Supreme Commander (Galactic Empire)

Supreme Commander, also referred to as Supreme Commander of the Imperial Forces, Supreme Commander of the Imperial Fleet, Supreme Fleet Commander, Supreme Commander of the Imperial Military or simply Commander of the Imperial Fleet was a military title given to the senior-most officer in Imperial High Command, who also exercised direct authority over the entirety of the Imperial Military. Within the Galactic Empire's power structure, the title designated the second-highest official.

Darth Vader was the first to hold the office of Supreme Commander under the Galactic Empire, and held authority over the entirety of the Imperial Military scattered in Imperial Space. The position continued to occupy a prominent place during the post-Battle of Endor, being notably assumed by Thrawn and later Gilad Pellaeon, who also held the duties and responsibilities of head of state of their territories. During the Imperial Civil War, several warlords claimed the mantle of Supreme Commander.

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