Proclamation of the New Order

The Proclamation of the New Order was one of the darkest events that happened in the year 19 BBY. This marked the birth of the Galactic Empire after the Clone Wars came to an end, and Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine, who was in fact the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, addressed the Senate, and made a false story of the Jedi betraying the Republic. With the Jedi of the Old Jedi Order were declared enemies of the new state, Sidious transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire, with himself as the first Emperor. The proclamation was met with widespread support in the Senate and in public, though some—such as Senators Bail Prestor Organa and Padmé Amidala—quietly watched in disappointment.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith