Commander-in-Chief

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Commander-in-Chief was the title held by a person who exercised supreme control over a military force, typically reserved for a Head of State of a government. During the Clone Wars, Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine was the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.[1] The Kaleesh cyborg warlord General Grievous held the title of Supreme Martial Commander and, therefore, acted as commander-in-chief of the Separatist Droid Armies during the Clone Wars.[2]

During the Imperial Era within the Alliance to Restore the Republic, it was Chancellor Mon Mothma who held that title.[3] Recognized as a leader[5] even before being ultimately elevated to the position of Supreme Commander of the Imperial Fleet,[6] Sith warlord Darth Vader acted as the de facto Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Armed Forces[4] due to being empowered by Emperor Palpatine.[7]

Appearances

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Non-canon appearances

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Darth Vader, informal Commander-in-Chief of the Galactic Empire

Darth Vader, informal Commander-in-Chief of the Galactic Empire

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 StarWars-DatabankII Clone Commander Cody in the Databank (backup link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars Helmet Collection: General Grievous Helmets: General Grievous
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Star Wars Bust Collection: Imperial Royal Guard Star Wars Universe: The Emperor's Inner Circle
  5. ↑ Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
  6. ↑ Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
  7. ↑ Darth Vader (2017) 12

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