Navy Order of Battle

The Navy Order of Battle referred to the organization, strength and command structure of the formations of the Imperial Navy of the Galactic Empire. The Order of Battle was under the purview of the Navy's Flight Branch.

The Order of Battle reflected ideal combat formations and unit strengths, not operational realities. Especially at the higher levels, many Navy formations like the Systems Force and the Sector Group were understrength throughout the Galactic Civil War.

In the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and Emperor Palpatine's death, the Navy Order of Battle broke down completely: the Imperial Navy split into smaller and smaller operational units as ambitious Moffs and Admirals seized control of parts of the fleet and set themselves up as warlords.

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