galactic empires
Cosmos-ruling civilizations
Galactic empires are fictional interstellar civilizations spanning multiple star systems, typically governed by a single political authority.
The concept appears throughout science fiction—from Asimov's Foundation series to Star Wars—usually featuring faster-than-light travel, diverse alien species, and imperial politics on a cosmic scale.
The galactic empire had ruled for ten thousand years before the rebellion began.
- starshipsCraft for distant galaxies
- imperial fleetEmpire's military ships
- warp driveHypothetical superluminal propulsion system
- terraformingModifying worlds for habitability
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
propaganda · vassals · colonization · xenophobia · feudalism · alien civilizations · subjugation · hegemony · diplomacy · senate · rebellions · bureaucracy · dominion · puppet states · caste system · oligarchy · homeworld · star charts
- sci-fiscience fiction, Star Wars, sci-fi, Blade Runner 2049, aliens
- space fictionscience fiction, spaceship, sci-fi, astronaut, space adventure
galactic empirescity-states
Self-governing urban territories
local governments · tribal societies · tribal territories · island nations · nation-states