The number of agents assigned to these posts were never truly known and the fear of discovery was an effective means of preventing sedition as Imperial personnel were never sure if their comrades were security officers undercover. Their duty was to observe their comrades and determine which one of them posed a legitimate threat to the New Order. Whilst generally open about their stations, certain officers were often assigned undercover operations at various starships or facilities. Security officers powers allowed them to reprimand and report on individuals who were suspect with them being given broad discretion powers to ensure that an Imperial facility did not fall into rebel hands. These security officers often explained the best interests of the Empire with their job requiring them to be both noticed and feared. Their duties were the same regardless of their post and they proudly wore the gray uniform of Imperial Intelligence as well as openly admitted to their assignments. This duty meant that such personnel were often known as 'loyalty officers' by Imperial soldiers who were stationed at every installation be it a remote outpost to a major facility in the Core. Any such threats were first uncovered, arrested and eventually neutralized.

These officers were members of Imperial Intelligence and were responsible for monitoring as well as ferreting out signs of rebellious activity within the ranks of the Empire. Despite these variations of the officer class, there was two common traits among them: ruthless ambition, and Humanocentrists who fully supported the Emperor's policy of subjugating non-human races.

The individuals of this class were divided into numerous special positions and placements.

Their leadership roles often inspired the troops in battle and were capable of summoning more troops onto the field. The officer was a high class soldier within the Empire's military who provided a commanding presence among the legions of stormtroopers that were deployed to fight the Emperor's enemies. A group of Imperial officers follow Darth Vader.

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