Why did the Imperial Army Just Disappear?
Generation Tech・15 minutes read
Thrawn prioritizes efficiency and discipline by revitalizing the Imperial Army over the Stormtrooper Corps due to its traditional structure and focus on peace, stability, and heavy equipment. Palpatine's increasing paranoia led to the crackdown on institutions like the Imperial Army in favor of the faceless and intimidating Stormtrooper Corps, represented by numbers to obscure individuality and connect locals with the Empire's true intentions.
Insights
- Thrawn's emphasis on revitalizing the struggling Imperial Army showcases his commitment to efficiency and discipline within the Empire, prioritizing traditional military structures for peace and stability.
- The rise of the Stormtrooper Corps over the Imperial Army was fueled by Palpatine's paranoia and desire for power, leading to increased reliance on faceless, intimidating soldiers identified solely by numbers, reflecting the Empire's true intentions and control through organizations like the Imperial Security Bureau.
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Summary
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Thrawn revitalizes Imperial Army for efficiency
- Thrawn, upon becoming the heir to the Empire, prioritizes efficiency and discipline by revitalizing the struggling Imperial Army.
- Thrawn favors the Imperial Army over the Stormtrooper Corps due to its traditional military structure and focus on peace and stability.
- The Stormtrooper Corps, while elite, lacks heavy equipment and relies on other military branches like the Imperial Navy.
- Stormtroopers are selected for height and strength, recruited from the Imperial Academy or other service branches.
- Stormtroopers' fanatic loyalty to Emperor Palpatine is a result of extensive screening and indoctrination.
- The Imperial Army and Navy, along with their troopers, should make up the majority of the Empire's ground forces.
- The Stormtrooper Corps' prevalence in the original trilogy is due to guarding important installations, while the Imperial Army Troopers are less visible.
- In 10 BBY, during the Mimban campaign, the majority of ground troops were Imperial Army Troopers, with Stormtroopers in smaller numbers.
- The Imperial Army Troopers, composed of various individuals, were crucial for maintaining stability in the galaxy.
- Palpatine's increasing paranoia and desire for power led to the crackdown on institutions like the Imperial Army, relying more on the Imperial Security Bureau for control.
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Imperial Stormtroopers: Faceless Enforcers of Empire
- The ISB, a key organization under the Empire, had the authority to take control of any unit or vessel to combat the Rebellion, serving as the emperor's eyes, ears, and hands. This led to a focus on increasing Stormtrooper recruitment and training, with these soldiers being faceless, intimidating, and identified solely by numbers, making it challenging for locals to connect with them. The Stormtrooper Corps eventually replaced Imperial Army troopers due to their representation of the Empire's true intentions and face, unlike the mixed nature of the older troopers.
