And just remember who was in power before the 'empire' took over. A pseudo religious cult and you had to have certain 'genetics' to be accepted into the ruling and warrior class. Then the empire comes along, turns it all on its head in the name of order... and the previous ruling party goes into hiding, gets all disruptive, etc.

And what of the Death Star? How many thousands of innocents must have died when our fearless 'rebellion' blew it to bits. I mean - certainly - there must have been thousands of moms and pops and 'normal' folks on there just trying to make a living, doing the best with the hand they were dealt - you know, punching the clock as a stormtrooper, or TIE fighter mechanic, or robot repairwoman.

Black and White is so last century.

-Mike