Inside the Empire

Long live the Empire. Delve into the inner workings of the Galactic Empire in an epic trailer-esque montage utilizing scenes from throughout Star Wars media.
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Scenes:
'Star Wars: A New Hope' (1977), 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' (1980), 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' (1983) 'Star Wars Rebels' (2014), 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2016), 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' (2018), 'The Mandalorian' (2019), 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' (2021), 'The Book of Boba Fett' (2022), 'Andor' (2022) & 'Tales of the Empire' (2024)
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Edited by SWFT for KZbin, May 2024.

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[@denzelgariseb79]

“The Empire is a magnificent construct, however it is not without its vulnerabilities..” man Thrawn bodied Tales of the Empire in just 3 mins 🔥

[@madelinegarber7860]

Facts! He steals every scene he’s in.

[@DarthHoosier3038]

Which show is that scene from?

[@denzelgariseb79]

@@DarthHoosier3038 tales of the empire

[@DarthHoosier3038]

@@denzelgariseb79 Thanks :)

[@Rodero2443]

"ALL REMAINING SYSTEMS WILL BOW TO THE FIRST ORDER AND WILL REMEMBER THIS AS THE LAST DAY OF THE REPUBLIC!" -Hux

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

The ones who made Andor truly understood what George vision for the empire was.

[@JabamiLain]

Well, gotta watch it now.

[@jackgears681]

I think ending a video about the inner workings of the empire with Nemics manifesto is artistically brilliant. It truly shows the disease of the empire slowly consuming itself like a snake biting down on it's own tail.

[@raybarry4307]

the disease of the empire you say. I believe the ISB may want a word or two with you. Long live the Empire!

[@JNArnold]

I agree, though I'd have loved just at the end if it'd featured a good "Fuck The Empire!"

[@birdchips6886]

the scene at 0:38 where dedra is breathing out in sync with vaders breathing is a nice touch

[@EclipsePrime7567]

Completely agree

[@LordVader-v8p]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE !

[@Novarker]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

[@naboob]

💪

[@piotrak8023]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

[@CrazyCaleo]

ehhh, roger roger?

[@shanenolan5625]

For the empire

[@fishfish8879]

“Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.” ― Frank Herbert, Chapterhouse: Dune

[@Rauruatreides]

Of course that only applies to the individual. For government itself, the God Emperor made it clear that pharonic monarchies, vast aristocratic empires, etc, were the path to destruction. Humanity must spread and grow to survive, not be constricted by bureaucracy.

[@gmdhao]

Long live the Empire!

[@MlsGoo]

Long live the Empire

[@sneakytaze5336]

Long live the Empire!

[@metalltitan]

Long live the Empire!

[@ahmed.kazm3625]

Long live the empire

[@sdwone]

You Traitors of the Galactic Republic!!! 😁

[@fishfish8879]

“There is satisfaction in defeating an enemy. But one must never allow oneself to become complacent. There are always more enemies to be identified, faced, and vanquished. All warriors understand the need to face and defeat the enemy. Both aspects of the task can be challenging. Both can require thought, insight, and planning. Failures in any of those areas can cost unnecessary time and irreplaceable lives. But a warrior may forget that even the task of identifying the enemy can be difficult. And the cost of that failure can lead to catastrophe.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn

[@edtierney6076]

Long Live The Empire

[@danield8377]

"A hero is only as good as their villain.” This video should be an induction video for every disney staff on the Star Wars project team by showing that the empire isn't a one dimensional villian for the sake of our heroes, but a systemitised, regimentent organisation that should be effective at what they do - Coerce control across the galaxy.

[@klunkd11]

The Thrawn narration is peak 🔥 thank you!

[@JarOvBricks1072]

Now this is the Real Tales Of The Empire. Long live the Empire.

[@Noshi_Unhinged]

Thrawn's narration is easily the best part of this, but the entire video is very, very well made. Thank you for making this.

[@anonymousAndrew235]

Long live the Empire!!

[@QwuithLordDartox]

As always Thrawn was right, "The Empire is a magnificent construct." Far greater than it's predecessor and successor, it's only flaw is having fools like Tarkin or Krennic being in command of it's advancement. Which is why I'm whole heartedly certain that if Thrawn ruled the Empire from the very beginning, then there would have been no need for a Rebellion and the Galaxy would have truly been unified under the most brilliant mind it has ever produced. LOVE YOUR WORK ALWAYS!!!! Can't wait to see the next one. I hope it's centered on Palpatine's decades long Contingency plan (from Operation Cinder to the Final Order).

[@samalvey8168]

And yet the Galactic Republic lasted 25,000 years. The Empire didn't even manage 25.

[@SolidAvenger1290]

@@samalvey8168 that's why many people love Thrawn and why some, had he lived beyond Legends, could have created the "Galactic Federation" in Star Wars. A few years ago, Eckhart Ladder posted a video asking this question: had Thrawn survived and beaten the New Republic in Zahn's books. Thrawn hated that the racial elements inside the Empire fit against non-humans (the same groups that became part of the Separatist Alliance against the Republic during the Clone Wars). He could have gone much further than the Republic by centralizing the galaxy after the Paplatine's Empire. Despite their good intentions, the New Republic could not still centralize & unify many planets with differing statuses, beliefs, etc., after Episode 6. Look at how the inner colonies treated the outer colonies in many sci-fi stories like Halo, Star Trek, etc. Star Wars's geopolitical landscape is still similar to many of these works.

[@cass7448]

If a system collapses because of a few bad leaders, it doesn't deserve to survive.

[@TheMouse-gc9ft]

The flaw in dictatorship is that you don’t choose the dictator

[@mingQWERTY]

Krennic wasn't a fool. He was competent but was constantly being stabbed by real fools like Tarkin above him and incompetent subordinates below him. He came from a working-class background and steadily climbed the ladders, he earned his position unlike many others

[@busydarthnooox8290]

Bro Dedra was really good addition to the star wars and really good3 competent imperial. I really looking forward to see her in S2 Andor. Long live the EMPIRE !

[@fuoco1365]

I really hope they double down on her for season 2 of Andor. Absolutely phenomenal to see an Imperial that isn't dissuaded by the Empires ways but isn't just all powerful or weak and is struggling to the order both within the ranks and on the public.

[@morbius109]

Long live the Empire! Long live our most glorious Emperor!

[@SondreSolvang]

Ah the cinematography of Andor is just so 👌🤤

[@jonbaxter2254]

Andor made them so sinister, cruel and... competent? Like, this was the empire that won its territory in the OG films

[@liaml.e.5964]

ISB and COMPNOR are the most competent branches of the Empire. And the most dangerous and draconian.

[@joncarroll2040]

They are anything but competent in Andor. The Empire had Cassian imprisoned for several months and they never realized it.

[@Dreamsight73]

This makes me want a TRUE tales of the empire! I need more!!! Long live the empire! (Also it’s so weird seeing bad batch in here. Because their clones, I always associate them being enemies with the separatists)

[@tommyp440]

What do you mean? The one we got showed plenty of the Imperial perspective through Morgan and Barriss. Just like how Tales of the Jedi was about what it means to be a Jedi, seen through the lens of Dooku and Ahsoka.

[@Dreamsight73]

@@tommyp440 okay true might be aggressive but like from the officers, thrawn, tarkin, etc. idk andor might have what I want but haven’t watched it yet. I think my major problem with tales of the empire is the characters they used, i didn’t really care about in the same way as tales of the Jedi (though maybe my opinion will change over time. It took me forever to watch the dokku episodes) I was just watching it to see barris die because she makes so mad. Long rant to say, give me a Dolores in HR story or something like andor

[@tommyp440]

@@Dreamsight73 I think you’ll love Andor when you watch it. Dedra Meero and Syril Karn just might be your favorite characters.

[@cass7448]

@@Dreamsight73 If you want a peek into the inner workings of the Empire, Andor is the show to watch. The ISB meetings are some great scenes.

[@darthvillarious]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

[@2step251]

so happy this came out on my birthday! long live the empire

[@RichardBongwald-in6vx]

Happy Birthday🎉

[@russelstudios2187]

Happy burthday

[@Emperor-Palpatine]

Happy Birthday!

[@madelinegarber7860]

This is wonderful! Special props to Thrawn’s narrayion and Nemeck’s manifesto. Long live the empire.

[@TMish73829]

Mon Mothma is suuuch a fascinating character. Genevieve O'Reilly is such an incredible actor. I really truly hope we get to see more of her. What a talent!

[@akublix]

Long live the Empire !!!

[@BlackBarney]

Brilliantly edited together. nicely done. It's incredible just how much depth Andor has given.

[@QwuithLordDartox]

EXCITED! Hope Thrawn is included!

[@SWFT_edits]

😁

[@QwuithLordDartox]

@@SWFT_edits I'll take that as a yes. After all, there would be no Empire without it's Heir.

[@kypd1997]

You gave so much depth to Thrawn latest speech! Phenomenal! I simply dont understand how can you remember and collect so many small but meaningful detail out of all these Star Wars media. It feels like you oversee the whole Canon. Like a Seer 😅 Take my deepest respect for your fantastic work!

[@Mamabearrr]

Long Live The Empire

[@Rant1ser]

oh there is LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE !

[@Xuantong-Bruce]

Long live the Empire!

[@Shore.Trooper.Official]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!

[@AverageImp]

it's crazy to think the empire would've lasted much longer if they invested in the TIE defender program and more interceptors.

[@rickyk4583]

This was such a good edit, just wow! The only thing I wish is that you included Crosshair shooting Nolan when Thrawn was talking about creating a weak and disillusioned military, since the disillusionment is precisely what happened with Crosshair during TBB.

[@Nimasti]

I can't wait !! Long live the empire.

[@SuperEmpath1061]

You don't have to wait. The "empire" is in complete control of the world. Just look around you!

[@DarrelsWonderland]

Fight for peace and the Empire!

[@SuperEmpath1061]

Sorry but that's an oxymoron. The Empire>>>chaos not peace.

[@DarrelsWonderland]

@@SuperEmpath1061 I was quoting the imperial officers from Battlefromt II, but ok. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@EndThusIAm]

This is why my favorite Star Wars OC will always be The Loyalist Merc.

[@brokenb0n35]

Glory to the Empire.

[@aussiekai]

SWFT makes one perfection after another. Like clockwork, without failure.

[@Glacussia]

Based, Long live the Empire.

[@RobertBanks-wi2kr]

nice! I remember the advertisement part where it was like "explore new worlds" was from some star wars fan film, nice to see your bringing stuff like this in as well!

[@SWFT_edits]

It's actually from Solo!

[@adampombogameur1228]

Long live the empire

[@alessiocapone9816]

Long Live the Empire! Sorry for the delay in the comments! Seriously though, You should be awarded a prize for Your editing and content. Thrawn said it best:" Many in the Empire will trade lives for profit. Over time this will create a weak and demoralized Military. The Empire will slowly crumble." And that's exactly what happened. Had Sidious listened to people like Dedra and Thrawn and scrapped Project: "Stardust" early on in His reign, spreading out the funding, the resources and the manpower by spending them on projects like the Twin Ion Engine multiple-role Starfighter or " Defender" , the Dark Trooper Program and devised a more flexible Naval Doctrine and Fleet, His Empire would have lasted far longer.

[@RobintalesfighterRacing]

An amazing video as always! Still really like how you combine things from all different star wars media, regardless of the era, or if it's live action/animated. LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

[@YoItzCeddy]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE

[@elonmusk2388]

2:10 Best part starts here. Must be my favorite work of SWFT so far, so badass

[@acesw6124]

These Galactic Empire Tributes are now on my watchlist for Star Wars Tributes. Andor really did have good storytelling and offered a more in-depth of the Imperial workings behind the stormtroopers and Navy captains from the OT.

[@dukejordan8147]

"Order? They've only given themselves a head start. Peace? They've only secured planets,not people's hearts Security? Security only for the government. They can't stop what is coming. The Empire wants to play games,and they've only given themselves a head start to the game that's coming." - DukeJordan.

[@IronPhoenix07]

These videos perfectly highlights the emotions that Star Wars gives me. Coming from someone whose first language isn't English, thank you for these amazing edits !

[@fabrice95-q7r]

Into the first galactic empire 😌👌🏽

[@aileen6161]

Wow!!! You’re videos are simply phenomenal!!

[@Duck.246]

YES! FINALLY ANOTHER IMPERIAL EDIT! LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

[@belgarion0013]

Great video! Long live the Empire!

[@DanHubHD]

You are just the best at this stuff! That cut from the star destroyer from solo to the bridge with rempard on kamino? Brilliant!

[@JIGgameoverSAW]

Love the build up! Really impressed! :D

[@MeerKatReport]

This is a phenomenally well put together piece of cinema. I hope that all Star-Wars fans everywhere see it.

[@edwardturner5075]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!! LONG THE EMPEROR!!!

[@julesds2516]

I think this might be the best edit I have ever seen

[@just_gibs]

Glory to the Empire! Great edit as always!

[@ryankwon8785]

The Empire had so much potential if it weren't built and led by the Sith. We got to see that potential in Legends' Fel Empire which is basically run by a sect of Jedi. These "Jedi" are the Imperial Knights. Knights loyal to their Emperor, to their people, and to the future of the Galaxy. It is a shame Thrawn was not alive to see the Fel Empire. Long live the Fel Empire. Long live Marasiah Fel, descendant of Anakin Skywalker. Long may she reign.

[@vuyonovember]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!!

[@filmfandom]

Outstanding work as always, my friend! This is just SO WELL-DONE!

[@necronustheeverchosen1994]

Long. Live. The Empire.

[@creativewriter3887]

Amazing compilation/critique of the Empire! :)

[@TheLynxians]

Long live the Emperor glory to the Imperials

[@ShubhamNayak-oi4rn]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE

[@liaml.e.5964]

Long live the Empire!!!

[@chrisleach3958]

Well that was better than any of the Star Wars films I’ve seen in the last 20 years

[@kristoffjamesdelacruz5031]

"For the Empire 🔥🔥🔥✊️✊️✊️

[@metalltitan]

I could listen to Thrawn's monologues and voicelines forever.

[@awkwardvulture638]

Excellent work as always! I was just wondering, might you do a Seperatist video or a Padme one in the future?

[@SWFT_edits]

A Separatist video is coming sometime this year, not sure about Padmé

[@dannykeep2844]

Brilliant as always

[@bigbitehood1353]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!!

[@ISB_director]

Long live the empire!

[@ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45]

Good soldiers follow orders.

[@StormtrooperSquadron]

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

[@patrykkalita7166]

Long Live The Empire!

[@A21-EDITS21]

Why are you so good at making edits. 😭😭🔥🔥 Brillant as always!!

[@CursedAnqxl]

when the empire fell, so did the galaxy. and now the galactic board is reset, all that's left is many people missing the empire's stability and ability to keep the galaxy together in a time where such a thing will no longer be possible for the foreseeable future.

[@cw_edits]

Excellent editing as always man🙏 Beautifully highlighted the flaws of the empire and what eventually lead to its fall

[@darthdrynn8057]

This was so well done. good job. loved it.

[@Filipe8775]

long live the empire...

[@sniperaim333]

Beautiful!! LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!! GREAT VID 🎉🎉🎉

[@badok5007]

Beautiful LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE

[@ianpgmusicfanfictionart]

Beautiful

[@Brianlovesrice]

Now this is a masterpiece! 👏

[@floutsch]

That. Was. SUPERB!

[@adamkral2750]

This is truly brilliant!

[@brittanyjtaylor2638]

Long live Thrawn and the Ascendancy!!!

[@fuoco1365]

It is interesting to see the Empire more portrayed as an order that came to be strong and able to stand on its own feet steadfast in the face of rebellion in claim. And then over time as more and more rebel cells popped up and cracks started to show from the bottom up you see the panic and anger in the officers and leadership start to show more and more often.

[@shanenolan5625]

For the empire

[@Zero-db8yk]

Amazing as always man keep it up you're so good at what you do ❤

[@VaderBrickStudios]

This is a very cool and interesting type of video, good job!

[@RabelCastillo-c5d]

Another beautiful edit

[@uhfanzonly]

"We Shall bring Order to Chaos." Long Live the Empire!!

[@andreababcock2622]

“You can stand to see the imperial flag… reigning across the galaxy?” -Saw Guerrera, 0 BBY

[@Challanger463]

Yes! LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!

[@reo_1907]

simply astonishing

[@DannyYT689]

Love Andor 💯 edit 💯

[@One-Watermelon]

Long live the Empire! I'm doing my part!