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|relatedevents=*[[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]]
*[[Empire Day/Legends|Empire Day]]
*[[Great Jedi Purge/Legends|Great Jedi Purge]]
|proposedby=[[Supreme Chancellor/Legends|Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]]
|name=Declaration of a New Order
|image=[[File:Declaration.png]]
|dateproposed=[[19 BBY/Legends|19 BBY]] ([[Great ReSynchronization|16:5:23]]<ref name="Inaugural Edition">{{InsiderCite|84|Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:241}}</ref>)
|government=[[Galactic Republic/Legends|Galactic Republic]]
|legislativebody=[[Galactic Senate/Legends|Galactic Senate]]
|result=*The Galactic Republic becomes the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]] via the [[New Order/Legends|New Order]].
**Supreme Chancellor Palpatine ascends to the position of [[Galactic Emperor/Legends|Galactic Emperor]] in a life-long term.
**The Galactic Senate becomes the [[Imperial Senate/Legends|Imperial Senate]].
*The Clone Wars are officially brought to an end.
*The [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] are declared enemies of state.
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{{Quote|In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!|Palpatine|audio=Palpatine-Proclamation.ogg|<ref name="Revenge of the Sith" />}}
The '''Declaration of a New Order''' was a proclamation made by [[Supreme Chancellor/Legends|Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] in [[19 BBY/Legends|19 BBY]], first as an address to an [[Extraordinary Session]] of the [[Galactic Senate/Legends|Galactic Senate]] and then to the general populace. In it, he proclaimed himself [[Galactic Emperor/Legends|Emperor]] of [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]], legalized the [[Great Jedi Purge/Legends|extermination]] of the [[Jedi Order/Legends|Jedi Order]], and outlined his vision of transforming the thenceforth-abolished [[Galactic Republic/Legends|Galactic Republic]] into his new [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]].

The anniversary of the Declaration of a [[New Order/Legends|New Order]] was celebrated as [[Empire Day/Legends|Empire Day]].

==Full text==
{{Excerpt|1=<em><div style="margin-left:5px;>''Citizens of the civilized [[The galaxy/Legends|galaxy]], on this day we mark a transition. For a thousand [[Standard year/Legends|years]], the [[Galactic Republic/Legends|Republic]] stood as the crowning achievement of civilized beings. But there were those who would set us against one another, and we took up arms to defend our way of life against the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems/Legends|Separatists]]. In so doing, we never suspected that the greatest threat came from within.

''The [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]], and some within our own [[Galactic Senate/Legends|Senate]], had conspired to create the shadow of Separatism using [[Dooku/Legends|one of their own]] as [[Head of State/Legends|the enemy's leader]]. They had hoped to grind the Republic into ruin. But the hatred in their hearts could not be hidden forever. At last, there came a day when our enemies showed their true natures.

''The Jedi hoped to unleash their destructive power against the Republic by [[Showdown on Coruscant|assassinating]] the [[Supreme Chancellor/Legends|head of government]] and usurping control of the [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|clone army]]. But the aims of would-be tyrants were valiantly opposed by those without elitist, dangerous powers. Our loyal [[Clone trooper/Legends|clone troopers]] [[Operation: Knightfall|contained]] the insurrection within the [[Jedi Temple]] and [[Order 66/Legends|quelled uprisings]] on a thousand worlds.

'''''The remaining Jedi will be [[Great Jedi Purge/Legends|hunted down]] and defeated!''' Any collaborators will suffer the same fate. These have been trying times, but we have passed the test. '''The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed, but I assure you my resolve has never been stronger.''' The [[Clone Wars/Legends|war]] is over. The Separatists have been defeated, '''and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled.''' We stand on the threshold of a new beginning. '''In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society''', which I assure you will last for ten thousand years. An Empire that will continue to be ruled by [[Imperial Senate/Legends|this august body]] and a [[Galactic Emperor/Legends|sovereign ruler]] chosen for life. An Empire ruled by the majority, ruled by a [[Imperial Charter/Legends|new constitution]]!

''By bringing the entire galaxy under one law, [[Galactic Basic Standard/Legends|one language]], and the enlightened guidance of one individual, the corruption that plagued the Republic in its later years will never take root. [[Moff/Legends|Regional governors]] will eliminate the bureaucracy that allowed the Separatist movement to grow unchecked. A strong and growing [[Imperial Military/Legends|military]] will ensure the rule of law.

''Under the Empire's New Order, our most cherished beliefs will be safeguarded. We will defend our ideals by force of arms. We will give no ground to our enemies and will stand together against attacks from within or without. Let the enemies of the Empire take heed: those who challenge Imperial resolve will be crushed.

''We have taken on a task that will be difficult, but the people of the Empire are ready for the challenge. Because of our efforts, the galaxy has traded war for peace and anarchy for stability. Billions of beings now look forward to a secure future. The Empire will grow as more [[Planet/Legends|planets]] feel the call, from the Rim to the wilds of unknown space.

''Imperial citizens must do their part. Join [[Imperial Navy/Legends|our grand star fleet]]. Become the [[Eye/Legends|eyes]] of the Empire by reporting suspected insurrectionists. Travel to the corners of the galaxy to spread the principles of the New Order to barbarians. Build monuments and technical wonders that will speak of our glory for generations to come.

''The clone troopers, now proudly wearing the name of Imperial [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtroopers]], have tackled the dangerous work of fighting our enemies on the front lines. Many have died in their devotion to the Empire. Imperial citizens would do well to remember their example.

''The New Order of peace has triumphed over the shadowy secrecy of shameful magicians. The direction of our course is clear. I will lead the Empire to glories beyond imagining.

''We have been tested, but we have emerged stronger. We move forward as one people: the Imperial citizens of the first Galactic Empire. We will prevail. Ten thousand years of peace begins today.''</div></em>|source=[[Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:241]]|attrib=[[Daniel Wallace]], [[Pablo Hidalgo]]|copyright=true}}

===Reactions to the speech===
{{Quote|So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.|[[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Padmé Amidala]]|audio=HowLibertyDies-ROTS.ogg|<ref name="Revenge of the Sith">{{Film|III}}</ref>}}
Although the speech received unanimous signatures in support of transitioning the Galactic Republic into the Galactic Empire, the speech itself had mixed reception. Several of the senators were in support of it because it meant a chance at a time of peace after three years of the Clone Wars and the carnage that occurred. Several of these senators also felt it would solidify their power base. Others, notably the senators who signed the [[Delegation of 2000]], personally disagreed with the speech, but felt the need to support it for their own safety, because of armed men inside the room who would shoot if they dared speak out. During the speech, the Naboo senator representing the [[Chommell sector/Legends|Chommell sector]], [[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Padmé Amidala]], mused that "to thunderous applause" was "how liberty dies".<ref name="Revenge of the Sith" /> [[Mon Mothma/Legends|Mon Mothma]], the [[Chandrila/Legends|Chandrilan]] senator and later one of the top leaders of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Alliance to Restore the Republic]], also reflected later on that she never believed a word of Palpatine's speech, especially his remarks about the Jedi trying to commit treason against him, and also expressed disgust at the fellow senators applauding Palpatine's "silver lies."<ref name="Imperial Handbook">''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''</ref> The full text of the speech was eventually printed out during the [[Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:241]], which was ultimately the last HoloNews broadcast.<ref name="Inaugural Edition" /> The speech was also frequently excerpted within the official field guide for the [[Imperial Military/Legends|Imperial Military]], the ''[[Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]'', released [[0 BBY/Legends|nineteen years]] after the Declaration. Palpatine, in his introduction to the ''Imperial Handbook'', likewise admitted that the Declaration of a New Order and likewise the resulting shift from the Republic to the Empire was an unprecedented shift of power in galactic history, but also mentioned the people had been desperate and that the Republic could not continue on its current course, and also implied that he acted on the people's behalf when he made the decision for the Senate.<ref name="Imperial Handbook" />

==Behind the scenes==
[[File:84PalpatineSpeechFinal.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Palpatine announcing the birth of the [[New Order/Legends|New Order]].]]
Some elements of this text contradict the text found in the [[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (novelization)|novelization]] of the [[2005]] film [[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']], such as the "Safety, security, justice and peace!" chant. The author of the Insider article admitted that he had forgotten to check the novelization before writing his article. In addition, some parts of the text were switched around from the film (for example, in the article, the phrase "And the Jedi rebellion has been foiled." took place after "The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated." In the film, it was in reverse order).

It should be noted, however, that the novelization text differs from what is seen in the film. The segment seen in the novel goes as follows:

{{Excerpt|1=<div style="margin-left:5px;">''These Jedi murderers left me scarred, left me deformed, but they could not scar my integrity!  They could not deform my resolve!  The remaining traitors will be hunted down, rooted out wherever they may hide, and brought to justice, dead or alive!  All collaborators will suffer the same fate.  Those who protect the enemy are the enemy!  Now is the time!  Now we will strike back!  Now we will destroy the destroyers!  Death to the enemies of the democracy!''

''This has been the most trying of times, but we have passed the test. The war is over!''

''The Separatists have been utterly defeated, and the Republic will stand. United! United and free!''

''The Jedi Rebellion was our final test&mdash;it was the last gasp of the forces of darkness! Now we have left that darkness behind us forever, and a new day has begun! It is morning in the Republic!''

''Never again will we be divided! Never again will sector turn against sector, planet turn against planet, sibling turn against sibling. We are one nation, indivisible!''

''To ensure that we will always stand together, that we will always speak with a single voice and act with a single hand, the Republic must change. We must evolve. We must grow. We have become an empire in fact; let us become an Empire in name as well! We are the first Galactic Empire!''

''We are an Empire that will continue to be ruled by this august body! We are an Empire that will never return to the political manoeuvring<!--- [sic] ---> and corruption that have wounded us so deeply; we are an Empire that will be directed by a single sovereign, chosen for life!''

''We are an Empire ruled by the majority! An Empire ruled by a new Constitution! An Empire of laws, not of politicians! An Empire devoted to the preservation of a just society. Of a safe and secure society! We are an Empire that will stand ten thousand years!''

''We will celebrate the anniversary of this day as Empire Day. For the sake of our children. For our children's children! For the next ten thousand years! Safety! Security! Justice and peace!''

''Say it with me! Safety, Security, Justice, and Peace! Safety, Security, Justice, and Peace!''</div>|source=[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (novelization)|''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'' (novel)]]|attrib=[[Matthew Stover]]|copyright=true}}

The film version of this text goes as follows:

{{Excerpt|1=<div style="margin-left:5px;>
''And the Jedi rebellion has been foiled.''

''The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated.''

[&hellip;]

''The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed. But, I assure you, my resolve has never been stronger.''

[&hellip;]

''In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire for a safe and secure society.''</div>|source=[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']]|attrib=[[George Lucas]]|copyright=true}}

In the DVD commentary of ''Revenge of the Sith'', [[George Lucas]] stated that the interwoven scenes of the Declaration of a New Order and the [[Mission to Mustafar/Legends|Mission to Mustafar]] was an homage to the christening and assassination sequence of the [[1972]] classic film [[Wikipedia:The Godfather|''The Godfather'']], directed by his friend [[Wikipedia:Francis Ford Coppola|Francis Ford Coppola]].<ref>{{Film|III}} DVD commentary</ref>

According to Lucas, the declaration, as well as [[Padmé Amidala]]'s comment about liberty dying being "from thunderous applause", was intended to reference the rise of [[Wikipedia:Nazism|Nazi]] leader [[Wikipedia:Adolf Hitler|Adolf Hitler]] in [[Wikipedia:Germany|Germany]]. Similarly, Palpatine's line in both the novelization and the full speech included in ''Star Wars Insider'' about his new Empire lasting 10,000 years was similar to Hitler's vow of a "Thousand-year Reich", while in the end, both the Galactic Empire and the Third Reich were relatively short-lived (though the Galactic Empire actually lasted longer than the Third Reich).

In the novelization, during his speech, Palpatine stated that it's "Morning in the Republic", which was similar to president Ronald Reagan's 1984 campaign ad "[[Wikipedia:Morning in America|Morning in America]]."

==Appearances==
*{{TCW|Carnage of Krell}} {{Imo}}
*{{Film|III}} {{1st}}
*[[Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'' comic]]
*[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (novelization)|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'' novelization]]
*[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (unabridged audiobook)|''Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith'' unabridged audiobook]]
*[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'' junior novel]]
*{{InsiderCite|84|Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:241}}
*{{Journal|7|Mist Encounter}} {{Mo}}
*[[Purge – The Tyrant's Fist 2|''Purge – The Tyrant's Fist'' 2]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[The Force Unleashed II (novel)|''The Force Unleashed II'' novel]] {{Mo}}
*{{SWG|An Empire Divided}} {{Mo}}
*[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|''Millennium Falcon'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Millennium Falcon (audiobook)|''Millennium Falcon'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*[[Crucible (novel)|''Crucible'']] {{Imo}}
*[[Crucible (audiobook)|''Crucible'' audiobook]] {{Imo}}

==Sources==
*''[[Imperial Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Heir to the Empire Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Dark Force Rising Sourcebook]]''
*[[Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters'', Second Edition]]
*[[Imperial Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''Imperial Sourcebook'', Second Edition]]
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]''
*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line)|text=''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire''|pack=Darth Vader vs. Prince Xizor|link=soteKxizor-vader.asp|archivedate=20180213111100}} {{Imo}}
*{{Galoob|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Micro Machines|text=''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' Micro Machines|pack=Collection II|link=soteMM2.asp|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010083833/www.rebelscum.com/soteMM2.asp}} {{Imo}}
*''[[The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Player's Guide to Tapani]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''
*{{SWGTCG|set=Threat of the Conqueror|cardname=Empire's New Order}}
*''[[The Essential Guide to Warfare]]''
*[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Edge of the Empire'' Core Rulebook]]
*''[[Suns of Fortune]]''
*{{InsiderCite|148|Rogues Gallery (Star Wars Insider)|Rogues Gallery: The Cloud City Wing Guards}} {{Imo}}
*{{SWE|characters|masamedda|Mas Amedda}} {{Imo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''
*''[[Fly Casual]]''
*''[[Strongholds of Resistance]]''

==Notes and references==
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