking Imperials on Akiva to determine the course of the Empire.

* {{Hypocrite}}: Often calls his fellow Imperials cowards, while he ran from the battle of Malestare as his garrison was overrun.
* InsistentTerminology: Corrects anyone who refers to him as Moff by angrily declaring he is a Grand Moff.
* {{Jerkass}}: Hardly surprising, since he is an Imperial Moff, but even the other Imperials find him extremely unpleasant to be around.
* TheRival: Considers Admiral Rae Sloane to be one, since she is the only other Imperial at the conference who has more power and resources than him.
* SmallNameBigEgo: He is just a regular Moff in command of single Star Destroyer, but promotes himself to Grand Moff in the aftermath of Endor as a way to raise his station.
* SmugSnake: Sloane quickly gets tired of the simultaneously scornful and smug expression Pandion has constantly.

[[folder:Aggadeen]]
!!Overseer Aggadeen
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->'''Appears in:''' ''ComicBook/StarWars'' | ''[[ComicBook/StarWarsDarthVader Darth Vader]]''

-->''"Outer Rim scum. I can smell them already. Be on the alert. If anything seems even remotely suspicious...kill them all."''

A high-ranking Imperial officer in charge of Weapons Factory Alpha on the moon Cymoon 1.

* DirtyCoward: After being captured by the Rebels infiltrating the weapons factory, he refuses to tell them where the main power core is. Artoo quickly flashes a spark of electricity, and Aggadeen caves immediately before he is even shocked.
-->'''Aggadeen:''' I am a sworn officer of the Empire. I will ''never'' tell you.\\
'''Artoo:''' ''[[ElectricTorture KZZZT]]''\\
'''Aggadeen:''' [[OhCrap That way]].
* NonActionGuy: While his stormtroopers are being killed or knocked out by the Rebels, he simply stands there completely stunned by their actions and does not even try to fight them. Leia knocks him out with one punch after he gives them the information they need.
* YoureInsane: His reaction to the Rebels attacking his stormtroopers.
-->'''Aggadeen:''' Oh my... this is... this is ''insanity''.
* YouHaveFailedMe: [[spoiler: Vader brings him back to Courasant where he is subsequently tortured and executed]].

[[folder:Brendol Hux]]
!!Commandant Brendol Hux

->'''Appears in:''' ''Literature/ServantsOfTheEmpire''

The head of the Arkanis Academy, Commandant Hux is also the founder of a secret society called the "Commandant's Cadets", made up of handpicked cadets selected by Hux to undergo advanced tests and training to make them more loyal and effective for the Empire. Following the defeat of the Empire, Hux fled with his family into the Unknown Regions along with other loyalists, where he became one of the founders of the First Order.

* EvilRedhead: He is greying a bit, but his hair is still noticeably red and he is evil even by the standards of the Empire. His son would inherit this trait.
* KarmaHoudini: Even under the Empire, many officers would be appalled at his tactics, and Lieutenant Chiron is assigned to investigate Hux's secret activities. However, since Chrion is killed during Zare's rescue of his sister, all the information Chiron gather on Hux is lost and he continues his work, which eventually becomes the foundation of the First Order's stormtrooper training.
* WouldHurtAChild: The test he gives to the cadets he selects to join the Commandant's Cadets is to murder a fellow cadet who he feels does not live up to his high standards. Those who refuse do not get the opportunity to share that secret.

[[folder:Jovan]]
!!Lieutenant/Commander Jovan
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->'''Appears in:''' ''[[ComicBook/StarWarsRebelsMagazine Kallus' Hunt]]''

An Imperial officer stationed on Garel. He was an old friend of Kallus back in the Imperial Academy on Coruscant. Due to playing the Imperial system to secure riches for himself, this gets him charged with treason and taken to nearby world of Lothal, where coincidentally, Kallus is currently stationed.

* TheAce: Back in the Academy. Or, he at least won better places in the simulations in comparison to Kallus.
* AintTooProudToBeg: When Kallus finally corners him.
-->'''Kallus''' (holds him at gunpoint): You should have listened to me for once and surrendered when I told you to.
-->'''Jovan''': [[LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt You would've shoot an unarmed man, would you?]] Have some mercy...
-->'''Kallus''' (stuns him): There is no mercy, ''"friend"''.
* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Kallus was apparently a terrible student back in the Academy, who according to Jovan always lost to him in their academy exercises. Only under Jovan's wing did he manage to graduate at all. This becomes Jovan's downfall, as Kallus manages to outsmart him, getting him in prison.
* DeadpanSnarker: He's also less formal in speech than Kallus (ex. says 'gotta' instead of 'I've got to').
* DramaticIrony: "The Honorable Ones" reveals that Kallus had ''other'' friends. [[spoiler:[[DarkAndTroubledPast Their deaths by rebels]]]] is what prompted him to join the [[StateSec ISB]]. Jovan might've been his only other friend left, and because of [[BlindObedience Kallus' duty to the Empire]], Kallus willingly lets the Empire take him away too under the strong assumption it was the right thing to do. And with the ending of the same episode, [[HeelRealization Kallus]] is almost certainly reminded of Jovan and his defection.
* {{Foil}}: To Kallus. Mainly their motivations. Kallus was in it to protect the galaxy from chaos and tyranny, achieved by bringing order to the people; Jovan was in it for the [[{{Greed}} money]]. Kallus then also implies that Jovan's vision was initially the same as his, further contrasting with Kallus.
* GenreSavvy: Realizes that he's being detained on Lothal because they're about to arrest him, prompting him to flee the Imperial Complex.
* {{Greed}}: He was investigated for embezzlement. When Kallus confronts him about it, he defends his belief that the Empire is about gaining wealth and securing your own future.
* IShallTauntYou: Exploits [[{{Determinator}} Kallus' determination]] to his advantage. Once Kallus gets over it, he gains the upper-hand against Jovan. He also doubts that Kallus actually can and ''will'' go the whole way to capture him and when he ''does'', he asks if he would even go so far to gun down an unarmed man, especially one he considers a friend. Or, considered, to be precise.
* LastNameBasis: Not that this isn't common in the Empire and other similar workplaces, but considering that Kallus and Jovan have been friends for years, it's rather glaring that neither of them ever refer to the other by their first name.
* TheMentor: To Kallus.
* RivalTurnedEvil: Or 'rogue'. Inverted and downplayed. Jovan helping Kallus in their youth is more akin to TheAce helping those who struggled in class, but he has no problem with rubbing it in Kallus' face when Jovan goes rogue. He was still a FriendlyRival to him though, although a little bitter with his defection.
* SkunkStripe: He's a brunette, but his bangs have grey streaks.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: His escape from the Complex is used as one of the many examples of the Lothal garrison's incompetence and used against Aresko and Grint, who [[spoiler:get the [[OffWithHisHead chop]]]] because of this bad report.
* WeUsedToBeFriends: With Kallus.
* WorthyOpponent: This and a little bit of VillainRespect. Kallus is appreciative of Jovan's teachings, admitting that he never would've been able to get to where he was today, but most of that respect has been lost due to his defection.

[[folder:Kolar Ludd]]
!!Kolar Ludd

->'''Appears in:''' ''Comicbook/StarWars'' Issue #17

A member of the Imperial Special Forces and an inmate of the Rebel Alliance's Sunspot Prison. He is one of sixteen other inmates released when a team of mercenaries, who believe the prisoners should be executed rather than imprisoned, takes over Sunspot prison.

* AmbiguouslyHuman: It's unclear if he's an alien or just a really ugly human.
* TheButcher: His nickname is "The Depopulator."
* IfYouKillHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim: Leia refuses to execute unarmed prisoners because she doesn't want to be like the Empire.
* KillItWithFire: Leia and Sana herd him and several other escaped prisoners into a room, hoping to capture them alive. This doesn't matter as the mercenaries deactivate the prison's sun shields and burn them all alive.
* PrisonRiot: He, along with sixteen other inmates, is released by an unknown party hoping to get Princess Leia to kill him.
* RapePillageAndBurn: His job. The Empire would send him into an enemy village and he'd leave everyone dead and the buildings burning.

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* UndyingLoyalty: [[spoiler: Thanoth is likewise loyal to the Empire. Key word being the ''Empire'', not the Emperor. Although Thanoth eventually uncovers Vader's true schemes, he simply tells Vader where to find the missing Aphra wishes ''Anakin'' luck, and accepts that Vader is going to kill him to leave no trail. He does this because he thinks Vader makes for a much more suitable ruler than the Emperor, as Thanoth blames the failure of the Death Star on his poor vision.]]