Star Wars Empire at War Star Wars Empire at War puts the power to command an entire war for the Star Wars galaxy in the hands of players giving them the freedom to determine how they play the game within the completely scalable and accessible gameplay. Set a few years before the events of Episode IV A New Hope LucasArts39 new PC game lets players wage war on ground and in space as well as experience the creation of the Rebel Alliance the strengthening of the Empire and the beginnings of the Galactic Civil War. All of the gameplay and action within Star Wars Empire at War is persistent meaning that strategic and tactical elements from previous events will have a permanent effect on the galaxy. In addition to the single-player campaign mode the game includes a two-player campaign mode and online skirmish modes for up to eight players. Forces of Corruption The rebels have just destroyed the Death Star and the galaxy is in turmoil. As an aspiring underworld figure named Tyber Zann spread corruption throughout the galaxy using new strategic gameplay elements to influence other factions steal their funds slow their production spy on them and more all en route to becoming the most notorious criminal leader since Jabba The Hutt. Exciting new land-tactical options like customizable upgradeable bases and guerilla warfare allow for innovative battlefield tactics. Take command of and confront new fighting units for all factions (rebel B-Wings Imperial Tie Interceptors Darth Vader39s Executor Super Star Destroyer and more) and take down anyone who stands in your way of ruling the underworld be they new battlefield heroes like Luke Skywalker and Yoda or the forces of you most bitter rival - Jabba. Destroy capital ships with the awesome firepower of the second Death Star and satiate Tyber39s drive for the deadliest capital ship in the galaxy a devastatingly powerful Super Star Destroy