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Star Wars: Empire at War Guide

2006 · Galactic real-time strategy

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GuideWhat you will find
Imperial Star Destroyers exchange fire in orbit above a planet.Galactic conquestConnect planetary income, production and battles into a sustainable offensive.
Imperial Star Destroyers exchange fire in orbit above a planet.Space battlesUse escort ships and targetable systems to control space battles.
Walkers and infantry attack a snowy fortified position.Ground battlesKeep landing zones secure while the attack moves toward the enemy base.
An AT-AT advances past trees and troops on a grassy battlefield.Factions & techPlan production around the two factions of the base game.
The Death Star firing its green superlaser in space.HeroesStar Wars: Empire at War reference: Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Grand Moff Tarkin and the rest of this characters directory.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Win orbit before invasionSpace and ground battles require different forces.
Protect production worldsPlanets supply income, unit construction and strategic routes.
Capture landing zonesGround reinforcement points determine where support can arrive.

Characters View guide →

Characters reference
NameRoleAt a glance
Darth VaderImperial heroPowerful hero available in Imperial operations.
Emperor PalpatineImperial leaderA major Imperial character and specialist hero.
Grand Moff TarkinImperial commanderAssociated with the Death Star and Imperial strategy.
Mon MothmaRebel leaderSupports the Rebellion's galactic war effort.
Obi-Wan KenobiRebel heroJedi hero used in Rebel operations.
Han Solo and ChewbaccaRebel heroesOperate together, including aboard the Millennium Falcon.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Galactic conquestSecure the route before expanding →

Pictures All pictures →

Imperial Star Destroyers exchange fire in orbit above a planet.
Imperial Star Destroyers exchange fire in orbit above a planet.
An AT-AT advances past trees and troops on a grassy battlefield.
An AT-AT advances past trees and troops on a grassy battlefield.
The Death Star firing its green superlaser in space.
The Death Star firing its green superlaser in space.
Walkers and infantry attack a snowy fortified position.
Walkers and infantry attack a snowy fortified position.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Star Wars: Empire at War: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com